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from Marsha R. in AZ - September 22, 2007
We are relocating to the Ft.Walton Beach area and were looking into some possible POD or crate type moving options. We are also concerned with whether or not you have local storage capabilites so that we might have convenient access to our goods. Thank you, Marsha

Marsha,

We currently do not offer a POD type service. We offer door-to-door transportation on moving vans. The customer provides the loading and unloading. Most people in your situation find that it is much more economical to use Movex for their transportation from state to state and then store their goods in a mini-storage at destination.

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from David N. in NV - September 18, 2007
We are planning to move 2 rooms of furniture from NV to FL (Miami) by the least expensive way. We would like to do our own packing. Do you have a shipping container or pod?

David,

We actually do not provide containerized shipping. We have found that the safest and easiest way to move your household goods in on a moving van. So, we provide our service using fully-equipped moving trucks (with furniture blankets, loading ramps, dollies, and tie-down straps). The moving trucks that we use are made for the type of shipping that you are doing.

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from Tera B. in CA - August 13, 2007
I know you provide the tie-downs and moving blankets, but I cannot find on the site *how many*. I am mainly concerned about the number of moving blankets that will be available for the move.

Thank you

Tera,

The moving trucks are generally equipped with 3 blankets per foot (or 150 for the entire truck). 3 per foot is usually just the right amount to pad customer's goods. Remember that NONE of Movex's competitors offers furniture pads, loading ramps, dollies, or tie down straps. Using Movex is the best way to move.

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from mike S. in PA - August 2, 2007
I currently have 2 PODS (8x8x16 each) packed, and being stored. The township I'm moving to won't let me park the PODS on the street, and I don't have a driveway. Can you go from PODS to my new house? Coordinating time with PODS can be an issue.

Mike,

You would need to move your furniture from the POD into our truck. We could then transport the goods to your home and wait while you unload. This is a good question for others to see. Remember that if you are using PODS and containerized movers you might have difficulty with parking regulations.

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Movex

from mark K. in CA - July 15, 2007
1. how long can I rent a container?
2. how many containers can I rent?
3. Is there a weight limit on the containers?

Mark,

Movex does not provide container service. We provide door-to-door tranportation on moving trucks with the customers providing the loading and unloading.

We can give you up to 48 hours to load the moving van. We have any size up to 53ft. The weight limit on each moving truck is 30,000#.

We look forward to helping you with your move.

Movex

from Jo O. in VA - July 6, 2007
I rented a Budget truck, and I want to load it tonight. How do you lock the big door on a moving truck?

Jo,

The smartest move would have been to have Movex take care of your move! With us, the drivers would have secured your shipment inside the moving truck with large padlocks. :-)

To answer your question though, the budget truck should have a latch that you can secure with a padlock.

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Movex

from Jack S. in MA - May 19, 2007
I have shopped here and with the various well-known uhaul style companies. Interestingly, I am backtracking a move I made just 2 years ago, and uhaul has more than doubled their price in that time. Movex is now significantly less expensive than these companies, plus I don't have to drive. I've checked the Uhaul quote 3 times out of disbelief. How is Movex able to charge so much less?

Jack,

You ask an interesting industry question here. First of all, let's address Uhaul. Equipment balancing is what causes the radical swings in their pricing. For instance, a truck moving from New England to Florida might cost $3500. A truck moving from Florida to New England might cost $900. The HUGE discount is because LOTS of people move from New England to Florida, very few move the other way. You may be moving in a lane that is one of their big money makers.

We are always going to be less because of load consolidation. One of the moving trucks that we use can carry the equivalent of three 17ft Uhauls. So Uhaul might be charging $1500 each for the trucks where we will travel basically the same miles and sell the space to 3 different customers for $1000 each. We are, in reality, charging twice as much per mile as Uhaul, you are just sharing the burden with the others that are on the moving truck (I must add that each customer does get their own compartment on the moving van).

Great question that I am sure others will find interesting.

Movex

from Alan Z. in NV - May 8, 2007
Are your trucks equipped with air-suspension?

Alan,

The moving trucks are equipped with air-ride suspension AND loading ramps, tie-down straps, furniture blankets, and a dolly.... all at no extra charge. Movex definitely provides the best way to move your home.

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from Joseph M. in IL - May 4, 2007
Do your trucks travel on weekends?

Joseph,
The moving trucks travel on the weekends, more importantly for most consumers, we also have loading and unloading 7 days a week... Our competitors will have a freight truck sit in front of your house, unsecured for 3 or more days!
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from david L. in SC - May 2, 2007
Some of the the other "self move" companies offer a 28ft. "pup" trailer for more money than your company"s 48ft. model. Am I right in this observation? How are you cheaper? I have a five bedroom house that needs to be moved from Charleston, S.C. to Albuquerque, N.M. in about a months time--what would a ballpark estimate be for this move? How many days do you allow for loading and unloading? I am really interested in using your company, so please answer me soon.

David,
Sometimes we are cheaper, sometimes we are not. Load balancing and equipment availability plays into pricing.
Movex is a "no-brainer" for you to move. The 28ft pup trailers that you are talking about are spring-ride freight trucks. The competitors provide none of the equipment that you need to move. Movex, however, is providing you service on a moving van that is air-ride and equipped with furniture blankets, loading ramps, tie-down straps, and a dolly.
Your quote has been sent to Mike T, the representative that handles your area. He will call you at the number you provided and help you with pricing, loading and unloading timing, and with booking your move.
We are looking forward to helping you.
Movex