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June 5, 2023 Movers Who Blog Moving, Organizing, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, Tips and Tricks

Top 6 “How-To” moving tips for your next move

Although we might make it look easy (or at least try to), there’s no denying that home moving is quite the endeavor.

We’ve helped customers move for almost 40 years now, so we’ve seen a thing or two in the world of home moving, and we thought we could answer some commonly asked “How-To” moving questions to help you through the process!

Staying Organized During a Move

If there’s one mindset you should take with you into a move, it’s the goal of staying organized. Being organized and prepared in advance of moving day will go a long way in helping to alleviate the stress you might feel trying to get ready for everything. The best way to stay organized? A moving checklist. We’ve covered the steps on how to build your own moving checklist here.

How To Pack

Efficient packing is a crucial step in any move. Doing it the right way will make your life much easier, and that’s all everyone wants, right? Start packing a few weeks out from moving day to allow yourself time to chip away at the process slowly. By taking your time and going room-by-room or by designated areas throughout the home, you’ll avoid getting overwhelmed and leave yourself some room for error.

For professional packing tips straight from us, click here.

Saving money

We all like saving money, and there are ways to do so with your final bill when hiring professional movers. We mentioned organization above, but it’s relevant here again, as being prepared and organized can help you save money. Many professional moving companies like TWO MEN AND A TRUCK charge by the hour, so there are little things you can do like having all of your belongings in one central location to cut down on the amount of time the movers have to navigate around your home, which in return will cut down on the total move time.

To see all of our money-saving tips, click here.

Determining Cost

How much does it cost to move? That answer can vary! The best way to figure out the cost of your move is to contact a professional moving company and get a free moving quote. Be as honest as possible with the amount of items you’ll be moving, the size and layout of your home, and any other important details so they are able to give you an accurate assessment.

To learn more about what factors into the cost of a move, click here.

Preparing for Moving Day

First and foremost, make sure you have a day of the move bag ready with anything you might need like toiletries, chargers, extra clothing, and snacks. Since most of your belongings will be packed away, you’ll want this to avoid having to dig through moving boxes.

Be prepared for the movers’ arrival by placing all packed items in a central location such as by the front door or in the garage. This will create a clear path for the movers to go from your home to the truck and back.

How To Hire Professional Movers

If you’ve never done it, you might not know how to hire professional movers, but the best way to do it is fill out a quote online or call their office directly! At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, one of our expert customer service representatives will follow up with you to review details of your move, answer any questions you have, determine a moving estimate, and find the best moving date for you.

To learn how to hire professional movers, click here.

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May 15, 2023June 5, 2023 Movers Who Blog Moving, Organizing, Our People, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

“People Often Ask”: Frequently asked questions in preparation for a home move

A TWO MEN AND A TRUCK mover with customers

May is National Moving Month and a time of year when our schedules fill up quickly for the busy moving season!

If you’re planning a move (or ever completed a move before!), you know there can be a lot of questions swirling through your head as you navigate through the experience – especially if it’s your first time.

From selling your home and buying a new one to calling a professional moving company, scheduling a move date, packing up your items, figuring out what belongings you no longer need, shutting off utilities at your old home and starting them at your next, and so on – the moving to-do list can be extensive and overwhelming. Thankfully, we’ve done this long enough we can offer advice on some of the most commonly asked questions people have!

How much does it cost to move?

Without a doubt this is the question we see the most related to home moving, and understandably so. The answer is more complicated than just a simple price, as there are many factors that go into the cost of a move and your final bill. Everything from the amount of time the move takes, to how many movers are required, are factors in the final cost. Working out these details with a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK customer service representative will help you build the most accurate quote. For more information on how much it costs to move, click here!

How do I know I can trust the moving company?

Unfortunately, moving scams are an ugly side of the moving industry that bring down the reputation of quality moving services. Using diligent research, asking questions, making sure the company uses full-time employees, and ensuring there is an open line of communication are all things you can do to avoid falling victim to a moving scam operation.

