NON SHIPPABLE ITEMS

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Certain items such as flammable liquids, solids, and explosive materials, cannot be packed and loaded onto the truck. To make it easier for you, we provide this list of non-shippable items. If you have any questions about a specific item be sure to ask your Nationwide Van Lines consultant.
Hazardous Materials
  • Nail polish remover
  • Nail polish
  • Car batteries
  • Household batteries
  • Chemistry sets
  • Ammunition
  • Matches
  • Gasoline
  • Kerosene
  • Motor oil
  • Liquid bleach
  • Pool chemicals
  • Fertilizers
  • Poisons
  • Fireworks
  • Charcoal
  • Charcoal lighter
  • Darkroom chemicals
  • Ammonia
  • Lamp oils
  • Paints
  • Paint thinners
  • Aerosols
Perishables
Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.
  • Frozen Food
  • Produce
  • Plants
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Food – open or without adequate preservation (i.e. – spaghetti, cereal, bread, etc.)
Note: Empty your refrigerators and freezers. Keep appliance doors open for at least 24 hours in advance of loading – this will allow appliances to dry out and prevent the growth of mold.
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At Nationwide Van Lines we bring something else to the table. We recognize that a successful move needs to always include a few basic services.

Protection of your home

  • We protect your floors with floor protectors and stair protectors while making sure to leave every surface scratch-free.
  • We also protect door jams, rails, and corners.
  • Our crews cover any area, inside and outside of your home, that needs protection.

Flat Pricing

  • We pack your furniture in industry-specific moving blankets. All moves include meticulous packing of all your non-fragile furniture to ensure safe travel to your destination.
  • We also safely pack your fragile glass and other delicate or special fragile items in addition to giving you the option of wood crates for high-value items. Please consult your nationwide Van Lines representative to make them aware of fragile or special items.

Furniture protection

  • We pack your furniture in our moving blankets. All moves include packing for all your non-fragile furniture to ensure safe travel to your destination.
  • We safely pack fragile glass or special items and give you the option of wood crates for high-value items. Please consult your representative to make them aware of fragile or special items.

Reliable and professional staff

  • Every member of Nationwide Van Lines is dedicated to overseeing your move with the utmost professionalism. From the office staff that provides estimates and customer service to our highly trained and background checked packing and loading crew-we are all committed to making sure your move is successful and stress-free.
Founder And President — Tali Maskalik

No matter if you’re relocating within the same neighborhood or overseas, moving can be pretty stressing. In fact, moving is repeatedly ranked as the third most stressful life event and sometimes seems to be completely overwhelming. On top of moving, you often have to deal with realtors, mortgage financing and even finding a great school for your kids. To keep all the moving components tracked and timely, organization is a big must. Utilizing a filing system is a great way to keep... Read More

Tali Maskalik
Tali Maskalik
Founder And President — Tali Maskalik

No matter if you’re relocating within the same neighborhood or overseas, moving can be pretty stressing. In fact, moving is repeatedly ranked as the third most stressful life event and sometimes seems to be completely overwhelming. On top of moving, you often have to deal with realtors, mortgage financing and even finding a great school for your kids. To keep all the moving components tracked and timely, organization is a big must. Utilizing a filing system is a great way to keep.... Read More

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