The Bekins Blog
One of the most important decisions when planning a residential move is how to cover your moving expenses. Should you dip into your savings or opt to finance the cost? Both options have their pros and cons, and the right choice could depend on your financial situation and goals. Keep in mind that your moving…
Relocating for a new job can be both an exciting opportunity and a logistical challenge. To ease the financial burden associated with moving, many employers offer relocation packages. But knowing how much assistance to request—and ensuring you don’t miss critical expenses—requires careful planning. While we don’t provide specific amounts, this guide explains how relocation packages…
One of the most time-consuming aspects of moving is packing. Without a plan, it’s easy to underestimate how long packing will take, leaving you to feel rushed and stressed. Whether you’re relocating across town or the country, giving yourself enough time and using a systematic approach is essential to ensuring a smooth move. In this…
When companies need to relocate employees to new cities or states, a popular approach is the lump sum relocation package. In this model, employers provide a set amount to cover the moving costs and give employees flexibility and control over the logistics of their move. This not only supports employees during a potentially stressful transition…
Bekins has partnered with Yembo, the leader in AI-driven solutions for the relocation industry, to elevate customer satisfaction through AI moving surveys and estimates technology. Customer Benefits “With Yembo’s technology, we’re providing our customers another tool for a smoother, more efficient moving experience,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Bekins Van Lines. “Customer satisfaction is at…
Amid a devastating hurricane season, several Bekins agents have stepped up to the plate to support relief efforts and help those in need. We are proud to have agents in our network who take care of their community and beyond. Ridgewood Moving Services Delivers Supplies to North Carolina Ridgewood Moving Services, an interstate agent…
Moving is a big life change at any stage, but for older movers, empty nesters and retirees downsizing to a smaller space, it can feel particularly emotional. The home you’ve lived in for years, sometimes decades, holds so many memories. It’s where you raised your family, celebrated holidays and spent countless meaningful moments. Saying goodbye…
Congratulations to Bekins agent SeaCure Moving, Inc., on being named the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association (NJWMA) Mover of the Year for 2024! This award is highly respected, earned by the organization that sets the standard for excellence within the moving industry. The McQuaid family through its three New Jersey locations represents one of…
Bekins is thrilled to announce April Milner, a seven-year employee of the van line with a long history in moving and storage, as its new Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Move Management April brings a stellar resume to the role and shares much in common with moving company owners and employees in the network.…
There’s nothing more humbling than sitting in the middle of your living room the night before a move, surrounded by boxes, trash, the ever-growing pile of donations and every single one of your possessions. Believe it or not, moving doesn’t have to be a disorganized rush to the finish line—unless you like it that way. …
