Phoenix, AZ
Long distance movers in Phoenix
Most Valley addresses sit behind an association gate, and for a third of the year the truck has to be loaded before the heat arrives. We clear the gate and the certificate of insurance before the day, and we start at first light.
- Gate cleared before the day, not at it
- COI issued named to the association
- First-light loading June to September
- USDOT 2138595 · MC-744411 checkable on FMCSA SAFER
Phoenix, AZ
What a long distance move from Phoenix involves
Phoenix issues no moving permit, so the gate and the clock set the day.
We plan the access, load early, and quote one binding price before you pack. It sits inside the price you were quoted rather than arriving afterwards.
The rest is the ordinary work: a survey that counts what you own, a binding price in writing, our own crew loading and delivering, and thirty days of storage if your dates slip.
Moving services in Phoenix
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Long distance moving Out of Phoenix on our own trucks.
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Auto transport Open or enclosed, with $100,000 or $500,000 of cover.
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Packing and crating Partial up to fifteen boxes, full beyond, crates for the rest.
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Storage Thirty days included on a long move.
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Moving insurance What each level of cover actually pays.
Why people book us for a move from Phoenix
- 1,789
- Households moved
- 160
- Crew
- 28
- Cities
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Your quote is your final price, in writing after the survey
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Trained crews on our own payroll, never day labor
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Licensed and insured under our own USDOT and MC authority
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Thirty days of storage included on long distance moves
What it costs
What moving from Phoenix typically costs
Price on an interstate move comes from weight and mileage first, then access. Weight is the part you can estimate before anybody visits.
| Home size | Typical weight | To New York | To Seattle |
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| Studio or 1 bed one bedroom of contents | 2,000 – 3,500 lb | $2,893 – $6,550 | $2,409 – $5,747 |
| 2 – 3 bedrooms the most common interstate move | 4,000 – 9,000 lb | $3,917 – $8,177 | $3,283 – $7,604 |
| 4+ bedrooms often needs a trailer to itself | 10,000 – 14,000 lb | $8,136 – $13,450 | $5,404 – $10,374 |
The dollar ranges are the MARKET rate for these lanes, not our quote: Phoenix to New York and Phoenix to Seattle. moveBuddha's monthly dataset of live quotes across vetted movers, last updated 31 August 2026. Weights are the industry rule of thumb. We price your move from a survey of your actual inventory and give you one binding number in writing, which is why no figure above is presented as ours.
Get a binding priceIncluded and extra
What your final price includes
The complaint in this industry is always the bill that grew. This is the line between included and extra, before you have to ask.
- Included One truck, one crew The crew that loads you is the crew that unloads you.
- Included Storage for 30 days Useful when a closing slips.
- Included Basic cover 60 cents for every pound an item weighs.
- Extra Full cover Pays to repair or replace what we list together.
- Extra Packing and crates Up to 15 boxes is partial, more than that is full.
- Extra Car shipping Open or enclosed.
How your move from Phoenix works, step by step
Four points where something is decided. The first two happen before a truck is booked.
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Survey, and the association
We count the inventory and ask who controls the entrance. If there is a gate, we take the association name and the management contact then — not on the morning of the move.
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A written estimate
Weight, mileage and access, in writing, before anything is booked. On an interstate move the federal rules govern what can change after that, which is why the estimate is the document that matters.
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Load day, at first light
Through the summer the crew starts early and works the heat rather than fighting it. The certificate of insurance is already with the association and the gate is already expecting us.
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Transit and delivery
One carrier, one crew, and a delivery window rather than a promised hour — the window is a spread because weather and hours-of-service rules are real, not because we are hedging.
Long distance moving routes from Phoenix
Road distance and the transit window we plan against on the lanes we run most from the Valley.
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Phoenix → New York
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Phoenix → Chicago
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Phoenix → Seattle
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Phoenix → Dallas
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Phoenix → Denver
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Phoenix → Los Angeles
- Base
- Culver City 11208 Patom Drive
- Street permit
- Not required loading is exempt — City Code 36-140
- HOA on listings
- Over 65% of Arizona homes for sale
- Days at 100°F+
- 111 a year why we load at first light
Sources: Phoenix City Code 36-140; Axios Phoenix, March 2026; National Weather Service normals.
