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The
Poor are Moving to the Suburbs at Higher Rates, Study Finds
Medill Reports: Chicago - January 20, 2010
In the decades after World War II, the middle class moved to the suburbs
for its version of the American dream: bigger houses, better schools
and homogenized lifestyles. The people they left behind have...
Alexa
Ray Joel: Moving Day
Celebrity Gossip.net - January 15, 2010
The musician daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley looked to be
in high spirits as she toted a few light items while movers tended
to the heavier items in the...
Moving
Abroad for the Next Opportunity
The Wall Street Journal Online - January 12, 2010
Some brave individuals are moving
to another country for work. Read about a woman’s struggle
to find work overseas and what steps she has to take for a successful
move abroad.
7
Ways to Save on Moving Costs
Bankrate - January 12, 2010
There are many ways to trim moving
costs. Some are pretty straightforward, and others are less
obvious. Following are six that may benefit you.
Foreclosures
Grow in Housing Market's Top Tiers
The Wall Street Journal - October 13, 2009
New data suggest that foreclosures are rising in more expensive housing
markets. About 30% of foreclosures in June involved homes in the top
third of local housing values, up from 16% when the foreclosure crisis
began three years ago, according to new data from real-estate Web site
Zillow.com...
3
Ways to Evaluate Prospective Moving Companies
Financial Web - January 11, 2010
Evaluating moving
companies is something that almost everyone has to do at
some point. You get to a certain point in life where it just makes more
sense
More
Homeless People Moving to the Springs
KKTV - January 10, 2010
There are now at least 500 homeless people living in Colorado Springs
according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. A big chunk of them,
police say, have...
Moving
Companies Seeing Increase in Trips to Texas
Temple Daily Telegram - January 9, 2010
Back in the 1840s, folks pulling up stakes in the South and Midwest often
left a simple message scrawled on their front doors that said it all...
Moving
Companies Seeing Increase in Trips to Texas
Milford Daily News - January 6, 2010
A 22-year-old Milford man was arrested Monday after police say he repeatedly
punched his uncle in the face and then...
Fla.
Population Shrinking or Expanding? Not Even Movers or Demographers
Agree on Stats
Bradenton - January 5, 2010
Are more people moving out of Florida than moving in from other states?
Yes, one national moving company said
in a report released Monday. No, said another national mover that also
released a similar report...
New
Year’s Puts Many in the Mood for a Fresh Start
Sacramento Bee - December 21, 2009
Out with the old, in with the new. With Jan. 1 looming, it's time to
clear away what's not working and celebrate reinvention...
Why
Aren’t The Wealthy Moving to Scandinavia?
Wall Street Journal - November 27, 2009
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland invariably top prosperity surveys,
their cities lead quality of life surveys and their citizens live long
lives. So why isn’t anybody moving there?
Adults
Moving Home in Recession; Delaying Marriage, Kids
Wall Street Journal - November 24, 2009
The recession has caused many adults to move home, shack up with roommates
and delay having kids according to a study to be released today by the...
What
to Ask Before Moving In
ShelterPop via AOL - November 23, 2009
Finding a new home is a tricky business, and it's hard to know what you're
truly getting into until after the movers unload
the truck...
Minnesota
Vikings Moving to LA?
Yahoo! Sports - November 20, 2009
The Minnesota Vikings are apparently starting to use the threat of moving
the team to Los Angeles a little more often these days, according to
the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and one wonders if there is a growing truth
to the threat...
Beaverton
Sting Targets Moving Companies
FOX 12 - November 17, 2009
Oregon police said nine moving
companies were fined Tuesday during a crackdown on movers
who operate without proper permits and insurance...
Katherine
Heigl: Moving Day Mama
Gossip Center - November 17, 2009
The “Ugly Truth” actress wasn’t afraid to break a sweat as she helped
her hired moving company load
up the moving truck, proving that she’s not a prima donna...
Shippers,
Carriers Project Growth Problems
The Journal of Commerce - November 16, 2009
Shippers and carriers expect there will be sufficient capacity in the
domestic transportation system to handle the modest growth in traffic
that will occur in the coming year, but eventually there will be a day
of reckoning marked by driver shortages, higher fuel prices and...
Wounded
Hero to get New House before Holidays
KGET via NBC - November 12, 2009
Saturday is moving
day for Evan Morgan and his family of three. The disabled
Marine Corporal will...
Moving
Plans Announced for Czech Museum
The Chicago Tribune - November 12, 2009
The Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be moving from
the banks of the Cedar River to an area in Cedar Rapids that is...
Happy
Embraces a Whole New Dating Pool
The Washington Post - November 12, 2009
For Happy the hippo, moving from
Washington to Milwaukee has been a pleasure!
Hire
Movers without Maxing-Out Your Credit Card
Personal Money Store - November 10, 2009
No one wants to max out their credit cards when moving. But that’s what
happened to John Winston of Salem, Massachusetts...
Know
More About Cross Country Movers
Cheap Mommy - November 9, 2009
The global society in today’s times has become very mobile in nature. Moving or
shifting from one’s current residence to a new one is a common phenomenon.
The reasons for such moving...
Daniel
Craig Moving into Dream House
Atomic Popcorn - November 7, 2009
Daniel Craig is stepping off of the Broadway stage and moving from Pinewood
Shepperton’s studio in Britain...
Women have final say when it
comes to moving home
Telegraph - November 3, 2009
Women have the final say when it comes to couples moving house, research
has found..."
Tricky life for “boomerang kids”
The Collegian Online - November 2, 2009
I remember the glorious day I turned 18. The transforming age to adulthood
meant the end of curfews, groundings and asking for permission. It was
an insurgence of freedom that seemed almost too good to be true and,
in my case, was short lived...
They want it all, and they want
it now
Tulsa World - October 26, 2009
Pack the toys last and have Nana on standby when moving with children
younger than 5...
In One Day, an Entire Hospital
Moves
Fox Tampa Bay - October 22, 2009
All Children's Hospital's new $400 facility opens December 12 with an
unprecedented parade of gurneys, wheelchairs and wagons. "We must move
all of the patients in less than 24 hours," explains Vice President of
Operations Jean Francis. "We can only have one license, one hospital
operating under that license..."
See Jayne Move. Move, Jayne Move:
How do You Move 90 Tons of House?
Muscatine Journal - October 17, 2009
One day next spring a piece of Muscatine’s history will find a new home.
Along the way, a whole new chapter will be added to the story of the
110-year-old Henry Jayne house. It may even star in a reality television
show...
Three Organizations to Green Your
Move
Urban Turf - October 16, 2009
Moving day is about to arrive, and you have an apartment filled to the
brim with all kinds of stuff you need to decide to either take or trash.
As you run around town looking for packing boxes...
Moving Old People Out of Care Homes
Kills Them - and I've Got the Proof
Daily Mail - October 16, 2009
Any day now, Mrs. Louisa Watts will be uprooted from the home she loves
and dispatched, like a parcel, to an unfamiliar new address...
Missouri's Movers Begin Demanding
Task
Honolulu Advertiser - October 14, 2009
It won't be a long move in terms of distance — a journey of just about
two miles — but the USS Missouri's trip this morning from historic Battleship
Row to Pearl Harbor's Naval Shipyard for drydock repairs has been more
than two years in the planning...
Foreclosures Grow in Housing Market's Top Tiers
The Wall Street Journal - October 13, 2009
New data suggest that foreclosures are rising in more expensive housing
markets. About 30% of foreclosures in June involved homes in the top
third of local housing values, up from 16% when the foreclosure crisis
began three years ago, according to new data from real-estate Web site
Zillow.com...
Lindsay Lohan Considering Moving
to Paris
Holly Scoop - October 9, 2009
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly "bored" of life here in Hollywood and is
considering moving to Paris...
Moving? Keep in Touch with Your Social Security
Benefits
The Paramus Post - October 8, 2009
Social Security Administration's Regional Public Affairs Office in the
New York Region If you’ve recently moved to a new address, chances are
some of your former neighbors and friends from the community asked you
to be sure to keep in touch...
Local
Grant to Help First Time Homebuyers as Federal Tax Credit Deadline
Looms (VIDEO)
WENY-TV - October 5, 2009
The first time homebuyer federal tax credit deadline is right around
the corner. First time homebuyers have until November 30th to close on
a house. That means they have less than two weeks to make an offer, and
have it accepted...
Signs of a movers scam
Hometown Annapolis - September 29, 2009
Experts: Know consumer rights, get three estimates before signing...
You needn’t break the bank when
decorating new digs
Boston Herald - September 24, 2009
Early fall means “moving day” for many Bostonians. For the under-22 set,
it signals the annual back-to-the-dorm migration. For the rest of us,
it’s the last leg of the infamous apartment shuffle....
Florida's
Population Exodus
News Channel 7 - September 1, 2009
Nearly 60,000 people left the state of Florida last year. Preliminary
numbers from the University of Florida show growth came to a screeching
halt in Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties, which have historically seen
large increases....
Far
From Home, Helping Others Relocate
The New York Times- August 24, 2009
A native of Uzice, Serbia, Vladimir Cvijovic, 27, is one of many Serbian
students who come to the city for temporary jobs, many of them in moving.
