What is a Shuttle Service?
Many customers are surprised when they hear about shuttle services during their move. It’s often an unfamiliar concept, and it can be confusing when it’s mentioned as a potential cost. But understanding what a shuttle service is and when it’s necessary can help prevent surprises on moving day.
When You Might Need Shuttle Service
For most interstate moves, your belongings will be transported on a large 48’-53’ trailer. However, if the destination is difficult for the semi-truck to access, we may need to transfer your items to a smaller truck for final delivery. This process is known as a shuttle service.
Since it involves additional time, labor, and fuel, there’s an extra cost associated with it. While no moving company wants to use a shuttle service due to the extra work and potential delays, it’s sometimes the only option to make sure your belongings reach their destination safely.
Factors that Require Shuttle Service
Several factors can determine if a shuttle service is required for your move.
Narrow streets, unpaved roads, low bridges, and overgrown foliage can all make it difficult for a large trailer to access your home.
Some cities have ordinances that restrict large trucks in certain neighborhoods, and homeowners associations may also have rules limiting trailer access. Additionally, the safety of getting in and out of your neighborhood is crucial; even if a trailer can reach your destination, backing out safely can be challenging, especially in cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets.
Questions about Shuttle Service
To avoid unexpected costs and delays, it’s important to discuss these potential issues with certified relocation specialist at Element Moving & Storage in Dallas, Texas. Our goal is to anticipate any challenges ahead of time so that your move goes as smoothly as possible. By understanding the possibility of a shuttle service, you can be better prepared and minimize surprises on delivery day.
Elle and Lee Nesher launched Element Moving in 2010. We care deeply about offering bespoke, white-glove moving services as unique as you are in Texas and nationwide. In addition to our A+ Rating through the BBB, Home Advisor 5-star rating and Consecutive Winner of the Angi Super Service Award, all of our staff are Certified Moving Consultants, who have met or exceeded the American Trucking Association’s(ATA) education and training requirements.
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