With everything else you need to do during a move, it’s all-too-easy to forget about changing your address. Especially when there are so many different places where you’ll have to change it! Utility companies, financial services, government offices, insurance companies, subscriptions, and more places will all need your new address. Then there are your friends…
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Since 1891, Bekins Van Lines has been a leader of innovation in the household-goods moving industry. Throughout Bekins rich history, the specialization in storage became a primary service, especially in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. For a special throwback Thursday, here is an article from the LA Times in 1989. Looking back how Bekins…
Bekins’ trucks and trailers travel all across America packed to the max with household goods. Here is what an empty, brand-new trailer looks like before it is it put to work! Semi-trailers at Bekins are 53 feet long and have side doors on them. Some have one side door, but this new one has two.…
At Bekins, we are always looking for tips and advice from experts on the impact of moving with children. We found a very informative article on this subject and are resharing it, from the National Network for Child Care, for your education. Moving With Children Moving is a challenging and difficult experience for a family,…
This April, Bekins Van Lines celebrates its one-year anniversary of its partnership with renowned Wheaton World Wide Moving. The new strategic partnership brought together two of the best known and valued brands in the household goods moving and storage industry. The finalizing of the acquisition last year created the fourth largest household goods carrier in the…
When planning a move, people often wonder, “how many trucks will it take to move all my things?” Something a…
During your move, you will be given a date or spread of dates when you will be expected to be able to accept delivery of your items. But what if you cannot or do not want to accept delivery during those dates? What if you want to take this move as an opportunity to travel…
Receiving thanks for a job well done is what we all strive for at Bekins. Here’s another instance of great customer service received by Lincoln Moving and Storage in Brooklyn, OH. ___________________________________________________________ The Lincoln Moving & Storage Company – Agent for Bekins Van Lines Another satisfied customer writes: I hope you and your family had…
Bekins Van Lines agent, Action Moving Services is recognized as Mover of the Month for the month of November in Spokane, WA for their Move for Hunger efforts. Congratulations! Read the full story here.
Eight Bekins Drivers have made it to the final round of the American Moving & Storage Association’s (AMSA) Super Van Operator contest. Winners will be announced during the AMSA’s 2012 Convention which will be held in Las Vegas, NV on Feb 12-15. The final round nominees are: Samuel Artrip- Lifetime Achievement Category Ernest Castro- Lifetime Achievement Category Stephen…