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…
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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…
Announced Thursday, March 2 at our fourth annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala, Bekins awarded top honors to three drivers in the network as 2022 Bekins Drivers of the Year. To be eligible for these awards, individuals must first earn a Driver of the Month award between January 2022 and December 2022 and consistently…
White Glove Moving, Storage & Delivery of Vero Beach, Fla., was awarded Bekins Van Lines Agent of the Year Thursday night at Bekins’ fourth annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism,…
It’s that time of year again, when 24-hour movie marathons of our favorite holiday films draw us to our comfy couches. When “It’s a Wonderful Life” comes on, we can’t help but imagine ourselves as part of the town of Bedford Falls. So, what does “It’s a Wonderful Life” have to do with the moving…
BEKINS VAN LINES RAISES THOUSANDS FOR NATIONAL NONPROFIT The Bekins team had a busy several days in the first week of October promoting and hosting our first Truck Pull fundraiser based in Indianapolis. The family-friendly competition’s goal was to raise money for Give Kids The World. Bekins Van Lines sponsors Keaton’s Korral, a horse riding attraction…
Please help us welcome Kevin Miller to the Bekins team! Kevin Miller started his Bekins Van Lines tenure on Monday, Sept. 19 as incoming Bekins Vice President of Operations, following the retirement announcement of longtime leader Ron Borkowski, who deservedly enters the world of retirement at the end of 2022 after more than 30 years…
Have you been considering a career in truck driving? It’s no secret that the past few years have created a changing economy including labor shortages, supply chain issues and ultimately, an increased demand for professional truck drivers. Today, nearly 3.5 million U.S residents have careers in truck driving, and that number is expected to grow…
It’s that time of the year – college students are returning to campus, which can be stressful. Whether packing up your childhood room to go to college for the first time or returning for your second year to a new dorm or apartment, there are many challenges that come with living on or near campus…
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…