--- title: How an Interstate Move Works With a Bekins Agent url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/ 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/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent # How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's has been a Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955, and an interstate move starts with a free in-home estimate and is priced by weight. The shipment travels in the Bekins network under federal rules. 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/) An interstate move crosses a state line, so federal law governs it, not Nevada's. For a household in Reno or Sparks, the practical result is a clear sequence: an estimate in your home, a written agreement, an inventory, loading, transport and delivery. This page walks through each step and what you will sign, so nothing surprises you. ## At a glance - Free in-home estimate by an O'Brien's estimator - Priced by weight for long distance - Inventory and condition report before packing - Carried by the Bekins network ## Who does what O'Brien's is the Bekins agent for Reno and Sparks, with U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375. Bekins, founded in 1891, is the national network that carries the shipment. O'Brien's handles the Nevada end: the estimate, the packing and loading at your home, and the relationship with you. O'Brien's is a separate company from Bekins, and the paperwork you sign names the carrier. ## Step by step The sequence is the same for most long-distance customers. - Call 775-359-6683 for a ballpark by phone, or ask for the online request or an in-home estimate - An estimator visits and lists what is moving - You receive an itemized written estimate - Packing day: an itemized inventory and condition report is made and signed - Loading, then transport in the Bekins network - Delivery, unloading and a final check against the inventory ## How the price is set Long-distance moves are priced by weight, plus the services you choose, such as packing. Federal rules let a mover give a non-binding estimate or a binding estimate; the guide on [binding and non-binding estimates](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/binding-vs-non-binding-estimates/) explains each. With a non-binding estimate, the mover can ask for up to 110 percent of the estimate at delivery, and the rest is due later under the rules in 49 CFR 375. Your delivery window comes from your written estimate. Weights are measured on the truck scale, and the estimator explains how that works at the visit. ## The bill of lading and your rights The bill of lading is the contract and the receipt for your goods. Read it before you sign it. The [bill of lading guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/bill-of-lading-explained/) explains each part, and [your rights and responsibilities](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/your-rights-and-responsibilities/) summarizes the federal booklet every mover must give you. Coverage options are covered in [released value and full value protection](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/valuation-released-vs-full-value/). ## Storage and delivery spread Sometimes the new home is not ready. Goods can wait in the Sparks warehouse, or at the destination under storage in transit. See [what is storage in transit](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/what-is-storage-in-transit/) and [delivery spread explained](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/delivery-spread-explained/). For routes and states, start on the [long-distance moving page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375 (household goods transportation)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) - [eCFR, 49 CFR 375.401 (types of estimates)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375/subpart-D/section-375.401) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) - [FMCSA SAFER company snapshot](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### 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/) - [Interstate moving from Nevada with Bekins Van Lines](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/interstate-moving/) - [Binding, non-binding and not-to-exceed estimates](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/binding-vs-non-binding-estimates/) - [Your rights and responsibilities when you move (FMCSA)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/your-rights-and-responsibilities/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. Moving and storage services ## More services - [### Interstate moving from Nevada with Bekins Van Lines An interstate move is any household move that crosses a state line, and it runs under federal rules enforced by FMCSA.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/interstate-moving/) - [### Moving within Nevada (our own CPCN 1070 authority) A move that starts and ends in Nevada runs under O'Brien's own Nevada Transportation Authority certificate, CPCN 1070, from the Sparks office to anywhere in the state.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/) - [### Moving to, from and around Truckee, Tahoe and Northern California O'Brien's moves households between Northern Nevada and Truckee, both shores of Lake Tahoe, Susanville, Portola and the rest of Northern California...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/) - [### Local moving in Reno, Sparks and Carson City A local move with O'Brien's starts at the Sparks yard at 2277 Glendale Ave and covers Reno, Sparks, Carson City, the Carson Valley, Truckee and Lake Tahoe.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/local-moving/) - [### Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent O'Brien's has been a Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955, so a long-distance move from Reno or Sparks travels in the Bekins network and is priced by weight.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [### Commercial and office moving O'Brien's moves offices, warehouses, laboratories and records rooms around Reno and Sparks, with on-site move management and crews that work...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/commercial-moving/) Answers ## How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Is O'Brien's the same company as Bekins? No. O'Brien's is a family-owned agent, and the Bekins network carries interstate shipments. ### How is an interstate move priced? By weight, plus services such as packing, and the estimate is itemized. ### What is a bill of lading? It is the contract and receipt for your shipment. Read it before you sign. ### Where do I begin? Call 775-359-6683 for a ballpark, or ask for a free in-home estimate. ## 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) B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. 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. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. 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