
Your Land of Lincoln Movers
For over a decade, we’ve been the go-to movers for Springfield, Chatham, Rochester, Decatur and Jacksonville! We are dedicated to making your move as smooth as possible. Our team of experienced professionals offer a variety of moving solutions tailored to your specific needs.
We’ve been honored with the Illinois Times Best of Springfield “BEST MOVER” award every year since its inception. That means a lot to us! We’re more than just a moving company; we’re your neighbors, ready to lend a hand with your next move.
Our team of full-time, highly trained movers are dedicated to providing exceptional service. We don’t hire day labor, so you can trust that our team will handle your belongings with care. We’re the MOVERS WHO CARE®, committed to making your move stress-free.
We believe "Local" means more than just having an address in Springfield. It means Giving Back To The Community! In the last decade, our Central Illinois locations have donated over $475,000 in free moving services to local charities. We’ve also collected thousands of items for women, families, the homeless community, and those facing food insecurity.
Local moving is what started our brand more than 35 years ago, and we take pride in exceeding our customers’ expectations! We offer a professionally trained and background checked moving team to ensure your belongings are handled with care and that your move runs smoothly.
Schedule your junk removal service with our sister company! Our professional junk removal team can assist you with downsizing, home renovations, or spring cleaning to remove those old items you no longer want.
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, we’ll get you there. We specialize in long-distance moving, keeping your items safe and secure along the way with the same customer service excellence our reputation was built upon.
Having more than 35 years of experience as the leaders in the moving industry, we’ve learned a thing or two when it comes to packing efficiently. We offer a variety of packing services, from just a few items to an entire home or business. If you’re looking to do it yourself, our locations carry all of the necessary supplies.
If you own a business, you understand the importance of avoiding disruptions in the workplace. Luckily, with our flexible scheduling which includes evenings and weekends, we can work around your schedule to ensure your operation continues to run smoothly.
Ensuring you have the right supplies and boxes to complete your next home or business move is crucial to the success of the move, and luckily we’ve got you covered. We offer a wide selection of competitively priced moving boxes and packing supplies at our locations all across the country.
You most likely already know us from our local moving services. That is where we started over 35 years ago and we continue to be trusted as the leader in local moving. We are your local MOVERS WHO CARE®. But that is not all we do. Many customers contact us with what they think are “strange” requests. Whether you need to move a single item, a whole business, or anything in between, we have the experience, equipment, and expertise to handle it. We offer a variety of services to meet your moving needs. So, if you think you have something strange, contact us first. You might be surprised what TWO MEN AND A TRUCK can do to help.
Whether you are relocating your office, warehouse, retail store, or government agency, we can handle the logistics of your business move. We can pack, load, transport, unload, and unpack your equipment, furniture, files, and inventory with minimal disruption to your operations. You might need us outside regular business hours and that’s not strange for us!
Because we know medical offices are just different than other offices, our Movers are trained to handle sensitive items you’d find in a medical office. It’s not strange for us to work in a medical environment, and it’s understood that your office can’t shut down and have patients without your services. Our TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Sales team with work with you and use our valuable experience to create a plan that keeps you doing what you do best, being there for your patients.
It’s not strange to only need one item moved. You don’t always need a full house moved. If you have a large or heavy item that you need to move within your home or to another location, we can help. We can safely and efficiently transport items such as pianos, safes, pool tables, appliances, furniture, and more.
If you need to rearrange your furniture or belongings within your home or office, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK can help. Moving your items from one room to another, from one floor to another, or even from one building to another on the same property isn’t strange for us, it’s the same process minus the truck!
Every great move starts with packing. If you don't have the time or energy to pack your items, we can do it for you. Using the right boxes and supplies keeps your move on time and under budget! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has the materials and skills to pack your items securely and efficiently. It’s not strange for us to come in the day before the move and pack the entire house or to just pack those really breakable things. We will customize it for you.
We understand the challenges and emotions involved in moving seniors to or from assisted living facilities. It’s not strange to be stressed about downsizing. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® are known for THE GRANDMA RULE®, so you can be sure we treat our senior customers and their family with respect and compassion. We can also coordinate with the facility staff to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition.
Moving to or from an apartment can be tricky. Stairs and elevators aren’t strange for us. Narrow hallways, limited parking and tight spaces are common for apartment moves and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has the experience and equipment to handle it. We will work with your landlord or property manager to follow any rules or regulations regarding your move.
