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Industry Pioneers

On October 22, 1976, with $300 and a lot of hope, two college friends launched Truckin’ Movers Corporation. Their goal was to produce higher quality moves for a lot less money. They believed that a local, family-owned and operated full service moving company would be better suited to providing personalized customer care than the big name companies which at the time dominated the industry.

Back in the 1970s, the moving industry was heavily regulated by both State and federal government. By limiting the number of business licenses issued to movers and enforcing strict territory boundaries, regulations prevented competition in the moving industry and kept the cost of moving artificially high. Pioneering a unique concept in long distance moving, Truckin’ Movers was able to legally circumvent government regulations.

The new approach was simple: on a long distance move, the customer drove the truck. Truckin’ Movers provided every element of a full service move; and a crew member even rode in the cab of the truck next to the customer. But with the customer at the wheel, transporting their own belongings, the move became unregulated and therefore legal. In its first three years, Truckin’ Movers helped to move some 3,000 families throughout the United States by this method.

Now it took some time for State and Federal governments to get hip to Truckin’s vision. But with the help of a young attorney teaching at Duke Law School, Truckin’ took its dream all the way to our nation’s capital, testifying at a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The end result was the deregulation of the moving services industry and higher quality, more affordable moves for the American public.

The road wasn’t always easy in those early years, but we knew if we focused on our customers, all the rest would sort itself out. As it has: we even get to drive our own trucks these days!

Doug Carlton, founder and President, is still intimately involved in daily operations and has ensured that Truckin’ Movers has never lost sight of its mission: to operate a full service moving company that provides personalized, stress-free moves of the highest quality at competitive rates. At Truckin’ Movers you are respected as a valued customer, and also as a friend.