This summer, he is a foreman at FlatRate Moving, a national company with
350 movers in New York City....
Moving? Pack Frugality in Advance
The News Tribune - August 2, 2009
About 13 percent of Americans move in any given year. With the average
full-service interstate move at about $4,200, according to the American
Moving and Storage Association, here are some ways to save...
Finding the Right Overseas Shipping
and Moving Company
Life into Zone - August 2, 2009
We all know that moving overseais not an easy task. You can’t really
expect to be able to do it all by yourself, do you? By getting help from
an overseas shipping and moving company, you can make the trip easier
for you...
Medicare When Moving Overseas
The Wall Street Journal - August 1, 2009
How do I handle getting medical coverage in the U.K. without giving up
my access to Medicare and supplements when we return to the U.S...
Real Estate News: Home Sales are
Moving on Up
West Seattle Herald - July 31, 2009
Pending home sales show a sustained and continuous uptrend, rising for
four consecutive months with very favorable housing affordability and
a first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity, according to the National
Association of Realtors...
NYC's
Homeless to Move to Florida?
ABC-7 - July 29, 2009
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration is footing the
bill to send hundreds of homeless people on a one-way flight to our state.
It comes at a time when local agencies are already struggling to help
those in need...
Moving Day Disaster
Gainesville.com - June 30, 2009
What the resident didn't know was a stove burner apparently had been
switched on at some point. That didn't matter when there was no power
to the residence. But, when the power came on, so did the burner. The
hot burner ignited some items that had been placed on top of it, causing
the blaze, firefighters reported...
Cleaning Up After Moving Day
CTC.ca - June 29, 2009
Every year more than 115,000 Montrealers move to a new home, most of
those moves take place around July 1, and almost 50,000 tonnes of junk
is dumped. So city officials Alan DeSousa and Luis Miranda are asking
Montrealers to have some civic pride and clean up after themselves. They're
urging people to bring heavy junk to their local Eco-Centre, or contact
city workers and ask them to collect that beat-up bookshelf...
City Encourages Montreal Movers
CBC.ca - June 29, 2009
Montreal has dozens of eco-centres across the city that accept items
to be recycled. Alan DeSousa, Montreal's executive committee member responsible
for sustainable development, said each year about 50,000 tonnes of junk
that are not properly disposed of become eyesores and potential fire
hazards on the streets of Montreal. DeSousa said many boroughs are adding
extra heavy-waste collection days this week and said some eco-centres
will be open longer hours so people can drop things off...
More
Moving Out of Florida
Bradenton.com - June 29, 2009
Data from moving companies and the Florida Department of Motor
Vehicles suggest that fewer people are moving to the state and, at the
very least, an equal number of residents are moving out. Atlas Van Lines
moved a total of 5,277 households into the state in 2008, but moved out
6,367 households, according to the moving company’s migration study...
Have Home, Will Travel
TimesRecordNews.com - June 27, 2009
The couple consulted with a local house
moving company and were told the house would have to be
cut into three pieces before it could be moved. “That scared us to death,” she
said. A short time later, they called a moving company from Hollis, Okla.
The owner said his company could lift the whole house at one time using
equipment on a new hydraulic truck. “We paid a total of $3,000 to buy
the house, and to get it moved,” Laura said...
Shady Movers Beware
BizJournals.com - June 26, 2009
Georgia lawmakers should consider making it a crime for movers to
hold customers’ household goods until they pay additional charges not
in the contract, several members of a House committee said Friday. Criminalizing “hostage
loads” would help the state Public Service Commission, which regulates
in-state moving companies, overcome a staffing shortage that contributed
to a critical audit, said Rep. Calvin Hill, a member of the Budget and
Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee...
Stong
Targets Unlicensed Movers
KTVZ.com - June 25, 2009
But people who choose an unlicensed mover, whether intentionally
or by mistake, may have little or no recourse for losses or damage to
their property, could be charged higher than normal fees, and could be
at higher risk for property or identity theft, officials warn. In Thursday's
sting, there were 18 vehicle-related violations issued and one was placed
out of service for safety violations....
Hiring An Illegal Mover is Risky
Business
UTC.WA.GOV - June 24, 2009
Looking to hire a moving company? Check with the state, before
it’s too late! The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
(UTC) warns that just because a moving company advertises that it is “licensed
and insured” does not mean it is. Only moving companies permitted
by the UTC are allowed to perform residential moves within the State
of Washington. Consumers who hire companies operating without a UTC permit
may have little or no recourse if their belongings are damaged, lost
or stolen...
Moving Companies Are Getting Hit
Hard
PublicRadio.org - June 24, 2009
Traditional moving companies are getting hit pretty hard. Americans
who are moving are doing more of the work themselves or using
online alternatives. And based on some of the stories I’ve heard over
the years, I’m guessing there isn’t a whole lot of sympathy for the traditional moving
companies...
Movers Are Struggling
SfGate.com - June 24, 2009
Sinking home prices and a weak job market have forced normally restless
Americans to stay put in an uncharacteristic shift that has, among other
things, clobbered the moving industry. "Property values have dropped
so much, people can't pick up and move the way they used to," said Michael
Hicks, a demographer at Ball State University in Indiana who has tracked
the nationwide slowdown using data from several sources, including moving
companies...
All
My Sons Offers Pro Bono Services
Ca.Sys-Con.com - June 23, 2009
All My Sons Moving is committed to serving the communities in
which they do business. One of the ways they help is by offering pro
bono moving
services to select organizations in need. In order to identify
these opportunities to help their communities, All My Sons Moving has
announced, today, the launch of the All My Sons Moving Charity Initiative
site...
Moving To The Greek Islands
QuestGreekIslands.com - June 17, 2009
There are numerous moving
companies who have much experience in international transit
and moving items from your home country to your new home on the Greek
Islands. Be aware that you are likely to get a wide range of quotes.
A cheap removals firm may ask for less money but you might find there
are more damages...
Tarentum Firms Mark 100 in Business
Pittsburgh.com - June 13, 2009
After Weleski Transfer began moving
furniture instead of milk, it began to expand. The company
became an affiliate of Atlas Van Lines in 1963, and it added locations
in Johnstown and Cleveland during the 1990s. The business now moves goods
locally, nationally and internationally. Weleski said the company's all-around
work ethic helped it grow into what it is now. "We do strive to do good
work," he said. "We don't take what we do for granted. "A good job will
spread for future business," Weleski added. "Word of mouth...
Moving Day
MeridianBooster.com - June 10, 2009
Work is underway on the Signs ‘n More Eco 6 project. Earlier this month
the existing home where business owner Mick Classen lived was moved to
its new resting place at acreage near Paradise Hill. The Classens will
be living in a nearby apartment until the new living space above the
business is ready. “It’s going very well … we’re going to start putting
in some concrete and you’ll be able to see some stuff happen,” said Classen. “The
plans are finalized we just have to get the stamp from the city.....
Canadians Urged Not To Abandon
Pets on Moving Day
Montreal.Ctv.Ca - June 7, 2009
Moving day is
fast approaching in Montreal. And with it comes the age-old problem of
abandoned pets. Many Montrealers leave more than just trash and old furniture
behind when they move to a new apartment on July 1. They abandon unwanted
pets, or pets that are not allowed in their new building. Those pets
often end up having to fend for themselves, before being taken care of
by animal welfare agencies. Patricia Tulasne of the Societe Quebecoise
pour la defense des animaux finds the situation deplorable. "Montreal
is one of the cities in North America with the highest number of stray
cats," said Tulasne.....
School Year Ends Marks Busy Time
for Movers
TheNational.ae - June 5, 2009
As the school year draws to a close Dubai is bracing itself for a significant
fall in population. Within weeks thousands of expatriate families are
expected to pack their bags and leave the country, waving goodbye to
their life in the sun thanks to the global recession. Redundancies, soaring
school fees and the rising cost of living in the UAE are behind the exodus...
All My Sons Continues to Build
Recognition
Marketwire.com - June 2, 2009
Clients across the United States are offering praise and recognition
to All
My Sons Moving and Storage relocation services. Since the
company's launch of their newly enhanced relocation and claims management
services and interactive websites, clients are able to feel comfortable
that their move will be handled with care as they learn quick and easy
tips to move safely and securely.....
Smooth Moves Require Planning
TulsaWorld.com - May 24, 2009
Bummer! The American Moving
and Storage Association offers tips on "moving and movers" in an e-mailed
press release. It says half of all moves take place in the second third
of the year (May through August). Moving is the third-most stressful
event in life, behind death of a loved one and divorce. " Moving
to Texas" should be fourth. The real fee: We've all heard
the "furniture-nappers" horror stories: A mover gives you a lowball estimate
to win your moving job, takes your belongings and holds them hostage
at an unknown location until you pay ridiculous, extra fees. The police
won't get involved as, "It's a civil matter." You signed a contract,
etc. When dealing with a moving company, insist the original estimate
is its final fee — before you sign its contract......
