Questions about long-distance moves and Bekins

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.

No. O'Brien's Moving & Storage, Inc. is a family company in Sparks, and Bekins Van Lines is the national van line it represents.

Bekins Van Lines was founded in 1891, and O'Brien's has been part of the Bekins family since 1955.

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.

U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375, active with FMCSA for interstate household goods. The USDOT lookup guide shows how to confirm them.

Federal rules require the mover to give you the FMCSA booklet Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move. The rights guide summarizes it.

Call as soon as you have a target month, because estimates, packing and the Bekins schedule all need lead time. The booking guide gives the usual order.

Your delivery window comes from your written estimate and paperwork. The delivery spread guide explains how pickup and delivery windows work.

Yes. Storage in transit in the Sparks warehouse is part of the Reno end, as described in the storage in transit guide.