The Dudes Moving Co. is a family owned Kansas City moving company that handles long distance moves that start in Kansas City. Our long distance movers pack, load and drive your belongings to your new home in another city or state. Every long distance move is quoted on its own, based on what you move and where it goes. After scheduling, you get one quote that will not change on moving day.
Long Distance Movers Kansas City Families Hire to Leave Town
We only take long distance moves that begin here. Our movers leave from our base at 1004 East 18th Avenue in North Kansas City, load your home here, and drive your things to the new address.
Our movers are trained and background-checked. They take apart beds, desks and bookshelves at no extra charge and rebuild them at the new home. Your belongings are covered from the first box to the last, and if we damage any item during your move, we repair or replace it.
How Long Distance Moving Companies in Kansas City MO Price a Move
We do not publish a long distance rate. Two moves of the same size can cost very different amounts, so we price each one after we learn the details.
These details shape your long distance quote:
- How much you are moving, room by room
- The distance from your Kansas City home to the new address
- Stairs, elevators and the walk from the truck to each door, at both ends
- Whether you want us to pack, through our packing services
- Large or delicate items, such as a piano
Once you schedule, we send your quote. It will not change on moving day, and we do not add service tax to it.
Federal Rules for Interstate Moves
When a move crosses state lines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets the rules. Interstate movers must give you the FMCSA handbook “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move,” either on paper or as a link. It explains your contract, your estimate and what to do if something is lost or damaged. Read it before moving day.
These are the key points from the FMCSA handbook:
| Topic | What the federal rules say |
|---|---|
| Binding estimate | You cannot be required to pay more than the estimate at delivery |
| Non-binding estimate | At delivery, the mover cannot require more than 110 percent of the estimate. Any balance is billed after 30 days |
| Bill of lading | This is your contract with the mover. Keep a copy |
| Inventory | The mover lists your items and their condition at loading. You and the mover sign each page |
| Damage or loss claims | You have 9 months from delivery to file a claim |
| Arbitration | For claims of $10,000 or less, the mover must agree to arbitration if you ask |
Check every inventory page before you sign. Write down any damage you see at delivery on the paperwork before the movers leave.
Look Up Our USDOT Number Before You Book
The Dudes Moving Co. operates under USDOT number 3556141. You can enter that number in the FMCSA search tools on the Protect Your Move site to see the registration record for any mover you are thinking of hiring.
Do this for every quote you collect. Make sure the company name on the record matches the name on your paperwork, and ask questions before you sign anything.
Getting Your Kansas City Home Ready to Ship
Start with our moving checklist about a month out. For a long distance move, a few steps matter more than usual:
- Make an inventory of everything going on the truck, with photos of valuable items
- Get written appraisals for antiques before the move
- Keep cash, jewelry, medicine and important records with you, not on the truck
- Plan to dispose of items that cannot be moved, such as propane tanks, aerosol cans, paint and thinner, ammunition and fireworks
- Pack an essentials box with a change of clothes, snacks, towels and a basic tool kit
Moving a piano or an office? Our piano movers and office movers handle long distance moves too.
Highways Out of Kansas City
Kansas City sits where three long interstates meet. I-70 runs east to Columbia and St. Louis and west through Topeka toward Denver. I-35 runs south toward Wichita, Oklahoma City and Dallas-Fort Worth, and north toward Des Moines and Minneapolis. I-29 runs north through St. Joseph toward Council Bluffs, Sioux City and Fargo.
Your route affects your quote, since distance is one of the main factors. Tell us your full new address when you request a quote so we can price the real trip. If you are moving within the metro instead, to a place like Olathe or Lee’s Summit, book our local movers.
