The Bekins Blog
The allure of historic homes is undeniable. These structures tell a story of the past, and their charm, character and rich history are intriguing. However, the decision to buy a home with a substantial history is more than just an aesthetic choice; it’s a journey that involves weighing the pros and cons. The Pros of…
When you’re getting ready to move, you may discover that there are a few options for professional moving help. Two of the most common options are moving companies and moving brokers. Although they might look alike at a glance, their roles differ in ways that you should be aware of before you make a decision…
Moving comes with its fair share of expenses, and extra costs are the last thing you need. That’s why we want to help ease the burden by offering a few tried-and-true suggestions for minimizing your moving costs. The bottom line is simple: the more stuff you move, the more it’ll cost. On long distance moves,…
Bekins Van Lines has been proud to support families for the past 130+ years, whether that is through offering smooth, hassle-free moves or through fundraising for worthy causes like Give Kids The World (GKTW), a nonprofit resort in central Florida that offers weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families. For 20…
NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Barnes Moving & Storage of New England, LLC, joined Bekins Van Lines’ agency network this summer as an interstate agent. Previously an agent for Mayflower, the Hartford-area moving and storage company joins more than 350 Bekins agents across the country in providing top quality services for families and businesses. “Everyone here at…
Bekins Van Lines received the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association (NJWMA) 2023 Associate Member of the Year Award at the group’s 54th Annual Convention at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, N.J., last week. The award is earned each year by the NJWMA associate member who best demonstrates the following criteria: Involvement with Association…
Moving is a big process, especially when you’re moving from city to city. A major move takes more preparation than if you’re just heading to the next street over. Your belongings are traveling further, you may be relocating somewhere unfamiliar to you, and your moving checklist is longer. We help people move thousands of times…
There are many reasons to downsize your home that directly impact your quality of life. People move to a smaller house or an apartment to: Make a fresh start Change careers Retire Save money Reduce property taxes Whatever your reason, downsizing requires some hard decisions. It means getting rid of possessions or swapping them out…
History of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was founded in 1988 by the American Trucking Associations, to honor the 3.5 million truck drivers in the US for their exceptional work on the roads and in our lives. What Truck Drivers Do for Us While truck drivers often go unnoticed…
For the second year in a row, Two Man Movers & Storage, an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines in Salt Lake City, Utah, volunteered time, trucks and expertise at the Taylor Hagen Memorial Foundation (THMF) Vision Gala. THMF is a family run non-profit dedicated to raising awareness for suicide. THMF was founded by Cristie…