Phoenix issues no moving permit, so the gate decides the day
A Phoenix move is rarely decided by the distance. It is decided at the gate and by the clock.
Arizona has around 9,900 community associations, and 875,000 of the state’s 2.8 million homes sit inside one — the fifth highest share in the country. More than 65% of Arizona homes listed for sale carried association dues, against roughly 44% nationally. In the Valley that means the first question about a move is often not where you are going but who controls the entrance: a guard house to clear, a certificate of insurance naming the association, and move hours the board has already set. We arrange that before the day rather than at the gate, because a crew waiting on paperwork is a crew you are paying for.
The second thing is heat. Phoenix averages 111 days a year at 100°F or above, and since 2021 it has averaged 42 days a year at 110°F or above — 70 of them in 2024. From June to September we load at first light, and we keep candles, vinyl, electronics and artwork off the sun side of the trailer. It costs nothing and it is the difference between a warped record collection and an intact one.
What you do not need in Phoenix is a street permit. City Code 36-140 keeps trucks over three-quarters of a ton off residential streets, but it exempts the process of loading and unloading — so a moving truck working your address is doing exactly what the ordinance allows. That is the opposite of Los Angeles, where LADOT asks to be reached a minimum of five working days before the move.
What decides a Valley move
Three things set the day, and none of them is the distance
A move out of Phoenix is planned around the entrance, the clock and the curb. Each one costs you time on the day if it is missed.
Over 65% of Arizona listings carry HOA dues
Clearing an HOA gate and guard house
More than 65% of Arizona listings carry association dues, against roughly 44% nationally. That means a guard house to clear, a certificate of insurance naming the association, and move hours the board has already fixed. We settle all three before the day, because a crew waiting at a barrier is still a crew you are paying for.
111 days a year at 100°F or above
Loading early through a Phoenix summer
Phoenix passes 100°F on 111 days in an average year, and 110°F on 42 days a year since 2021 — seventy of them in 2024. From June to September we load at first light and keep candles, vinyl, electronics and artwork off the sun side of the trailer. It costs nothing and it is the whole difference on a summer move.
No permit loading is exempt — City Code 36-140
Why Phoenix issues no moving permit
Phoenix keeps trucks over three-quarters of a ton off residential streets but exempts the process of loading and unloading, so the truck at your address is doing exactly what the ordinance allows. A permit only enters the picture when a lane genuinely has to close.
Sources: Axios Phoenix, March 2026; National Weather Service normals; Phoenix City Code 36-140.
Protection
Moving insurance: what your belongings are covered for
Every interstate move carries released-value liability by law, and it is lower than almost everyone expects: sixty cents per pound of the item, not what the item is worth. Full-value protection is the paid alternative, and it is worth buying on the things you would genuinely miss.
- 60¢ / lb
- released value — free, but you have to choose it
- Full value
- the federal default if you choose nothing
- $100k / $500k
- auto transport, open or enclosed
Crating is what makes full-value protection worth having on the awkward items.
What each level actually paysWant the number rather than the range?
Two ZIP codes and a move size is enough to start.
Where we load in Phoenix
Three kinds of address, three kinds of load.
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Downtown towers
Downtown Phoenix · Midtown · Camelback East
Bay, service lift and hours are set by the building. We take the management contact at survey rather than at the desk on the day.
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Association gates
Ahwatukee · Desert Ridge · Arcadia
More than 65% of Arizona listings carry association dues. Guard house, gate arrangements and a certificate naming the association.
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Across the Valley
Scottsdale · Tempe · Mesa · Chandler · Gilbert · Glendale
Separate cities with their own ordinances. The loading exemption we rely on in Phoenix is City Code 36-140, and it does not travel.
Reviews from customers on our long-distance lanes
“A skilled team of technicians managed to skillfully navigate two compact moving trucks up this challenging driveway.”
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Courtney D.
