Tips on Moving

Trucking is a massive industry in the United States. For example, 3.5 million truck drivers drive 15.5 million trucks loaded with 12 billion tons of freight every single year. This freight is worth nearly $800 billion over 100,000 miles per driver! Unfortunately, infrastructure problems, economic challenges and a shortage of truck drivers has strained the…

Finding the best moving company for your family’s move can be a tough order, especially if this is your first time moving in a long time, or if you’re looking for the right professional movers for your relocation.  On top of finding a company that can best serve your needs, you also need to find…

It’s the beginning of the busiest season for moving companies, which means the opportunity is high for rogue movers to swindle families. Starting in May – National Moving Month – the demand of folks needing to move to new homes sharply increases, meaning prices follow suit. If you’re looking to move in the summer, research…

When looking for the best reputable moving company for your next long-distance move, knowing where to start and how to look for the right movers can be tough to do. Additionally, once you’ve found your long distance moving services, you’ll then need to figure out how to plan out your moving process so it’s as…

Aboriginal Proverb  Moving can have a large footprint on the environment, so we strive to do it as sustainably as possible. Moving green means doing your best to decrease your carbon footprint – and Bekins wants to help you do your part.  Each year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. Many people use this as…

“The Earth is what we all have in common.”  Wendell Berry Moving to another state impacts the environment, but when you work with Bekins, we not only follow green best practices, but we also offer you resources to do your part.  Living and moving green means doing your best to decrease your carbon footprint. Scientists…

The moving and trucking industry isn’t known for being home to many women business owners and employees, but that doesn’t stop them from joining the network of thousands of professional movers across the nation. Bekins Van Lines is lucky to call several women their own, both via corporate positions and through agencies that carry the…

Did you just close on a new home? Congratulations! If you’re hoping to turn your backyard into the garden oasis of your dreams but you’ve never gardened before, there’s a chance you feel overwhelmed – especially if you’ve still got some unpacking to do. As visions of lush vegetation and bountiful harvests dance through your…

The period in between moving to your new home and moving out of your current one can come with a difficult planning period for a lot of different reasons, but especially when it comes to using pantry items before you move, or when trying to plan out your grocery shopping trips so you don’t waste…

When you first decide to buy your first home, it’s easy to get carried away with excitement and end up rushing into things or jumping the gun on a house that might not be completely right for you. Hopefully, if you’re house hunting for the first time, you’ve already done some research and put some…