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Lisa Digman
Lisa Digman
20:47 24 Apr 20
The packers showed up right on time and did an immediate walk through of the house with us so they knew exactly what... went. They got to work right away and started loading everything on to the truck. They wrapped all the TV's mirrors, pictures and furniture very carefully and packed it on the truck so that we used the least amount of space possible. By the time it was packed we were only over a tiny bit from the estimate that was given. From the estimate to the finished delivery, the entire Truckin' Movers staff was amazing and very professional. I would highly recommend them for any move!read more
Jane Woodall
Jane Woodall
23:46 04 Apr 20
Truckin Movers was very professional and communications during the up front quote and scheduling process was very... timely, friendly and helpful. The crew - particularly James, the crew leader, did a great job. They were hard working, friendly, and took good care of all our furniture (antiques included) and other belongings - during both the pack and unload processes. I wouldn't hesitate to use Truckin Movers again!read more
Jim Broyles
Jim Broyles
01:15 01 Apr 20
Truckin' Movers completed a move for me last week, the second one they have done for me. I can't say enough about the... preparation of my furniture and rugs for the move and the care taken in moving all items out of my apartment and into my house. Not a scratch to be found anywhere on the furniture or on the newly renovated walls and doorways of my house. The crew was so pleasant to work with. The experience could not have been better. Thanks so much to all at Truckin' who made this possible.read more
Stephen Kent
Stephen Kent
20:12 18 Mar 20
Truckin' Movers has flawlessly moved me three times! Wonderful employees (some of which were there for all three moves)... really took a lot of the stress out of moving. Love to see such a longstanding local business especially one with such focus on sustainability and our environment. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat!read more
Roger Wiggins Jr.
Roger Wiggins Jr.
01:33 15 Mar 20
I recently used Truckin' Movers Corporation on 3/12/20 and I highly recommend this company for all of your moving... needs. Starting off with Ms. Noelle who is the office manager and salesperson, she was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and made me feel completely comfortable throughout this process. After researching many companies and comparing rates and reviews, I would have to say that she was the sole reason why I chose Truckin Movers. She took the time to understand my moving needs and answered the many questions that I had since this was my first time using a moving company. When the day of the actual move arrived, I met the crew (Alfredo, Salvador, Milton and Wayne), who were all extremely friendly and professional as well and made sure to take the best of care of all my furniture. They even handed me little pieces of jewelry that they found on the carpet in my daughters room when taking down the bed and while moving the dresser. They were very trustworthy and worked as quickly as possible to complete the job while making sure to protect my furniture and the walls of my new house along the way. Thank you again Truckin' Movers Corporation for making my move as smooth as possible.read more
Elizabeth Edens
Elizabeth Edens
18:18 06 Mar 20
While I ended up going with renting a U-Haul, this company was professional, reasonably priced and both phone and in... person staff was wonderful. They would have been my choice if my brothers-in-law had not decided to do it. Can't beat free labor!read more
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19:46 19 Jan 20
I had Truckin' Movers do an interstate move from North Carolina to Colorado and everything went very smoothly. I needed... a very specific destination date and all the items arrived on that date. Everyone I dealt with was very competent and professional - I would use them again.read more
Meg Warden
Meg Warden
02:05 24 Dec 19
Truckin’ movers have the best attitude and took the best care of our belongings. We have moved more than a few times,... and these guys were the best movers we’ve ever had. Their rates are fair too.read more
Cory Lozon
Cory Lozon
15:36 22 Dec 19
Thank you for making my move out of state as simple as possible. Your customer service is top notch!
Matt Weschler
Matt Weschler
21:42 14 Dec 19
All the way from the setup with Noelle to the movers like Milton, Steven, James and the others, these movers are GREAT.... I wish I knew about them years ago. I have used them 2x already and would highly recommend.read more
Jillian Troftgruben
Jillian Troftgruben
06:46 09 Dec 19
I could not have asked for a smoother move. I moved across the country and nothing was lost or damaged. I even had them... store my stuff and car for a few months and everything was in perfect condition when it arrived. The movers were super nice, professional, and punctual. They gave me a guaranteed delivery date which no other company could and delivered on time. The staff was responsive and transparent. It was very affordable and I would absolutely choose them again when I move next time.read more
A Google User
A Google User
16:31 27 Nov 19
Truckin’ Movers Corporation is simply the best! We used them to move 9,500 lbs. from NC to PA in 2014 and almost 17,000... lbs. back to NC in 2019. Both times were smooth and damage free. We were not as prepared for the move back to NC as we would have liked to be but experienced crew leader James and his crew knew just what to do and finished up the necessary packing! My wife had used them 3 times previously for local moving and 2 of those times included some short term storage. All moves were seamless and with no damages!read more
Christine Bouck
Christine Bouck
17:40 26 Nov 19
