North Carolina Local Moving Experts Since 1976

Local Movers in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Truckin’ Movers has been part of the North Carolina Triangle since 1976. For nearly fifty years, families have trusted us to handle local moves in Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Apex, Cary, and the surrounding areas.

Our team at Truckin’ Movers is trained to handle every move with precision and respect. From furniture and electronics to heirlooms and fragile items, we treat everything with the same level of care we would want for our own homes. What other companies call “premium service” is simply how we do every move.

We’re also committed to greener moving. By using fuel-efficient trucks and sustainable practices, we reduce waste and lower the environmental impact of every job. Best of all, going green doesn’t mean paying more. As a locally owned business, we’re proud that your support helps strengthen the Triangle’s economy while giving you peace of mind during your move.

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Specialty Moving for Fine Art and Antiques

We are experienced museum movers with decades of expertise handling fine art, antiques, and rare collections. From acid-free tissue paper and hand wrapping of manuscripts to protective crating for oil paintings, our crews deliver true museum-quality packing and shipping services.

Professional Solutions for Oversized Items

Grand pianos, hot tubs, oversized furniture, safes, vehicles, and heavy machinery are no problem for our team. With the right equipment and training, we’ve built a reputation for moving large and difficult items safely and efficiently.

Guaranteed Delivery Dates Since 1976

Since the very beginning, Truckin’ Movers has offered guaranteed delivery dates. Whether you are moving a small apartment or an entire household, we provide exact date service anywhere in the continental 48 states. You can count on us for dependable, on-time delivery every time.

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How Are Local Moves Charged in North Carolina?

Local moves in North Carolina are regulated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). A move is considered local if the distance is less than 35 miles. By law, movers must charge hourly rates, which cannot exceed the NCUC’s maximum rate.

Hourly Billing: Time starts when the crew arrives at your home and ends when they leave your final destination.
Travel Time: A minimum of one hour is always charged to cover preparing the truck, driving to your origin, and returning to the office. Extra travel time applies if the round trip is over 50 miles.
Breaks: Short breaks (5–10 minutes) are included in billable time. Meal breaks are not.

This regulated system ensures transparent, consistent pricing for local moves across North Carolina.

How do you charge for a North Carolina long-distance (NCLD) move?

A long-distance move is any move where both the origin and destination are in North Carolina and the distance is more than 35 miles. These moves are regulated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) and must be charged based on two factors:

The weight of your shipment
The distance traveled

This ensures fair, consistent pricing across licensed movers in North Carolina.

How do you cover moving damage?

Our movers are highly trained and very careful, so moving damages are rare, but it still can happen. The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) regulates how damages must be covered for both local and long-distance (NCLD) moves.

By law, we provide two levels of coverage:

Minimum Value Coverage – Automatically included at no extra cost.
Replacement Value Coverage – Offers greater protection based on the actual value of your shipment. This option is available for an additional charge, following the NCUC tariff rate.

Learn more about the full coverage details and rates.

How large is the truck?

Our fleet includes three truck sizes to match different move types:

16’ box trucks – Best for small apartments or lighter moves.
26’ box trucks – The largest size available with two axles, similar to the biggest U-Haul but slightly longer and taller.
Tractor-trailers – Semi-trailers ranging from 24’ to 53’, ideal for large households or long-distance moves.

This variety ensures we can provide the right truck size for your specific move.

Do you have any minimum charges?

Yes. For local moves, the minimum charge typically ranges from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the time of year.

For North Carolina long-distance (NCLD) moves, the minimum charge is based on the distance traveled and the level of service selected. For example, choosing exclusive use of a vehicle with guaranteed moving dates may increase the minimum.

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Fine art, antiques and fragile items?

We are experienced museum movers, and we offer solutions like acid free tissue paper, individual wrapping of rare books and manuscripts, “floated” oil paintings, and custom-built crates to provide museum quality packing and shipping services.

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Oversized Item?

We have extensive experience with grand pianos, hot tubs, oversized furniture, gun safes, heavy machinery, vehicles and more.

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Need a guaranteed delivery date?

Right from the beginning, back in 1976, Truckin’ Movers provided exact dates to domestic moving customers. And we still do! No matter the size of your move, we give exact date service anywhere within the continental 48 states.

