The Cheapest way to move cross country! Virginia to Arizona!

I just completed moving across country..on a budget...Heres how to do it for thousands less..
1. moving truck 1 way $1,450
2. fuel 1200-1500
3.hotels $450
4.food $250-300...i did splurge..i did try some great places
5. To see a slice of Americana with my son..priceless  Seafood in Sheveport,LA  (Shane's  restaurant OMG worth it!!!
6. i had some extra expenses that you wouldnt
have..I stayed a few days in Virginia visiting family and my son caught up with friends
hotel in VA..$600..rental car $220 plane tickets to Richmond from AZ $400..
I feel if you really watch your expenses you could go this move for under $ 4,000
You can hire movers under Uhaul's moving help section..let the movers load everything for you