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A century of long-distance moving in Minnesota. Suddath’s experience in the moving industry and our roots in Minnesota has allowed us to build a reputation as a trustworthy, considerate and reliable long-distance moving company in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Suddath assigns all customers to a dedicated long-distance move coordinator to help you plan every stage to ensure your move goes smoothly. Your coordinator will help you choose the best services for your needs, create a checklist of things to do before moving day, and keep you informed on the details of your move.
250+ hours of dedicated team training. Our team is set up for success with a minimum of 25 hours in our in-house training center, and an additional 250 hours of mentored training in the field. From the moment you choose Suddath for your long-distance move, we work to make sure you have the support and services you need for a seamless move.
100 YEARS
long-distance moving experience
54,000
domestic moves each year
FULLY VETTED
moving crew
250+ HOURS
of employee training
TRUST GOES A LONG WAY
We had a long distance move from MN to CO with 4 months in temporary storage. From our initial experience with Craig Jaeger to the packers, movers (CO team: Nick, Paul, Hector & Ray), drivers (can’t remember our MN driver’ name but he was wonderful! – Justin in CO amazing, as well!) and move coordinator Bonnie Bottini we couldn’t have been happier. Our belongings and homes were treated with the utmost respect. We loved that our crews were fun and had a sense of humor. Bonnie, was always a comforting voice reassuring me that everything would fall into place. So appreciated and much needed during this stressful time.
Teresa Lun
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
The professionalism of the Suddath team on both ends of our move was outstanding. Derek Anderson’s team was incredibly efficient and the quality of their work was beyond the pale. They showed up on time, worked hard, and got the job done with no issues that I can find. Dianna Sheikh did a fantastic job of coordinating and following up to ensure all was going well. We had a very narrow departure and delivery time – and Dianna was able to coordinate things perfectly.
Mitch Gardner
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
My experience with Suddath was outstanding in all aspects. Would recommend them.
Christine MacKenzie
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Excellent service! We are so very happy that we chose Suddath to make our move. Every person that contacted us was professional, friendly and took all the stress from our move off of our shoulders and made it all look so easy. We had so many belongings and every one of them was handled with care. I wish all companies were like this. From Randy Scharpen our Sales person to Brenda Irland Menendez to Nicholas Consier we could not have asked for a better team of people to walk us through our move across the country. We are customers for life and will be referring everyone we know to Suddath just because of these amazing employees of Suddath. Thank you so much. Everything was on time, communication was a dream and they were so clean and neat and polite during the move. Excellent and 5 stars all the way for all their wonderful service!
Amy Burnside
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Excellent service! From Salesperson Coordinator Randy to In-Office Admin by Brenda to Nick our Mover all I can say is WOW! So impressive. If every company had people like this life would be so much easier. Everyone communicated with us on our long distance move and took such good care of us and our belongings. I would never worry about moving again knowing this company could take care of every need. Their sole purpose was to take the stress off of us and let them take over and do what they do best. Everything was coordinated on time, clean, polite and efficient. We are so very happy we called them and highly recommend Suddath!
Amy Burnside
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
We had a great experience. Craig and Kristy at the Suddath office were both great to work with. Brett our driver was very professional and considerate. The crews on both ends were friendly and efficient. Our truck arrived at the early end of our arrival window. Our belongings were handled with care and we had no issues with damage to our belongings or our home. Highly recommend.
Jill Heath
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING SERVICES
Safe and Secure Storage
If you’re unable to take certain things with you on your long-distance move, we can help you store your household belongings securely with us at any point before, during or after your move. In locations where the climate necessitates it, we have climate- and temperature-controlled storage—stabilizing humidity and seasonal changes. If you’re storing items for a long period of time, or if you need protection from radical temperature extremes, like a cold Minnesota winter, temperature-controlled storage solutions are great options.
Dedicated Minneapolis Move Coordinators
With a century of experience and over 54,000 domestic moves per year, there won’t be any surprises that your Suddath team hasn’t managed before.
Our moves run smoothly because of our personalized service starting with a dedicated single point of contact. Your Suddath move coordinator will manage every aspect of your relocation – estimating and planning, packing and delivery details and any other unique circumstances that arise. Having this expert by your side frees up your time to focus on learning about and getting acclimated to your new destination.
A Highly Trained, Fully-Vetted Moving Team
It’s important to know that your possessions are being protected and valued every step of the way during a long-distance move.