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Our Customers Say it Best

With over 200 five-star reviews and a 4.9-star rating, our track record speaks for itself. We’re proud to be one of Durham’s most trusted moving companies.

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Mélanie Lamotte

21:28 06 Nov 25

Both crews did a fantastic job with the packing and the move. Terry was super nice and understanding, and the crew was very serious: they arrived right on time each day, packed everything carefully, and did a fantastic job unmounting and mounting the furniture. Highly recommend!

Kim

22:27 19 Oct 25

Truckin Movers did a wonderful job moving my Aunt from North Carolina to Chicago. They were so easy to work with. Chris and John were so professional and friendly. They worked quickly but also were very sure to handle everything with care. Thank you for taking the stress out of the moving process. Would definitely recommend to everyone! Thank you!!

Peter Jacobi

01:24 14 Oct 25

This is an exceptional moving company. We used Truckin' for cross country move NC to Cal. The whole team is a class act from Brad in Sales/Ops, to Alfredo and the packing and loading teams teams who were laser focused on detail and doing a careful job, and the truly wonderful California unloading team led by Antonio. These folks really care about their clients and their business. Go local with Truckin' - you can't do better.

Eva Mancil

19:42 09 Oct 25

I hired Truckin Movers because they were a small local owned business and they did not disappoint. I inherited some vintage furniture that was very sentimental and valuable and needed movers from NY to NC. Not only was their quote excellent, but their service was even more amazing. The sales team was very responsive as I had to move everything quickly and the crew took excellent care of my furniture. I highly recommend them and they will be my first call if I ever need anything moved locally or cross country.

Jen Katzir

15:40 26 Sep 25

I have finally recovered from moving my family across country. The easiest part was the actual moving because of Truckin' Movers. From the beginning of the process to the end, I was impressed and delighted at their professionalism and their systems! They have learned all the lessons and know exactly how to making packing and moving as stress free as possible. They moved my 4 person sauna and my SUV as well! Terrific communication the entire time and incredible, kind, well priced service!

David Yarnall

15:18 16 Sep 25

We recently worked with Truckin Movers for the 4th time. In each move, we have been very impressed with their professionalism and genuine care for their customers. Our latest move was a very short notice move of my mother from one assisted living facility 250 miles away to another near home. Brad organized the move quickly and Chris W. and Johntez made sure that my mother's furniture was safely moved and set up before dinner time. The culture at Truckin Movers is not just about moving items, but about taking care of their customers. I definitely recommend them and will continue to work with them on any future moves.

Paula Alford

19:23 31 Aug 25

I have personally not moved but I referred some friends to Truckin' Movers for when they moved and they couldn't thank me enough for connecting them with Doug, Jeff and the crew at TMC! They were so stressed about moving from NC to NY and homes weren't ready and TMC stored everything for them until they were ready to have it all brought into their new home! I will always recommend to anyone who is moving to go with Truckin'! They are the best for storage and moving and from the beginning of the process to the end!

Joseph Novara

23:10 28 Aug 25

Thank you so much to Jeff Philips and the rest of team at Truckin' Movers for making me look good, not once, but twice.

The first time I referred them, a client of mine who owns a lawfirm was moving across town to a new office. The team was very helpful to my client and his entire staff. They did some of the packing and helped to move a lot of big cabinets, computers, desks and all the other things that come when an office moves to a new location.

The second time, which is really the more important of the two, was when T.M moved my mother-in-law. The team was very respectful to her and my wife. They went above and beyond the call of duty during the move, which made me look good in the eyes of my mother in law.

There is no doubt, Truckin' Movers will be the one and only moving company to get all my referrals in the future!

Kevin Stewman

13:05 28 Aug 25

Doug and his team were tremendous in assisting my sister-in-law with a move from New York. Every aspect from pricing to packing to the move was handled with great care and communication. We really could not have asked for a better moving experience that what Truckin' Movers provided. I'm a fan.

Ashley Psioda

20:41 03 Jul 25

What a wonderful experience we had from start to finish! Brad was great at explaining the process and easy to work with. Our move was within the same town on a very hot day. The moving team, Chris L, Cesar, Xavier, and Jonathon were professional, courteous, quick, thorough and patient. They were careful of all of our items. Would 100% recommend this company to anyone looking for movers!