If you are moving across the state or across the country, we can help. We are part of a national network of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchises, and we can coordinate with our partners to ensure a seamless and hassle-free move. It’s not strange for us to work around a closing date in Illinois when you sell your home and then have a plan for a closing date in another state to buy your new home!
No matter what your moving needs are, you can trust us to deliver. We are licensed, insured, and bonded, and we have a reputation for excellence in the moving industry. We have been serving the Springfield community for a decade, and we have thousands of satisfied customers who can attest to our quality and professionalism. We are not just movers, we are MOVERS WHO CARE®.
Are you ready to experience the difference a dedicated professional moving company can make in your relocation? Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote. We’re here to make your move stress-free.
[Music Playing]
(Video starts out with the title "Moving Tips" displayed across the screen)
(Video cuts to a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise Office Manager with a moving truck in the background)
When you're moving, you kind of have boxes all over the place.
I always recommend to have a clear path.
And if you want it to go faster, put a clear path
(Video shows a mover carrying a chair down a customer's hallway in their house)
and put the boxes towards the door.
That way they can just grab them and go.
(Video cuts to a mover with a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving truck in the background)
Being prepared, It's so many times we've, we've gone into customer homes where they weren't ready.
Like, you know what I mean?
Don't get me wrong, It's hourly,
(Video cuts to a franchise moving truck backing up)
but we're here to try to make you better in there.
(Video cuts back to mover)
But it's like we've come to some that they look like they just woke up that morning "Like, hey, I'm, I think I'm gonna move today" like, you know?
(Video cuts to the Warehouse Manager of the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise)
Get a big sharpie, label every box and what room it's going to go into.
(A mover is shown unloading a loaded up MOVING TRUCK)
You're moving into a multi-family home, make sure that, you know, everything's labeled on what floor, whether it's going to an attic, to a basement, to
a kitchen, to a first bedroom, a second bedroom,
(Video cuts back to warehouse manager)
make that plan and have it all down on a piece of paper.
It will make your life a whole heck of a lot easier.
(Video cuts to operations manager)
Be honest on your estimate.
And then you get there and like, oh surprise, we got three more rooms.
We'll get it done, but it's nice heads up.
(Video cuts to an In-Home Estimator)
No loose items. So try and have everything boxed up, packed up, taped up.
The more organized you can be, the better your move goes.
(Video cuts a move manager)
You be ready and we're ready.
(Video and music end with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK word logo and the video title "Moving" below it.
(Video starts out with Ukulele music in the background with three movers carrying boxes out of a customers home. The video title "Selecting a Moving Company Two Men And A Truck" is displayed on the screen)
(Video cuts to an interview of a customer service representative for a local Two Men And A Truck franchise.)
So finding a moving company can be difficult because moving is a very stressful situation.
A lot of times it comes, um, very unexpectedly.
Um, so they have to make, um, a very quick decision.
Um, and sometimes it's not the most informed, um,
and those that can make it very difficult.
(Video cuts to a Two Men And A Truck operations manager sitting at his desk)
Being able to move, you're, you're moving your whole life, you want to be able to make sure
whoever you choose can do everything you need, whether that's, you know, getting rid of any items you don't want anymore,
whether they can move every item that you have, you know, some moving companies may not be able to move certain things.
So a lot of people wanna be sure they choose a moving company that, you know, they could fully trust.
(The title "Guaranteeing security with your movers" displays on the screen for a few moments)
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
A reputable Moving company is usually licensed, bonded, and insured.
(Video cuts to a moving truck with the back opened)
(Two Movers carry a couch into the back of the moving truck)
Um, which basically means we're, we're registered with the state or, um, that we're operating in as well as, um, if someone were to get hurt on the job, the homeowner is protected
by our license and bonding.
(Video shows an employee typing on her computer)
Online reviews definitely have a, a very big effect on, you know, your, your business.
(Another employee using their computer)
So whenever I'm looking to go buy something online.
(Video cuts back to employee typing on her keyboard)
I'm, I'm, you know, looking at the reviews first and seeing what, what other people have said about, you know, set product or company.
(Video cuts back to operations manager sitting at his desk)
So you definitely wanna be able to take care of people where you can.
So, you know, you have those overwhelming positive reviews.
(video then shows the title "know what your paying for")
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
Two Men And A Truck deposits um are usually pretty low, um in terms of the total move cost.
(One mover is setting up orange in the road behind the moving truck)
And then they, for the most part are refundable up until a certain point.
(video show a mover carrying a wheel chock)
Um And they're applied to the move total.
(Video cuts back to the customer service rep)
They're not an additional fee.