Chase Utley's Wife Sues Moving
Company for $13,000
Philly.com - May 19, 2009
Jennifer Utley, wife of Phillies slugger Chase
Utley, has filed suit against Sanford Alderfer Transport, Inc.
of Hatfield, PA seeking $13,000 to replace “various personal items,” allegedly
lost by the company while Jen, Pennsylvania SPCA board vice president,
and her World Champion Chase moved from one Center City condo to another
last year........
PUC Fines Two Pittsburgh Businesses
BizJournals.com - May 14, 2009
In other business, the PUC also issued a $5,750 fine against Don Farr
Moving Co. in West Mifflin, which the commission said repeatedly failed
to charge its customers the mandated fuel surcharge, failed to give some
clients an estimate and operated outside its approved jurisdiction. To
add an extra punch, the PUC asserted that Don Farr was “incapable of
operating a business in a responsible manner,” which the company flatly
denied.....
All
My Sons Launches Mover's Advantage Program
Sys-con.com - May 13, 2009
Dallas
moving company, All
My Sons Moving and Storage, is well prepared for moving
season to kick off this year. The dallas movers announced a new
program that makes All My Sons Moving and Storage a one-stop-shop for
consumers planning and executing a move from one residence to another.
More than 42 million Americans will move this year, and more than half
will do so between the months of May and September. As summer moving
season fast approaches, many families will begin the process of moving
across town or across the country......
Sirva Relocation Renews at Plymouth
Woods
Costar.com - May 12, 2009
Sirva Relocation signed a 27,657-square-foot renewal at Plymouth Woods
I in Plymouth, MN. The three-story, 85,322-square-foot office building
at 3300 Fernbrook Lane was built in 1998 in the I-394 Corridor. It is
part of the Plymouth Woods Office Center. Sirva Relocation is a leading
relocation and moving services firm, operating in over 175 countries
worldwide........
Bikers
Have Moving Experience Too
ReporterHerald.com - May 10, 2009
Boxes? Check. Ropes? Check. Moving van?
No way. After all, who needs a truck when you have a dozen people on
bikes? "I've always kind of wanted to do one of these," said Aaron Lowenkron
as he helpd load Nickie and Anthony Stout's possessions onto a cargo
bike Saturday morning. "On a day like this, you could do worse than spending
the day outside, you know?" The Stouts have been car-free for about two
years now. Even so, when it came time to move to a new home five miles
away......
Americans Aren't Moving
CBC.CA - May 6, 2009
Late last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released a moving statistic:
Americans aren't. In the 12 months leading up to March 2008, 12 per cent
of all Americans, or 35.2 million people, moved dwellings, the bureau
reported. That is 11 per cent fewer than the previous year. For this
country, according to Statistics Canada, the numbers are even lower.
In 2007, a mere 7.8 per cent of Canadians changed residence. Five years
before that, it was 8 per cent. People, it seems, are staying put. Neither
agency has figures for the current year, when the impact of the recession
would really show. But a surge of relocation seems very unlikely......
Ryan Gosling Prepares For His Role
As a Mover
WoodTV.com - May 4th, 2009
Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling takes researching a role seriously.
To help prepare for his role as a mover in the upcoming movie "Blue Valentine," Gosling
spent Friday in New York City's East Village working with a moving
company helping New Yorkers move.....
Charleston
County Evictions On The Rise
WCIV.com - May 4, 2009
It’s moving day for
Natasha Davis, but today she’s not moving into her dream home, she’s
leaving it behind. “I got so used to living in the house. It was a good
feeling I had,”
she said. “The end of March, the Deputy Sheriff’s office came here and
said here’s your eviction papers, letting you know you have 14 days to
find something and you have to move out,” Davis said. Evicted out of
the home she moved into just a few months ago, what’s even worse, Davis
says it’s not her fault- that’s because Davis doesn’t own this North
Charleston home, she rents it.....
Man Charged For Failing To Yield
To House
JCFloridian.com - May 3, 2009
A Marianna man is facing a long list of criminal
charges and civil citations after he allegedly drove recklessly through
a house-moving convoy, authorities stated Friday. The Marianna Police
Department was assisting a house moving company in the transportation
of a large home Thursday when Larry Travis Jeter, 30, of 2674 Choctaw
Trail, drove through, the police department reported Friday. “During
the move, two officers were positioned at the front and rear ends of
the convoy, blocking traffic from passing in both directions due to safety
concerns,” a news release from the Marianna police department said.
As the house slowly passed over Chipola Bridge heading west.........
Moving
Trucks Shortage
KJCT8.com - May 1, 2009
A shortage in supply of moving trucks is keeping people stuck
on the Western Slope. Thousands of people are leaving because of the
deflating oil and gas industry, and moving to other cities to pursue
other careers. The shortage of moving trucks is giving movers and moving
companies headaches. Moving trucks are in such high demand, the companies
are having to import them to the Western Slope. It's something that isn't
very cheap.....
Gentle Giant is Working With It's Employees
Msnbc.Com - April 29, 2009
“If anyone were to report feeling sick from the Swine Flu, I know they’d
be encouraged to stay home, especially since most employees here have
a very physically demanding job,” said Stephen Coady, a spokesman for
the Gentle
Giant Moving Company that has 200 workers. Gentle Giant,
he added, “tries to balance sick, vacation [and] personal time policies
to benefit employees as much as possible, so god forbid we were hit with
an epidemic here. I feel confident there would be some flexibility with
policies so hourly people could skip working without worrying about their
income too much.........
Moving Tips For Moving Your Pets
Times-Herald.com - April 25, 2009
The city of Newnan Animal Control Officer, Cyndi Hoffman, gives moving
tips for you and your pet. Plan ahead. Advance planning will make your
move less stressful on you and your pet. Pack over a period of time,
and try to maintain your pet's normal routine. Invest in a high-quality,
sturdy pet carrier. If you have a dog or cat whom you want to keep safely
confined on moving day, get a carrier ahead of time and gradually accustom
your pet to spending time in it. Keep your pet secure. On moving
day, place your pet.......
Get
Rid of The Stress During Your Move
Gulfnews.com - April 25, 2009
Does the thought of moving home give you a migraine attack? Stress can
do that. Gulf News business reports say there is a nearly 15 per cent
increase in people moving homes this year within the UAE. The Wipe Out
Waste (WoW) campaign looks at how to achieve this change of residence
in an efficient, planned and stress-free manner. Save time and money — enjoy
your new home. Moving residence, irrespective of whether it is a few
floors up or down or across the country can be a harrowing experience......
Helping
The 'Movers'
Gulfnews.com - April 25, 2009
Fernandes had paid Dh 1,200 to employ the services of a reputed removals
company. At the end of the move from a studip to a two-bedroom apartment,
he wished there had been a better communication. He said: "I was assured
that everything would be done according to my needs, but the movers were
very non-cooperative. I had an option of.........
Tips On Shopping For a Moving Company
Spokesman.com - April 24, 2009
Most moving
companies will offer a few options for insurance to cover
items that are broken, damaged or lost. You pay a certain amount, usually
$4 to $9 for every $1,000 of your items’ value. Movers aren’t
perfect so insurance is probably a good way to go. But check with your
own insurance policies to see if you already have coverage for moving
damages. Don’t plan your move for a holiday weekend like Memorial Day
or Labor Day. The rates go up....
Movers Return $1,200
TurnToTen.com - April 23, 2009
Coutu
Brothers Movers found a surprise when they were moving a
dresser out of a Warwick apartment. Two envelopes full of cash. But it
wasn’t finder’s keepers for the moving
company. When we leaned it back, two envelopes fell down,
said mover Ken Tanner. There was a bunch of money and I brought it to
my boss. Said owner Bob Romano: We opened it up and there was a significant
amount of money in the envelope. Romano said there was about $1,200 in
the envelopes. The movers then called the woman who hired them, Barbara
Donerly.I was just shocked, she said in a phone interview. That much
money and they turned it in. Incredible." Donerly, who lives in Florida,
was having her late mother’s furniture in Rhode Island shipped to her
by Coutu Brothers......
Fewer
Americans Are Moving
NyTimes.com - April 22, 2009
The American Moving and Storage Association said the number
of people changing residences had been dropping for four years and fell
17.7 percent from 2007 to 2008. The first quarter of 2009 is likely to
be even worse, the trade group said.......
2008 Saw Fewest Moves Since 1962
blog.Cleveland.com - April 22, 2009
The housing crisis probably played a role in dampening people's enthusiasm
for moving - or their ability to leave one home for another. In a report
released today, the Census Bureau doesn't provide much explanation for
the low moving rate. But the bureau did find that renters were five times
more likely to move last year than homeowners. The moving rate for renters
was 27.7 percent, compared to 5.4 percent for people living in owner-occupied
homes. The nation's overall moving rate was 11.9 percent last year -
down from 13.2 percent in 2007. About 35.2 million people ages one and
older moved within the United States last year - down from 38.7 last
year, and the smallest number.......
