How do I pick the right mover?

Create a list of local moving companies you plan to research.Get a quote from each mover. Make sure to get moving quotes directly from a company’s official website or phone number. Working with movers directly cuts out any middlemen and will result in the lowest price.Get a feel for each moving company’s reputation by reading reviews from real customers.Ask whether each company is licensed and how they’re insured.Determine how each mover’s schedule works. Is your delivery date guaranteed? Will the same person who loads up your belongings transport and unload them as well?Make sure you’re comfortable with how each mover charges, their cancellation policy, and whether or not a deposit is required.Choose whichever company best fits your move; everyone’s needs are different.

Should I hire movers or move myself?

This depends on your personal situation. Hiring professionals like TWO MEN AND A TRUCK ensures your entire move is taken care of by our teams, while moving yourself means you’ll be responsible for doing the heavy lifting, renting a truck, finding help, and more. You can see more about the differences between moving yourself and hiring professional movers here.

What items can TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® not move?

Things TWO MEN AND A TRUCK cannot move include prescription drugs or medicines, machine or gas engine items, animals, plants, flammable items, and sentimental items like cash, jewelry, insurance papers, or birth certificates. Please consult with your TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise for a full list of items that can’t be moved.

When do I need an in-home moving estimate?

Generally, moving companies can give you an estimate over the phone. In some cases, movers may need to visit your home in person to give you an accurate quote. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need an in-home estimate:Is your home 1,500 square feet or larger?Do you have any large or bulky items (e.g., safes or pianos) that may be difficult to move safely and securely?Does your home have any narrow hallways, doorways, or stairways that furniture cannot fit through?Will movers have difficulty parking a 26 ft. truck close to your home?Are you moving out of state?

When is the best time to book a move?

The best time to book your upcoming move is at least one month before your desired moving date. Moving schedules fill up fast, especially during the spring and summer months, so you’ll want to give yourself enough time to land on your local franchise’s schedule with your preferred move date.

Why should I choose TWO MEN AND A TRUCK as my movers?

With more than 40 years of experience in the moving industry, we are well equipped to handle any move situation. From local to long-distance moves, business and in-home moving, packing services, and storage solutions – we are able to take the stress out of your move, and get you where you need to go. We have a 96 percent customer referral rate across our system, proving we truly are the Movers Who Care®”!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK gives back for Veterans Day with Movers for Military®

-Erik Sargent

The TWO MEN AND A TRUCK brand is committed to giving back in the communities where we live and work, especially on or around Veterans Day each November.

While we are known for moving people forward with our professional moving services, we are also known for giving back, and it’s a company core value we take seriously. We have a special place in our hearts for veterans – many of whom make up the teams at our more 430 franchise locations – and we do what we can to give back veterans in need each fall through our Movers for Military® program.

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Through Movers for Military, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchises partner with veteran shelters and support organizations in their area to collect essential care items for veterans.

“We are a military town, and we have a military base that serves as the source for many of the jobs in our town,” said Adreanne Humphrey, the marketing director for the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Huntsville, Alabama franchise. “We want to do all that we can to support our military members and the veterans in our community.”

Last year, Humphrey and the Huntsville franchise were able to set up 28 different collection sites around the city and collect a total of 4,868 donated items, which was double what they collected last year. The community has rallied around their mission to help veterans in need, and their continued efforts to grow Movers for Military in Huntsville are paying off.

“It’s so heartwarming to see how excited business owners and community partners are to help out current and past military members,” Humphrey said. “The continued support each year really puts a huge smile on our face.”

This commitment to giving back is felt throughout the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise system and dates all the way back to the very beginning of the company with founder Mary Ellen Sheets.

As she started getting the company off the ground in Lansing, Mich., in the mid-1980s, she donated her first $1,000 in revenue to 10 local charities throughout Lansing to set the tone that TWO MEN AND A TRUCK would be a company that gives back. Now, with so many locations across the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, this motto has lived on not only through Movers for Military, but through many other branded giving programs, too.

Movers for Military always brings a special and personal touch to the locations who choose to run it around Veterans Day, as so many people have a connection through friends or family to the military and the brave men and women who have served our country.

“All of our locations run Movers for Military in the fall,” said Alyssa Watts, the marketing coordinator for the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Macomb and Detroit, Michigan franchises. “My grandfather was a veteran, and it’s something very near and dear to the hearts in my family. Seeing veterans struggling after returning home is heartbreaking, and we are happy to give back any way we can.”

Contact your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise this fall or next fall by visiting its website or reaching out by phone or through social media to learn how you can make a difference for veterans in your community through Movers for Military!