LONG DISTANCE MOVING
The Same Crew That
Loads Your Home Delivers It
Central PA’s Long Distance Moving Company — Harrisburg, Lancaster & York, PA — Since 1896
1,700+ Five-Star Reviews · 1,000+ Interstate Moves a Year · No Subcontractors. Ever.
Here’s How Most Long Distance
Movers Actually Work
Before you hire anyone, you need to understand how this industry really operates. Most people don’t find out until moving day.
National Van Lines & Brokers
- A local agent or online broker takes your call — then sells your job to the lowest bidder
- A national driver passing through your area picks up your belongings
- Day laborers hired that morning unload your home at the destination
- Delivery ‘windows’ of 2–14 days — your furniture is on a truck somewhere
- Lump-sum quotes that grow between booking and delivery — you never know what’s in the number
- Strangers at both ends. Zero accountability once the truck leaves.
Geo. W. Weaver & Son
- Your consultant walks your home and builds a complete, itemized quote — every charge labeled
- The same Central PA GWW crew that loads your home drives your belongings
- That same crew delivers everything to your new front door — any state in the country
- Guaranteed delivery dates — not a window. A real date you can count on
- You’re billed on certified actual weight. You know exactly what you owe before the truck moves
- People you’ve met. Names you know. Pay tied directly to your satisfaction.
TRUSTWORTHY
Why Central PA Families Trust
GWW for Long Distance Moves
✓ Same Crew. Start to Finish. The movers who show up at your home in Harrisburg, Lancaster, or York are the exact same people who deliver at your new front door — whether that’s Florida, North Carolina, Texas, or anywhere else in the country. No handoffs. No strangers.
✓ No Subcontractors. Full Stop. Every GWW mover is a full-time, locally based employee. We are not a broker. We do not use van line networks or day labor at any point in your move.
✓ Your Movers Are Paid When You’re Happy. GWW mover compensation is tied directly to your satisfaction rating — not the clock, not job count. The financial incentive on every move day is to make you happy. That’s not standard in this industry. It’s intentional.
✓ Guaranteed Delivery Dates. We start with a small delivery spread and lock in your guaranteed date two weeks out. Need a guaranteed date from day one? That’s available — ask your consultant.
✓ You Know Every Charge Before You Sign. Your quote is itemized line by line — every charge labeled and explained. No lump sums. No surprises at delivery. What’s on your quote is what you pay.
✓ No Down Payment. Ever. You pay after your belongings are loaded, certified-weighed, and before the truck leaves for your new home. Not a penny before then.
✓ Federally Licensed Carrier — Not a Broker. GWW is DOT #10676. The company you call is the company that moves you. We don’t sell your job. We don’t subcontract. We do it.
✓ 125 Years. 1,000+ Interstate Moves a Year. Long distance moving is core to everything we do — every week, to every state, since 1896.
THE PROCESS
Your Move, Step by Step
Here’s exactly what happens from your first call to your last box placed.
Call or Submit a Quote Request
You’ll speak directly with Tony, Nicole, Jim, or Walt — our moving consultants with a combined 100 years of experience. Smaller moves can be quoted over the phone. Larger moves are scheduled for a free in-home estimate or virtual walkthrough, whichever works best for you.
Receive Your Itemized Quote
Your consultant builds a complete, line-by-line quote — every charge labeled and explained. No lump sums. You’ll typically receive it within 24 hours of your estimate.
Lock In Your Dates and Get on the Schedule
Confirm your move, firm up the details, and you’re on the GWW schedule. We start with a small delivery spread and lock in your guaranteed delivery date two weeks out.
Pam’s 7-Day Check-In Call
One week before your move, your dedicated coordinator Pam calls to walk through every detail — confirming your dates, answering any last questions, and making sure nothing has changed. She’s your single point of contact from booking to delivery.
Pack and Load Day
Your GWW crew arrives at your home, protects your floors and doorways, carefully wraps and pads your furniture, and loads everything onto the truck. If you’ve added full-service packing, they handle every box too. You don’t lift a finger.
Certified Weighing and Billing
Your loaded truck is weighed on our certified on-site scale, operated by Roz — our weighmaster with 50 years at GWW. Your price is based on certified actual weight. Pam then calls you with your final itemized bill. You know exactly what you owe before the truck moves.