Joy Turner

23:10 24 Jun 25

We used Truckin' Movers for our move from Durham, NC to Louisville, KY. Brad was great to work with from the beginning. We had a really bad experience with a moving company previously, so we had a lot of questions and concerns. Brad was incredibly patient with our many questions and always kind in his responses. He explained things clearly and was very reassuring and calm throughout the whole process. We had his team take a load to short term storage so we could have room to paint our house before the full move, and this all went very smoothly. When it was time for our final move, the movers were so professional and efficient. They loaded up our entire house in much less time than we anticipated and were very careful with how they treated our belongings. When I would tell people about our scheduled delivery date, they'd mostly respond with "I hope it comes then!", but Truckin' Movers means what they say when it comes to delivery times, and they arrived at our new home right on schedule. Our new house had a few surprises for us with tight corners that made moving some of our furniture tricky, but the guys handled it like total pros by getting creative with their approach to moving items in and clearly communicating with us when there were a few items that just weren't going to fit in the tight staircase to the second level. It was just plain physics that kept those items from fitting, not their lack of trying! We were highly satisfied with Truckin' Movers and would recommend them to anyone without reservation.

Jackie Quirk

14:01 12 Jun 25

From the start, Truckin’ Movers were easy to work with. Jen was personable and efficient, Brad explained all the services and how we could make the move happen more smoothly. Terry and his crew masterfully and quickly loaded our things into the van. They packed paintings and lamps safely for us. Terry and Chris helped us resolve an issue at the storage unit and then worked hard and well together to get everything into storage. They all made what could have been a stressful situation a positive experience.The service was excellent.

Cody Markel

00:55 28 May 25

My experience with Truckin Movers was amazing for my move from North Carolina to Texas. From my initial consult and further communications with Brad, to the actual move itself with Alfredo, Terry, and Carlos, no stone was left unturned. Brad was there for any questions or advice I needed, and the three movers took amazing care of our belongings. Would highly recommend!

Elaine McCoy

18:00 04 May 25

The team of movers coordinating a long distance move from Durham, N.C. to Maryland were extremely efficient, congenial, and respectful of our spaces and furniture. They were quick!
The move-out involving two sets of stairs was very well-managed. The move-in requiring unloading at a loading dock and using an elevator was, similarly, quick and efficient. All the boxes were properly located in the designated rooms and positioned to allow walking spaces.
The movers are on-time at all points. They understand the stress of moving and evince a supportive role. We love these guys!

Wendy Patterson

14:49 03 May 25

I had a great experience with Truckin’ Movers. The entire team -- sales, office, and movers -- was professional, courteous, and responsive. Brad was super detail-oriented during the planning phase and very flexible at the last minute, since I added on a large item the day of the pick-up. The moving team was excellent. They were on time, dependable and very courteous. I had several large, fragile items that were delivered in perfect condition. They were very careful in moving the furniture and very responsive upon arrival to my requests to shift larger items into different positions. Best move ever. I would definitely use them again!

Tom Nechyba

20:37 14 Mar 25

We had a somewhat complicated local move -- sold a large house as we were just starting to build a new house (living in temporary quarters in the meantime). I wasn't quite sure how all that was going to work -- but Truckin' Movers made it so easy and pleasant. Everything was picked up and put into containers that were then safely stored for over a year in their climate controlled facilities before arriving and getting unloaded at our new home. One wishes everything could go that smoothly -- from Jeff coordinating it all to the moving crews that handled everything with great care and professionalism.

Susan Easterling

18:22 05 Mar 25

Great experience with Truckin’ Movers!! They were on time, dependable and very courteous. Would definitely use them again!

Claire Stuebe

21:31 24 Feb 25

A really great outfit. They were super detail oriented when planning and the moving team was excellent. Wrapped everything. Very attentive and careful. They worked quickly and carefully. I’m so grateful and impressed!! Would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone

Matthew Hanson

14:32 08 Jan 25

I can't begin to convey my satisfaction with Truckin' Movers! Between my wife, myself and my mother, our move with Truckin' was our fifth long-distance event since 2019 (Thanks, Pandemic!!!). It was by far our best. From Brad's logistical coordination to Terry's hands-on work (He was soooo sweet to my mom) to conversing with Doug, I wasn't working with a "crew," but people that seemed to care. Truckin' is the way to go - these cats are the best!

