Furniture Shipping

The best way to ship a few pieces of furniture long distance is through a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight service that specializes in small shipments. Rather than paying for an entire moving truck you don’t need, your furniture is professionally picked up from your home, custom-packed at a warehouse to manufacturer standards, palletized, and shipped alongside other shipments heading in the same direction. You only pay for the space your items actually occupy. At Ship Smart, we’ve been perfecting this process for over 25 years. Whether you need to ship one piece, two pieces, or a full set of furniture, our network of over 300 locations nationwide means we can handle pickups and deliveries to all 50 states, Canada, and most international destinations.

The cost to ship furniture to another state depends on the total packed weight, distance, and the service level you choose. Our pricing is based on your actual inventory — so you only pay for what you’re shipping, never for unused truck space. Factors that influence cost include whether you select our deferred service (the most cost-effective option) or an expedited service with a guaranteed delivery date, and whether your items require custom wood crating for added protection. You can get a free estimate in minutes using our online moving calculator or by calling our team at (866) 333-8018.

No. Ship Smart handles all packing for you. Our certified packing professionals custom-pack every item at our warehouse using bubble wrap, foam, heavy-duty cartons, and when needed, full wood crating — mirroring the way manufacturers pack their own products. This is included as part of our service. You don’t need to wrap, box, or prepare anything. Our team picks up your furniture directly from the first floor of your home or business with white-glove service, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

LTL stands for less-than-truckload. It’s a freight shipping method where your furniture shares truck space with other shipments heading in the same direction. Instead of paying for an entire moving truck – which most traditional movers require, even if you only have a few pieces – you pay only for the portion of space your items occupy. This makes LTL the most cost-effective option for shipping furniture long distance when your load is under 2,000 lbs. Ship Smart’s multimillion-dollar partnerships with North America’s top carriers secure deep discounts on LTL freight, and we pass those savings directly to our customers. Combined with our custom packing and a damage rate below 2%, it’s the safest and most affordable way to ship furniture across the country.