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  • PACK FOR YOUR TRIP- Depending on how far your move is, you may want to pack what your going to need on the road first. Pack a first aid kit, disposable plates, cups and utensils. Make sure that you keep your Drivers License, Credit Cards, Road Maps and directions handy. The last thing you need on a long trip is to be on the road and realize that you need something from a box that is packed into the truck already and have to stop on the road to search your truck for it.

  • FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU NEED FIRST-Remember, there are no two moves alike and no one knows what your needs are better than you do. You can use our Package Deals as a gauge and then create your own package. You should go to our online store and browse through our inventory, it will give you ideas as to what you may need.

  • GETTING EVERYTHING READY- You may want to start with the room by room method. Pack a little at a time doing a little everyday. The worst thing you can do is leave everything for the last minute and end up packing everything in a mad rush.

  • MARK AS YOU PACK!-Save yourself a ton of headaches when you unpack by simply marking all of your boxes as you pack them. Make sure you mark boxes "Fragile", "Bedroom", "Kitchen" etc.

  • USE PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS- There are many products that you can use to protect your belongings. You can use Bubble Wrap, Mattress Bags, Packing Paper, Furniture Pads etc. You paid a lot of money for your furniture and belongings, you don't want to unload your truck and find out that you damaged that expensive China Cabinet.

  • SMALL APPLIANCES- Use original boxes to pack VCR's, Microwaves, Computers etc. whenever possible. If you are like most people, and you did not save the original boxes, don't worry, there is a large selection available at our online store. Just remember to use Wadded paper not Shredded paper to pad those items. You can always use blankets to pad those items too.


DRIVE SAFELY- If you are renting a truck and doing the move yourself, you need to plan for extra time on the road to rest. If you can have an extra driver, it would be even better, but always get rest! Do not drive for more than four hours at a time! Driving long distances can be very hypnotic and falling asleep at the wheel can be catastrophic! Be careful and always buckle up.

FINDING THE RIGHT MOVER- Finding the right mover can prove to be quite a task. We recommend that any mover that you might use be able to give you at least three references. Atwe believe that a movers record of customer satisfaction is very important. Yes. We do moving jobs and our record is impeccable. We want to do your job and we want to make you a satisfied customer, but if you choose to use someone else or live outside of our service area, make sure to use a company that stands behind its work.

DIESEL OR GAS?- Well, that depends on your budget. Diesel engines tend to be a bit noisier but, you will get more mileage out of a diesel truck than you will out of an unleaded gas engine. Typically, you will get 2-3 miles per gallon more with the diesel.

RELOCATING?- If you are being relocated by your employer without reimbursement or you are relocating to change jobs, a lot of the expenses that you incur may be tax deductible. Make sure to get professional advice from a licensed tax advisor before attempting to write anything off. But just in case that they are, keep all of your receipts. Including meals, hotels, gas, truck rental and any labor that you had to pay for.

MORE TO COME!!

 

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