Samantha Maziejka

20:34 20 Dec 24

Wonderful experience. Brad, Chris, and Ki were whom I dealt with for my move and they were professional, kind, and very careful with my belongings. I would highly recommend this crew and this company, for your next move.

Virginia Brekke

01:49 17 Dec 24

This review is for a residential move within the same city. Beginning with the in-person estimate visit, Jeff was very easy to talk to and very professional. He went into detail about all items to be packed and provided a detailed quote following the visit.

I was initially a bit disappointed on move day since there were less crew members than originally planned, but I am very grateful that Jeff and others at the office jumped in right away to make it right. I ended up having an extra crew member so that the overall move happened within the estimated timeframe (it ended up being a little less time than originally anticipated).

From the beginning of the day till the end of the move, the crew worked diligently and carefully. None of our belongings were damaged. The crew was very respectful at all times. I would definitely recommend and use Truckin' Movers again.

Sky & Patty Williamson

21:43 15 Dec 24

WOW! a move is stressful and daunting, especially a cross country move. Truckin' Movers totally eased our minds and made the experience a real soft landing. Our move was complex in being cross country, and we don't exactly travel light, lots of books, outdoor goods, shop items, crystal - you name it, we have it. We utilized Truckin' Movers for pack services in CA, cross country transit, storage, and unpack in Durham, NC. Truckin' navigated on all points with professionalism, excellence, insight and humor. The sub-contracted N CA team was very connected to Doug and his team in Durham, the guys were awesome, skilled, hardworking, friendly, helpful. All our goods arrived. Breakage happens, even in the best circumstances, but I've yet to find so much as a broken dish. Incredible care was taken with our possessions and that is priceless. The team in Durham was wonderfully tolerant of a not quite finished house on the Durham side, coordinating with painters and sub-contractors with grace and humor. James and the Durham team were incredibly accommodating and helpful in placing our possessions in the right places and they moved with such coordination and skill. I hope we're landed and never move again, but if we do, it will absolutely be with Doug and his team at Truckin' Movers. We recommend them absolutely to see you home!

Sharon Ozinga

00:26 07 Dec 24

Fast and professional, from the office staff to the boots on the ground, everything was very well done. I'm a fan!

Tushaar Anand

02:14 06 Dec 24

The entire team at Truckin' Movers are absolutely outstanding. It was a truly 1-stop solution for my international move.

Brad was highly responsive, thoroughly exploring all options for optimizing cost, transit times, packing, customs clearance, destination coordination etc.. His transparency, patience and friendly demeanor throughout the process was invaluable.

The team also handled pre-sorting, packing, inventory, and rubbish disposal independently. Special thanks to Terry for managing the onsite work, meticulous packing and providing timely updates.

Their professionalism, integrity, and ease of doing business attitude make them trustworthy, and I felt completely confident entrusting them with my belongings. Thank you!

Joseph Parise

13:54 02 Dec 24

The team at Truckin Movers made our office move as smooth as can be. We had a small commercial relocation and their team was able to knock it our in only a few hours. Doug, our project manager, was helpful at every step of the way. He made the process clear and easy to understand. The moving team was swift and professional. Would recommend working with Truckin Movers for a commercial relocation

Amy Wurster

23:01 28 Nov 24

I recently moved from Burlington to Durham and used Truckin' Movers. The lead mover, Alfredo, was friendly, helpful, and courteous. He and his team did a wonderful job. Everything arrived in great shape too! I will use them again when the opportunity arises! I highly recommend this company!

Update: I again used Truckin' Movers and had another great experience. They'll prepare you for the move to ensure all your belongings are ready so they arrive safely. They show up on-time and ready to roll. I'll never use another moving company!

Ted Warin

01:24 05 Nov 24

Everyone was terrific. Brad was responsive, James, Chris and Terry were -early- which when you are tying up an elevator and a loading dock really help. I highly recommend the company.