Two Men and a Truck Encourages
Students
mlive.com - April 20, 2009
The Movers for Moms program — a partnership between National Heritage
Academies and Two Men and a Truck — encourages students to collect items,
which are then delivered to shelters by the moving company. Locally,
students at Paragon Charter Academy are partnering with the Jackson franchise
of Two Men and a Truck to support the AWARE Shelter. During a school
assembly recently, AWARE Executive Director Rebecca Filip told students
that moms sometimes have to leave their home and go to the shelter for
safety. "It's a very dangerous time for them," Filip said......
VDOT Says Turns Ok at U.S. 1 Intersection
Fredericksburg.com - April 6, 2009
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asks consumers to be
wary before you send your belongings off with a mover. Just in time for
the spring and summer moving season, it has identified a few "red flags" that
indicate a moving
company could be "rogue." (Their words, not mine). A company
will give you a suspiciously low price for the move over the phone or
via e-mail, without visiting your home or offering to do an in-person
estimate. A company demands cash, or a large deposit....
Movers Throw Away Courtney Love's
Art
Monstersandcritics.com - April 5, 2009
The movers apparently were not aware of the value
of the sought-after dead animal piece. The London-based
artist, Morgan, a trained taxidermist, churns them out for the rich and
famous clients who spend tens of thousands on these items. The
movers got rid of the animal carcass, thinking they were cleaning up
a mess. T he Mail Online reports that the "embryonic
chick was an £8,000 artwork, and the widow of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain
is said to be ‘blazing mad’ at its loss.".....
Tips and Tricks Make Moving Go
Smoother
JournalStar.com - April 5, 2009
Like any sane person, I hate the process of moving into a new place.
It’s expensive, back-breaking and time-slaying — and in all the times
I’ve hauled my stuff to the next place, I don’t feel like I’ve ever taken
with me any great nuggets of stress-reducing wisdom. I just continue
to fester in my own worthless anxiety each and every time. But during
my latest move (just across town), I was determined to get an education,
to make this move my easiest, most serene ever. The end result was neither
easy nor serene, but I do feel that I learned a few things.......
Online Moving Program Coordinates Moving
Stripes.com - March 27, 2009
An online tracking system intended to ease the moving
process will launch Monday at Kadena Air Base. The Defense
Personal Property System will allow servicemembers to work directly with
their moving company to
coordinate the move and track their belongings, Senior Master Sgt. Colleen
Curl, element chief for the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron, said in
an e-mail to Stars and........
No Mass Exodus: Moving Company
NNSL.com - March 25, 2009
With nearly 100 known job cuts in Yellowknife since Canada's economy
took a dive last fall, the question on some peoples mind might be this:
are people fleeing the city? Leon Johnson doesn't think so. Johnson is
the corporate and international sales manager for Matco Transportation
Systems in Yellowknife. Of the four major moving
companies in Canada - United Van Lines, North American Van
Lines, Atlas Van Lines and Allied Van Lines............
Movers For Moms
WLAJ.com - March 24, 2009
Mid-Michigan moms struggling to make ends meet are getting some help. Two
Men and a Truck are teaming up with Windemere Park Charter
Academy for their Movers for Moms program, collecting donated items
to be delivered on Mother's Day. "Basic needs, basic necessities, some
special things; scented shampoos so that we can encourage moms and give
them something that perhaps they wouldn't get on Mother's Day," said Deb
Major, a teacher at Windemere Park Charter Academy........
How To Avoid Rogue Movers
QuestBG.com - March 24, 2009
For those considering buying property in Bulgaria and moving to the country, Quest
Bulgaria together with Stefan Dimitrov, Managing Director of Allied
Pickfords Bulgaria, advise on the steps to take in order to ensure
a trouble free house move - and we also take a look at a real life moving
disaster. It is really exciting having bought your Bulgarian property
and looking forward to moving there. At the time you are facing a move
you’ll be busy with lots of other things....
Moving Firm Filling Its Own Empty
Slot
WFAA.com - March 24, 2009
Two young entrepreneurs, Justin Cartwright and
Rod Dias, had a dream of running their own business. They started Simple
Movers in Hurst 18 months ago as a moving company aimed
at providing better service for less money. What they lacked in experience,
they made up for in energy and passion. Life was full of possibilities.
Then tragedy struck. Cartwright, 27, was killed in a car crash on Feb.
10, 2008.......
Football Players and Moving Companies
Join Forces
Cantonrep.com - March 21, 2009
The annual “Muscle Move” is a collaboration with area moving companies who
donated vans and drivers for the day. Several crews are making
scheduled pick-ups at Canton-area houses where everything from sectional
couches to beds and mattresses will be used for the YMCA’s transitional
housing. The annual service project is Gardner’s third since arriving
at Malone.....
SIRVA To Make Layoffs
News-Sentinel.com - March 21, 2009
Rea Magnet Wire plans to close its Pontiac Street site, affecting 85 employees
working there, the company announced Friday. And our media partner, WANE,
Channel 15, is reporting it has confirmed “definite layoffs” at the moving
company SIRVA. Rea plans to sell some assets of its Rea Diversified
Products Division to Elektrisola of Boscawen, N.H. Rea said in a statement
announcing that, “it is no longer economically feasible to continue manufacturing
operations at the Pontiac Street plant.” The site is at 3600 E. Pontiac
St......
Moving and Storage Company Closing for good
Abclocal.go.com - March 19, 2009
After three generations in the business, the Harris Moving and Storage
Company is closing for good. Everything is being sold at auction
starting Friday. With almost 70 years in the moving and storage business,
it's no surprise that after time, many items that were stored were forgotten.
Harris took us on a tour to show us some of the things that'll be up
for auction like an antique table from the 1940s. "You have had some
customers that have had stuff in our warehouse since 1957," Harris said. "To
put a value on some of the things is very difficult to do," said David
Runte with the Worstell Auction Company......
Moving Company Faces Fines and Suspensions
ABClocal.go.com - March 17, 2009
The Public Utiltiies Commission is looking into a Bay
Area moving company with a long list of complaints on its
record. It was just before their wedding. Roxanne and Doug Franco were
moving from San Francisco to San Mateo. So, they were thrilled when "Better
Way to Move" quoted them a price of just $440 for the entire move. "I
thought great, we're going to do this move for like 500 bucks. That's
amazing," Doug recalled. "For me, I've always moved with a U-Haul and
a bunch of friends. So, to think wow I can finally not do all of that
and have someone else take on all of the work" said Roxanne. The company
emailed a rate quote saying it would take three men four hours to complete
the job, and it would cost $440. But, on moving day the Francos
were shocked with a bill that was four times higher..........
What to Know Before You Hire Movers
WECT.com - March 16, 2009
Last summer Trish Torkildsen needed a place to store her things until
her new house was ready. She quickly found a moving
company online, JYS Movers out of Florida. They promised
to keep her furniture and boxes at a Wilmington storage unit, so she
signed the moving contract and handed over her things. The movers signed
a contract too, but for a storage rental. The unit was in JYS' name,
not Trish's, at Carolina Storage in Wilmington. Trish never knew the
location of the storage unit, she just knew her things were somewhere
in town.........
Great Packing Solutions for Moving Day
ABClocal.go.com - March 13, 2009
It is moving day for Lyndsay Foat but the cardboard boxes are missing. "It
is hard to find boxes in the city, so you use what you can," said Foat.
She's right. There used to be boxes outside her home, but now they are
sent to recyclers. They are too valuable to be given away. You can buy
new boxes, but they run you anywhere from a couple bucks to $10 and more
each. That's a lot of money for a self move, so that's why Lyndsay is
bagging her belongings. "It is hard to, bags are uneven and you can't
fit a lot of stuff, where as boxes are square and you can get more into
them and stack things," said Foat. It was exactly that kind of dilemma
that got Marty Metro thinking about boxes. "They are expensive when you
have to go to a retail store to buy them. So I figured let's build a
website sort of online dating service for boxes," said Metro...........
Moving Presidents - Celebrating
Small Businesses
LoudonTimes.com - March 3, 2009
A Sterling-based moving
company is tooting its own horn after it recently helped
two former presidents – and political rivals -- relocate. The company
also said it transferred items from the home (it didn't say which home)
of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
into storage. Included in the items, the company said, was the former
president's desk, which followed him from Little Rock, Ark., to the Oval
Office. During that time, the company has moved a slew of senators, congressman,
cabinet members and several other presidential administrations without,
the company said in a statement, “a political preference......
Hiring Professional Movers Can
Prevent Accidents & Mitigate Costs
Processor.com - January 30, 2009
Data center managers can avoid similar relocation-related risks by talking
with the equipment vendor, using the vendor when necessary, and seeking
out a qualified mover in other instances. The following tips and information
are designed to help data center managers find qualified
movers and inform themselves of the risks and complexities
of performing the move themselves. The farther the move, the greater
the risks. ..............Moving equipment across town adds fire, theft,
and data loss risks. If the data center orchestrates its own move, it
should ensure that hardware and data backups do not travel in the same
vehicle. “If anything happens to that truck, you have lost both equipment
and data,” says Combs................