Can TWO MEN AND A TRUCK move me long distance?

If you need to move out of state or move across the country, we can help! We offer two different long-distance moving plans that are sure to meet any customer’s moving needs.

Will the moving company pack my belongings?

If you’d like one of our TWO MEN AND A TRUCK teams to pack your items, we’d be happy to do so with our professional packing supplies! Or, you can choose to do it yourself to save money. The choice is yours!

What items can professional moving companies not move?

While we take pride in being able to handle most items during a move, there are a few things we are not permitted to move, like medicines and prescriptions, flammable items, and pets. To learn more about what TWO MEN AND A TRUCK can’t move, click here!

How do I hire professional movers?

There are many ways you can hire professional movers like TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, whether it’s via website, text, or calling one of our offices directly! No matter how you choose to reach out to us, we’ll get you started on a free moving quote and help you work your way through the process of getting your move booked!

If you’re thinking about moving this summer and want TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to help, contact us to get started on that free quote today!

April 17, 2023 Movers Who Blog Uncategorized

How to hire professional movers for your next home move

If you’re a first-time home buyer and are moving from one home to the next, you’ve probably found yourself looking around at your belongings and wondering how you’ll get them to your new home safe and sound.

Wondering where to even start with the moving process can be daunting. You must pack up your things and start fresh which can feel a bit overwhelming as you go through it all.

Some people choose to do it all themselves, but others want to let someone else handle it. If you’re one of those people, you’re probably wondering how to hire professional movers.

The good news? It’s easy! While the actual lifting and transporting of items takes some heavy lifting, calling a professional moving team from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK doesn’t. So how do you hire professional movers?

Let us explain!

Use our free moving quote form

If you’re someone who prefers to use a computer to handle your business, then this is the option for you. We have intricate software built into our website to help you begin the free moving quote process and get your move on the right track. You’ll provide us with information of how much you’ll be moving, when you’d like to move, and how far you’re going and we’ll either provide your quote online or over the phone with a team member.

Text us

We want to make communicating with you as easy as possible. This is why we have a specialized text feature for you to get in contact with your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise!

You can begin the process of hiring professional movers by texting with one of our agents and giving the necessary info to help them start your moving quote.

Call your local franchise

Technology is great, but for some of you, doing things the old fashion way by picking up the phone and calling us is the preferred method, and we’re ready for that, too! When you call your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise, you’ll get in touch with one of our experienced customer service representatives who will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the moving process and getting you booked for a move.

These hard-working CSRs are here to help you as your main point of contact so you feel comfortable throughout the entire process!

If you’re ready to move, we’re ready to help! Make sure to book fast as our schedules are filling up for the busy moving season!

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Movers Who Blog Moving

Hiring a professional moving company vs. doing it yourself

If there’s one question we get asked more than others: How much does it cost to move?

Figuring out the cost of a home move can be tricky – you can learn more about it here – and can often be a deciding factor in whether people will hire professional movers or try to complete the move themselves. However, there is a common misconception that it’s “cheaper” to move yourself, and that’s not always the case.

While on the surface it might seem like it will cost less because you aren’t paying someone else to do it, you’ll quickly find out those things you aren’t paying a company to do may end up being things you pay for yourself to do.

Below, we’ve went through and highlighted different costs and factors that go into any move, regardless of who is doing it. This helps to show the differences between the cost of moving companies and renting a moving truck to DIY.

Moving equipment: What will you use?

When evaluating the cost of professional movers, one thing to know is that everything is included with your final bill – the moving truck, the moving equipment, the movers themselves, and so on. You’re paying moving professionals to do their job for you with top of the line moving equipment.

If you opt to complete a home move on your own, the equipment used will now be your responsibility. You’ll need to rent a truck for transporting your belongings, get the proper moving equipment to lift heavier items so your belongings don’t get damaged, pack your things, purchase moving pads and stretch wrap for extra protection, and much more. As you pinpoint everything you’ll need to complete a successful move, you will start to realize the price adds up after a while – and you’ll still have to do the heavy lifting on your own.

