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A century of long-distance moving experience. With over a century of experience moving Americans all over the globe, and over 50 years of experience in Portland itself, Suddath understands how to take the stress out of long-distance relocation. For your move, you want a long-distance moving company to predict your needs, proactively plan, and keep your peace of mind at the forefront of every task.
Suddath’s team includes dedicated move coordinators, expert long-haul drivers, custom crate builders, and highly-trained packing and cross-country moving professionals. We invest heavily in training and educating every member of our long-distance relocation teams.
Broad and flexible services for your needs and budget. Our long-distance moving services are just as robust and thorough as our teams. Every customer is different, and we don’t believe in boxing you into service packages that you don’t need. Get all the help you need, and none of the extras that you don’t want.
54,000
domestic moves each year
TOP AGENT
for United Van Lines
250+ HOURS
of employee training
FULLY VETTED
moving crew and drivers
TRUST GOES A LONG WAY
Ryan and crew were efficient and respectful to this senior citizen widow who was feeling almost overwhelmed. Lady (name started with “A”) who contacted me the the night before, and was the first at my door the next morning was particularly helpful at making the move easier and smooth.
Carol Eickmeyer
Portland/Hillsboro, OR
We moved from Memphis TN to Missoula MT. The team and experience were fantastic from start to finish. Tom Stallard reached out and did an incredibly thorough video walk-through with me. His first question was, “What is the most important thing to you about this move?” I told him that it was to get our items moved safely. Everything, absolutely everything arrived safely, including some very heavy statues. Shelly, the coordinator, called daily to ensure that all was going well. The driver who oversaw the packing, loading and unloading had very professional teams that were not only careful, but polite, professional…and had great senses of humor and flexibility when weather dictated changes. I wouldn’t move again without Suddath and our driver, Jeff Brown.
Melody Cunningham
Portland, OR
An appreciative shout out to Suddath for their handling of the last leg of my move from Brooklyn, NY to Portland. Despite the late arrival of my shipment, they made room in their schedule (not easy during the busy season) to minimize the delay & accommodate my needs. Bert and his team in truck #489 were terrific. Bert, along with Ean, Rick and Jesse arrived at the early end of the delivery window, which was very helpful. Efficient doesn’t begin to describe their effort. They were fast, but careful of my things and the space they were bringing them into, respectful of me and one another. They were willing to adjust their pace to ensure that I could verify/account for everything and get it appropriately located. Bed perfectly assembled, all packing materials whisked away. Couldn’t ask for a better delivery. Hopefully, I don’t have to move again anytime soon. But if I do, Suddath – with Bert & his team – would be my go-to resource. Thank you all.
Liz Glass
Portland, OR
Cannot say enough about how great Danny was to work with. Its VERY stressful to move clear across the country but he was so helpful and patient with me. Really thankful I found Danny & Suddath for this move!
Lisa Scheps
Portland, OR
I have used Suddath in the past on what became a very complicated long-distance household move (which they did great completing). Today, I needed a high level quote and received outstanding service from Terrance via a live chat. He was very professional and extremely helpful. Suddath has again rose to the top of my list for my next move! Thank you.
Mark Joos
Portland, OR
Kudos to all involved in this cross-country move. Some minor glitches, but communication was always solid and followup to issues was fast and completely acceptable. Worth the money: Pack/loading team: Paco, Kennedy, Josue in Orlando for focused, professional and dedicated tasking over a six hour period to see the origin site completely packed, followed by clear review of documentation; Delivery team: Greg Toten and Tamara Freudigman at delivery site, also demonstrating the necessary energy, organization and commitment to insure all the packed HHG were accounted for; Terri Alderson, Orlando move coordinator, for her availability to status and answer related questions (damage, schedule, POCs for my particular move) — also to coordinate corrective action regarding delay of delivery compensation; Dan Lees, Orlando estimator, for using the virtual estimating tool effectively in preparing paperwork for my consideration in the bid process in advance of mover selection.
Michael Ernest
Portland, OR
Mike, Tom, and Mike were kind and understanding during a stressful time. The team managed to fit my stuff into 2 containers instead of 3 and were incredibly patient and accommodating as I needed to change my mind about what would go or have to get left behind. They were total pros and great people. Thank you guys for taking care of me and my stuff!
