What can I bring? -Teacher moving to US through VIF program

Hi everyone,
I'm applying with Visiting International Faculty program that places teachers in US schools (mostly North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia) on a J-1 Visa as a cultural exchange. They are looking for a 2 yr commitment. I'm looking forward to moving to North Carolina
I'd like to know about driving my own car down and what I can bring with me. The recruiters have said that most Canadians do drive down but I haven't been able to get in touch with anyone who has yet.
Ideally I'd like to treat it like I'm moving house and just go down with a big U-Haul truck full of stuff and 1 very fat cat.
Does anyone know how easy it is to do this? And what do I have to do with car?
Thanks

Personal effects are duty-free so you simply need a list of what you're bringing with you, that's pretty much it unless you're taking down controlled goods like alcohol, drugs, firearms, etc. You need proof of a rabies shot for the cat I think.

Cars being taken in for more than a year need to be formally imported. There is no duty, anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong.