Last updated: October 10, 2026
Moving from Queens to Long Island? The truck cannot take the parkways. New York State bars commercial vehicles from the downstate parkways, including the Cross Island Parkway in Queens and the Northern State, Southern State, Meadowbrook and Wantagh on Long Island; some parkway bridges are as low as 6 ft 11 in (NYSDOT). Moving trucks use interstates such as the Long Island Expressway (I-495), which are open to commercial traffic (NYSDOT). Call (646) 455-1930.
What this means for your move
- Plan by the highway, not the parkway: drive times you see for cars on a parkway are not the truck’s route.
- Tell us about the house end: driveway, steps, the walk from the street and any tight turns.
- For Queens apartments, tell us the floor and whether there is an elevator.
Licensed in New York State
A move inside New York State is licensed by the state. A & A Alliance Moving Inc (Two Guys And a Truck NYC), a family business since 1999, holds NYSDOT 34875; for moves to other states we also hold U.S. DOT No. 967970 / MC-432549 and NJPM 000930.
Your Queens building
Most apartment buildings want three things before a mover arrives: a booked move time, a reserved service elevator (if there is one) and a certificate of insurance (COI) naming the building. Ask management for their sample COI and send it to us a week before; we send the COI your building asks for.
Common questions
Can a moving truck use the Northern State or Southern State Parkway?
No. Commercial vehicles are not permitted on the downstate parkways, including the Northern State and Southern State (NYSDOT).
Which roads can the moving truck use to Long Island?
Interstates and other designated expressways, such as the Long Island Expressway (I-495), are open to commercial traffic (NYSDOT).
Is Queens to Long Island an interstate move?
No. It stays in New York State. Our New York State authority is NYSDOT 34875.
How do I get a price?
Call (646) 455-1930 or send the quote form with both addresses, the floors and your main items. You get a written estimate before moving day.
Get your written estimate
Call (646) 455-1930 or send the quote form on our home page with both addresses, the floors, elevator or stairs, your date and your main items. You get a written estimate before moving day. More about us: company facts.
Rules and city services change. We checked every official link on this page on October 10, 2026; confirm on the linked page before you book.