What Is a Backhaul Move?
Save Money on Small Shipments!
If you’ve ever needed to move just a few things (maybe a couch, a bedroom set, or a few boxes), you’ve probably discovered it can be surprisingly expensive. Most moving companies charge by the truckload, not by the item. What if there was a smarter, more affordable way to get your stuff from Point A to Point B?
That’s where backhaul moving comes in, and it might be the best-kept secret in the moving world.
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What Exactly Is a Backhaul Move?
In simple terms, a backhaul move fills the empty space in a moving truck that’s already headed home or to another destination. Instead of driving back with a half-empty truck (which costs the company time and fuel), movers offer to carry smaller shipments along their return route. It’s a win-win! You get a deeply discounted rate, and we maximize our truck’s efficiency.
It’s kind of like the Uber Pool or DoorDash batch delivery of the moving world. You’re not paying for the entire truck, just the space you use.
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How Does It Work?
Scenario: We’ve just moved a family from Houston to Denver. We now have a truck headed back to Texas, but it’s not full. If you’re in Colorado, New Mexico, or even northern Texas and need a few items shipped back toward Houston, we can add your move to our return trip.
You get professional, fully licensed, and insured service at a fraction of the standard cost, and we avoid wasting fuel and time.
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Who Should Use a Backhaul Move?
Backhaul moving is PERFECT FOR:
College students moving dorm items
Empty-nesters moving a few family heirlooms
Estate distributions
Online auction or antique deliveries
Shipping one or two pieces of furniture
Partial moves into vacation homes or rentals
There are no minimum weight requirements. Whether it’s a single dresser or a living room set, we’ve got you.
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Why Is It Cheaper?
When moving companies return from a job with an empty truck, the cost of gas, tolls, and driver hours still apply. If we can pick up a backhaul move, we offset those costs, and pass the savings along to you. Backhauls are often 30-50% less expensive than traditional moves.
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What to Expect with A Better Tripp’s Backhaul Services
At A Better Tripp Moving & Storage, we handle backhaul moves with the same level of care and professionalism as any full-service move:
Licensed, bonded, and insured
Air-ride trucks to protect delicate items
Uniformed, experienced team members
Clear pickup and delivery timeframes
Direct communication—no surprises
We’ll let you know when we’re in your area, what’s available on our route, and how we can fit your small move into our schedule.
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If you’re flexible with your moving dates and looking to save money on a small shipment,
a backhaul move might be the perfect fit.
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Ready to Save on Your Move?
Bonus Tip: Be sure to ask about our current backhaul routes. We regularly travel between Houston and cities like Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans, Atlanta, Denver, and the East Coast. If you’re along the way, we’ve got room for you.
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Let’s make your next move A Better Tripp!