Time is money

While the time of completing a move might not show up in terms of actual money spent, it will take a significant chunk of your valuable time to complete the move. You’re the one responsible for loading and unloading the rental truck, buying or renting the moving equipment mentioned above, driving the truck to your new home to unload your belongings (sometimes this requires more than one trip!) and then driving it back to the rental company after everything has been unloaded. This is a lot to handle on your own, especially if you don’t have any experience with it, and may end up taking more time that you anticipated.

When you hire professional movers, you’re trusting your money with a team who doesthis every day at a high level. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, all of our moving teams are professionally trained to complete moves efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and keeping your items safe.

Protection of your items

Speaking of keeping your items safe: if you don’t have professional moving experience already, this can be extremely difficult! Moving is not easy, and it’s difficult enough to keep your items safe while moving them in and out of a home without also having to worry about keeping yourself safe from injury.

There is a potential for damage when moving homes, and this is why people trust the services of a professional moving company instead of doing it themselves. An incident on a move trying to save some money could end up costing you big time.

Who is helping?

As a professional moving company, we have help – and plenty of it. But if you’re doing it on your own, you’ll need to recruit others to help you. This means the awkward texts to friends or family seeing if they’re available on Saturday and telling them you’ll pay in beverages and pizza. This adds costs, and it’s a drag to do.

Why hire professional movers?

Simply put, there is way less risk involved when you leave a home move in the hands of professionals. The saying “you pay for what you get” has never been more applicable than it has in the world of home moving, and you really do get way you pay for.

With TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, you get:

-Free moving estimates, in-home, over the phone, or online

-Packing services and supplies available at ad added cost

-An in-home walk through with our professional moving teams, followed by a walk-through of your new home so we know exactly how to plan for your move

If you have an upcoming move, consider hiring TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to get the job done and let us show you why we’ve earned the nickname, “Movers Who Care®”!

January 17, 2023February 6, 2023 Movers Who Blog Downsizing, Moving, Our People, Packing, Tips and Tricks, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s specialty services offer professional help outside of normal home moving

If you’ve ever seen one of our moving trucks driving around your city, what comes to mind first is a family moving from one home to the next.

Home moving has been the core of our company since its inception. But did you know we can use our professional moving teams for more than just home moving? That’s right! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® offers a variety of specialty moving options to fit any moving need so customers can use us for all things moving.

From storage, junk removal, furniture or large item pickup and delivery, moving items around inside your home or business, or packing and unpacking services– we can help with just about anything.

We know heavy lifting can be tough and we’re here to make sure you don’t have to handle it on your own!

Junk removal

Do you have old or unwanted belongings around the house (or office!) you no longer need but can’t figure out how to get rid of them? Try our junk removal option!

Our professional moving teams will arrive with specialized junk removal trucks and assist with the removal and disposal of those old items taking up space in the basement, garage, or attic. We’ll get it out of your space and disposed of properly.!

For availability or to see if this is offered in your area, click here.

Pickup and delivery

Buying a new couch or large appliance can be exciting … until you realize you need to get the item home

Thankfully, we’re here to help. We can assist with the delivery of these large items and save you the trouble! We’ll pickup the item from wherever you purchased it, transport it to your home in our moving truck, and bring it inside for you. Talk about a win-win!

Business moving and storage

Not only can we move customers from one home to the next – we can move entire businesses, too! If you’re looking to relocate your office or if you need to move items already within your office, we’re ready to help.

We understand the importance of having limited interruptions to your operation, and that’s why we work diligently with you to schedule around busy times so we can create as little distractions as possible.

In-home moving

The theme with all of these specialty service options is eliminating the inconvenience of heavy lifting for you, and our in-home moving plans are no different. Sometimes, you just want your home rearranged or you need belongings moved in and out of storage, but this requires some hard work and heavy lifting – which isn’t always easy.

You can call a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving team to handle it for you! This can cover anything from moving a piece of furniture up and down stairs, or just shifting an entire room around to give your home a fresh look. We can also handle moving items like gun safes, pianos, appliances, and more.

