Tips on Moving

Bekins Van Lines received the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association (NJWMA) 2023 Associate Member of the Year Award at the group’s 54th Annual Convention at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, N.J., last week. The award is earned each year by the NJWMA associate member who best demonstrates the following criteria: Involvement with Association…

Moving is a big process, especially when you’re moving from city to city. A major move takes more preparation than if you’re just heading to the next street over. Your belongings are traveling further, you may be relocating somewhere unfamiliar to you, and your moving checklist is longer. We help people move thousands of times…

There are many reasons to downsize your home that directly impact your quality of life. People move to a smaller house or an apartment to: Make a fresh start Change careers  Retire Save money Reduce property taxes Whatever your reason, downsizing requires some hard decisions. It means getting rid of possessions or swapping them out…

History of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was founded in 1988 by the American Trucking Associations, to honor the 3.5 million truck drivers in the US for their exceptional work on the roads and in our lives.   What Truck Drivers Do for Us While truck drivers often go unnoticed…

For the second year in a row, Two Man Movers & Storage, an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines in Salt Lake City, Utah, volunteered time, trucks and expertise at the Taylor Hagen Memorial Foundation (THMF) Vision Gala. THMF is a family run non-profit dedicated to raising awareness for suicide. THMF was founded by Cristie…

For over 100 years, Schultz Brothers Van & Storage has been part of the van line, making them the longest standing Bekinsagent today. “We’re extremely proud to be the oldest Bekins agent left. It’s something we hang our hat on,” said Vice President and Office Manager, Rachel Shadburne. SCHULTZ BROS. TIMELINE Schultz Bros. began as…

Moving homes is an exciting milestone for any family. However, it can also be a stressful endeavor, especially when you have little ones in tow. Kiddos might feel overwhelmed with the change, leading to increased restlessness. But fear not, parents! Bekins Van Lines, your trusted moving partner, is here to turn this challenge into a…

Moving is a significant life event. It’s not just the physical act of moving possessions from one place to another. There’s an emotional journey of detaching from a familiar environment and embracing a new home.  The influence of these changes on our mental well-being is substantial, often taking a toll on our emotional health. Let’s…

Moving companies aren’t all that different, are they? After all, it’s simply a matter of hiring able bodies and a truck to move your items from one place to another – right? Unfortunately, choosing a moving company isn’t quite this simple. Most people only hire movers a few times during their lifetime and aren’t aware…

As a wine connoisseur, you can appreciate a rich glass of Merlot or a buttery Chardonnay. Over the years, you’ve visited some of the best wineries and purchased quality vino from around the world. As a result, you’ve assembled an impressive collection of Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and beyond. Unfortunately, the collection goes from…