From mover to long snapper in the Super Bowl
TampaBay.com - January 29, 2009
Twelve weeks ago, Retkofsky was loading furniture into the back of a
truck for a Moving Company in Fort Worth,
Texas, making $12 an hour. "The last week I was there, I got a raise
to $15," Retkofsky said. The Texas Christian grad, who had been cut by
the Steelers twice in 15 months, was paying bills and trying to figure
out what to do with his life when, on Oct. 26, Steelers long-snapper
Greg Warren had his leg mangled while covering a punt against the Giants.
A day later, Steelers personnel boss Kevin Colbert brought in Retkofsky
and three other long snappers. Retkofsky won the job.
"Honestly, I was at the point in my life where I didn't know what I was
going to do or what would happen next," Retkofsky said. "I told myself
I was............
Moving Company Owner Arrested
NyDailyNews.com - January 29, 2009
State police and FBI Agents found the 27 glittering but unfinished gold
mementos - worth at least $250,000 - and an array of gems and jewelry
in a safe-deposit box whose key was discovered in the home of moving
company owner Sean Murphy, 44. Authorities allege Murphy
was the mastermind of the June 6 heist at the E.A. Dion factory in Attleboro,
Mass., where daring thieves disabled the company's alarm system and cut
a hole in the roof. Murphy was arrested Friday on charges of larceny,
breaking and entering and possession of burglar's tools, according to
published accounts...........
Storage Units Take On Heavy Load
WBGJ7.com - January 28, 2009
You've heard of foreclosed homes, but how about foreclosed storage units?
It's a similar concept and one that's happening more often. Renting out
storage space hasn't ever been much of a problem. Though lately some
local businesses have noticed more people leaving their stuff behind
because they can't pay rent. "They are having financial difficulties
or someone may have lost a job or afraid they're going to lose a job," says
Bill Thompson of a Self-Storage facility. "I
try to work with people as much as possibile...........
Moving Company Employee Beaten
To Death
WashingtonPost.com - January 6, 2009
Three of four teenagers were charged with fatally beating a 56-year-old
man over a cigarette in Bladensburg last May pleaded guilty yesterday
to second-degree murder, State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey said. The three,
who were charged as adults, entered their pleas before Circuit Court
Judge Beverly Woodard, authorities said. Marcus L. Williams, Regina R.
Young-Bey and Calaisha L. Vaughn, all 15, admitted to fatally beating
Aboubacar Camara. At the time of his death, Camara was a moving
company employee........
Fewer Americans Move Out of State
USAToday.com - Dec. 30, 2008
Moving
companies are delivering fresh evidence that Americans'
wanderlust is waning. Interstate moves dropped substantially this year
over the previous year, according to two large shippers -- United Van
Lines and Atlas Van Lines. Shipments were down more than 10% the first
11 months of this year, says Greg Joover, president and chief operating
office of Atlas World Group. United expects to end the year down about
16% or 35,000 fewer shipments, spokeswoman Jennifer Bonham says.........
From Mover to Pro-Bowler
Projo.com - Dec. 21, 2008
The alarm rang at 5 a.m. and, as Sean Morey dragged himself out of bed
to head off to work moving
furniture, he thought: "Wow -- this is it. It's over." It
was the fall of 2001, the NFL season was just beginning, and Morey wasn't
playing, having been cut by the Eagles a few days earlier, at the end
of training camp. He'd been a standout wide receiver at Brown, the best
in school history. He'd been drafted in the seventh round by the Patripts
in 1999, but spent most of his two years with New England on the practice
squad. In the spring of '01 he'd gone to Spain, to play for the Barcelona
Dragons in NFL Europe.....
Standing Out in An Industry With
A Bad Reputation
WSJ.com - November 20, 2008
I recently tried to find movers for an upcoming move,
and the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Some threw out so much
moving industry jargon (like "binding estimates" and "released value"),
I felt helpless trying to compare. Others seemed impatient with my questions.
It didn't help that when I went online guidance, I mostly just read horror
stories of people with bad moving experience, such as damaged belongings,
movers didn't arrive on the day they were suppose to, or prices doubling
the original estimate.......
Do-It-Yourself Moving Tips
NorthFloridaNewsDaily.com - November 17, 2008
If you're one of the approximately 50 million American moving this year,
you probably don't want to spend a fortune to get from point A to point
B. With a little planning ahead, it's possible to execute a do-it-yourself
move without breaking the bank. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
about 16 percent of all moves are work-related -- moving to find a new
job or to be closer to a current job. Whatever your reason for moving,
you don't have to pay a company to pack your belongings and transport
them to your new home......
Moving
Company Owners Killed in West Palm
WPBF.com - November 6, 2008
The owners of a West
Palm Beach moving company were shot and killed Thursday
Night in an apparent home invasion. Linda and Aaron Sampson were fatally
shot at their home in the 3700 block of Australian Court at about 8:30
p.m. Police responding to a robbery call arrived at the home and found
Linda Sampson shot dead and her husband, Aaron Sampson, suffering from
gunshot wounds. Aaron Sampson was transport to St. Mary's Medical Center,
where he later died. The victims owned Sampson's Moving & Storage Inc...........
Moving
Day For Hawaiian Families
KHNL.com - October 26, 2008
Some have called Kahana Valley "home" for decades, but a dispute with
the state means six families can no longer live there. They have until
Monday to move out and while time is running out, frustration for those
families is running high. The mood in Kahana Valley is as gloomy as the
weather for families that grew up there. "There are our homes, this is
what we've lived for all our lives," said longtime resident, Ervin Kahala.
Families spend this weekend packing up and preparing to move out.............
Boxes Bring Awareness to Breastcancer
StarNewsOnline.com, Wilmington,
NC - October 14, 2008
Two Men and a Truck of Wilmington plans to raise awareness for breast
cancer this month by coloring its standard moving boxes with a pink hue.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the pink boxes will benefit
the Pink Ribbon Project of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation.
It's the first time the local
movers has offered the pink boxes which are available for
$2 and $2.50 at the Wilmington Location........
Flood Benefits Run out for Indiana Families
abclocal.go.com - October 13, 2008
The families were forced from their homes by September floods and have
been living in temporary shelters. Monday is moving day for the Schmidt
family, who has been living at Merrillville's Comfort Suites since they
had to leave their flooded home. "We knew this was the last day but we
were trying to figure out where we were going. No one told us," said
William Schmidt, the flood victim. The Schmidts are headed to a shelter
in Gary that the state of Indiana and FEMA have set up for displaced
families.......
Movers in Connecticut Are Shutting
its Doors
Courant.com, Hartford,CT -
October 12, 2008
Diesel still costs about 76 cents a gallon more than regular gas in Connecticut,
according to AAA, averaging about $4.14 a gallon in the state on Friday.
Federal energy officials expect diesel to cost significantly more than
regualr gas well into 2009, especially as residents clamor for heating
oil for the coming winter. This is affecting the moving industry. Amodo
Moving Inc., a New Britain moving company, is auctioning its equipment
in two weeks. Another moving company, Salka & Sons in Meriden, shut its
doors this year, and a Canaan tanker-truck company, Hitchcock Bros.,
went out of business last year, said Mike Riley........
Pets did much better with Hurricane
Gustav
Walletpop.com - September 9, 2008
New Orleans residents all did better this hurricane, including the dogs
and cats. What happened last time around during Katrina to animals and
their owners inspired some great changes. During Katrina, animals weren't
allowed in shelters or buses leaving town. That gave pet owners two awful
options: abandon their animals or wait out the storm with them. After
Katrina, emergency workers owned up to the idea that since pets have
become part of people's families, they better come up with plan than
just leaving pets behind........
Making the mover right
Azcentral.com - Sept 6, 2008
When it's time to chose a mover, make sure you get the estimates in writing
from the carries who have assessed, in person, everything that you'll
be moving, says John Bisney, a spokesman for the non-profit American
Moving and Storage Association. Don't rush, talk through the fine print
and ask questions about anything you do not comprehend. If you receive
a low bid on your move, make sure you analyze it to an even stronger
degree. The web site, ProtectYour Move.gov, offers extensive information
about your rights and moving company's responsibilities, especially for
interstate moves.........
Police
Warn Students While Moving In
WCCO.com - August 18, 2008
There is a warning be spread to students planning to move into homes
and apartments around the University of Minnesota campus in the next
few weeks. Labor Day weekend is moving day for most of them and police
are saying for the following few weeks, crime in those neighborhoods
could rise. All the leases are up on the 31 so everyone is basically
moving all their stuff out and then getting ready to move into the houses
according to Univeristy of Minnesota Junior Kirsten Fosse. Crooks see
the students as easy targets and take advantage of their trusting nature.........
Moving company's estimator saves
money and lives!
Canada.com - August 15, 2008
While a pot was lying a stove, buring, an elderly couple was fast asleep.
Trevor Kennell arrived to the home expecting to do a moving
quote for them for the moving companythat employs him. He
knocked on the door and an elderly man opened with a cloud of smoke bursting
through the door from behind him. Kennell was able to locate the stove
and take the burning pan away from the heat. It wasn't before long that
the West Vancouver Fire and Rescue team arrived to evaluate the home
and ventillate it........
It's
your move - what kind will it be?
Outandaboutnewspaper.com - August 14, 2008
There's a good chance you'll move several times in your life, and with
each move, you'll find yourself in completely different circumstances.