Load and unloading

Sometimes, you just need the muscle and moving help, not the moving truck. Don’t worry, we can help there as well.

If you have rented a moving truck but don’t want to load up or unload your items, you can call our professional moving teams to come out and do all the heavy lifting for you. We’ll move as little or as much as you need!

Please note: With each TWO MEN AND A TRUCK location being independently owned and operated, specialty moving services can sometimes be limited to select franchises. Please use our franchise locator link to find the location closest to you and see if they offer these types of services.

January 9, 2023January 30, 2023 Movers Who Blog Preparing to Move, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Learn firsthand what to expect with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving experience through customer testimonials

Moving can be an overwhelming experience as you go through the home buying process, pack up your belongings, and get said belongings into the new home you purchased – all within a relatively short amount of time.

With so many things going on in such a short window, many people turn to the help of professional moving companies like TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. While we often hear people being worried about moving costs, you’ll have the peace of mind in knowing that when you hire us, your belongings are in the trusted hands of our professional, trained moving teams. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and efficient process, eliminating your moving stress and allowing you to focus on other tasks with your move.

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer moving into a new home, have moved before and are upgrading into something bigger, or you’re looking to downsize into your next chapter – give us a call!

If you need a bit more information on what the moving process entails, check out the customer testimonials below and see what others have to say about using TWO MEN AND A TRUCK!

December 19, 2022January 17, 2023 Movers Who Blog Uncategorized

Wrapping up another year on Movers Who Blog!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK truck in front of home

As 2022 comes to a quick close, it’s hard to believe the year passed us by so fast as we celebrate another successful one for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK brand.

Above all else, we were able to continue our mission of moving customers forward. With services like our traditional home moving, long-distance relocation, junk removal, storage plans, and more – we strive to be the go-to resource for anyone with moving needs.

On our blog platform, we continue to push out information and useful content to help our customers, whether it was moving day tips and tricks or information about our services for those interested in hiring us.

Take a look at some of our top blogs from the year and see if you missed anything that might be helpful to you!

1. These 5 items cannot be transported with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s junk removal service

“Your favorite home and business moving brand has expanded its service options to help you with junk removal, too. Utilizing our professionally trained movers and specialized junk removal equipment, we’ll now help you properly dispose of old items and junk you no longer need around your home or business.”

2. What your TWO MEN AND A TRUCK movers can’t transport during your next move

“Organization and planning can go a long way in eliminating some of this stress for you. Another area that’s important to keep in mind is learning what moving companies can’t move for you. This is vital information to know as you prepare ahead of time what belongings you might need to transport in your own vehicle.”

3. Five money-saving tips to save you some cash during your next move

“Cost is determined by a variety of factors when hiring movers: how much you’re moving, drive time, total hours or distance of the move, how many movers or trucks are needed, and more. However, there are a few simple things you can do to help save yourself money on your next move!”

4. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving services that don’t require a moving truck

“Our moving teams provide many services which don’t require a moving truck, allowing us to meet the needs of our customers with whatever moving situation they might have. Like any of our services, we will show up with professionally trained moving teams who are ready to handle any type of lifting, ensuring your belongings stay safe and protected from beginning to end.”

5. Frequently asked questions to think about as you prepare for your next home move

“Moving can be a stressful process, but when you hire professionals, it doesn’t have to be. We provide professionally-trained, background-checked, and drug-screened movers who use quality moving equipment to ensure our customers’ belongings are safe and secure throughout the entire move.”

6. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK gearing up for this year’s “Busiest Move Weekend”!

“With our upcoming ‘Busiest Move Weekend’, people can expect the same great service from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK that has helped build our reputation into what it is in the moving industry,” said Randy Shacka, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK President. “This weekend will challenge our core value of ’being your best and having fun’, and we gladly accept the challenge knowing how high the demand is for moving. This is a reflection of the great people working for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, and we take great pride in embracing this moment as we look forward to providing the best experience for our customers during this time.”

