> Ask A Question > Add A Comment from Kiara J. in NY - August 1, 2007
I live in Manhattan on a major thoroghfare, Amsterdam Ave. Is there any reason why a standard moving van wouldn' be able to access my house? I see many large trucks pass through here daily. Kiara,
You might see large trucks pass through, but you never see them park. Unforturnately, Movex cannot provide service to Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you would like to use our service, you would need to shuttle your goods to a safe parking/staging location in New Jersey. Sorry we cannot be of more service to our friends in New York, but New York is not very moving van friendly.
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Movex from karen H. in MI - June 10, 2007
we live in canada(windsor) ust over the border from Detroit. can you move us? Karen,
Because we are a self service mover with the customer loading and unloading the moving truck, we cannot offer international shipments due to homeland security restrictions. You will need to use a full service mover that can provide you with a full manifest and border crossing liason.
Movex from teresa I. in CA - May 9, 2007
We're moving into a place in Brooklyn with limited street parking only. Would we still be able to use your service? Also, can you store our belongings for apprx 3 weeks before delivering? Teresa,
Brooklyn is the bane of the moving industry. It is nearly impossible to get moving trucks in and out of most areas. What we recommend is finding a location nearby that can easily accommodate a 53ft moving van and then shuttling your goods on a smaller truck to your street that has limited parking.
While we don't offer long-term storage, we can work with you in some situations to delay delivery. A call to one of our relocation specialists will help answer those questions.
Movex from maggi D. in CA - May 7, 2007
do you service extremely northern calif (Klamath)to Deer Park Wa? I have 3 pieces of furniture and about 25 boxes that would take about 2.5 lineal feet, thanks, maggi Maggi,
Northwest California has some very goofy truck restrictions. I checked and we do not service Klamath (most cities west of I5 have truck restrictions that will not allow big moving vans into the area).
Sorry we can't help you on this one.
Movex from BRee S. in CA - April 28, 2007
Do you do US to Canada moves? Bree,
Sorry, we do not do international moves.
Movex from Karen H. in CA - April 28, 2007
I was reading in one of your answeres and questions,catagories and I realize that I may have to get a permit to load your truck . How do I obtain a permit? The enterance to my apartment has a small curve and dead ends . would a truck be able to come close to my apt . Karen,
You would need to call your local police department to see if you need to obtain a permit. Most places don't require one if you are moving in and out. The only places where we know that they are necessary are New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Most other places, you don't need them. The driver will evaluate whether he can back into your apartment complex. Most complexes have taken movers into consideration when designing their parking lots. Check with your complex manager prior to booking your move. The complex may not allow a big truck to be parked inside and you may have to shuttle your goods to the entrance or to a designated parking area.
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Movex from Russ C. in CO - April 22, 2007
I have a long narrow and winding driveway and probably would not be able to handle larger than a 12 ft. truck. Is this a problem ? Russ,
We would have to have them park the moving truck on the street instead of in the driveway. There is no way we can get a big moving van into a long, narrow, and winding driveway.
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Movex from Lorie H. in IA - April 21, 2007
We are moving to Philadelphia; how do city moves work with a tractor trailer? Lorie,
The best rule of thumb is: if you have seen a moving van on your street before, we can service it. That being said, there are a couple of things that you need to consider. First, permits. Some cities require special parking permits in areas. Check with the local authorities before arranging your move. If you are not permitted, they will really give everyone a hard time on moving day (and we all want to avoid that!). Second, access in general. If we cannot get a tractor trailer in front of your home, we will go to the nearest safe parking place and you would need to shuttle your goods to the truck.
Thanks for the excellent question. I am sure that many visitors will find this useful.
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Movex from Owen M. in NY - April 1, 2007
Two questions:
1. I live on a narrow residential street in Brooklyn, New York, across the street from the fire department. I am concerned about parking a large truck on the street. Is this often a problem?
2. Can I include a motorcycle among my household possessions?
Thank You Owen,
New York, Boston, and Philadelphia all pose special problems. Often times, it is against the law to park a tractor/trailer on the narrow city streets. Our suggestion is to shuttle your items to a place where the truck can safely park. This could be anywhere from a grocery store parking lot to a nearby movie theatre. Each location will have its own peculiarities. Check with local law enforcement before making your reservation if you live in a metropolitan area.
As to your second question, yes, you can certainly move your motorcycle on the moving truck.
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Movex from alexander H. in TX - March 30, 2007
whats your DTL# Alexander,
I am not sure what you are referring to here. Our license through the DOT is MC#298267. Is that what you are looking for?
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Movex from Julian K. in CA - March 6, 2007
do you have a list of things that you prohibit from shipping in your trucks? Julian,
We have a list that we can send you. Basically you cannot put hazardous chemicals, flammables, propane tanks, and plants on a moving truck. If you stick to that as a rule of thumb, you will be fine.
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Movex from Barbara S. in NY - March 3, 2007
I am moving from an apartment in New York City. Obviously there is no driveway and street parking can be an issue, depending upon the day of the week and time. Will your driver be able to move the truck and come back if there becomes a parking isssue? Barbara,
We use full-size, 48 and 53 foot moving trucks. For that reason, we are not able to service any part of Manhattan. We can get moving trucks in and out of the suburbs, but NYC is a no-go for us.
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Movex from Anne D. in PA - February 21, 2007
Are you licensed and insured? If so, what is your DOT number Anne,
A good, simple question. Movex's license number is MC298267. We are also insured and can provide you with copies of both if you wish.
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Movex from Lydia B. in PA - February 18, 2007
I live in a apartment complex and trucks cannot be left overnite. Can the movers remove the truck as soon as I load? Lydia,
That is what we do best. The driver will actually wait while you load and remove the truck as soon as you are finished.
I also saw that you had reserved online (thank you!). Tomorrow, one of our representatives will finalize the dates for you.
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Movex from g V. in CT - January 25, 2007
What happens if the truck can not make the turn into the driveway? G,
We have several different truck rental options to choose from. We could bring a smaller truck if necessary. If you truly have an access problem, you might have to shuttle your goods to our moving van with a pickup truck. Always remember that if any other mover can get in front of your home, Movex can too.
Great question, thanks for sharing.
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