Direct Truck Moving from Montreal

What is direct truck moving?

Direct Truck means our own truck and our own crew load your home in Montreal and unload it at your new address. There are no terminals, no transfers and no strangers.

It is one pickup, one drive and one delivery, with nothing shared along the way.

How do long distance movers work?

A long distance mover lists what you own, gives you a price, wraps and loads your home, drives it to your new address and unloads it. The difference between companies is who does each of those steps.

With Direct Truck, AKA Moving does every step itself. Many low quotes come from companies that sell the job and pass it to whichever truck is empty that night.

Where does Direct Truck go?

From Halifax in the east to about two hours past Toronto in the west. That covers Ottawa, Quebec City, the Maritimes and Gaspésie, where our trucks have been many times.

Is my move shared with another household?

No. A box truck is for one customer only. There are no shared loads on our trucks. If you have large or unusual pieces going far and your dates are open, look at Shared Container.

Why do you not send your own truck to Alberta or British Columbia?

Beyond our zone the truck has to drive back empty, and the return trip would land on your price. So for far destinations we ship instead, with Express Shipping or Shared Container.

How is the price of a Direct Truck move worked out?

From your photos. We count what you are moving, list every piece with its weight and send you a written price before you book. No hidden fees.

If a company gives you a low number by phone without asking what you own, expect that number to change on delivery day.

Is Direct Truck more expensive than the other options?

It is the premium way to move a full household, because you get the whole truck and the crew. Because we run these roads constantly, it costs less than you would guess.

Inside Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes it is often the better value.

How much do movers from Montreal to Toronto cost?

The price depends on how much you are moving, the access at both addresses and the extras you add, such as packing. That is why we price from a list of what you own and not from a guess.

Send photos and AKA Moving emails you a written, itemized price. It is free and there is no obligation.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck and move myself?

Usually not over a long distance. Rental trucks have a lot of hidden costs. They charge by the kilometre, and on a long trip that adds up fast, before the fuel and your own days of driving and lifting. You are also the driver, so you are fully responsible if anything happens, and nothing covers your belongings.

For a far destination, Express Shipping usually costs less than renting a truck, and we do the wrapping, the loading and the driving.

How long does a move from Montreal to Toronto take?

Montreal to Toronto takes about 1 to 2 days. Montreal to Ottawa is same day or next day.

Your pickup and delivery dates are confirmed in writing with your quote.

Can I choose my moving dates?

Yes. Direct Truck is the fastest way we move a home. The truck is yours for the trip, so we pick up on your date and deliver the same day or within 24 hours. A long drive, like Montreal to Gaspésie, is the usual reason delivery falls on the next day. That is the main difference with a shared load, where delivery is given as a window.

Can I follow my move?

Yes. We send daily updates on the status and location of your move. GPS tracking is also available as an option. Ask for it when you book.

How are my belongings covered?

With Direct Truck your belongings are covered at $2.00 per pound, with no deductible. AKA Moving has no deductible on any service.

For comparison, the standard carrier liability in the Canadian moving industry is $0.60 per pound per article. A destroyed 75 pound television pays $45 at that rate, and $150 at ours.

What happens at delivery with Direct Truck?

Our crew always brings everything inside your new home. They reassemble your furniture, install your appliances and remove the packing materials.

You tell us which room, we put it there.

What should I do at delivery?

Check each piece against your itemized list as it comes off. If anything is missing or damaged, write it on the delivery paperwork before you sign, and take a photo. That note is what a claim is built on, with any mover.

Who is responsible for my belongings on the way?

AKA Moving. You book with us, you call us, and our own crew has your belongings from pickup to delivery. What we never do is post your move to a load board and hand it to a random truck.

What is an ELD and why does it matter?

An Electronic Logging Device tracks a driver’s hours to make sure they drive within legal limits and take their rest breaks. A truck caught without one can be pulled off the road with your belongings on it.

AKA Moving is ELD compliant on every long distance truck.