Tips on Moving

When you begin to list all of the items to transport during an upcoming move, your household belongings likely make the list first. However, in addition to your indoor furnishings, personal electronics, and decor, you must also consider more difficult items such as your yard equipment and vehicle. Do you need to ship your car?…

Packing up a house and staging a space for a move is no easy feat. Decluttering, packing, staging and possibly even moving your belongings into a storage unit is often overwhelming and time consuming. Making your home look appealing while there are boxes and packing peanuts strewn about is tough, but not impossible!  There are…

The majority of your moving preparations take place weeks or even months in advance. You must start making reservations, housing arrangements, and travel plans well before your moving truck actually shows up. With all of your work before the day of your move, you may feel worn out or somewhat listless as the event arrives.…

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Please join us in welcoming new Bekins agent, All American Movers & Storage of Jacksonville, Fla. All American Movers was established in 2010 as a full-service moving and storage company by Jim and Joy Crook. Jim and Joy have more than 70 years of combined experience in the moving and storage business. Jim’s…

Much of the moving in process focuses on getting out of an old house. However, unloading your belongings, bringing them inside and unpacking them can be as complex and time consuming as packing them up. Unfortunately, many homeowners reach this point in their move and assume that the most conscientious work is done. This shift…

TUCKERTON, N.J.— SeaCure Moving, Inc., Tuckerton, N.J., has been selected as the Bekins Agent of the Month for January 2018. SeaCure is now in its third generation of ownership with the McQuaid family. The company joined Bekins Van Lines in 1987. They also have locations in Manalapan, N.J. and Voorhees, N.J. This is their sixth…

MOUNT JOY, PA— Please join us in welcoming new Bekins agent, Charles E. Groff & Sons, Inc. of Mount Joy, Pa. Charles E. Groff & Sons recently joined Bekins Van Lines’ network of more than 120 agents across the country. In 1949, Charles E. Groff began working as a part-time mover for a small, local…

Few people know the moving industry better than driver Keith Allison, a six-time Driver of the Month and two-time Driver of the Year for Bekins Van Lines. Check out this Q & A with a moving legend! You can watch the full video and read the interview transcript from Bekins speaking with the award-winning driver…

When you choose to partner with a professional, full-service moving team, your moving company takes care of the vast majority of your primary transition concerns. You may even decide to add packing services to your general moving package to further simplify the process. However, even the most skilled movers have items that they do not move…

The following Bekins drivers have been honored as January Drivers of the Month for their exemplary service: Direct Lease Driver of the Month, Steve Jacks, Tipton, Ind., is a veteran driver with more than 30 years of experience as a professional household goods mover. Steve maintains an excellent performance rating. This is his second Driver…