(Video cuts to the title "Communication during the move process)
(Video cuts to the operations manager)
Communication is very important during the moving process.
(Customer service rep answering the phone)
Uh A lot of customers have, you know, they're always gonna have questions
that come across, you know, during the move.
(Video cuts to a moving truck driving in a parking lot)
And sometimes they're wondering if, you know, guys can take extra items and maybe the guys aren't quite sure.
So they'll be able to, you know, reach out to us and ask us if you don't have a good communication to start in the day, then things get kind of confusing.
(Video cuts to an interview of one of the movers)
Um for instance, for addresses and things like that or like even getting like carpet shield down for them just to make sure that their homes protected.
It's not um it's not a good thing to have them in the, in the dark about things.
It's good to be as open as you can with them and be as comfortable as you can with them just to kind of get them through the Day.
(Video ends with a call to action and the Two Men And A Truck logo and tagline "Movers Who Care")
(Video Starts out with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Logo and piano music in the background)
(Video cuts to the title of the video "What Movers Can't Move")
(Video cuts to the words "What Items Won't You Move From My Garage" and cartoon graphic of a small garage with stuff piling out of it)
(A narrator begins speaking)
My garage is jam packed with stuff.
Are there any items you can't move for me?
(Video cuts to a graphic of the word "NO" with different hazard symbols in the letters. Underneath the graphic are the words Flammable, Explosive, Corrosive.)
Regardless of the circumstances, we will not move any flammable explosive or corrosive items.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a green tractor)
If you want us to move your lawnmower, snow blower or other machines that run on gasoline,
(A Gas tank appears and the tractor flips upside down and drains gas into the gas tank)
please be sure to drain the tank prior to moving day.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a bag that says "super plant grow, make your plants growier, fertilizer on it")
There are a number of hazardous materials we can't move including fertilizer,
(A fire extinguisher appears of the fertilizer)
fire extinguishers,
(A graphic of a car battery and multiple batteries appears above the other graphics)
batteries,
(A bottle of bleach graphic appears)
household cleaners
(A propane tank moves across the screen with fire coming out of the bottom of it, making it look like a rocket)
and propane tanks.
(Video cuts to the "NO" graphic that appeared already)
For a complete list of hazardous materials, we won't move, contact your local two men in a truck office.
My house is full of potted plants.
(Video cuts to a gold pot, then a catus grows out of the pot)
How would the movers handle those?
(A series of animals move across the screen behind the cactus plant. Animal noises can be heard in the background)
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK doesn't transport any living things including plants and animals, depending on the weather.
Our trucks can get very hot or very cold inside.
There's also a lack of good air flow in the trucks.
Please be sure to make other arrangements for moving your pets and plants.
(The words "Will They Move My Food" appear on the screen)
I'm concerned my frozen food will thaw in your truck during the move.
What should I do?
(A variety of different cartoon food s appear on the screen)
For a variety of reasons Two men in a truck can't move perishable items including fresh refrigerated and frozen foods.
These items can rot spoil and smell in the truck.
Try to plan your meals to minimize the amount of food you have left.
(The words "Movers Can't Move Food" slow appear on the screen as the foods disappear one by one)
Come moving day, you will be responsible for transporting it or giving it away.
(Video cuts to the words "What personal items should I move" displaying on the screen)
What personal items should I plan to move myself?
(Video cuts to a graphic of cartoon jewelry, cash, and two stick figures with the words "take important items with you" at the above it)
We recommend cash, jewelry, photographs and important papers be taken with you as well as other items that may have strong
sentimental value.
(The RX symbol representing pharmacy appears on screen. Then a pill bottle appears on screen)
We also don't move prescription drugs because we don't want to pack anything on the truck that you may need in case of a life threatening illness.
(A table with pills on it appears)
(Video cuts to a graphic of a pill bottle, first aid kit, toilet paper, and a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Moving Day Box)
If you have items that you can't live without, we recommend keeping them with you during the move.
(Video cuts to a series of words of the things movers cannot move including the words "Movers Will Not Move," "Hazardous Materials," "plants and animals," "perishable items," "prescription drugs," "money," "sentimental and important items," and the disclaimer at the bottom "For a complete list, please contact your Local Two Men And A Truck Office.")
These are just some examples of items that we don't allow on the moving trucks for a complete list.
Please contact your local two men in a truck office by planning ahead.
You can help avoid last minute problems making moving day less stressful.
(Video ends by cutting to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK stick figure logo, tagline "Movers Who Care," and the company website.)