The Bekins Blog
Sharon Dietrich is the definition of a hard worker. Raised in the moving and storage industry, Sharon has known moving her entire life. Lawrence H. Roush, Sharon’s father, started a local moving company named Parma Movers in 1951, and Sharon watched the family business grow as her parents navigated business ownership from their kitchen table. They booked moves with a pencil and pad…
Jaymie Shook: Hi Nina, thank you for taking the time to talk with us! What’s your history with The Wheaton Group? Nina Steel: I started working for The Country Picker Moving part-time in early 2020 as a packer and mover. I was then hired full-time and got into their driver training program. I am currently…
Jaymie Shook: Thanks so much for offering to share your story with us, Heather! What’s your history with The Wheaton Group? Heather Maiden: I became an owner-operator in 2019 with Wheaton. Once arriving at Wheaton, it felt like I was finally home and everyone was like family. In 2020, we transitioned to Olympia Moving &…
We appreciate Ambarr A Gonzalez for spending some time giving our network insight into her life as a single mother on the road. Jaymie Shook: What’s your history with The Wheaton Group, Ambar? Ambar A Gonzalez: I have been part of WVL since 11/2020. I just recently became certified and I love it! I have…
The Professional Movers Association of Florida (PMAF) has recently announced that the association’s Board of Directors unanimously elected Gloria Pugh – co-founder of AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage, an interstate agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving – to serve as PMAF President for the 2021 – 2022 year. This vote marks a historic event for PMAF,…
Destination Guides, Moving Guides
It’s International Women’s Day! In an industry people think of as driven by men, we’re proud of the women leaders, drivers, managers and salespeople who add so much value to our network. Each of them makes strides daily to make the moving and trucking industry more inclusive, while providing a different perspective on issues, policies and more. We want to share a…
Announced Thursday at its virtual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala, Bekins Van Lines awarded top honors to four drivers in the network as Drivers of the Year. To be eligible for these awards, individuals must first earn a Driver of the Month award between January 2020 and December 2020 and consistently provide superior service to Bekins’ customers. By their excellent records in claims, customer service and…
Willis Permian Movers, Inc., was awarded 2020 Bekins Agent of the Year Thursday night at Bekins Van Lines’ virtual 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, fellow agents, drivers…
Moving is a busy time, but you can still spice things up with a little romance on Valentine’s Day. Show your partner/moving buddy how much you care with a special meal, a thoughtful gift or an at-home date night in your new house. There may be plenty to do after moving, but there’s also plenty…
Moving Guides, Reviews Testimonials
Some toasted family members and others banged pots and pans on their front porch or set off fireworks while celebrating the New Year, but Bekins Van Lines celebrated by naming A.J. Schneider as president. The Bekins President’s creative approach to household goods during the unprecedented pandemic led to the van line’s success during a challenging…