Your Crew Drives and Delivers
The same crew that loaded your home drives your belongings to your new front door — anywhere in the country. Same people. Same truck. Same accountability. Your furniture arrives the way it left.
A Text From Eric
After every completed move, you’ll receive a personal text from Eric, the owner, making sure everything went the way it should. If you’re happy, he’ll ask you to share your experience. It’s how GWW has earned 1,700+ five-star reviews — and how we keep earning them.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything Included in Your Long Distance Move
No surprises. No charges appearing on your final bill that weren’t discussed. Here’s exactly what comes with every GWW long distance move:
Free In-Home Estimate
Tony, Nicole, Jim, or Walt walks your home. Your price is based on what’s actually there.
Dedicated Moving Coordinator (Pam)
Your single point of contact from booking through delivery.
Full-Service Loading and Delivery
Your crew handles everything — from your Central PA home to your new front door.
All Trucks, Pads, Blankets, and Equipment
Everything needed to protect and transport your belongings is included.
Home Protection at Both Ends
Doorway padding, floor protection, and furniture wrapping at origin and destination.
Standard Furniture Disassembly and Reassembly
Beds, frames, tables, and similar items. Specialty items such as pianos, safes, and exercise equipment are quoted separately.
Guaranteed Delivery Dates
Small delivery spread that locks into a guaranteed date two weeks out. Day-one guaranteed date available as an add-on.
Furniture and Box Placement at Destination
Everything goes exactly where you want it — we don't leave boxes stacked in the garage.
Pam’s Billing Call
Pam calls with your final itemized bill before the truck leaves. No surprises.
WANT MORE?
Optional Add-Ons
Want a fully hands-off experience? Add any of the following — all priced and explained before your move day
Full-Service Packing
We pack your entire home in a day or two. You don't touch a box.
Full-Service Unpacking
We unpack, dispose of all materials, and leave you fully settled.
Decluttering Service
Have items to discard before the move? We haul them away.
Short or Long-Term Storage
Available at our New Cumberland and Annville facilities.
Valuation Coverage
Additional protection options explained clearly before move day. No fine print.
Guaranteed Delivery Date from Day One
Lock in your exact delivery date at booking rather than two weeks out.
READY TO GET MOVING?
Start With a Free In-Home Estimate.
We come to your home in Harrisburg, Lancaster, or York. No fees. No pressure. A real, itemized number based on what you actually have.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm
TRANSPARENCY
How GWW Prices Your Long Distance Move
The moving industry runs on lump sums and vague estimates. You get a number, you sign, and you find out what’s actually in it when the truck arrives at your destination. GWW does the opposite.
Every Charge Is on Your Quote. Labeled. Explained.
Your GWW quote is itemized line by line. Every charge that could apply to your move — fuel surcharge, stair or elevator fees, long-carry charges, specialty item handling — is identified during your estimate, listed on your agreement, and explained before move day. Nothing is ever added at delivery. If it’s not on your quote, it doesn’t get charged.
You’re Billed on Certified Actual Weight
Unlike brokers and van lines that estimate your weight from an inventory list — and pad it — GWW weighs your loaded truck on a certified on-site scale. The difference between empty and loaded is your certified shipment weight. That number determines your transportation cost. No guessing. No padding.
What Goes Into Your Quote
● Certified actual weight of your shipment
● Distance from your origin to your destination
● Fuel surcharge — listed on your quote, never added after the fact
● Stair, elevator, or long-carry charges if applicable — always discussed and listed before you sign
● Specialty item handling if applicable — quoted separately and clearly
● Any optional add-on services you’ve selected
The Rule at GWW
If a charge isn’t on your quote, it doesn’t get charged. Period. What you see is what you pay. The best way to get an accurate number for your move is a free in-home estimate — about 30–45 minutes, and you leave with a complete itemized quote.
Meet Roz.
Our certified weighmaster has operated our on-site scale for 50 years. When Roz certifies your weight, that number is exact — and it’s the number your final bill is built on.
MOVING TO CENTRAL PA
Moving to Central Pennsylvania? You’ve Come to the Right Place.
Most people searching for a long distance mover are focused on getting out. But a significant number are moving in — and they have the same problem: finding a company that handles both ends with the same crew and the same accountability.