UPDATE: Our move occurred mid-June. After initially posting a review, TM got much more cooperative. They paid someone... to come out and repair our furniture. He did a great job. Around Halloween we finally got our floor fixed. Now they have asked me to post an update. It's true that after 4.5 months they finally fixed everything they could. However some things (lost jewelry, expensive vacuum, broken glasses, etc) will never be fixed or replaced. They did eventually take care of the big issues, but I stand by my original review. I do not recommend TM. I'm glad others had a positive experience, but mine was nothing but agony.(I moved this review because I accidentally posted through my daughter's account) This was by far the WORST moving experience I've ever had. The movers in Durham left a HUGE mess in our house. It was filled with empty bottles and other assorted junk. It was completely trashed. The head guy asked the others to go back and clean up, but no one did. I don't have enough space to list all the items that were broken, so I'll list the big ones. First, they piled so much heavy stuff on top of my (nearly) antique solid wood headboard that it cracked down the entire right side. It's going to take a special bracket on the inside to make it usable again. Meanwhile, my daughter is sleeping on a mattress on the floor. They also put a huge gouge in my (actual) antique dresser, which they also lost the hardware for. They also lost hardware for my daughter's vanity.Then there is the headboard, wall shelf, ottoman, and the leg off a very antique library cabinet. Our contact person, Brad, was all helpful and "anything you need" until the delivery company tried to get hold of him the night of the move to find out what he wanted to do about the damage. Then he ignored calls and texts. We finally got hold of him around 11:30 EST and he was short and dismissive. The 2nd day I discovered more damage and he sent two curt texts stating that he was no longer involved and to wait for a text from their claims person. The claims process is lengthy. It requires more photographs than I had taken at my wedding and more paperwork than it took to sell our old house AND buy our new one. I have no idea when the process will be finished, but I'm hoping maybe my grandchildren will collect (for reference our daughter is 12). And now let's get to the subcontractor. It started when the movers (that TM hired for us without any consultations) refused to put boxes anywhere except the living room. I asked one of them (who claimed to be in charge) if he needed anything. He said that "If you could start taking some of these boxes and putting them where they go, that'd be great." He then proceeded to go back to the truck, and I didn't see him again for the rest of the move. Five men came out to our house, but only 2 did any real work. Two of them stayed in the truck and smoked cigarettes for the entire time (including the gentleman I mentioned earlier). One would come in with a load about every 10-20 minutes and dump it in the living room. If I (or any of his coworkers) asked him to put the boxes anywhere else (you know, like the room that was clearly labeled on the box), he acted like he couldn't hear us and went back outside. So basically, it was 2 guys and my husband and I doing all the moving. The truck driver came back and sat for close to 2 hours because he expected them to be done way before they were. It took close to 10 hours just to unload the truck. We have a barely 2,000 sq ft house, and have moved all of this before, so we know that there is NO WAY it should have taken this long. Because they didn't finish until 10:00 at night, none of our furniture was in the right place, and all but one guy left by about 9:00 anyway. I have a bad back and a bad hip and shouldn't be lifting, pulling, or in any way moving furniture, but that's what I did the day of our move AND all the next day, and the next day, and the next day. They also gauged 3 giant holes in our floor. If I were you, I would stay as far away from Truckin Movers as I could.read more
Kaki Brown
Kaki Brown
21:39 30 Oct 19
Truckin Movers made our move so easy and worry free!! They made sure we were well informed and they in turn were well... prepared!! If we were to move again, Truckin Movers would be our only choice!!read more
Josefina Valcarcel
Josefina Valcarcel
18:47 19 Oct 19
Earlier this year when I decided to relocate and move from Miami, FL to Denver, CO, I started looking for a moving... company in which I could trust due to a very bad experience in a previous move. This time I was committed to finding the right moving company in which I could trust to act like professionals and stay within my budget. I was referred to Truckin’ Movers from a friend and decided to give it a chance after much research. After speaking with Doug Carlton the owner, I was convinced he was the right guy. Not just because he said the right things, he followed through with everything he said he would do and he explained the entire process from beginning to end. Nothing ever diverted from his description of the process.I wholly recommend Truckin’ Movers if you want peace of mind that your belongings will be safe and arrive on time. Everything was delivered as promised, only one of the items was damaged, but they handled the situation and found someone local to repair the furniture right away. The person he sent was very professional and handled the repair beautifully.I am very satisfied with them in every aspect and highly recommend them if you need a moving company you can trust and feel safe with. You will not lose any sleep with these guys.Josefina ValcarcelDenver, Coread more
David Reyna
David Reyna
15:57 09 Oct 19
Let me start by saying I’m not a customer. I was at a customer’s house doing some custom cabinetry work when these guys... showed up. Super professional, accommodating and clean. I was very impressed with how they represented themselves. And they were super fast too. If I need a mover in the future I’ll be calling these guys.read more