I’d highly recommend this moving company. Hayk and his team did a wonderful job. They were quick, efficient and reliable. They really hustled and worked hard. Moving is stressful so it was nice to have movers who were reliable. We’d use them again and refer them to friends.
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Heather H.
Philadelphia, PA → Los Angeles, CA
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Richard K.
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My family and I engaged with Cross Country Movers Group on three separate occasions for my mother's relocations. Each move was executed flawlessly, thanks to the professionalism and compassionate care of the moving team. We were always amazed at how each move was completed within the estimated time that the moving manager had provided us. Although the team members differed for each move, the level of efficiency and precision in packing up my mother's apartment remained consistent. This incredibly organized manner of work left a deep impression on my family. We had initially anticipated a hefty bill from each move, but were pleasantly surprised to find that the actual cost was less than the initial estimate. The team's empathetic approach and their assistance during this stress-laden period not only eased my mother's transition but also provided me with much-needed peace of mind. The team's expertise was evident in their help with downsizing and their vast knowledge of different facility layouts. They even assisted with planning the layout for each new apartment my mother moved into. I was so impressed by their heartfelt service and caring approach that I decided to join Cross Country Movers Group several months after my mother's passing. I have never regretted this decision. I would strongly recommend this company for any move, big or small. You can trust them to provide a stress-free moving experience with their empathetic and professional approach.
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Do I need a street permit for the truck?
No. Phoenix City Code 36-140 keeps vehicles over three-quarters of a ton off residential streets, but it exempts the process of loading and unloading — which is exactly what a moving truck at your address is doing. A permit only comes up when a lane or street genuinely has to be closed, which in practice means a downtown building with no loading zone.
My community has a gate and wants a certificate of insurance.
That is the normal case in the Valley rather than the exception — more than 65% of Arizona homes for sale carry association dues, against about 44% nationally. Give us the association name and the management contact at survey and we issue the certificate directly to them, named as they require, before the day.
My HOA only allows moves during certain hours.
Tell us the window at survey and we build the crew size around it rather than discovering it at the gate. Restricted hours and a summer first-light start usually pull in the same direction, so the two rarely conflict.
How do you handle the summer heat?
Phoenix averages 111 days a year at 100°F or above, and 42 a year at 110°F or above since 2021. From June to September we load at first light, and candles, vinyl, electronics and artwork go on the shaded side of the trailer. It costs nothing extra.
Arizona does not license moving companies. What should I check?
That is correct, and worth knowing: Arizona issues no household goods mover license and movers do not file rates with the state, so "licensed in Arizona" means only that a business is registered. The credential you can actually verify is federal — USDOT 2138595 and MC-744411, both checkable on the FMCSA register.
What is my furniture actually insured for?
By default, sixty cents per pound of the item — the federal released-value standard, included at no cost. That is weight, not worth: a forty-pound television is covered for twenty-four dollars. Full-value protection is the paid alternative and covers repair, replacement or a cash settlement on an inventory we declare together. Anything you would genuinely miss belongs on that inventory.
What is not covered?
Anything you packed yourself is the common one — full-value protection applies to cartons our crew packed, because nobody can certify what went into a box they did not fill. Cash, documents and jewellery should travel with you rather than on the trailer, and we say so at survey rather than afterwards.
Can you store my things if the new place is not ready?
Thirty days of storage in transit is included, in a facility we control rather than a broker’s. It is the normal answer to a closing that slips or a build-out that runs long, and it does not have to be decided at booking — it can be added while the shipment is already moving.
Does Arizona law protect me if a mover holds my things?
Arizona's hostage load law (A.R.S. 44-1611 and following) stops a mover refusing to deliver once you have paid the total estimated price in the signed contract — but it governs moves inside Arizona. An interstate move is covered by the federal rules instead, which is why the estimate and the tariff are what matter on a Phoenix-to-anywhere booking.
Moving out of Phoenix?
The gate cleared, the certificate issued, and a load window that beats the heat.
Get a price for your move from Phoenix
Two ZIP codes and a date is enough to start. A coordinator confirms the gate requirements and the load window before anything is booked.