Are You Moving Across the Country? Do you know that most of the moving companies use linear foot measurements to decide the cost for a move. The advantage of measuring the linear foot is that when you rent or hire a moving container or moving truck it is easy to estimate whether you need a small truck or big one as you have to pay for the entire truck. However if you are moving across the country using a freight trailer, you can only pay for the space that you utilise in the moving vehicle. Find here all the tips how can you save your cost with linear foot measurement