GWW moves families into the Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York area from every state in the country. Whether you’re relocating for work, retiring to Central PA, or coming home after years away — we handle your inbound move the same way we handle every other move. Same crew loads your home at the origin. Same crew delivers to your new Central PA address.
We know this region. We’ve been here since 1896. When you arrive, you’re not handing your life’s belongings to strangers. You’re handing them to the company that’s been trusted in this community for over a century.
Why Central PA?
Central Pennsylvania consistently ranks among the most affordable and livable regions on the East Coast. With major employers anchored in healthcare, government, logistics, and manufacturing — and communities like Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, and Camp Hill growing rapidly — more people are choosing to relocate here every year. When they do, GWW is ready.
We Move You In From Anywhere
• Moving from Florida to Central PA
• Moving from the Carolinas to Central PA
• Moving from Texas to Central PA • Moving from the Mid-Atlantic to
Central PA
• Relocating to Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, or any
surrounding community
We handle both ends. Same crew. Same standard.
LONG DISTANCE MOVING
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a long distance move from Central PA cost?
Every move is different — there’s no honest flat number we can give without seeing what you have. Cost depends on the certified weight of your belongings, your destination distance, and any charges specific to your move. A free in-home estimate is the only accurate way to get a real number. Ours are genuinely free with no obligation — your consultant walks your home, builds a complete itemized quote, and you typically receive it within 24 hours.
Will the same moving crew load and deliver my home?
Yes — always. The GWW crew that loads your home in Harrisburg, Lancaster, or York is the same crew that drives your belongings and delivers them to your new home, wherever in the country you're moving. No handoffs. No subcontractors. No strangers at the other end.
Do you use subcontractors or outside drivers for long distance moves?
Never. All GWW movers are full-time, locally based employees. We are not a broker and we do not sell your job to a third party. When you book with GWW, the company that answers your call is the company that moves you.
Do you require a deposit to book a long distance move?
No. We never require a deposit. For long distance moves, you pay after your belongings are loaded and certified-weighed — before the truck leaves for your new home. You know exactly what you owe before anything moves.
How does the guaranteed delivery date work?
We start with a small delivery spread and lock in your guaranteed delivery date two weeks before your move. If you need a guaranteed date confirmed at the moment of booking, that's available as an add-on — it will be listed and priced on your quote.
What states do you move to and from Central PA?
All 50 states — both directions. Our most common destinations from the Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York area include Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Arizona. We also move families into Central PA from every state in the country every week.
Do you move people back to Pennsylvania from other states?
Yes — and many people don't realize this until they call. If you're relocating back to Central PA from another state, GWW handles your return move with the same crew, same standards, and same guarantees.
How far in advance should I book my long distance move?
For peak season moves — roughly May through August — we recommend booking 6–8 weeks in advance to secure your preferred dates. Spring and fall moves can often be arranged on shorter timelines. If your schedule is tight, call us and we'll do everything we can to accommodate.
What if something is damaged during my long distance move?
Valuation coverage options are explained clearly by your consultant before move day — no fine print. If a damage issue does arise, our customer service manager Tiffany handles all claims directly. You'll work with a real person at GWW, not a third-party processor.
How is GWW different from a moving broker?
A broker takes your information, quotes you a price, and sells your move to the lowest-bidding carrier — you often have no idea who will actually show up. GWW is a federally licensed motor carrier, DOT #10676. We don't broker moves. We don't subcontract. The company you call is the company that moves you.
CORPORATE RELOCATIONS
Relocating an Employee? We Handle That Too.
When your company needs to move an employee — whether they’re joining your team in Central PA or heading to a new role across the country — GWW handles corporate relocations with the same crew model, coordinator system, and itemized pricing as every residential move.
Full-time employees only. No subcontractors. A dedicated coordinator on every relocation. Our team has built long-term relationships with companies and HR departments throughout the Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York markets.
READY TO GET MOVING?
You’ve Done Your Research. Here’s the Next Step.
A free in-home estimate takes about 30 minutes. Your consultant comes to you — no pressure, no commitment. You leave with a complete, itemized quote based on what you actually have. Then you decide.
You pay after your belongings are loaded and certified-weighed — before the truck leaves. Not one minute sooner.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm
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DOT#10676
MC#1635833
PA PUC A-00113647
DOT#10676
MC#1635833
PA PUC A-00113647