The most common storage situation in a Bradley County matched move: your old place closes (or your lease ends) before your new place is ready. Could be days, could be a few weeks. Self-storage seems like the obvious answer but it doubles the handling, costs more in the end, and increases damage risk. Storage-in-transit through the matched carrier is the cleaner answer.
How SIT works on a matched move
The matched carrier loads at your origin on Day 1. Instead of driving straight to your destination, they offload to their own warehouse (pallets or vaults), inventory it, and hold. When you give the green light, they pull your inventory, load a truck, and deliver. Single carrier from origin to destination. No third-party self-storage in the middle.
Cost reality
- First 30 days SIT: often free or bundled into the matched flat-rate ($150-300 add-on)
- After 30 days: $1-3 per cubic foot per month at most matched carrier warehouses
- 3-BR average: 1,200-1,800 cu ft, so post-30-day extended storage runs $1,500-5,400/month — but most jobs deliver inside the 30-day window
When to ask for SIT specifically
When you submit the quote request, tell Krista upfront if you anticipate a closing-date gap. The matched-carrier shortlist gets filtered for carriers with current warehouse capacity and bundled-SIT pricing. Otherwise you might get matched with a carrier whose SIT pricing is punitive.
Related
- In-county local moves
- Long-distance moves (SIT especially common on multi-day routes)
- Full-pack (often bundled together for empty-out + storage + delivery)
- Senior downsizing (often involves a closing-date gap)
