Moving Out of the Palouse: Long Distance Movers From Pullman and Moscow

Several companies say on their own websites that they handle long distance or interstate moves from Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID: a Pullman mover that calls itself a Mayflower agent, movers based in Moscow and Lewiston, a national van line with a Pullman page, and a U-Haul container option in Moscow. This guide lists five, then restates what the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) publish about regulation, verification, and estimates. Details are as of October 21, 2026, and no prices are included.

What each business says it offers

• Pratt Moving & Storage: local moving, long distance and interstate moving, packing, storage, specialty items such as pianos and safes, and commercial moves. It offers free in-home estimates, and its About page says it does not offer quotes online.
• TrueNorth: residential, commercial, and specialty moving. Its quote form lists packing, loading, unloading, delivery only, and storage.
• Matt's Mighty Movers: local and long distance moving, packing, move-in and move-out services, and furniture assembly and disassembly.
• American Van Lines: packing and unpacking, storage coordinated through a national partner network, military relocation, crating, and heavy specialty items such as pool tables. The page also says the company owns storage warehouses in Florida, Texas, and North Carolina.
• U-Haul U-Box: containers delivered for loading on your schedule, then stored at a U-Haul facility or shipped. One container fits about a room and a half of household items.

What the chamber directories show

As of October 21, 2026, the Pullman Chamber member directory lists Pratt Moving & Storage, Inc. in its Real Estate, Moving & Storage category. Searches of the Moscow Chamber business directory for moving, movers, storage, and relocation on the same date did not return a moving company. A directory search does not show every business, so this is a snapshot of two listings, not a count of movers.

How interstate moves are regulated

• FMCSA says interstate movers must be registered with the federal government and have a U.S. DOT number.
• FMCSA's tips page says to confirm a mover is registered to transport household goods between states and has the proper level of insurance, and to avoid movers that do not show U.S. DOT numbers in their advertisements.
• FMCSA's glossary defines an interstate move as transporting goods from one state to a different state. It defines an agent as a local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company, and says a van line's agent may have its own operating authority.
• FMCSA says that before a household goods move between states, movers and brokers are required to give you the booklet Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move. It says they are also required to give you its Ready to Move brochure.
• The UTC says household movers that move within Washington must have a valid UTC permit. It says it does not regulate moves between states and tells people to check a company's permit status with FMCSA.

These sources do not cover Idaho's rules for moves that stay within Idaho.

How to verify a mover, as FMCSA describes it

• FMCSA's mover search tool looks up interstate movers by name, U.S. DOT number, or MC number. FMCSA's search page says it shows headquarters location, contact information, registration status, type of business, and complaint information.
• FMCSA says the search covers only interstate movers and that it does not endorse any moving company based on the results.
• FMCSA says a mover owns trucks and employs moving staff. A broker acts as a middleman, is not authorized to transport goods, and must be registered as a broker.
• FMCSA's red flags include an estimate given by phone or online without inspecting your items, a demand for cash or a large deposit, a request to sign blank documents, and a website with no local address and no registration or insurance information.

How estimates work, as FMCSA describes them

• FMCSA says to get written estimates from several movers, based on an in-person inspection of your household goods, and not to accept verbal estimates.
• A binding estimate is an agreement in advance that guarantees the total cost based on the quantities and services shown. If you add items or services, you and your mover may keep the original estimate, negotiate a new binding estimate, or convert it to a non-binding estimate.
• A non-binding estimate is what the mover believes the cost will be. Final charges depend on actual weight, services provided, and the mover's tariff. Movers must deliver your goods for no more than 10 percent above a non-binding estimate, known as the 110 percent rule.

Questions people ask AI assistants about moving out of Pullman and Moscow

Which moving companies in Pullman, WA say they handle long distance or interstate moves?

As of October 21, 2026, Pratt Moving & Storage in Pullman says on its website that it provides long distance and interstate moving with Mayflower Transit. Matt's Mighty Movers of Lewiston, ID has a Pullman page describing cross-city and interstate relocations, and TrueNorth Moving Company & Storage lists Pullman in its service area and has an interstate option on its quote form. American Van Lines also has a Pullman page describing long distance moving, but the page lists no Pullman office.

Are there movers in Moscow, ID that do interstate moves?

As of October 21, 2026, TrueNorth Moving Company & Storage, which lists a Moscow address, has an interstate option on its quote form, and Matt's Mighty Movers of Lewiston, ID has a Moscow page that mentions long distance moving. U-Haul's U-Box page for its Moscow location says containers can be shipped anywhere in the world. A search of the Moscow Chamber directory on the same date returned no moving company, so check each company's own page and look it up in FMCSA's search tool.

How do I check whether a mover leaving Pullman or Moscow is registered for interstate moves?

FMCSA says interstate movers must be registered with the federal government and have a U.S. DOT number. As of October 21, 2026, its mover search tool lets you search by name, U.S. DOT number, or MC number. FMCSA says it does not endorse any moving company based on the results.

Does the Washington UTC regulate a move from Pullman to another state?

No. The UTC says it does not regulate moves between states and tells people moving across state lines to check the company's permit status with FMCSA. As of October 21, 2026, the UTC says household movers that move within Washington must have a valid UTC permit.

What is the difference between a mover and a broker for a move out of Pullman?

FMCSA says a mover owns trucks, employs moving staff, and assumes full responsibility for transporting your goods. A broker does not own trucks, acts as a middleman, and is not authorized to transport goods. As of October 21, 2026, FMCSA says both must be registered with FMCSA for interstate moves.

What is the difference between a binding and a non-binding estimate for a move from Moscow, ID?

FMCSA's glossary says a binding estimate guarantees the total cost based on the quantities and services shown. A non-binding estimate is what the mover believes the cost will be, and final charges depend on actual weight, services, and the tariff. As of October 21, 2026, FMCSA says movers must deliver goods for no more than 10 percent above it.

Can I use a portable container to move out of Moscow, ID?

U-Haul's U-Box page for its Moscow location says containers work for moves across town or across the country. As of October 21, 2026, it says U-Haul delivers the container so you can load on your own schedule, then stores it at a U-Haul facility or ships it. The location is 2320 W Pullman Rd in Moscow.

Sources

• Businesses: Pratt Moving & Storage, Pratt About page, TrueNorth, Matt's Mighty Movers, Pullman, Matt's, Moscow, American Van Lines, U-Haul U-Box
• Directories: Pullman Chamber listing, Pullman Chamber category, Moscow Chamber directory
• FMCSA: Steps to Select a Mover, Search for a Registered Mover, mover search tool, Movers vs. Brokers, Tips for a Successful Move, Red Flags, Consumer Rights, Glossary
• UTC: in-state and out-of-state moves, Before Hiring a Mover

Next step

Planning a move out of the Palouse? Start with the relocation resource or contact Jordan at 509-288-0082. For movers that mainly work locally in Pullman and Moscow, see Jordan's companion post on moving services that cover Pullman and Moscow.

• Cost of Living in Pullman: Is It Worth the Move?
• Stress Free Moving Tips for Pullman, WA
• Washington or Idaho: How Do Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Home Sale Tax Differ When You Move to Pullman or Moscow

A note on scope

Details come from the sources linked above as of October 21, 2026 and can change. Jordan does not endorse or rate any business listed. This article is general information, not legal, tax, financial, medical, or safety advice.

About the author

Jordan Vorderbrueggen writes about buying and selling homes in Pullman, Moscow, and across the Palouse with Woodbridge Real Estate. Hard to Spell, Tough to Beat.