Getting ready for any type of move requires extensive planning and preparation to ensure a smooth moving day, but it’s especially important for long-distance moves.
With the possibility of crossing state lines, moving your life to another city, and transporting your belongings such a far distance, you need to make sure you have a good plan in place, and that you’re ahead of the curve with planning for your move, so you are ready for moving day. The last thing you want is to find yourself scrambling to take care of last-second details!
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been helping customers with interstate moving for years, and we’ve seen a thing or two when it comes to cross-country moving. With this in mind, here are a few of our best tips and tricks for those taking on a long-distance relocation so you can have a successful and stress-free moving day.
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Call Ahead To Secure Your Desired Moving Date
With the extra time and distance required for this type of move, it’s extremely important to contact your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise well ahead of your desired moving date to secure a spot on the schedule. With the busy moving season approaching, franchise schedules are filling up quickly, so you’ll want to make sure you give yourself enough time.
Start Completing Changes To Addresses, Utilities, and Bills
Ending your bills and utilities at your old home and starting them at the new home is a critical part of the moving process. Be sure to get a clear picture of when you will be leaving your old home and arriving at the new home, and communicate this to the necessary parties so you aren’t paying extra.
Begin Packing Immediately
As it is with any type of moving, packing early is one of the key pieces to a successful move, and that’s even more true with interstate moving.
Go room by room around your current home and be sure to label each box clearly so you know what’s in each moving box and you’re able to find it once you arrive in your new city.
Take Inventory Of Your Belongings
With such a large-scale relocation, it’s never a bad idea to make an inventory of your belongings and see what you still need and what you can move on from. Moving to a new city or state is hard enough as it is, so the last thing you want is extra clutter as you start your life in the new house.
Pack A Travel Bag
Most of your belongings will be in a moving truck or container for multiple days, so it’s very important to pack a travel bag to have with you during transit. This should include a couple of changes of clothes, toiletries, snacks, chargers, and any other items that are essential to your day-to-day life.
It’s hard to get items out of the moving container or truck once they hit the road, so try to plan ahead!
Research Your New City
Not every tip has to be about the actual move! As you’re getting ready for moving day, start researching your new city and finding out what’s there, what food is in the area, and what activities there are to do to give yourself something to look forward to. This can help build excitement about the move and get yourself in the right mindset for relocation!
If a long-distance move is something you’re considering in 2026, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is here to help! We have long-distance relocation plans to fit any moving need, and customers can have peace of mind knowing they’re getting the Movers Who Care difference. Click here to get started on a free long-distance moving quote!
