Affordable Shared Load Moving Truck Services / LTL Shipping
American National Movers, a leading long distance moving company, offers a shared-load truck service to help consumers get a more affordable price on their relocation. This process involves sharing a truck with other customers, resulting in lower rates for small- to mid-sized shipments because operational expenses are shared.
In some cases, shared-load moving companies can offer prices very similar to U-Haul, sometimes cheaper, with an average cost of $2,600 for select small moves. However, for larger loads, your shared truck moving costs can exceed that, averaging $4,500.
While truck sharing can be cost-effective and efficient for many loads, it does come with some potential disadvantages, and/or some consumers may not qualify for this service.
How We Prevent Your Items From Being Lost
To prevent your items from being mixed up with other shipments, we color-code and label each piece of furniture and box that goes in our shared truck. Loads belonging to a consumer are grouped together, and when it's time to unload, movers check the color codes and labels.
Who Qualifies For A Shared Truck Moving Service?
Studio-to-2-bedroom households or lightly furnished 3-bedroom households qualify for our shared load dispatch service with a load of 2000-5000 pounds. Here is what to know:
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Unless your mileage is under 500, we generally do not offer rates below $1,900 to $2,600. LTL shipments containing just boxes or 1-2 pieces of furniture may not be worth it due to our minimum costs mentioned above.
Cost-Effective for Select Small Shipments
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Loads with a few pieces of furniture, boxes, a piano, and electronics are very economical, averaging $2,700.00. As long as the shipping costs do not outweigh the value of the items, many people are happy with the shared load moving service.
Large Shipments & 4+ Bedrooms Do Not Qualify.
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Larger homes with several pieces of furniture that do not exceed 7,000 pounds can still share a moving truck, but at a higher price of approximately $5,000.00.
Is A Shared Load Move Right For You?
Sharing a truck with someone else's furniture has its pros and cons. Many people prefer it because it's a cheap long distance moving option, but it’s not ideal for everyone. Below are the main pros and cons of piggyback routed and shared load LTL moving:
How Much Does Truck Sharing Cost ?
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For small, long distance moves, truck sharing costs an average of $2,600 to $ 3,400. Your shared load moving costs will be based on the volume/weight of your shipment and the mileage of your relocation.
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For mid-sized moves, the average cost to piggyback or combine shipments is $3,800.00 to $6,000.00. Your final costs are also based on the shipment's 0volume/weight and the relocation mileage.
Cheaper Alternative To U-Haul and PODS
The share load moving service is a great alternative to U-Haul and PODS, with costs similar to or, in many cases, lower than theirs. Because you're allowing movers to piggyback your route and/or truck share, you can hire full-service long distance movers for under $3,000.00 for small moves and under $7,000.00 for larger shipments.
Shared Load Moving Pros
1). DIY Prices With Labor Included
Long distance moving costs are comparable to renting a truck and doing it yourself, and/or a hybrid where you pack, and they drive for transport companies.
2). Reputable Movers Economical Prices
Professional and affordable long distance movers with estimated costs ranging from $2,700 to $6,000.
3). Labor Included
Although prices are lower and comparable to truck rental and container companies, with American National Movers, our shared load moving includes labor, packers, movers, loading, unloading, disassembly, and reassembly.
Shared Load Moving Cons
1). Slower Delivery Times
Consolidated shipping/piggyback moving results in a longer delivery wait time because you have to make additional drop-offs while your furniture is being transported.
2). Not Ideal For 4+ Bedrooms
Fully furnished 4-bedroom households generally do not qualify for consolidated shipping because the load is too large to combine with other customers. Even if we can share an 18-wheeler, truck sharing is not advisable for larger shipments; American National Movers recommends a dedicated truck instead.
3). Not Safe For Fragile Shipments
Artwork, antiques, sculptures, glass, marble-top items, and other fragile items are at higher risk of damage when shipped via a shared-truck service. This doesn’t happen often, but it’s best to play it safe and book an exclusive truck rather than a shared one if you have fragile and high-value items.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Below are frequent questions people ask when researching shared load moving companies and services:
1). What Is Shared Load Moving?
Shared load moving involves allowing your movers to share a truck that contains your household goods with other customers. Popular, affordable long distance moving companies like American National Movers offer truck-sharing services.
2). Can You Guarantee A Delivery Date On A Shared Truck?
Most shared-load moving companies cannot guarantee your delivery date, but American National Movers may be able to if your mileage is less than 1,000 miles. However, guaranteed delivery dates on shared shipments incur additional charges ranging from $2,000 to $3,000.
3). How Do You Ensure My Items Won't Get Lost?
American National Movers creates a detailed inventory list, color-codes your furniture items with designated colors, and labels household goods with the consumer's name and drop-off location. This eliminates the risk of messing up your shipment with someone else's, a common concern associated with truck sharing.
4). Will My Items Be Loaded and Unloaded Multiple Times?
If you have a large shipment, your items may be driven to a local warehouse and then reloaded onto a semi so that the load can be shared with other customers. A 26-foot box truck can only hold 1600 cubic feet, so in some cases, reloading onto a 18-wheeler truck is necessary.
5). How Much Time Do I Have To Book The Move?
Due to route optimization and piggyback moves, truck sharing can be time-sensitive. If you are comfortable with the quote and the agreed-upon services, it’s recommended that you book your move as soon as possible to ensure availability and avoid price increases.
Truck Sharing: Affordable Long Distance Moving
In 2026, consolidated shipping and truck sharing with American National Movers is an affordable long-distance moving solution that still maintains efficiency. Shared load moving is designed to work with the average consumer's everyday budget, as long as it is within reason. Call now for a quote (800) 936-3086