--- title: FAQ: Long-Distance Moves and Bekins | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/long-distance-and-bekins/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/) - FAQ: Long-distance moves and Bekins # Questions about long-distance moves and Bekins O'Brien's has been a Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955, and the Bekins network carries interstate shipments while O'Brien's handles the Reno end. Long-distance moves are priced by weight, which is why an estimator surveys every room first. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) A long-distance move involves more parties than a local one, and that raises questions about who does what. These answers separate the O'Brien's part from the Bekins network and explain the federal rules behind the estimate. ## The Bekins relationship ### What does it mean that O'Brien's is a Bekins agent? It means O'Brien's has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955, so long-distance shipments travel on the Bekins network and O'Brien's handles the Reno end. ### Is O'Brien's the same company as Bekins? No. O'Brien's Moving & Storage, Inc. is a family company in Sparks, and Bekins Van Lines is the national van line it represents. ### How old is Bekins? Bekins Van Lines was founded in 1891, and O'Brien's has been part of the Bekins family since 1955. ## Price and paperwork ### Why is a long-distance move priced by weight? The charge depends on how much the shipment weighs and how far it travels. The estimator surveys the home so that the projected weight is realistic. ### What federal numbers does O'Brien's carry? U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375, active with FMCSA for interstate household goods. The [USDOT lookup guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-check-a-movers-usdot-number/) shows how to confirm them. ### Is my rights booklet provided? Federal rules require the mover to give you the FMCSA booklet Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move. The [rights guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/your-rights-and-responsibilities/) summarizes it. ## Planning a long move ### How far ahead should I call? Call as soon as you have a target month, because estimates, packing and the Bekins schedule all need lead time. The [booking guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/) gives the usual order. ### When will my goods be delivered? Your delivery window comes from your written estimate and paperwork. The [delivery spread guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/delivery-spread-explained/) explains how pickup and delivery windows work. ### Can my goods wait in storage before delivery? Yes. Storage in transit in the Sparks warehouse is part of the Reno end, as described in [the storage in transit guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/what-is-storage-in-transit/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375, Transportation of Household Goods](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) - [FMCSA, SAFER Company Snapshot](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955: what that means for your move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/) - [Interstate moving from Nevada with Bekins Van Lines](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/interstate-moving/) More questions ## Other question pages - [### FAQ: Estimates and pricing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/estimates-and-pricing/) - [### FAQ: Valuation and claims](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/valuation-and-claims/) - [### FAQ: Packing and boxes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/packing-and-boxes/) - [### FAQ: Storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/storage/) - [### FAQ: Moves inside Nevada and to California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/nevada-and-california-moves/) - [### FAQ: Military moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/military-moves/) - [### FAQ: Commercial and FF&E](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/commercial-and-ffe/) - [### FAQ: Pianos, hot tubs and specialty items](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/specialty-items/) - [### FAQ: Scheduling, seasons and winter moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/scheduling-and-winter/) - [### FAQ: International moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/international/) - [### FAQ: Senior moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/senior-moves/) - [### FAQ: Moving to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/moving-to-reno/) - [### FAQ: Licenses and insurance](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/licenses-and-insurance/) - [### FAQ: Payment and paperwork](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/payment-and-paperwork/) - [### FAQ: Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Michelle C. August 28, 2024 Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move. ### Owner's reply Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner. S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! J Jennifer C. August 3, 2023 Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070