Susannah Schneider
Portland, OR
Karen and Theresa were excellent at helping me coordinate my move. They were very professional and helpful every step of the way,
Amanda Neal
Portland, OR
Mike and his crew were fantastic. Our entire two bedroom apartment was unloaded in less than an hour. They were careful with everything and made sure to not get the apartment dirty while bringing things in. Couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Josh Oswald
Portland, OR
Flexible services to fit your move
Safe and Secure Storage Options
We have 208,000 square feet of storage space in Portland alone, and over 3 million square feet all over the United States. Each facility features 24/7 monitoring and climate control for your most sensitive items. If you need to store your items until your new home is ready or after your current home is sold, Suddath can provide you with options that are both affordable and flexible to meet your needs.
United is America’s #1 Interstate Mover
Suddath's commitment to your peace of mind has earned us the AMSA Award for our commitment to excellent customer service, as well as ranking us as a top booking agent for United Van Lines, where we provide the reliability and coverage of the #1 mover in the U.S. Together, we are the leader in long distance moving.
Our relationship with United Van Lines means that no matter where you are moving across the country, we can get your things there, and get them there safely. No moving company has locations in every city in the country, so moving companies need to partner together to complete long-distance moves.
Dedicated Move Coordinators
Your dedicated move coordinator is a highly-skilled moving expert. With nearly 300 hours of training both in the Suddath training center and on-the-job mentorship, you can rest assured that your coordinator is ready for any challenge that your long-distance move may present. From your first call here in Portland to the placement of the furniture in your new home in a new city, your Coordinator can and will manage every detail.
Fully Vetted Long-Distance Movers
Suddath enforces strict compliance with all safety procedures by putting every one of our drivers through an in-depth background checking process, including drug screening, criminal records, and driving records.
Suddath also owns and operates Suddath University, where our Portland long-distance movers are trained in a custom-built facility that includes a full-size home with all of the difficult corners and doorways of the most challenging homes. Upon graduation from Suddath University, your team has completed weeks of intense hands-on and written testing that equal over 250 hours of dedicated training.
Specialized long-distance moving services
Motorcycle Moving
If a cross-country trip on your motorcycle isn't in the moving plan for your long-distance move to your new home, Suddath can handle the logistics with trusted partners to help get it there safely.
Piano Moving
Piano moving for long distance relocation is one of the specialties that Suddath has covered. If your piano needs to make the long-distance relocation with you, we can pack, ship, and unload it safely for you.
Custom Crating
Unique items or items that are particularly delicate, fragile or irregularly sized, may require their own tailored crates built to protect these types of items. Our team consists of experts who will take measurements and build a crate to spec.
Automobile Moving
During a long-distance move, time might not allow you to check a cross-country road trip off your list just yet. Suddath will enlist one of our partners to make sure your vehicle gets to your new destination safely.
LONG-DISTANCE MOVING RESOURCES
PORTLAND LONG-DISTANCE MOVING FAQ
Typically, it is a good idea to get some extra coverage on the items that you're moving, especially if they are high-value or expensive. You are automatically covered for $0.60 per lb., which may not be enough if you have higher value items. For example, if something happens a 10-lb. lamp, you’re only going to get $6 for that lamp, regardless of its actual replacement cost.
Learn more about valuation coverage for your long-distance move.
Absolutely we can move your car. We have several different types of long-distance moving services available whether your car is a normal run-of-the-mill car, a classic car or a high-end car. For instance, we do have a covered car carrier, and then for the normal transports we do have the open-air auto carriers.
Learn more about how we can help to transport your car during a long-distance move.
We take great pride in providing you with a great experience from start to finish. One thing we do provide is a designated customer service person, your Portland move coordinator, who will hold your hand from the start of booking the survey through to the end of delivery.
They will check on you throughout the process to help you through the very difficult and stressful process of moving. They'll answer any questions along the way. You'll also notice that when your surveyor comes out, the experience and attention to detail that they will have will give you a feeling of comfort. But that start to finish guidance is what we take great pride in.
Absolutely. Portland has over 200,000 square feet of secure warehouse space, which includes a section of climate-controlled space. Oregon typically does not require a climate-controlled atmosphere because we are a moderate climate. However, there have been some high-end customers that have asked for this type of service, and we are able to provide it to them.
