There’s nothing more humbling than sitting in the middle of your living room the night before a move, surrounded by boxes, trash, the ever-growing pile of donations and every single one of your possessions. Believe it or not, moving doesn’t have to be a disorganized rush to the finish line—unless you like it that way. …
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Moving Guides & Tips, Senior Moves
As we get older, it’s common to want to downsize. You might move into a retirement community where household chores and other time-consuming tasks are taken care of for you, or you might simply be moving into a condo or townhome that better suits your needs. Whatever the reason, the downsizing process means getting rid…
Bekins is excited to announce Jim Gaw as its new president. With a career spanning more than two decades in the industry, Gaw’s proven track record of driving growth lends itself to a positive outlook for the van line. Coming to Bekins from his position of COO at APS Logistics, Inc., Gaw is a 12-year…
Household Moves, Moving Guides & Tips, Packing Guides & Tips
The list of to-dos can feel endless and daunting when you’re gearing up for a move. But what if you…
NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Ruff & Ready Moving recently joined Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as an interstate agent. Previously a Mayflower agent, the moving and storage company joins more than 350 Bekins agents across the country in providing top quality services for families and businesses. “Everyone here at Bekins has a vested interest in customer…
Erickson Senior Living, a leader in senior living communities, offers 24 top-notch locations across 11 states, with a notable $4 billion expansion underway. These communities cater to a vibrant retirement lifestyle, attracting active individuals in their 70s. Residents enjoy a variety of stylish apartment homes, extensive amenities and comprehensive healthcare services, including on-site medical centers.…
When navigating an exciting but stressful experience like moving, aromatherapy can be a powerful tool to help create a calming, welcoming atmosphere in your new space. The scents of essential oils can help to purify the air, remove lingering odors from the previous tenants, reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and even aleve sore muscles.…
Bekins Van Lines held its fifth annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala on Thursday, February 29, during which Bekins Vice President of Operations Kevin Miller announced Patricia Schilling as the winner of the van line’s rare Stephen F. Burns Extra Mile Award. The distinguished recognition, which hadn’t been earned since 2019, acknowledges the recipient’s…
Announced Thursday, February 29 at its fifth annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala, Bekins awarded top honors to one driver in the network as Driver of the Year. To be eligible for these awards, individuals must first earn a Driver of the Month award between January 2023 and December 2023 and consistently provide superior…
Transtar Moving Systems of Moorestown, N.J., was awarded Bekins Van Lines Agent of the Year Thursday, February 29 at Bekins’ fifth annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers,…