If you've never moved
with moving companies the amount of information you encounter can be
overwhelming. When two households combine, whether it's a young couple
moving in together, second marriages, or any other situation, -- essentially
means two moves, increasing the complexity and cost. If you're using
the same moving company for both moves, be sure to inform your mover.
The extra pick-up charge is usually small, depending on the distance
between the two locations..........
Renter
asks his landlord to clean up the mess
Kbtx.com - August 11, 2008
Moving day turned into one big headache after another for Kevin Ford
and John Wright. John said when he walked into the two bedroom apartment
he found food in the refrigerator, inside the cabinets, and the stove
was black and gross. There were dishes and dry food still in the dishwasher
according to Ford. Ford and Wright took their problems to management.
Although Ford said they agreed to send someone out to clean up the dirty
apartment, he said management didn't think the mess was that bad.........
Avoid rip-offs when you move
CBS5.com - August 1, 2008
There's no limit to what a mover can charge for packing materials. So
before you pack, make sure to ask not just how much it costs for the
move, but about the cost of packing materials. Take these comparisons:
a small cardboard box would cost about $3 retail, but a moving company
could charge as much as $32 for the box, along with pacing. Bubble wrap
may be charged for $40 instead of $4. If you don't ask, be prepared for
sticker shock................
Local musician found dead in his
moving company's office
AJC.com - July 31, 2008
Atlant police are investigating the murder of a local musician who was
found beaten to death inside his Grant Park moving company's office.
The victim was Danny Kahn, 59, he was singer and songwriter who got into
the moving business in the 1970s. He used to do a lot of the moves by
himself. As he got older though, he left the heavy lifting to workers
as he got older. Kahn's body was found near his desk at his business..........
Unlicensed
Moving Companies Sting
Kohd.com - July 23, 2008
An undercover operation in Bend has found several unlicensed and uninsured
moving companies. Several movers were called to arrive to a home Wednesday
morning looking to move someone and ended up being greeted by the Oregon
State Police. They were movers who placed ads on Craigslist and the Yellowpages.
There have been complaints made of movers actually having their property
moved and not arriving at the location that it was destined for. Most
of the time it ends up being sold to someone else or stolen........
Shooting at moving company
Local12.com - July 23, 2008
An armed robbery suspect ended up witha little more than expected today,
two gunshots wounds, and a couple of broken arms. The suspect's wounds
came from his own gun. The shooting occurred at a business on Elberon
Avenue in East Price Hill. Shortly after 9:00 a.m., police say man identified
as 21 year-old Ahmad Parker came into the business, pointed a gun and
demanded money. The person he was pointing the gun at ended up being
Raymond Palma, who seized the opportunity to take the gunman down once
he turned his head to keep an eye on the other people in the office........
FMCSA
Cracks Down on Movers
eTrucker.com - July 15, 2008
On July 9, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration promised that
it will continue to target interstate moving companies that violate federal
consumer protection and safety regulations. The FMCSA announced the results
of a recent strike force investigation involving nearly 350 moving companies
in over 13 states. The FMCSA said fraudlent interstate movers will face
serious legal and financial consequences.........
A few tips to cut moving costs
sfgate.com - July 12, 2008
Declutter before the move, not afterward, so you're not paying to move
things you won't use. Another good tip is to procrasinate if you can.
It is less expensive to use a big moving company between October and
April. If you are trying to to use alternative moving resources such
as Craigslist, make sure to check references. Another clever tip is to
try and use your own packing supplies and materials, moving companies
will charge you extra to use theirs and the price of the total move will
rise drastically.......
Minister bilked the IRS out of
thousands
Dayton Daily News.com - July 9, 2008
A former Dayton resident who was accused of embezzeling from his employers
was indicted on Wednesday, July 9, on 24 counts of tax evasion and failure
to account for the money that was withheld from employees paychecks.
The indictment alleges that John D. Bray, 48, a minister at a Trotwood
church, withheld money from the paychecks of the moving companies' employess
deposited the money into an account for himself rather than pay the money
to the IRS. Bray was in charge of payroll for four moving companies........
New
rules in place for movers
Kval.com - June 4, 2008
In-state movers must no follow some new rules designed to reduce confusion
and eliminate problems. For one, they are required to provide a written
estimate for every move, not just when the customer requests one. Along
with that receipt, the mover must give you a moving guide. English and
Spanish versions are available. Another important change: To get an operation
permit, a moving company must have insurance for the household goods
it carries........
Moving company documents found left in dumpster
CBS12.com - June 3, 2008
They say to always shred your documents when its time to dispose of them,
that's something Charles Wheeler forgot to do. Building Owner Charles
Wheeler explains he was cleaning out the moving company operation he
used to own, he didn't think there any sensitive documents that were
still inside. Meanwhile, CBS 12 crews found dumpsters full of files and
paperwork with names, addresses, drivers licenses and even social security
nmbers.....
Louisiana's
Attorney General's Office looking into moving scams
WFAB.com - June 2, 2008
Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwall says his office has found some
scams by unscrupulous moving companies. 9NEWS broke the story with customers
claiming a moving company was holding their furniture hostage. Attorney
General Caldwall says because of the way the law is written, it's sometimes
difficult to get proper jurisdictions involved, but he ads that there
will be a full investigation........
Misconduct
trial caused over a moving contract
Dailyherald.com - May 22, 2008
Gaven Elementary District 37 Board President Barbara Mende is on trial
for official misconduct for allegedly splitting a $13,000 moving contract
into two parts to avoid competitive bidding. She may have tried to save
the school some money, but she might have bought herself some jail time
instead. The district needed movers to take desks and other school furniture
from a Lake Zurich school building where Gavin Central students were
sent after Central was condemned back to the repaired Central. Mende
faces up to five years in prison if convicted........
Airmen can now report damages
online
AirForceTimes.com - May 16, 2008
Airmen may now use an online form rather than paper to report household
goods that are lost, damaged or destroyed in an official move. The moving
company airmen deal with should also give you information telling you
how to file damage claims with the company. Under a new Defense Department
policy, airmen will receive full replacement value rather than a depreciated
value for damaged or lost goods, but they must file with the moving company
rather than the Air Force.........
Moving Company Turns to Vegetable
Oil
News14.com - May 14, 2008
In an effort to help save the world, CMTR Moving
Services is converting its trucks to to vegetable oil. One truck has
been converted and another moving truck will be changed in June. The
economic difference between using diesel fuel and vegetable oil is huge.
George Moore, operations manager of CMTR Moving Services says a 50-gallon
tank would cost $250 on diesel and only $80 on waste vegetable oil. Waste
vegetable oil that can easily be found in your local deep fryers throughout
the obese United States........
Feds failing on consumer complaints
about household movers
Citizen.org - April 24, 2008
The pending issue is a proposed rule for interstate household movers
to report quarterly on the complaints consumers lodge with them about
their performance. This rule was brought to the table by Congress which
required the FMCSA to create in the 2005 highway bill, which was aptly
titled, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users. The Public Citizen filed comments against the
quarterly reports stating their is insufficient detail in the report,
ineffective enforcement as well as inadequate promotion........
Former Moving Company employee
charged with thefts
Washington Post - April 9, 2008
Laureen E. Cooke, 24, former marketer for a moving company, was charged
with 34 counts, including grand larceny, burglary, possession of a controlled
substance and credit card fraud in the theft of items totaling nearly
$200,000. According to an affidavit, Cooke was seen loading a plastic
container into a moving truck near her apartment. Authorites say Cooke
was employed by Move-It! Relocation Specialists in Leesbrug. The co-owner
and manager of the company, Josh Devaughn said Cooke was not a staff
member but had done some contractor work.
Unlicensed Movers Feel The Sting
KGW.com - April 4, 2008
The reputation of Unlicensed Movers continues to grow and has been noted
by Oregon Police Authorities. Oregon Police issued over 60 citations.
Fuel Costs Continue To Rise
Business Report - April 3, 2008
Small-scale tranports firms, who manage from job to job, continue to
fight to survive and stay in business as the price of fuel continues
to escalate, they now must take in to account the distance of each job
they encounter.
Helpful Clues to Pinpoint Bad
Movers
Baltimoresun.com - March 21, 2008
The urge to move into your new home may stray you away from moving companies
who may be trying to scam you. Here some helpful moving tips to avoid
those movers who want to take advantage of you.
Weighing the Costs, Financial
and Otherwise, of Staying vs. Moving
Washington Post - March 15, 2008
Hiring movers is expensive, but if you're moving locally, you can usually
find individuals or small moving companies that would gladly move you
for a fair ...
Moving
Company Center Of State, Federal Investigation
KPTV.com - Portland, OR - March 15, 2008
State and federal agents are investigating the moving company Morton
Van Lines, authorities from the Oregon Attorney General's
Office said Thursday. ...
Woman
Warns Of Moving Company Trouble
KPTV.com - Portland, OR - March 7, 2008
A woman who hired a moving
company said they have failed to deliver her furniture,
leaving her with an empty apartment in Beaverton on Thursday. ...
SIRVA
Signs Definitive Agreement with TEAM Group to Sell Moving ...