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
00:33 20 Aug 19
Trucking’ Movers have given us three moves in 25 years. Each team has been steady, hard working, cooperative,... cheerful, and they know how to move - very good protectors of fragile pieces. And they pay attention to your wishes. The spirit of these teams suggests their company treats them well.read more
Ginny Janzen
Ginny Janzen
16:30 05 Aug 19
Truckin' Movers are the best. We've used them a couple of times and have recommended them to friends, who used them... and were also thrilled with their courteous, professional, hard-working staff. They worked a long, hot 11-hour day, with a lot of steps on both ends of the move, without flagging. I wish I could find professionalism like this is other areas of my life.read more
Cameron Coppala
Cameron Coppala
19:40 29 Jul 19
Great experience! I had a (very) last-minute move from Carrboro to another city in NC about 2.5 hours away. Normally... you need to give them more notice of course, but they had a cancellation and were nice enough to squeeze me into that slot with less than 48 hours notice at no extra charge. The paperwork was easy and they provided very clear instructions on how to pack and label fragile/special items, as well as what to expect on moving day. The move itself was very quick and smooth despite the amount of stuff I had. The moving crew was amazing; very friendly, polite, and efficient. They were careful with my fragile items and loaded/unloaded the truck carefully. The whole process, including the 3 hours of driving, only took about 6 hours, which I thought was really impressive for a 2 person crew, especially since I was moving out of a 3rd floor apartment with no elevator. Price was comparable to or less than quotes from other larger companies (I had requested quotes for my original moving date before it was unexpectedly pushed back). If I end up back in the Triangle and need to move again, I will use them without hesitation!read more
Susan Rowell
Susan Rowell
18:11 20 Jul 19
Top notch service from the first phone call. We searched far and wide and received many estimates for a moving company ... given all the horror stories out there. We were finally referred to truck and movers and are so glad we went with them. They did our long-distance move from San Diego to Chapel Hill and everything was exactly as stated. There was one charge at the end that we didn’t expect (but was not inappropriate) and after calling, Brad immediately refunded us with a check — which they actually didn’t even have to do... everyone was pleasant, always available, checked in to see how things were going. The dates were exactly as they stated in the agreement and we were able to pick an exact delivery date. But the most important thing is they have integrity. I would go with them again in a heartbeat!read more
Gordon Cole
Gordon Cole
16:31 28 Jun 19
Truckin' Movers did a great job with our move, which included a grand piano. They're skilled professionals and the... staff is friendly, smart, and helpful. The move went without a hitch and the cost kept true to the estimate. Highly recommended!read more
Mitchell Mass
Mitchell Mass
22:55 19 Jun 19
If Truckin’ Movers is not the best moving company on the Eastern Seaboard than I will eat my hat.Brad came to our... house and spent time with us explaining the move and all of the issues. He was terrific.Their price was better than any of the large lines.When it came to the move they had 6 men in our house and packed up everything in 8 hours. I already had such confidence in them that my wife and I left before they were done and asked them to lock up the house.The men working on our jobs were courteous, good natured and impeccably careful with our belongings.When they brought our belongings to our new house things were only better. If you are lucky enough to get James to head up your crew you have the best of the best. I would adopt him but I already have children and grandchildren.If you have a move you cannot do better than Truckin’ Movers.Mitchell Massread more
Barry driver
Barry driver
16:12 18 May 19
Great company. They are very easy to deal with. Noel was the best at putting together our quote. Much cheaper than... other companies.read more
Dana Chao
Dana Chao
19:12 02 Apr 19
My move from Durham NC to Chesapeake VA was smooth sailing with Truckin Movers. The men James, Milton and Steven on... both ends of the move were personable and worked hard. They took care of wrapping up anything I wasn't quite finished doing and moved a lot of weight. In the early stages of the process the office manager printed out the contract for me to come by and sign at my convenience. Great experience and I've moved a lot.read more
Lakewood House
Lakewood House
16:57 18 Mar 19
I had to move twice within 3 months. I chose Truckin' Movers for the first move and was so impressed with the customer... service provided by the office and the care provided by the moving crew. The crew treated my furniture with care and were very gentle with moving the items. There were zero dings or dents in the furniture or the walls.I was so impressed that I decided to move with them again. I received the same high level of professionalism and care.I highly recommend this company!read more
Adam Akerman
Adam Akerman
14:56 28 Nov 18
The move went great! We were moving from a large two bedroom town house to a two story home across town. We have a lot... of very large and heavy furniture pieces. The movers took extra care to ensure they were moved carefully and safely packed on the truck. There was absolutely no damage at all. Furthermore, the move was super fast! The crew did a fantastic job, were polite, and very helpful. Would highly recommend and use again in the future.read more
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