--- title: FAQ: Moves Inside Nevada and Into California | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/nevada-and-california-moves/ 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: Moves inside Nevada and to California # Questions about moves inside Nevada and across the California line Moves that start and end inside Nevada run under O'Brien's Nevada Transportation Authority CPCN 1070. A move between Nevada and California crosses a state line, so it is an interstate move under federal authority. 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/) The state line changes the rulebook, and that is the question behind most of these answers. Local and in-state moves follow Nevada rules, while crossing into California brings in the federal rules for interstate household goods. ## Inside Nevada ### Does O'Brien's move households within Nevada? Yes. Moves within Nevada run under CPCN 1070 and a tariff approved by the Nevada Transportation Authority. The details are on the [moving within Nevada page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/). ### What does CPCN mean? CPCN stands for certificate of public convenience and necessity, the permit Nevada issues to a mover for in-state household goods moves. The [CPCN entry](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/cpcn/) has the definition. ### How far will you go inside Nevada? Rural Nevada is part of the service area, including Elko, Winnemucca, Lovelock and Tonopah. Elko, for example, is about 288 miles from the Sparks warehouse. ## Crossing into California ### Is a move from Reno to Truckee an interstate move? Yes. Truckee is in California, about 36 miles from Reno, so the move crosses a state line and falls under federal authority. ### Which numbers cover a Nevada to California move? U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375, both active with FMCSA for interstate household goods. ### Where do I learn about the California side? Use the [Northern California moving page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/) for Truckee, Tahoe, Susanville and Portola, and the [California routes hub](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/california/) for longer hauls. ## Estimates and paperwork ### Do estimates differ for in-state and interstate moves? Yes. Interstate estimates follow the federal binding and non-binding rules, while in-state moves follow the approved Nevada tariff. Your estimator explains which one applies to your move. ### Who do I ask about my specific move? Call 775-359-6683, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, or ask for a free in-home estimate. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada Transportation Authority](https://nta.nv.gov/) - [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) ### 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 - [Moving within Nevada (our own CPCN 1070 authority)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/) - [Moving to, from and around Truckee, Tahoe and Northern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/) - [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: Long-distance moves and Bekins](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/long-distance-and-bekins/) - [### 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) C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. ## 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