PR Newswire UK (press release) - London,UK - March 3, 2008
... managed by The TEAM Group ("TEAM"), Europe's leading corporate international
moving company and a member of the Allied International moving network.
...
Auto Transport Truck Hits Railroad Trestle
Tyler Morning Telegraph - Tyler, TX - March 4, 2008
A vehicle fell from an auto
transport truck passing on a bridge overhead after a crash
on Texas Highway 31 this morning. An automobile transport truck ...
AUDIO: Mover warns about scams
Central Valley Business Times - Stockton, CA - February 27, 2008
Watch your local TV consumer reporter enough and you’ll see story after
story about people who feel they were fleeced by moving companies. ...
Moving
Companies Flaunting State Laws
WFtv.com - Orlando, FL - February 26, 2008
Moving
companies must have a state registration that's listed on
their ads. Action 9 couldn't find that in the company's ad or on the
final bill, ...
Snowbirds Wanted: For Housing
Recovery, Does Florida Need Out-of-Towners?
The Wall Street Journal -- Miami,
FL - February 26, 2008
The Times-Union also cites statistics from United Van Lines, a national
moving company, which said that in 2006, for the first time in three
decades of record-keeping, the company moved more people out of the state
than in. Although in 2007 the balance tipped back, the article says that
those figures showed Florida had a big drop in “people moving.”
California Fiscal Foolishness
Intellectual Conservative - Phoenix,
AZ - February 25, 2008
After all, according to impartial statistics from moving companies, (see
first link above) California is already driving people away....
Mover
Scammed Victims, Stole Belongings
TheWBALChannel.com - Baltimore,
MD -- February 14, 2008
Several victims of theft asked the WBAL TV 11 News I-Team to help them
track down their belongings after the owner of a moving company stole
the items they paid him to store.
Should you have roommates?
University Daily Kansan - Lawrence, KS -- January 17, 2008
Have roommates or not to have roommates? That's the question many students
are asking. With a wide range of benefits including cheaper rent, cheaper
utilities, less housework...
Moving day for 26 Guadalupe families
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,
AZ -- January 16, 2008
In one of the most economically challenged neighborhoods in Guadalupe,
needy families are moving into brand new homes sponsored by the First
National Bank...
Helping the homeless find a home.
Boston Globe - United States -- January 6, 2008
Stephanie Cotton-Snell did not give them a place to live, she gave them
a sense of purpose. Since realizing the number of homeless woman in her
community, Cotton-Snell has been teaching acting classes twice a week
to the homeless...
New South Wales floods moving in, many moving
out
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand -- January 6, 2008
As flood waters peaked, many moved out. The area, now declared a natural
disaster zone, recorded an 18.1 flood peak, the second highest...
Moving Stress on Pets
By: Pat McCray -- January 6, 2008
You have moving stress, your kids have moving stress, and even your pets
have moving stress. To help your pets along with this grueling process,
make sure that...
The
Transportation Business in 2008: What to Expect
By Eric J. Joiner, Jr. -- December 30, 2007
The biggest issue is obviously the cost of fuel. You should also take
into account security, technology, and the ever growing advancement of
the "green"
movement...
Moving up at work can lead to
multiple moves
Chicago Tribune - United States -- December 29, 2007
Sears Chairman Edward Brennan rose up the ranks quickly. But the moves
up meant the moving on for the Brennan family. With over a dozen moves...
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IL Moving Companies
Small Moving Projects Progresss
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh, PA -- December 23, 2007
Amongst the large moving projects in Pittsburgh, smaller ones are sprouting
up. Pittsburgh is an ideal location for residential neighborhoods...
The Top 12 Moving Scams of 2007
The Province - Vancouver, BC, Canada -- December 16, 2007
Over the past year, these moving scams have plagued the moving industry.
You may notice some old classics, but keep your eyes out for some brand
new ones...
A Day of Moving
Hospital News - Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- December 14, 2007
If you've moved your family before, you know how difficult it is. Now
imagine that your family consists of hundreds of babies, seniors, and
severely sick children and adults...
Moving advice for the simple home owner
Your Mortgage - London, UK -- December 13, 2007
Before you research for a mover,
research the neighborhoods that you're looking to move in to...
Moving day for an vintage house
Petersburg Progress Index - Petersburg, VA -- December 12, 2007
They didn't want to see it torn down, so cutting it in half, shipping
it out, and putting it back together later was the next best option...
Moving
in December
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada -- December 1, 2007
Although it may be easier to book a moving company in December, they
usually charge more due to the inclement weather and...
Think about Fido when you move
Albany Democrat Herald - Albany, OR -- December 1, 2007
There are many things you need to worry about when you think of moving
and your pets. One important tip that can help you get through this stressful
time is...
The homeless move too
Seattle Times - United States -- December 1, 2007
The greatest move for the homeless is moving from the streets to an indoor
residence. During the winter, time the homeless endure...
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WA Moving Companies
Moving pets, plants, and kids
By Home Design Essentials (Pond Owner) -- November 27, 2007
When moving
plants, make sure to stop watering them a few days before
you move because dry soil is lighter than wet soil. You can make your
life easier by just...
New Laws for Movers
Indianapolis Business Journal - Indianapolis, IN -- November 24, 2007
On December 31st, the decades of government mandated price rates will
come to an end. This will lead to price cuts and hard times ahead for
many moving
companies across the country...
Moving a house
Transcontinental Weeklies, Quebec and Ontario Division -- November 24,
2007
They weren't moving to the house, the house was moving to them. After
a June 2006 fire that devastated...
Make
your move easier with these packing tips
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,
IL -- November 17, 2007
Packing isn't just a skill, it's a science. When you pack correctly,
you set yourself up for an extremely smooth move. These are some of the
methods you should use...
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IL Moving Companies
Moving in with a loved one can
be hazardous to your health
CNN International - USA -- November 14, 2007
Just like moving to a new city, moving in with a loved one can be stressful
and exiting at the same time. If you don't approach the situation correctly
you could end up...
Helpful Pet Moving Services
RisMedia.com (press release) - Norwalk, CT -- November 14, 2007
Over 40 million people move each year, and more and more of them need
help moving their pets. There are special pet moving services...
Even
Jails Have A Moving Day
Gainesville Times - Gainesville, GA -- November 11, 2007
Moving prisoners
is nothing like moving your family. To add extra precaution, the worst
prisoner had to be moved individually, some wearing remote-activated
electric stun belts...
Moving
day for Glen Ellyn trough to make room for Christmas tree
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago, IL -- October 24, 2007
The historic Glen Ellyn trough will be moved to make room for a 20-foot
artificial Christmas tree as the new tradition goes. But no one knows
if the trough will return...
Moving
Your Pets
Real Estate In Victoria, BC. Canada -- October 21, 2007
Moving
for pets may be even more stressful for the pets than it
is for you. To ensure your put undergoes a smooth move, make sure that...
House Movers
National Post - Canada -- October 20, 2007
Sometimes it's better to move your already existing house that is full
of memories as opposed to moving into a new house with no memories at
all...
Moving made easier than ever
Prdomain Business Register (press release) - Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India -- October 19, 2007
Before, when moving, the process to change your address was long and
difficult. Now with Siemens IT Solutions and Services, the process has
been made much easier...
Ancient Greek Artifacts Undergoes a Big Move
Reuters - USA -- October 14, 2007
Movers began
moving ancient treasures from the Acropolis down to a new museum at the
foot of the hill...
Moving
Day For Hyde County Government
WITN TV - USA -- October 12, 2007
Hyde County Government moves into the county's
new Government Center. Aside from moving people, everything else must
go as well; computers, equipment, and files all must be moved to the
new government headquarters.
The price of moving
CNNMoney.com - USA -- September 24, 2007
The price of moving goes way beyond the money you'll spend for movers.
There's a tremendous amount of stress that is associated with moving
that many cannot handle...
The Dread with Retiring
Xinhua - China -- September 22, 2007
Every one loves to retire, but when it comes time to move you may not
be financially set to support your dream retirement home...
Movers must show why they're worth
it
What PC? - UK -- September 21, 2007
If you're a moving
company, make sure you make it known why your moving
services are superior to your competition's...
Moving Worries
Your Mortgage - London, UK -- September 20, 2007
When you think of problems with moving you often think of bad dishonest
and lazy moving
companies. But another huge worry is finding a new home
to live in...
Moving Day for Thousands of Freshman
OSU - The Lantern - Columbus, OH -- September 17, 2007
5,000 students move into Ohio State University on its official move-in-day.
The traffic is unbearable, the crying mothers are numerous, and the confusion
is abundant...
A Hard Move Made Easy
Economic Times - India -- September 15, 2007
When planning for a move, doing the little things can really make a big
difference. Having packing materials ready and making a checklist are
only several of the things you can do to...
Corporate relocation can cause
some problems
ERE Media - New York, NY -- September 5, 2007
When a corporation moves, it causes much stress amongst its employees.
This stress causes them to feel that their employer does not care for
their needs...
Elon University Students Move
In
Burlington Times News - Burlington, NC -- August 24, 2007
Moving day has arrived at Elon University. Freshman Pam Richter is among
the 1285 freshmen moving in...