7. Avoid these 5 items when preparing to store items in a storage unit

“Storage facilities all have their own set of regulations and guidelines specific to their business, but there are also many things which cannot be put into storage, and it’s important to know what these are. We’ll go over a few of them below!”

8. Four big differences between hiring professional movers and doing it yourself

“Cost is usually the deciding factor when it comes to hiring professionals or spending time and energy to move yourself. Throughout the years, we’ve noticed there is a common misconception about the cost of moving and how much you’ll “save” if you do it yourself.”

9. Cut down on last minute moving tasks by utilizing a moving checklist

“Moving checklists are essential to organization with a home move, and organization goes a long way in ensuring you stay on track with your tasks, while helping to ease some of the pressure that comes with moving day. With a moving checklist, you’ll have the ability to track your progress in real time and get an idea of where you are in the moving process to get a better idea of what still needs to be done before the big day.”

10. Use these 5 professional packing tips for your upcoming move

“Packing is essential to a successful home move, and it goes a long way in taking the stress out of the entire process. Between proper packing and organization, you can significantly reduce the hassle of moving, save yourself time, and possibly even save yourself some money. Sounds like a win!”

November 14, 2022December 5, 2022 Movers Who Blog Moving, Our People

Customer testimonials give a first-hand look inside the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving experience

When they say moving is “one of life’s most stressful events”, you can take our word for it: it’s an accurate statement.

From buying and selling your home, to packing up all your belongings and figuring out moving logistics from one place to the next, there are plenty of details involved within the moving process. Thankfully, you have the option of hiring professional movers like us, and our number one goal is to cut down on this stress and anxiety involved with moving and make it a positive experience for you and your family!

All of our movers are professionally trained, background checked, and drug screened before ever stepping on a move. We only use top-of-the-line moving equipment and trucks, and our franchise moving teams will work closely with you to tailor what services work best for your specific situation. We’ve been around since the mid-1980s and have seen a thing or two, so it’s safe to say, there is no situation we aren’t ready to handle.

Whether you’re calling us to help pack just a few things and load them into a truck or you need us to complete an entire move for you, we’re here to help.

Want to learn a little more about what you can expect when hiring TWO MEN AND A TRUCK? Take a look at these customer testimonials below and see how they felt about the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK experience!

Jason Fuller – Scottsdale, Arizona

Sam Upton – Dallas, Texas

Karen Franke – Vero Beach, Florida

Holly Cash – Dallas, Texas

February 22, 2021March 15, 2021 Movers Who Blog Tips and Tricks

Research and ask important questions beforehand to avoid falling victim to moving scam operations

We’re a brand who is committed to providing the best customer experience possible when it comes to the stressful task of moving.

Moving is known for being one of life’s most stressful events – deservedly so – and we make it our mission to alleviate this stress by providing you with the best customer service, professionally trained movers, and a work ethic that is unmatched in the moving industry. Unfortunately, the moving industry’s reputation is often damaged by illegitimate operations who don’t have the customer’s best interest in mind and are looking to scam them out of money.

These “scam” operations will make a promise of low-priced moving services, which draws in potential customers who are looking to find the best deal. However, this usually comes with a sacrifice: movers who aren’t professionally trained, who don’t care about your belongings, and teams who might not even show up at all despite taking your money.

There are a number of ways to do your research into reputable companies, and one of these ways is through reading customer reviews online.

“The number of Google reviews a brand has makes a significant impact on the customer’s decision-making process, but what most customers don’t know is that some moving companies pay or falsify their online reviews, which is against Google policy,” said Jon Nobis, the CEO of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. “This lack of authenticity in online reviews makes the process of hiring a trustworthy, reliable mover even more difficult for consumers.”

These online reviews are a good gauge for a company’s reputation. Customers don’t hold back when it comes to online reviews, so you’ll get a good feel for what you’ll get with a company. Looking at both the good and bad are crucial, and more importantly, how the company responds to the negative ones.

