Long-distance Relocation services

Long Distance Relocation Services — Florida & Georgia to All 48 States

Direct Relocation Services is a licensed direct CARRIER — not a broker — operating under USDOT #3000931 with Broker Authority: NONE. We have been handling long distance relocations from Florida and Georgia since 2015 — over 11 years of proven experience. BBB A-Rated and Accredited with 573+ verified Google reviews and 2,000+ verified reviews across nine independent platforms. Planning a long distance move? Call us at 855.378.3110 for your FREE quote today.

What Is a Long Distance Relocation?

A long distance relocation is any move that crosses state lines — from Florida or Georgia to any destination across the 48 contiguous United States. Long distance moves are governed by federal FMCSA regulations rather than Florida state regulations, which means the company handling your move must hold active federal interstate carrier authority.

That distinction matters more than most people realize. A local mover cannot legally transport your belongings across state lines without interstate authority. Many companies advertising long distance moves are brokers — they sell your job to whichever carrier bids lowest, and you have no say in who actually shows up.

Direct Relocation Services holds its own federal operating authority under USDOT #3000931 and MC #24036. We are the carrier of record on every move we book. Your contract is with us, and your move is never sold to a third party.

Carrier vs. Broker: Why It Matters

	Licensed Direct Carrier	Moving Broker
Holds federal operating authority	Yes	No — sells your job to a carrier
You know who is moving you	Yes	Not until pickup day
Accountable for your shipment	Yes	No — points to the carrier
Handles your claim directly	Yes	Refers you elsewhere
Price locked in writing	Yes	Estimate only, often revised

You can confirm any mover's status yourself in under a minute. Look us up at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov using USDOT #3000931, or visit protectyourmove.gov, the FMCSA's consumer resource for interstate moves. Our record shows active carrier authority with Broker Authority: NONE.

What a Long Distance Move Costs

Pricing on an interstate move is driven by three things: the weight or volume of your shipment, the distance traveled, and the services you need at each end. Here is what our customers typically pay:

Home Size	Typical Price Range
Studio / 1 Bedroom	$2,500 – $4,500
2 Bedroom	$3,500 – $8,500
3 Bedroom	$6,500 – $11,500
4+ Bedroom	$9,500 – $20,000+

Ranges reflect distance, access conditions, and services selected. For a comprehensive pricing breakdown, check our detailed interstate moving cost guide. We give you a written estimate before you commit, and we walk you through exactly what drives your number.

Our Long Distance Moving Services

Full-Service Packing — Our crews pack your household using professional materials, from a single fragile room to your entire home.

Furniture Disassembly and Wrapping — Beds, tables, sectionals, and mirrors are broken down, padded, and shrink-wrapped before they go on the truck.

Loading and Transport — Your shipment is inventoried, loaded, and transported under our operating authority to any of the 48 contiguous states.

Secure Storage — Clean, secure, climate-controlled storage for short or long term when your new home isn't ready.

Specialty Items — Pianos, safes, artwork, antiques, and oversized pieces handled with the right equipment and crew.

Delivery and Placement — Items are placed in the rooms you designate. Our drivers handle every item; we ask customers not to carry anything.

Where We Move

We move households from Florida and Georgia to all 48 contiguous states, and we run the California-to-Florida lane in both directions. Our most requested routes: Florida to Texas, Florida to California, Florida to New York, Florida to Illinois, Florida to Ohio, Florida to Colorado, Florida to Virginia, and Georgia to Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book a long distance move?
  Six to eight weeks is ideal, especially May through September. Follow our comprehensive long distance moving checklist to plan your schedule. We can often accommodate shorter notice, but earlier booking gives you better date selection.

How long will delivery take?
Transit time depends on distance and route. Shorter runs may deliver in a few days; cross-country moves typically fall within a delivery window we give you in writing at booking. We keep you updated while your shipment is in transit.

Is my price guaranteed?
Your written estimate is based on the inventory you provide. If your inventory changes or access conditions differ from what was described, pricing can change — we tell you before anything moves.

How do payments work?
A deposit reserves your date. 60% of the remaining balance is due at pickup and 40% at delivery. Credit cards are accepted at pickup only, with a 7% processing fee. At delivery we accept Zelle, cash, or postal money order.

Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. USDOT #3000931, MC #24036, Florida IM2964. We are BBB A-Rated and Accredited. Verify us at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.

Do you move locally within Florida?
No. We handle long distance interstate moves only.