The questions Shreveport-Bossier households ask A-Class Student Movers most often — pricing, licensing, dorm-cycle scheduling, Red River bridge logistics, and what happens on move day. Call (888) 278-9005 if your situation is not covered below.
Quick-reference card
Numbers below are the figures we quote nine out of ten times — before any building-access surcharges. Doug walks every inventory in person.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Two-mover hourly rate | $129/hr (no minimum after the first hour) |
| 1-bed / 2-bed / 3-bed flat | $425 / $895 / $1,595 |
| Long-distance start | $2,195 (I-20 / I-49 corridor) |
| Dorm-move special | $295 for 4-hour minimum |
| Booking deposit | $145, credited on move day |
| Piano / gun safe | From $385 |
| Cargo coverage | $1M on every load |
Booking & estimates
- How early should I book? Aug 1-15 fills by July 15. Mid-May lease-break dates fill by April 15.
- In-home or video? Doug runs both. Apartments and one-bedrooms usually clear by video.
- Binding figure? Yes — written, signed, and held unless you add inventory after the walkthrough.
Licensing & insurance
A-Class Student Movers is a fully licensed and insured Louisiana household-goods mover. State HHG license and US DOT/MC interstate authority on file. $1M cargo coverage runs on every load, local or interstate.
Frequently asked, answered
See the structured FAQ schema below for the full set of questions and answers. For anything specific to your address, building, or lease window, call the office and Lori will route you to the right person.
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Are you a real licensed Louisiana mover, not a broker?
Yes — A-Class Student Movers is a fully licensed and insured Louisiana moving company in Shreveport, LA. State HHG license and DOT/MC interstate authority on file. Owner Ben Whitfield walks every estimate himself.
How are your flat rates calculated?
Doug or Ben walks the inventory, measures access (stairs, elevator, parking distance), and prices to a binding flat figure that does not change unless you add inventory after the walkthrough. Two movers run $129/hr if you prefer hourly.
What does a dorm move cost at LSU-Shreveport or Centenary?
Our dorm-move special is $295 for a four-hour minimum with two movers and a 16-ft box truck. Greek-row and off-campus apartments price the same unless the inventory grows beyond a one-bedroom load.
Do you handle COI for property managers?
Yes. Lori emails certificates of insurance to Centenary off-campus complexes, LSU-Shreveport housing, BPCC apartment partners, and any Bossier or Shreveport property manager that requires one. Send the form when you book.
How do you handle the Red River bridge timing?
Beth dispatches Bossier-to-Shreveport runs against the Barksdale AFB commute pulse. Texas Street and Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy clog from 7-9am and 4-6pm; we route through I-220 or stage trucks early to avoid the meter ticking on bridge traffic.
What is your service area?
Local hourly work covers Caddo, Bossier, Webster, De Soto, and Red River Parishes. Long-distance authority covers the I-20 and I-49 corridors — Dallas, Little Rock, Memphis, Houston, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Tulsa, Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria.
Do you provide packing supplies?
Yes — boxes, archive paper, custom wood crates, and humidity-rated sealed-bag wrap for the North Louisiana summer. Full-service pack-out is a separate line item; partial packing for the kitchen or wardrobe boxes is billed by the hour.
Can you store my things between leases?
Yes — the Greenwood Road bay off I-20 has climate-controlled short-term storage. Daily or monthly billing. Useful between dorm cycles, between leases, or while parents fly in to collect kids.
Do you move pianos and gun safes?
Uprights from $385. Baby grands quoted on site. Gun safes, antique armoires, and treadmills handled with walk-boards, e-track straps, and stair-climbing dollies. Doug McGregor estimates these in person rather than by phone.
What about same-day or last-minute moves?
Call before 10am Monday through Saturday and we usually have a chief who can roll a truck the same afternoon. Same-day is harder during the Aug 1-15 and mid-May rush windows because every crew is committed.
How do tips work?
Tips are appreciated, never expected, and never built into the figure. Cash on move day or added to the card payment — both fine. Customers typically tip $20-40 per mover for a half-day local job.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the booked window. Inside 72 hours, the $145 deposit is non-refundable but is held as credit for a rebooked date within 90 days.
Do you do commercial moves?
Yes — Shreveport small offices, Bossier City casino-corporate transfers, LSU-Shreveport / Louisiana Tech / Centenary campus office relocations, and Barksdale AFB family moves with COI and after-hours protocols.
How do I get a written quote today?
Use the free quote form, email [email protected], or call [bc_phone]. We respond inside one business hour during regular hours.