Many Hoboken and Jersey City families move north for more space: Westchester towns, or Fairfield County in Connecticut. The drive is easy in a car. In a moving truck, half of the familiar roads are off limits, and that changes the plan.
Crossing the Hudson
A moving truck heads north by the George Washington Bridge or crosses through the Lincoln Tunnel, where the Port Authority allows trucks in the outer tubes but not the center tube (Port Authority Truckers Guide (rates effective Jan 4, 2026)). Port Authority tolls are collected when entering New York (Port Authority Truckers Guide (rates effective Jan 4, 2026)). Inside the city, the Henry Hudson Parkway and the FDR Drive are closed to commercial vehicles (NYC DOT).
Westchester: parkways are closed to trucks
The Hutchinson River, Saw Mill River, Bronx River, Sprain Brook, Cross County and Taconic parkways are on New York State’s list of downstate parkways closed to commercial vehicles (NYSDOT). A moving truck uses interstates such as I-87, I-95, I-287 and I-684, which are open to commercial traffic (NYSDOT).
Connecticut: no trucks on the Merritt
Connecticut does not allow box trucks or rental trucks on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15, from the New York line in Greenwich to Exit 54 in Milford), and vehicles taller than 8 feet are not allowed on it (CT DOT). Moves into Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and towns beyond use I-95 or other highways that allow trucks.
Moving into a house
- Tell us about the driveway, any slope, and how close the truck can park to the door.
- Measure large pieces against doorways and stairs at the new house.
- If the closing dates do not line up, ask about a move with storage in between.
Licensed for interstate moves
This move crosses a state line, so federal rules apply. A & A Alliance Moving Inc, a family business since 1999, holds U.S. DOT No. 967970 and MC-432549 for moves between states, plus NJPM 000930 and NYSDOT 34875. You can look up our record on the FMCSA website, and the federal guides Ready to Move? and Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move explain your rights on an interstate move.
After you arrive
New York gives new residents 30 days to exchange an out-of-state driver license (NY DMV). Connecticut gives new residents 90 days after establishing residency (CT DMV).
Common questions
Can a moving truck use the Merritt Parkway?
No. Connecticut does not allow box trucks or rental trucks on the Merritt Parkway, and vehicles taller than 8 feet are not allowed on it.
Can a moving truck take the Saw Mill or Hutchinson River Parkway?
No. Both are on New York State's list of downstate parkways closed to commercial vehicles. Trucks use I-87, I-95, I-287 or I-684.
How long do I have to change my driver license?
New York gives new residents 30 days to exchange an out-of-state license. Connecticut gives 90 days after you establish residency.
Can you store our things until the house closes?
We also do moves with storage. Tell us your dates when you call (201) 884-1181.
Get your written estimate
Call (201) 884-1181 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 the company: company facts.
Sources
- Port Authority Truckers Guide (rates effective Jan 4, 2026)
- NYC DOT: parkway restrictions
- NYSDOT: downstate parkways closed to commercial vehicles
- NYSDOT: highways open to commercial traffic
- CT DOT: parkway restrictions (Merritt Parkway)
- NY DMV: exchange an out-of-state license
- CT DMV: transfer an out-of-state license
- FMCSA record: U.S. DOT 967970
- FMCSA: Ready to Move? (2022)
- FMCSA: Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move
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.