Moving
Options for People 55+
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale, WA -- August 24, 2007
Senior website Elder Options of Texas has added housing and
moving services to their comprehensive referral list...
LaSalle and Temple University: Freshman Moving
Day
6abc.com - Philadelphia, PA -- August 23, 2007
With some help from mom and dad, students from LaSalle University and
Temple University engaged in a long time freshman tradition: moving day...
Simple Tips to Help You Avoid
Moving Scams
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien, Austria -- August 20, 2007
There are certain things that reputable moving companies do to ensure
trust. When these things are non-existent then you should start asking
yourself some questions. Here are some tips that you should follow to
make sure that you're not getting scammed by a moving company...
Pets left behind on moving day annoy neighbors
St. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg, FL -- August 20, 2007
Leaving your pets behind on moving day is not only mean to your pets,
but your neighbors as well...
Moving
Day Approaches For Students
The Daily Evergreen - Pullman, WA -- August 17, 2007
For first-time and returning students, moving back to college is always
tricky. Pillows, blankets, shirts, shoes, TV, microwave, everything they'll
need for the upcoming year needs to be relocated...
40
Days Late Plus Damaged Furniture Equals Terrible Move
WATE.com - Knoxville, TN -- August 15, 2007
USA Moving Services was hired by a South Carolina couple to do a move.
The company subcontracted the job and disaster ensued...
Tulsa's
Moving Day
KOTV - Tulsa, OK -- August 14, 2007
45 houses in Tulsa are planning on being moved. This is all part of a
highway expansion project...
Back to College: Moving Tips
PR Newswire (press release) - New York, NY -- August 14, 2007
Going back to school can be both exciting and scary. Seeing your friends,
going to parties, and having fun are all things to look forward to. Studying,
homework, and moving back to school can all give you a headache. Here
are some tips that can at least help you out with the stress of moving...
Packing up the elderly
Globe and Mail - Canada -- August 14, 2007
When senior citizens pack up to move, they're packing up a lifetime of
memories. Some moving companies specialize in moving the elderly...
Vegas
family subject to moving scam
KVBC - Las Vegas, NV -- August 10, 2007
It's very easy for you to get tricked by an unsuspecting moving company.
This Las Vegas family found that out the hard way...
Getting your pets comfortable in your new home
HeraldNet - Everett, WA -- August 9, 2007
Moving to a new home is just as difficult for your pet as it is for you.
There are a few methods one can perform to ensure...
Top Ten Ways To Prevent Moving
Fraud
PR Newswire (press release) - New York, NY -- August 8, 2007
Before you jump the gun and hire a moving company, make sure you know
how to prevent being scammed...
Moving into a door can empty your
pockets
Monitor - McAllen, TX -- August 2, 2007
Moving to college can often incur a hefty price for parents. There are
several things you can do to save time and money...
Moving: A Time When Pets Get Thrown
Aside
Lawrence Journal World - Lawrence, KS -- July 22, 2007
Often when moving, owners leave there pets behind because they're lazy
and inconsiderate. They care for only themselves and don't want to the
bear the responsibility of…
An Unsmooth Move
Today's Zaman - Istanbul, Turkey -- July 23, 2007
A good moving day starts with a good moving company. Some Turkey residents
were not so fortunate to choose the right moving company...
Moving The Easy Way
Sunday Mirror - UK -- July 22, 2007
There are plenty of things you can do to ensure an easy move. Here are
a few useful tips that'll show you how to have a stress-free move...
Students angered with rent problems
Red and Black - Athens, GA -- July 19, 2007
Students are always excited with the prospect of moving out of their
parents home and living on their own. But when...
Viking Bank offers loans for moving
SanJuanIslander.com - San Juan Islands, USA -- July 19, 2007
Moving can often be expensive. A local Viking Bank is offering moving
loans for those who need help with moving costs...
Top 5 Packing Tips
RisMedia.com (press release) - Norwalk, CT -- July 18, 2007
Packing the right way can make all the difference on moving day. Here
are 5 packing tips that can help relieve the stress...
Basic
moving rules
Topeka Capital Journal - Topeka, KS -- July 17, 2007
Millions of Americans move every year. There are certain rule everyone
should follow because they will save you from getting a headache...
RELO Direct Unveils New Relocation
Program
RisMedia.com (press release) - Norwalk, CT -- July 10, 2007
RELO Direct announced a strategic relationship with Star Move AllianceSM,
creating an easy one-stop moving solution...
H&R
Block: Learn how to save money when moving
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale, WA -- July 10, 2007
H&R Block will show you some easy ways to save money during your move
through some important tax deductions...
8 moving company tips
The Consumerist - New York, NY -- July 10, 2007
Are you worried about your movers? Here are 8 tips that should help you
get through the moving experience...
Avoid scams by hiring a reputable
mover
Bloomington Pantagraph - Bloomington, IL -- July 10, 2007
It's easy to check up on your moving company. Just contact the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and they can help you...
Call The Department of Weights
and Measures if you have moving problems
The Consumerist - New York, NY -- July 10, 2007
The Department of Weights and Measures is a government agency that is
here to...
Moving
company helps consumers with packing
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale, WA -- July 9, 2007
A moving company is going to give a free seminar to educate home owners
how to have a successful move...
Movers caught on tape
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand -- July 8, 2007
TV consumer watchdog show Target secretly filmed a mover stealing
from the home owners who hired him...
Beware of Common Broker Scams
Press-Enterprise - Riverside, CA -- July 5, 2007
Looking toward the web is a no-brainer when it comes to picking a moving
company, but don't be fooled by flashy sites and...
Useful tips for downsizing and
relocating
Queens Courier - Bayside, NY -- July 5, 2007
Moving for seniors is often a very stressful task. Here are some tips
to help them...
Moving your house: A new common practice
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Seattle, WA -- July 4, 2007
One moving company is looking to move homes that are in threat of being
demolished.
Moving day for teachers
Hamilton Journal News - Hamilton, OH -- June 27, 2007
Teachers are packing up and working hard to create a district transformation.
Tips for moving your pets
Easier - Chester, UK -- June 25, 2007
Preparing a few days before the actual move is one tip that is a "must
follow"
if you want your move to go smoothly.
Involve your kids in the moving
process
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs, CO -- June 18, 2007
The prospect of a new home, a new neighborhood, and making new friends
are scary thoughts for a young child. "No Friends" by James Stevenson...
A stressful mover made easy
Kiplinger.com - Washington, DC -- June 14, 2007
The price of moving can add up to a scary number. A do-it-yourself method
is usually the cheapest way to go but...
Movers
fight back against charges
eTrucker -- June 12, 2007
The American Moving and Storage Association fights for charges to be
dropped against several moving companies who...
You're moving! Have you forgotten about me?
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Canada -- June 07, 2007
"There are many reasons why pets are abandoned. But, without a doubt,
the greatest number of pets are abandoned during the moving period," said...
Make your move a breeze: tips and tricks from
Laurentian Bank
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Canada - June 05, 2007
Moving can be stressful on your family pets too and thus require a certain
degree of preparation. Give your beloved pet time, don't change its habits...
GAO: Consumers Still Held Hostage by Movers
Consumer Affairs - USA -- May, 16 2007
A federal report finds that although there have been improvements, consumers
are still being ripped off and “held hostage” by interstate movers...
The Stubblebine Company sells 88000 SF at 255
Andover Street in ...
Boston/SF - Waltham, MA -- May, 14 2007
The Seller, Graebel Movers LLC is an internationally-recognized moving
company that specializes in both personal and professional relocation
services...
Greensboro Chamber Announces Business Award Winners
Carolina Newswire (press release) - NC -- May, 10 2007
Mitchell Brothers Moving started as a small part-time moving company
in 1986. Since the beginning Mitchell Brothers Moving has made a profit
every year...
Two Men And A Truck® Helps UTC Clear The Clutter
The Chattanoogan - Chattanooga, TN -- May, 9 2007
“We pride ourselves on not only being a moving company, but a company
of movers who care. Each year we make a commitment to give back to the
community as...
Gas:
$3 a gallon and rising
Denver Post - Denver, CO -- May, 5 2007
Some moving companies are charging 10 percent to 12 percent surcharges
on their services. Those charges could go as high as 18 percent if gas
prices reach...
Can a moving company and loft apartments co-exist?
Cumberland Times-News - Cumberland,MD,USA -- May 2, 2007
CUMBERLAND - In 1994, Matt Alexander took over Klavuhn Moving & Storage
- Mayflower Agency and has helped expand it into one of the nation's
largest movers...
Movers settle class action suits
with OOIDA, drivers who leased on
The Trucker - USA -- May 1, 2007
CHICAGO (May 1, 2007) — Moving company parent corporation SIRVA Inc.
said today that it has reached a settlement in a pair of class action
lawsuits filed by...
SIRVA Signs Definitive Agreement
With TEAM Relocations to Sell ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA -- March 15, 2007
The company has grown substantially during the past decade through the
acquisition of Europe's best known regional moving companies, including
Amertrans... |