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Licensed Interstate Movers in Eau Claire, WI
Daymakers Moving & Storage handles interstate and cross-country moves for customers across the Chippewa Valley, with an office at 6445 Scully Dr Suite 4. As long-distance movers in Eau Claire, WI, we send one crew to wrap, load, and drive your shipment on our own truck, then unload it at your new address. You get a binding price in writing after a walkthrough.
Where Long-Haul Moves From the Chippewa Valley Break Down
Plan around these four issues before an out-of-state move.
- Winter curb rules. From November 1 through May 1, the City of Eau Claire enforces Alternate Side Parking on every street, and the date after midnight sets which side a vehicle or trailer may use. A truck parked on the wrong side of the street can be ticketed.
- Older staircases. Historic Randall Park holds some of the city's oldest homes, and the Third Ward is known for lumber-era Victorians. Narrow, turning staircases and tight landings can decide whether a hutch or sectional leaves whole or has to come apart first.
- The summer and month-end crunch. Summer dates and month-end moves fill first across western Wisconsin, so a late booking can push the load date past a lease end or a closing.
- Broker hand-offs. Some interstate quotes come from brokers who sell the job, then pass it to whichever carrier takes the route. The shipment can change trucks along the way, and the delivery window can shift with each transfer.
Daymakers holds household goods authority with FMCSA under MC-910104 and has no broker authority on file, so the Eau Claire moving company you book is the one that loads, hauls, and delivers.
How Local Streets and Older Houses Shape Your Load Plan
Every long-distance move starts with a walkthrough at your home or over video. That visit is when you settle the local details: whether the truck fits the driveway, which curb is legal on a winter load date, and how far the crew carries from the door to the ramp.
Terrain matters too. Eastside Hill climbs above downtown along the Eau Claire River, and carrying up a sloped walk takes longer than carrying across a flat driveway, so crew size and loading time should reflect your actual street.
Older homes add another layer. In Randall Park and Third Ward houses, a piece that came in before a remodel may not fit back down the stairs. We flag pianos, gun safes, pool tables, and oversized furniture during the walkthrough so the crew arrives with the right equipment.
Lock in your load date before summer fills. A walkthrough takes one visit or one video call, and the quote that follows is the price you pay. Call (715) 410-4054 or request your free quote.
From Walkthrough to Your New Front Door
After the walkthrough, you get a binding estimate based on the same pricing model as all our long-distance moving services. The quoted total is the invoice total, with no re-pricing by weight after loading and no mileage charges added at delivery.
Because a move from Eau Claire to another state is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), federal rules apply from the first estimate. We give you the FMCSA booklet "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" during the estimate stage. We also explain the two liability options every interstate mover must offer. Released Value costs nothing extra and covers 60 cents per pound per article. Under Full Value Protection, the mover is liable for the replacement value of lost or damaged goods and may repair the item, replace it, or pay a cash settlement.
Our professional packing services can be full or partial and cover anything from standard household items to fragile antiques, artwork, and electronics. Packed or not, we inventory every item before loading. The crew that loads your home unloads it, with no subcontractors and no transfers between trucks.
If closing or lease dates do not line up, climate-controlled storage holds the inventoried shipment until the new place is ready. Delivery from storage is part of the move plan and includes no separate delivery fee. After delivery, our team follows up to confirm the final cost matched the quote.
Distances and Routes Out of Eau Claire
Interstate 94 passes Eau Claire, with exits that include WIS 37, WIS 93, and US 53. It is the main corridor west to the Twin Cities and east toward Madison and Chicago, while US 53 runs north toward Lake Superior.
