How long do movers typically take to drive?

[rarog]

Yep. My only concerns are:

(a) I've never driven that big a truck before. I imagine it'd be fine, but I might be a little clumsy navigating parking lots.
(b) I've heard stories about people getting cheap U-haul type trucks and having problems with bed bugs that someone else left (though maybe the full-service companies have this issue too).
(c) I would be concerned figuring out how to pack the truck properly so the furniture doesn't shift or fall over.

[Candy T]

Ew! I hope no bedbugs!!! We are moving the end of the month. Movers are picking up our stuff in Crescent City, CA on Feb. 29th and expected arrival/unload in Hartford Wisconsin is March 7th -10th. Should I seal all the boxes extra well to make sure no bedbugs could get in? We're using United.

[smoothly323]

@rarog, there are plenty of container options that have much faster and more specific delivery times. No sense driving a truck that distance.

[sew_sunny]

Originally Posted by Candy T

Ew! I hope no bedbugs!!! We are moving the end of the month. Movers are picking up our stuff in Crescent City, CA on Feb. 29th and expected arrival/unload in Hartford Wisconsin is March 7th -10th. Should I seal all the boxes extra well to make sure no bedbugs could get in? We're using United.

We moved cross country with Atlas in 2013 and they wrapped each mattress in plastic to keep them clean. I would assume people using uhauls probably don't take that extra step. I would just ask and make sure.

[Candy T]

We're moving with United and they are bagging our mattresses and shrink-wrapping our couches.