Plan your route. Price your move.
Enter your pickup and delivery addresses to see verified mileage, projected transit time, and weather at both ends, alongside a side-by-side cost comparison of TruMove Professional, a national van line, and a DIY truck rental.
Averages by home size drive the cost estimate. A studio and a 4-bedroom cannot share one price.
Transit assumes ~10 driving hours per day plus loading. Actual windows are confirmed once a carrier is matched.
Projected cost for your move: Pickup → Delivery
A managed professional move saves an estimated — compared to a DIY truck rental on this route.
and approximately — below a comparable national van line quote.
No driving.
No heavy lifting.
TruMove Professional
Based on a long-distance move
What's included
- Carrier rate—
- Fuel—
- Tolls—
- Loading & unloading—
- Protection coverage—
- 30 days storage included—
Why customers choose TruMove
- Pickup and delivery coordinated end to end
- No driving, loading, or truck return
- Coverage and 30 days of storage included
National Van Line
Mayflower, United, Allied, North American, Atlas
Estimated costs
- Carrier rate (400-N tariff)—
- Fuel—
- Tolls—
- Loading & unloading—
- Full-value protection—
- Agent + brand overhead—
- 30 days storage (billed separately)—
Why some choose a van line
- Nationwide agent network
- Full-value protection by default
- Established brand recognition
DIY Truck Rental
Estimated for the same route
Estimated costs
- Truck rental—
- Mileage (the same route)—
- Fuel—
- Hotels / food—
- Tolls—
- Pads / equipment—
What you're taking on
- You load, drive, unload, and return the truck
- Increased risk of damage and injury
- Coverage and storage sold separately
Why estimates vary
Factors that shift pricing toward the high or low end of the range
- •Lane demand. Established backhaul lanes typically price below one-off routes.
- •Seasonality. Late May through early September and month-end dates run 20 to 40 percent higher.
- •Destination market. High-cost metros carry additional labor and access surcharges.
- •Carrier tier. Vetted regional carriers commonly quote 15 to 35 percent below national van-line brands (Mayflower, United, Allied, North American, Atlas) on the same shipment.
- •Access conditions. Stairs, long carries, elevator reservations, and shuttle service raise the upper end.
About the 26 ft DIY rental
What is and is not accounted for in the DIY estimate
- Vehicle size. Accommodates a standard 3 to 4 bedroom home, one-way.
- Your labor. Excludes an estimated 40 to 60 hours of your time.
- Lodging. Multi-day routes may require overnight stays not included above.
- Coverage. Damage waivers and add-ons are billed separately by the rental agency.
*Directional estimate, not a binding quote
* All figures are modeled from published national averages. Every move has numerous variables (inventory, access, timing, region, specialty items) that can shift the final price in either direction.
The figures above are directional projections calculated from national averages and driving distance, and reference the published tariff of the performing carrier. Final pricing depends on your verified inventory, packing scope, access conditions (stairs, elevators, long carries, shuttle requirements, parking permits), specialty items, storage needs, crew size, and seasonal demand. Actual pricing may vary materially once a specialist confirms scope.
National van-line figures are modeled from published FMCSA 400-N tariff patterns for major brands (Mayflower, United, Allied, North American, Atlas) and typically run 15 to 35 percent above vetted independent interstate carriers on the same shipment. Storage is billed separately by the origin agent. This is not a binding quote.
For a firm, itemized quote in writing, speak with a TruMove specialist. We conduct a video walkthrough, build a verified inventory, and price the exact scope of work in advance so there are no surprises on move day.
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