If you're moving from Durham, NC to Massachusetts, you're looking at roughly a 682-mile haul — far enough that who you hire and how you plan the logistics actually matters. This isn't a weekend, drive-it-yourself situation for most people.
Below I've pulled together the five Durham movers that consistently hold up for interstate work on this route, along with current cost ranges, a cost-of-living breakdown between Durham and Massachusetts, and the logistics you'll want locked down before moving day.
Top Local Moving Companies in Durham for Your Move to Massachusetts
Out of 27 Durham-based movers set up for state-to-state jobs, these five stand out:
- Truckin' Movers Corporation — 4.5 / 5
- Miracle Movers — 4.56 / 5
- TROSA Moving — 4.44 / 5
- Bellhop Moving — 4.44 / 5
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK — 4.44 / 5
Truckin' Movers Corporation
1031 Harvest St, Durham, NC 27704
- 4.5 / 5 overall
- 41 Yelp reviews | 220 Google reviews
- BBB: A+
- 93% positive | 7% negative
- State license: #2262 | DOT: #0233952 | 48 years in business
Truckin' Movers has been working the Triangle for 48 years, and the review record justifies the longevity. Of 263 customer reviews examined, 93% were positive — that's unusually high for this market. What you see repeatedly: professional crews, careful handling, clear communication, and on-time arrivals. Even on complex interstate and international moves, most customers report items arriving undamaged.
The negatives — about 7% — involve items damaged in transit, estimates that ran higher than quoted, and occasional delays. A few people mention frustration with the claims process. That said, 93% positive is as clean a track record as you'll find from any Durham mover.
Services: Local, interstate, and international moves; packing/unpacking; offices; pianos; pool tables; art; antiques; crating; storage; full-valuation coverage; shipment tracking; fragile-only packing; safes.
Phone: (919) 682-2300
Miracle Movers
2828 Industrial Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
- 4.56 / 5 overall
- 38 Yelp reviews | 789 Google reviews
- BBB: A
- 82% positive | 17% negative
- State license: #2894 | DOT: #2461529 | 19 years in business
Miracle Movers (also operating as Miracle Movers of Raleigh, LLC) earns its A-rating. Of 255 reviews, 82.4% were positive, with customers consistently praising efficient crews, careful handling, and clear communication. The most common issue in negative reviews is damage to household items, followed by slow or unresponsive claims handling and billing surprises. At under 20% negative, that's still below the industry average — and for the majority of customers, this company delivers.
Services: Local and interstate moves; packing/unpacking; offices.
Phone: (919) 656-4043
TROSA Moving
700 Mallard Ave, Durham, NC 27701
- 4.44 / 5 overall
- 104 Yelp reviews | 207 Google reviews
- BBB: A+
- 85% positive | 15% negative
- State license: C-726 | DOT: #675014 | 31 years in business
TROSA Moving is Durham's social enterprise mover — operated by Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, it's been in business for over 30 years. Of 323 reviews examined, 84.5% were positive, with customers praising efficient work, professional staff, competitive pricing, and careful handling of specialty items. The company gets particular credit for following through on complaints — something that genuinely separates it from most competitors in this market.
Negative reviews (about 15%) cite communication gaps, some instances of careless packing, and occasional issues with staff conduct during scheduling. But TROSA's complaint resolution track record is notably stronger than most movers in this category, and the majority of customers recommend them outright.
Services: Local and interstate moves; packing/unpacking; storage; fragile-only packing.
Phone: (919) 419-1059
Bellhop Moving
1 Whitford Dr, Durham, NC 27705
- 4.44 / 5 overall
- 33 Yelp reviews | 83 Google reviews
- BBB: C
- 53% positive | 47% negative
- State license: #2934 | DOT: #2878240 | 14 years in business
I'll be direct: a 53% positive rate is low for any mover I'd recommend without a caveat. Bellhop has built a tech-forward brand around easy booking and friendly crews, and when things go right, customers consistently note the speed and professionalism. But nearly half of all reviews reflect real problems — damaged items, surprise charges, late arrivals, and difficulty reaching customer service when something goes wrong. The BBB's C rating lines up with that pattern.
For a small, lower-stakes move it might be worth considering. For a full interstate relocation from Durham to Massachusetts, I'd want more margin for comfort than these numbers provide.
Services: Local and interstate moves; packing/unpacking; storage.
Phone: (919) 246-4318
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
1816 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703
- 4.44 / 5 overall
- 61 Yelp reviews | 1,351 Google reviews
- BBB: B-
- 78% positive | 22% negative
- State license: #2443 | DOT: #2527384 | 26 years in business
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