Tips on Moving

No matter where you’re headed, moving is a big deal. However, when you’re moving internationally, there are few additional factors that can make your move even more complex. Bekins has been performing moves for nearly 130 years, which means we have a deep understanding of what goes into each and every international relocation. That’s why…

The average truck driver (over the road) is expected to cover 125,000 miles a year, which breaks down to 2,500 miles a week and equates to 500 miles a day. That is a lot of time spent on the road. To help make a truck drivers job easier, follow these guidelines for sharing the road…

It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 14-20) and here at Bekins Van Lines, we are taking the time to show our appreciation to the people that are dedicated to delivering successful household moves. As part of showing our appreciation, we would like you to participate! It’s easy and you could win $100 in the…

For more than 120 years in the household goods moving industry, Bekins Van Lines, Inc., has specialized in corporate relocation for transferees and their families. Making a smooth transition for your employees is a priority. With its network of 370 agents and 5000 drivers, Bekins can ensure that your employees will be well taken care of. As…

With each move, there is a whole team behind dedicated to making sure it goes smooth as possible. Each quarter, Bekins Van Lines recognizes four individuals that have been exceptional employees that have shown their dedication and hard work. Bekins Van Lines CEO Mark Kirschner announced Kellee Johnson as the Employee of the Year at…

Making your move environmentally friendly is easy! Here are a few guidelines to color your move green! Sell or Give Away non-essential items: Moving is a great way to get rid of things that are no longer needed, which will in turn reduce the cost of your move! Yard Sales, CraigsList, Ebay are great resources…

The moving world has its own lingo and when preparing for a move it is important to understand the terminology.  Below are common words that you may come across in the moving process: Accessorial (additional) services – Services, such as packing, appliance servicing, unpacking or stair carries, that you request to be performed (or are…

Today is National Dog Day – my favorite day! I wanted to share my experience about moving with my dog, Lola, and how to prepare for moving pets on interstate moves. When my fiancée Pat was offered a relocation from Charlotte, N.C. to Indianapolis, Ind., the first thing we thought about was how our dog…

Bekins Van Lines corporate office accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge yesterday, Aug. 20 to raise awareness for ALS as well as donate to ALS Association. Bekins challenged all of its agents to do the same. Before dumping ice water on yourself, here are some things you should know about ALS from alsa.org. Amyotrophic lateral…

Today is World Humanitarian Day, which is a dedicated day to raise public awareness of the work undertaken by humanitarian organizations. We not only specialize in moving your household goods, but giving back is embedded in our corporate culture at Bekins Van Lines. For today’s blog, we are shining the spotlight on the organizations with…