Online research is also another good route to take when looking into a company. It will help you find out information on issues like how they treat their employees, how professional they are, if they offer the necessary equipment for moving, and more. This is all important information to know when you are hiring a moving company.

“As a brand, we are laser-focused on transparency and building trust, ensuring that our customer experience is world class,” said Nobis. “Because moving scams are on the rise, we’ve taken these measures up a notch and are committed to further developing our customer service initiatives with the launch of new technology-focused solutions that make booking a move easier for our customers.”

Lastly, another area where you can decipher scams from legitimate operations is with online quote forms. Shady advertisements and data aggregators can often give the impression of being real online, but they’re just looking to sell your customer info to other companies. This is why it’s important to get your moving quotes directly from the moving company itself.

“It’s important to make sure that you are requesting an online moving quote directly from a moving company that you are intending to work with,” Nobis said. “It can become very frustrating for a customer who believes they are submitting a moving request for a specific company and then three or four moving companies follow up with phone calls and emails. Customers need to be careful during their research phase to ensure they’re only providing their personal information to companies they’re interested in moving with.”

To learn more about how to avoid moving scams, please watch the video below from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK CEO Jon Nobis.

July 16, 2018August 6, 2018 Movers Who Blog Career Opportunities, Hiring Professional Movers, Moving, Our People, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, Uncategorized

What’s it like to be a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® mover?

-Written by Erik Sargent

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK teams are fully submerged into the busy moving season all around the country and internationally, as our professional moving teams are working harder than ever to move people to their next steps in life.

Being a home mover is an incredibly taxing profession, and at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, we strive to hire the best team members to enter our customers’ homes and move their most prized possessions. It’s a rewarding experience for our moving teams as they establish relationships with customers and truly lend them a helping hand with one of life’s most stressful events.

We spoke with team members from our Pasadena, Cali., location to find out just what goes into a day in the life as a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK mover or driver.

Here’s what they had to say!

How does a typical day start as a mover/driver?

“Usually, we just prep our trucks and make sure we have the right equipment for the upcoming move. We call the customer ahead of time and ask them if there is anything they need like boxes, or if they have changed their mind on something last second so we can adjust and bring the proper equipment.”
– Jose Morales

How long does it take to get ready?

“It varies, depending on whether the truck needs something special like boxes, or if the truck needs to be swept out. It all varies, but it’s usually between 15 and 20 minutes, 30 minutes at the most to get ready to go.” – Abraham Baustista

How long does a typical day for a mover/driver last?

“It all varies on a lot of different things. Usually for us, the average is anywhere from six to 12 hours on a normal day. What changes it up is anything from someone having only a little bit of items to longer walks, apartment moves and condo moves, and parking difficulties, which all affect the time.” – Jose Morales

Favorite parts of your job?

“I would have to say the people that work here. I do have a lot of experience working at different places, and I can say that from day one when I started here, I was a little nervous because I didn’t know anyone. But the thing about this company is they do a very good job of just getting you used to the environment, the people, and literally by my fourth or fifth day, I knew everyone. That’s just my favorite thing – the comradery in the office is what keeps us going.” – Jabrion Burnside

Challenges on the job?

“Definitely the heat. Lifting is not easy, and you’re already producing a lot of heat as is. When you add in the sun on you and how hot the truck can get, it sometimes just wears on you and can slow you down. Also, since we are in California and specifically the Los Angeles area, traffic can get really, really bad.” – Abraham Bautista

What do you do to make customers feel comfortable during a home move?

“I would say the biggest thing is getting to know the customer. At the end of the day, you have a service you are performing for them, but nothing is better than actually knowing you on a more personal level, because then they trust you more and you trust them more, and it adds to the overall experience of the move.” – Jabrion Burnside

There you have it! Moving is one of the tougher jobs you’ll find, but when you have hardworking professionals like these three young men – and the team members at all 350 TWO MEN AND A TRUCK locations – it can make your moving process a little bit easier.

To learn more about how the outstanding movers like this can help you with your upcoming move, click here!