David Gorky

15:11 26 Sep 24

We moved from Hillsborough NC to Seneca SC. Brad gave us a number of options to accommodate our specific needs and was able to make adjustments as we got closer to the actual move. The load and unloading teams were careful handling the items and moving through the homes. They kept us informed every step of the way and kept to the schedule. What a pleasure doing business with Truckin' Movers

Mark GetSetGo

02:06 24 Sep 24

This is my third move with Truckin. Doug helped make sure our Murphy Bed was perfecto. Highly recommend

Jay Janger

15:06 19 Sep 24

I can't recommend Truckin' Movers highly enough! We recently moved from Houston to Durham, and the entire experience was exceptional.

Chris was a fantastic resource, helping us with packing and loading at our old home, and then ensuring everything went smoothly during the unloading at our new place. His attention to detail and positive attitude made the process so much easier.

Brad, our main office contact, was equally impressive. He provided accurate, responsive, and detailed information throughout the move, setting clear expectations and answering all our questions promptly. Thanks to their professionalism and teamwork, our move went off without a hitch.

If you're looking for a reliable moving company, look no further than Truckin' Movers. They made what could have been a stressful experience incredibly smooth and hassle-free. Five stars all the way!

Judy Harrelson

18:45 18 Sep 24

2 years ago we hired truckin' movers as we planned to move down to the coast. The moving guys were excellent, friendly, helpful, very conscientious about our furniture and breakables and we felt very confident with their work. They put everything into storage while we tried to find a new house. We couldn't find anything close to the quality of our existing home, therefore we had the movers bring everything back to our house and we moved back in! My good friend, Jeff Philips was so impressed by the company, he decided to go work for them! I would definitely recommend giving Jeff a call if you are looking for a quality moving company.

Andrew D

15:44 18 Sep 24

I had two very large whole building compressors that I needed removed. Each was over 2000 pounds and there was minimal height clearance for removal. It took a crew of 4 people to get the machines out. They did a great a great job and were sure to not damage the ceiling. I was happy with the level of communication and service we received. I would definitely recommend.

Julia Lee

18:44 27 Aug 24

We moved from Chapel Hill to Boston and had a wonderful, seamless experience. I heard of so many horror stories of moving companies especially with interstate moves. But when we met Brad for our walk-through/quote, our concerns were put at rest. He was detailed, honest, and it was evident that he had a lot of experience. Overall, everyone in the company was responsive and easy to work with. Our moving team leader was James who was great to work with. He and his team helped us pack our "breakables" even in the midst of a tropical storm. Overall, the team was efficient, hard-working, and happy. They loaded everything on a Friday and arrived the following Tuesday. (They do not work on the weekends fyi.) To our knowledge, nothing was broken! Moving is so hard, but they made it as seamless as possible. We would highly recommend them!

Peter Nightingale

21:16 10 Jun 24

I knew I was in great hands from the start thanks to excellent orientation and followup with Brad. He worked with us through several iterations of the move list, and provided excellent insight into the process.

The moving team itself was equally phenomenal - everything was wrapped in blankets, taped to keep in place, and carefully secured on the trucks.

Everything was placed perfectly in place in the new home, including washer/dryer hookups. Further complicating the move - an extensive set of tools, and garage cabinets. All was moved without a single incident.

Great team, great execution.

Local Moving Company in North Carolina

How do you charge for a local move?

Local moving is regulated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). A move is a local move when the distance between the origin and the destination is less than 35 miles. Local moving must be charged by the hour and hourly rates may not exceed the maximum set by the NCUC.
A minimum of one hour for “travel time” must be charged on all local moves. Travel time covers the time spent preparing the truck, briefing the crew, getting the crew to the origin, getting them back from your destination and completing the check in procedure back at our office. We charge additional travel time if the distance to the origin and back from the destination is more than 50 miles.
The time starts when our crew pulls up in front of your origin location and stops when they pull away from your final destination. We charge to the nearest tenth of an hour. Short breaks of 5-10 minutes every two to three hours are included in the billable time. Longer breaks for meals are not included in the billable time.

How do you charge for a North Carolina Long Distance (NCLD) move?

NCLD moves are regulated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). The move is an NCLD when the origin and destination are both in North Carolina and they are more than 35 miles apart. NCLD moves must be charged based on shipment weight and distance traveled.