The table shows approximate road miles from Eau Claire and whether federal interstate rules apply.
| Destination | Road miles | Move type |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN | 93 | Interstate |
| Madison, WI | 178 | In-state |
| Green Bay, WI | 193 | In-state |
| Milwaukee, WI | 285 | In-state |
| Chicago, IL | 317 | Interstate |
Long-Distance Movers in Eau Claire, WI: What Backs Our Scully Drive Office
Sean Higgins founded Daymakers in Hudson in 2015. The company now runs five locations across western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities, including our office at 6445 Scully Dr Suite 4, and it is listed in the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce investor directory. Beyond long-distance work, we handle shorter moves through our local movers in Eau Claire and business relocations through our commercial movers in Eau Claire, WI.
- Federal authority. USDOT 2593674 and MC-910104, with active interstate household goods authority on record with FMCSA.
- Better Business Bureau. An A+ rating.
- Customer reviews. A 5.0 rating from 500+ Google reviews.
- Our own equipment. Daymakers trucks and Daymakers crews on every job, with no load sharing between customers.
One customer who made a cross-country move with us wrote in a Google review that the crew "did an excellent job of communicating expectations while delivering friendly, quality service."
Neighborhoods and Nearby Towns We Load From
We load long-distance shipments across the city, from Historic Randall Park, the Third Ward, and Putnam Heights near UW-Eau Claire to Eastside Hill, North Side Hill, North River Fronts, and the West Side around Shawtown.
Outside city limits, we also load in Altoona, Chippewa Falls, Lake Hallie, Menomonie, Fall Creek, and Eleva.
Questions About Moving Long Distance From Eau Claire
How much does a long-distance move from Eau Claire cost?
The price depends on how much is moving, where it is going, and which services you add, such as packing or storage. We set the price after an in-person or video walkthrough, and the binding estimate doesn't change after loading. Moves within Wisconsin are priced differently from interstate moves.
Does a move from Eau Claire to the Twin Cities count as long distance?
Yes. Minneapolis and St. Paul sit about 93 road miles west on I-94, closer than Madison, but the truck crosses the St. Croix River into Minnesota. That makes it an interstate move under federal law, so the carrier needs a USDOT number and household goods authority. Ours are USDOT 2593674 and MC-910104.
Can the moving truck park on my street between November and May?
Yes, on the side allowed for that date under Alternate Side Parking. Posted No Parking signs and declared snow emergencies override that rule, and some streets leave little room for a truck. If you have no driveway, mention it at the walkthrough so the load plan covers where the truck will stand.
How far ahead should I book a long-distance move?
Four to eight weeks is the usual window. For a summer or month-end load date, aim for the longer end. If your timeline is shorter, call (715) 410-4054 and we will check current availability.
Is a video walkthrough accurate enough for a binding quote?
Yes. Video walkthroughs are a standard option for long-distance customers, and the estimate process and pricing model match an in-person visit. Walk the camera through every room, closet, garage, and basement, and point out anything heavy or fragile, such as a piano or a gun safe, so it lands on the inventory.
What Eau Claire Customers Say
K.T., who completed a full cross-country relocation with us, noted that the crew “did an excellent job of communicating expectations while delivering friendly, quality service.” Sharon H., who moved from Minneapolis to Madison, said her crew “finished under the estimate.” Monte G., after a move that included four days in storage between a home sale and a new purchase, described the experience as “extremely stress free from start to finish” and confirmed the final bill came in below the quote.
Daymakers Moving & Storage holds 800+ verified five-star reviews across Google, HomeAdvisor, Facebook, and Angi, along with BBB accreditation and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. For a full picture of what we offer across the Eau Claire area, including residential moves, specialty item handling, and commercial relocation, visit our Eau Claire movers page. Customers who need a move handled quickly can also check availability through our same-day movers in Eau Claire page.
Our local Eau Claire team is proud to have a 5-star rating on Google, which you can check here.
Book Your Long-Distance Walkthrough
Tell us where you are headed and when you need to be there, and we will set up an in-person or video walkthrough at a time that fits. You will know the full price before you commit to a date.
Daymakers Moving & Storage
Address: 6445 Scully Dr Suite 4, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 410-4054
Email: Daymakersmoving@gmail.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to noon, Sunday by appointment