Sharon Dietrich is the definition of a hard worker. Raised in the moving and storage industry, Sharon has known moving her entire life.   Lawrence H. Roush, Sharon’s father, started a local moving company named Parma Movers in 1951, and Sharon watched the family business grow as her parents navigated business ownership from their kitchen table. They booked moves with a pencil and pad…

Jaymie Shook: Hi Nina, thank you for taking the time to talk with us! What’s your history with The Wheaton Group? Nina Steel: I started working for The Country Picker Moving part-time in early 2020 as a packer and mover. I was then hired full-time and got into their driver training program. I am currently…

Jaymie Shook: Thanks so much for offering to share your story with us, Heather! What’s your history with The Wheaton Group?  Heather Maiden: I became an owner-operator in 2019 with Wheaton. Once arriving at Wheaton, it felt like I was finally home and everyone was like family. In 2020, we transitioned to Olympia Moving &…

We appreciate Ambarr A Gonzalez for spending some time giving our network insight into her life as a single mother on the road. Jaymie Shook: What’s your history with The Wheaton Group, Ambar?  Ambar A Gonzalez: I have been part of WVL since 11/2020. I just recently became certified and I love it! I have…

The Professional Movers Association of Florida (PMAF) has recently announced that the association’s Board of Directors unanimously elected Gloria Pugh – co-founder of AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage, an interstate agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving – to serve as PMAF President for the 2021 – 2022 year. This vote marks a historic event for PMAF,…

Announced Thursday at its virtual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala, Bekins Van Lines awarded top honors to four drivers in the network as Drivers of the Year. To be eligible for these awards, individuals must first earn a Driver of the Month award between January 2020 and December 2020 and consistently provide superior service to Bekins’ customers. By their excellent records in claims, customer service and…

NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Senior Moving Company, a locally-owned Farmers Branch moving and storage company, recently signed with Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as a prime interstate agent, joining more than 150 Bekins agents across the country. The company was previously an independent agency but chose to align with Bekins to offer its customers the benefit…

New Agent Announcement Mover Dudes Inc. recently joined Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as a prime interstate agent. With the move, they link up with more than 150 Bekins agents across the country. Started in 2006 by current president Jon Eye, the moving company was previously an independent agent and saw the affiliation with Bekins…

Now that spring is here, it’s a great time to get rid of unwanted items. Thanks to modern technology, there are a number of apps that can help with clearing the clutter and even put some extra cash in your pocket. Whether you’re looking to get rid of old furniture, clothes or miscellaneous goods, we…

Exciting news! In a move to expand the van line network, Bekins Van Lines’ parent company is acquiring Stevens Worldwide Van Lines. The new partnership will immediately expand the capacity and capabilities of the four brands under the Wheaton group umbrella: Wheaton World Wide Moving Bekins Van Lines Stevens Worldwide Van Lines The Stevens Worldwide…