Differences Between Interstate and Intrastate Moving

Differences Between Interstate and Intrastate Moving

Interstate moving and intrastate moving are vastly different services based on logistics and manpower. Here’s a guide from the moving experts at Noah’s Ark on how to understand the variable details of both interstate and intrastate moves, so that you can be better prepared for your residential move or commercial move.

What’s the basic difference?

If you cross any sort of State lines during your moving process it is considered an interstate move – even if your initial location is located in the same state as your final destination. If it turns out that you are making an interstate move, your moving company may require different types of permits and/or insurance due to separate State regulations – but don’t worry, Noah’s Ark has all the necessary permits, and is prepared to handle any sort of cross State move.

Interstate Moves

While this might mean simply transporting goods from one state to a different state, real interstate moves are defined by the crossing of any border – like mentioned above, even if there is a return to the originating State. This even applies to simple shipped goods, even in containers. These definitions in the United States are defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) who sets many shipping regulations. Noah’s Ark are fully versed and prepared to navigate the crossing of State lines – but it should be said, that usually Interstate moves cost more than Intrastate moves, simply due to the added requirement of special permits.

Intrastate Moves

These moves are cheaper than those that involve the crossing of State borders. These moves are not governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and instead are governed by the individual State in which you will be moving. It couldn’t hurt to educate yourself about your individual State’s regulations – especially if you are moving large amounts of goods or technical equipment – but for simple moves, you can rest easy and trust that the moving experts at Noah’s Ark have got you covered with all necessary permits and insurance coverage.

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Differences Between Interstate and Intrastate Moving

Differences Between Interstate and Intrastate Moving

Interstate moving and intrastate moving are vastly different services based on logistics and manpower. Here’s a guide from the moving experts at Noah’s Ark on how to understand the variable details of both interstate and intrastate moves, so that you can be better prepared for your residential move or commercial move.

What’s the basic difference?

If you cross any sort of State lines during your moving process it is considered an interstate move – even if your initial location is located in the same state as your final destination. If it turns out that you are making an interstate move, your moving company may require different types of permits and/or insurance due to separate State regulations – but don’t worry, Noah’s Ark has all the necessary permits, and is prepared to handle any sort of cross State move.

Interstate Moves

While this might mean simply transporting goods from one state to a different state, real interstate moves are defined by the crossing of any border – like mentioned above, even if there is a return to the originating State. This even applies to simple shipped goods, even in containers. These definitions in the United States are defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) who sets many shipping regulations. Noah’s Ark are fully versed and prepared to navigate the crossing of State lines – but it should be said, that usually Interstate moves cost more than Intrastate moves, simply due to the added requirement of special permits.

Intrastate Moves

These moves are cheaper than those that involve the crossing of State borders. These moves are not governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and instead are governed by the individual State in which you will be moving. It couldn’t hurt to educate yourself about your individual State’s regulations – especially if you are moving large amounts of goods or technical equipment – but for simple moves, you can rest easy and trust that the moving experts at Noah’s Ark have got you covered with all necessary permits and insurance coverage.

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