Tips on Moving

Congratulations to Bekins agent Main Street Movers on being named the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association (NJWMA) Mover of the Year! Tom and Karen Mantzouranis, co-founders of Main Street Movers, are among the highest quality agents in the network, and Bekins Van Lines is proud of our association with such a great organization. “In…

The night before any big undertaking tends to be restless. This is doubly true if it’s the night before a big move. You’re running over lists in your mind and probably worrying about everything that could go wrong. You can’t help but feel you must be forgetting something. Trying to figure out what that something…

Moving on from one segment of your life to another can be a pretty scary thing. Though you may be excited, a small amount of apprehension is a totally natural reaction to change as well. You may become stressed about whether you are making the right decision. The answer is simple though. No matter what,…

Moving an entire family is a huge undertaking. You have to worry about keeping everything together, managing the children and adjusting to your new home. More than most, family moves require organization, communication, and planning. Keep everyone on the same page, and you’ll pull off your move without a hitch. Of course, that’s always easier…

Moving is a challenging time for older adults. Moving to a senior living community can feel like a loss of independence and can trigger a variety of emotions. The Bekins team has a lot of experience helping older adults relocate. We’ve put together 5 tips for helping older adults downsize and move.  5 Tips for…

New Agent Announcement Mover Dudes Inc. recently joined Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as a prime interstate agent. With the move, they link up with more than 150 Bekins agents across the country. Started in 2006 by current president Jon Eye, the moving company was previously an independent agent and saw the affiliation with Bekins…

Now that spring is here, it’s a great time to get rid of unwanted items. Thanks to modern technology, there are a number of apps that can help with clearing the clutter and even put some extra cash in your pocket. Whether you’re looking to get rid of old furniture, clothes or miscellaneous goods, we…

Exciting news! In a move to expand the van line network, Bekins Van Lines’ parent company is acquiring Stevens Worldwide Van Lines. The new partnership will immediately expand the capacity and capabilities of the four brands under the Wheaton group umbrella: Wheaton World Wide Moving Bekins Van Lines Stevens Worldwide Van Lines The Stevens Worldwide…

New Agent Announcement Please join us in welcoming new Bekins agent, Fast Moving Company of Hackettstown, N.J. “Fast Moving Company’s focus has always been on professional service, which is a great fit with the Bekins agency family,” said A.J. Schneider, the van line’s Executive Vice President. “We look forward to a long partnership.” Fast Moving…

With proper protection, your favorite framed art and movie posters will survive your move and grace your new walls for many years to come. Follow these tips as you prepare your framed art and posters for your relocation. Packing Framed Art Use specialty boxes made especially for framed artwork when you want durable packing containers.…