Tips on Moving

Our parents are getting older, and you can’t help but notice that it is difficult for them to navigate stairs, take care of their large yard, and even drive. You know that their health will improve and their lifestyle will be happier if they relocate. Whether your parents are moving to a small, comfortable home…

INDIANAPOLIS – Bekins Van Lines recently promoted Nicole Muñoz to Director, Marketing & Brand Development. Muñoz will drive the strategy and implementation of the company’s marketing and branding efforts. Muñoz has held various positions within the van line’s marketing department since 2006. She has led the concept, development and implementation of the company’s approach to…

Ever hear about Murphy’s law? This old adage states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” While the phrase sounds a little pessimistic, it often turns out to be true during a move. A variety of events can interrupt your move or ruin your day. Fortunately, you can avoid the most common moving problems…

The following drivers have been selected as the April 2016 Drivers of the Month: Direct Lease Driver of the Month, Charles Leyrer, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., has 39 years of experience as a household goods driver. He maintains a top driver performance rating. This is Charles’ first Driver of the Month award. John Schroeder, A &…

INDIANAPOLIS, April 26, 2016 – Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. recently announced that A.J. Schneider was elected to its board of directors during the company’s regular quarterly board meeting held April 14, 2016. Mr. Schneider is the Executive Vice President of Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines, wholly owned brands of Wheaton Van Lines,…

When you’re preparing for a move, you’ll sort through your possessions and-more likely than not-find a few things that you’d rather throw away than move to your new home. These items are old or broken, out-of-date, or not worth the time it would take to load into a truck and unpack. The trouble is that…

Setting prices for your yard sale can be tricky. Price your belongings too high and you won’t sell everything; sell for too little and you won’t make as much as you could have even if you do sell everything! The trick to pricing your yard sale items properly is research, accurate categorization and organization. Whether…

INDIANAPOLIS – Bekins Van Lines recently named Kelly Rynearson to the new position of Training and Development Manager. Rynearson will be responsible for successful execution of training and development initiatives designed to inspire Bekins’ agent partners and drivers to achieve high quality standards. Rynearson has more than 15 years of experience in curriculum development and…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage, Inc. is Bekins Van Lines’ Agent of the Month for March 2016. The award is given to the interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies founders John and Martin Bekins’ philosophy of putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents,…

You’ve set a date with your movers. You’ve signed the lease agreement for your new apartment. And you’ve picked up a few change of address forms on your way home from work. Now you feel ready to tackle the hardest part of your move: packing. You already have a few odd boxes sitting in the…