Long-distance moves out of Miami run on three primary routes with our own trucks and crew. Each is a single-truck, same-crew operation — your stuff doesn’t transfer to another carrier mid-route. Binding flat-rate, written quote, no surprise rebill at delivery.
The three primary routes
| Route | Distance | Drive time | Delivery | Frequency | 2BR cost range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami → Orlando | 235 mi | ~4 hours | Same-day (pickup before 11 AM) or next-day | 8–10/month | $1,800 – $2,800 |
| Miami → Tampa | 280 mi | ~4.5 hours | Same-day for under 4BR; next-day for larger | 5–7/month | $2,100 – $3,200 |
| Miami → Atlanta | 660 mi | ~10 hours | Next-day delivery, confirmed window | 3–4/month | $3,600 – $5,200 |
What every route includes
Same truck, end to end
Your inventory is loaded once in Miami and unloaded once at destination. No carrier-to-carrier transfer in Jacksonville, Atlanta, or any other interchange hub. The crew that loads is the crew that unloads.
Binding flat-rate
The number you sign at booking is the number on the invoice at delivery. Federal law allows non-binding quotes to swing ±25% — ours are binding-not-to-exceed. The price drops if inventory shrinks; it never goes up.
USDOT-licensed only
Our long-distance crew holds active USDOT and MC operating authority. We renew our FL IM# and US DOT/MC authority on schedule and keep proof current — every quote includes a copy.
How a long-distance run actually works
- Quote sent within 2 hours. Inventory + pickup/destination addresses → our crew returns written binding quote.
- Booking confirmed. You sign the estimate, pay 10% deposit (max $500). Office files destination-property COI if delivering to high-rise.
- Day 1, morning. Crew arrives at Miami pickup. Walks inventory with you. Signs manifest. Loads truck (4–8 hours depending on size).
- Day 1, afternoon. Driver departs north on I-75 (Atlanta), Turnpike+I-4 (Orlando), or I-75+I-4 (Tampa). FMCSA-mandated rest stops.
- Day 1–2 transit. GPS tracking shared with you. Crew chief calls 4–6 hours before destination arrival to confirm timing.
- Delivery day. Truck arrives in confirmed window. Coordinates with destination property if high-rise. Unload, reassembly, walk-through.
- Final invoice signed. Same price as the quote. Payment processed. Crew returns to Miami.
⚠️ Common mistake on long-distance bookings
Don’t sign a non-binding “estimate.” Federal law lets non-binding estimates swing ±25%, which means your $4,000 quote can legally become $5,000 at delivery. Look for the words binding or binding-not-to-exceed at the top of the contract. If they’re not there, ask our office and we’ll reissue it — our FL IM# and US DOT/MC numbers belong on every document we send you.
Beyond the three primary routes
Our crew also runs less-frequent destinations on direct-truck basis:
East Coast
- Charlotte, NC — 720 mi, next-day
- Washington, DC — 1,050 mi, 2 days
- NYC — 1,280 mi, 2–3 days
- Boston — 1,500 mi, 3 days
Texas & Midwest
- Houston, TX — 1,200 mi, 2–3 days
- Dallas, TX — 1,300 mi, 3 days
- Chicago, IL — 1,400 mi, 3 days
- Nashville, TN — 900 mi, 2 days
West Coast
- LA, CA — 2,700 mi, 6–8 days
- San Francisco, CA — 3,050 mi, 7–9 days
- Seattle, WA — 3,300 mi, 7–10 days
- Phoenix, AZ — 2,350 mi, 5–7 days
Quick answers
Can you guarantee a specific delivery date?
For routes under 1,000 miles (most FL/GA/SC/NC destinations), yes — we lock the delivery date in writing. For cross-country routes, we lock a delivery window (typically 24 hours) confirmed 48 hours before arrival.
What if my route isn’t on the primary list?
If it’s east of the Mississippi, our crew runs it. West Coast and Mountain states require more coordination — our crew runs dedicated trucks for cross-country routes; longer transit but no carrier handoff. Quote turnaround is the same 2 business hours.
Do you do international moves?
Not directly. Our crew can deliver to a port (Miami, Jacksonville, Savannah) for international freight handoff, but we don’t broker overseas shipping. For international, we refer to specialized freight forwarders.
How does pricing change for one-way vs round-trip?
All long-distance pricing is one-way. We don’t do round-trip routing because most household moves don’t return inventory. If you’re doing a temporary relocation (e.g., 3-month corporate assignment), we can quote two separate one-way moves — usually cheaper than a single round-trip arrangement.