Frequently Asked Questions
Pickup Truck Moving in Austin
Q: What is pickup truck moving?
Pickup truck moving is a moving service designed for small moves, furniture delivery, and short-distance relocations using a pickup truck instead of a full-size moving truck. It is ideal for apartments, studios, and moving a few large items. You can hire one or two pickup truck movers. You’d be surprised what can fit on our trucks.
We’ve done some elaborate tricks to make everything fit. we have strong straps, furniture blankets and lots of experience to let you know what is possible and what is not. Yes, we can let the tailgate down for additional room. We also can access most parking garages and other tight spaces whereas moving trucks are usually over 9 foot long which limits their ability to climb parking garages and other spaces with low clearance.
Q: Is pickup truck moving cheaper than a moving truck?
Yes, pickup truck moving is usually more affordable than renting a full moving truck because you only pay for the space and time you actually need. This makes it perfect for small moves and furniture transport.
Q: What items can you move with a pickup truck?
We move couches, beds, mattresses, appliances, dressers, tables, boxed items, and office furniture. Pickup truck movers are commonly used for Facebook Marketplace purchases and store pickups.
Q: Do you provide pickup truck moving in Austin neighborhoods?
Yes, we serve South Lamar, East Austin, Downtown, Hyde Park, Mueller, Zilker, Riverside, and surrounding areas including Round Rock and Pflugerville.
Q: Do you offer same-day pickup truck moving?
Yes, same-day pickup truck movers are available based on scheduling. This is ideal for last-minute moves, furniture delivery, and urgent relocations.
Q: Where do you serve?
Truckbed Moving serves Austin and any area within about 2 hours' drive of central Austin. That includes Austin neighborhoods like South Lamar, East Austin, Downtown, Hyde Park, Mueller, Zilker, and South Congress, plus Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, and Lakeway. Not sure if you're in range? Text 407-808-8910 or email jburgos@truckbedmoving.com and we'll confirm.
Affordable Moving Help
Q: What does moving help include?
Moving help includes lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting furniture and household items. It can be done with or without a truck depending on your needs.
Q: Can I hire movers just for heavy lifting?
Yes, you can hire movers for heavy lifting only, such as moving a couch, bed, or appliance inside your home or into a storage unit.
Q: Is this good for apartment moves?
Yes, moving help is ideal for apartment moves, especially in areas like UT Campus, Downtown Austin, and East Austin where parking and stairs are common.
Q: Do you offer trailer truck moving or U-Haul box truck moving?
Yes. Truckbed Moving offers trailer truck moving and U-Haul box truck moving. The trailer is a one-time $75 flat fee added to the hourly rate and depends on mover availability at booking. U-Haul box truck moves are $150 per hour for two movers, plus the U-Haul rental and gas.
Q: How much does all the services cost?
Pickup truck moving: $75 per hour. Great for small moves, apartments, furniture pickups, and Facebook Marketplace or store runs.
Labor only (no truck): $70 per hour. We load, unload, or rearrange, and you provide the truck.
U-Haul box truck moving: $150 per hour for two movers, plus the U-Haul rental and gas.
Trailer add-on: $75 one-time flat fee on top of the hourly rate, available on request when a trailer is free.
Junk removal: priced by estimate. Send us photos for a quote.
Every job has a one-hour minimum. It costs $0.00 to book. After the job is completed, we will review the invoice with you and then email you the invoice where you can pay.
Prices don’t include a 5% processing fee, which is added to every booking.
Same-Day Movers
Q: How fast can I book same-day movers?
Same-day movers can often be scheduled within a few hours depending on availability.
Q: What situations require same-day movers?
Same-day moving services are used for urgent move-outs, furniture purchases, storage unit moves, and emergency relocations.