Every team member you interact with has passed our rigorous background check before ever working on a customer’s move. Each Suddath team member is also educated at Suddath University. While in school, they receive in-depth training and education in logistics, moving, and relocation. It’s part of what makes us one of the highest rated long-distance movers in Minneapolis.
America’s #1 Cross-Country Mover
Suddath is part of United Van Lines – America’s #1 van line and agent network. Since no individual long-distance moving company has enough locations to cover the entire United States, like-minded companies partner together to complete long-distance moves.
By partnering with United, we can ensure every partner is highly vetted, following the same safety standards we do – fully background-checked crews, drug-tested drivers – and exemplary training. Unaffiliated moving companies take risks with your belongings, by potentially handing them off to fly-by-night movers.
Your move will be supported entirely by a Suddath move coordinator. They will provide you with updates and the peace-of-mind of knowing that someone is watching over your move and belongings.
Specialized long-distance moving services
Moving Your Vehicle
Driving your car to your new home may not work with your timeline. Inquire with your Minneapolis move coordinator about transporting your car or motorcycle as part of your move package.
Piano Moving
Instruments are delicate and beloved items in our homes. Our team is specially trained to successfully and safely move your piano and instruments so they are ready to bring music into your new home.
Storage Services
Our team can carefully store your household goods, even temperature-sensitive items like art, antiques or wine collections. Suddath can safely pack, move, and store any of your household goods with care and attention.
Pet Moving
Ensure your furry family member has a stress-free moving experience. Suddath works with trusted partners who specialize in safe, secure and stress-free pet relocations.
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING RESOURCES
MINNEAPOLIS LONG-DISTANCE MOVING FAQ
We offer both in-home surveys and virtual walk-throughs to provide estimates for long distance moves. A Suddath team member will go through your home with you room by room to assess what needs to be moved. They will perform the walk-through at a time that is convenient for you. If you choose an in-home estimate, we will set an appointment with you at your home. If you prefer our virtual walk-through, you will simply use your smartphone or tablet to give our team a video walk-through of your home.
Once the walk-through of your choice is complete, you will have two options:
A non-binding estimate - this estimate is based on the total weight of your shipment. Keep in mind that we will not know the exact weight until moving day when all your items are loaded onto the truck.
A binding estimate - the cost of your move is provided up front. So, if the final weight is above or below the estimate, you will only pay the rate we quoted to you.
This is an important question to ask. It’s unfortunate, but the reality is that there are many Minneapolis moving companies that are not properly insured, especially for long-distance moves.
The first step is to pay close attention to the quote process. All moving companies must perform a home walkthrough prior to the day of your move. It is not legal to provide a quote without the walkthrough. If a moving company is offering you pricing before performing a walkthrough, then they are not in compliance with the law. If the company is unwilling to commit to a specific price or if they offer vague pricing options, we recommend finding a different moving company in the Minneapolis area.
Perform online research through reputable, third-party websites. Once you have read through Google reviews, visit the websites of independent organizations like the Better Business Bureau (“BBB”). They can verify that the companies you are considering are established and accredited. The BBB website provides access to complaints and responses from the moving company. This can provide insight into how the company responds when their customers are unhappy with the services they received.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, is another valuable source of information. This organization’s job is to make sure that all commercial carrier vehicles that meet certain requirements have a Department of Transportation (DOT) number. Once you have the DOT number, head over to the FMCSA website and look up the moving company’s compliance. You can also ask the moving company directly for their (DOT) number.
Finally, be sure to ask your mover for a record of all of the accreditations they have earned and the industry associations they have. And, don’t forget to request their insurance information to be sure it’s up to date. Any reputable moving company is accustomed to supplying this information to its customers and will do so willingly.
Ideally, we recommend that you begin the process no later than two months before your desired move date. It’s not uncommon for things to change once you begin the process and starting in advance will give you plenty of time to manage any unexpected issues or developments.
Have less time than that before you need to move? You’re in the right place. Suddath has over 100 years of experience helping families move long distances. We can help you navigate your timeline with an optimized move plan.
You will be automatically provided with a $0.60 per lb. valuation, free of charge. However, we are happy to provide additional valuation coverage to every customer that wants more protection. One thing you should keep in mind is that valuation coverage is not insurance. In order to procure insurance for your move, you will need to work through a licensed insurance company.
Learn more about your valuation coverage options in our blog post on the subject.
