
Des Moines Movers Who Care®
For over 20 years, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Moines has been serving the area with residential and business moves. It all started in 1996 when the Tometich family purchased the franchise with only two trucks and four employees. The locally-owned franchise has grown to 25 trucks and over 70 movers since then, and we have our 98% referral rate to thank for the growth. We strive for all of our customers to have a five-star experience on each and every move, "Every Move, Every Time". We service an 800-mile radius from Des Moines, including the whole state of Iowa. We are proud to be your MOVERS WHO CARE®!
We are truly committed to being contributing members of our Des Moines community area through Clive(opens in a new window), Ankeny(opens in a new window), West Des Moines(opens in a new window), Urbandale(opens in a new window), and Greater Des Moines Chambers of Commerce(opens in a new window). We have received the Angie’s List Super Service Award, hold an A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating, and have been recognized as Best Movers in Des Moines the Cityview Best of Des Moines(opens in a new window) for nine consecutive years.
At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we're not just another moving company. We are the MOVERS WHO CARE®. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is passionate about customer service and making sure your next move is a smooth one. Each of our crews is trained specifically to understand all situations and how to approach them with respect.
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.
Often times during the home or business moving process, one important aspect can get overlooked: storage. Finding a reputable facility where you can store your belongings short or long-term is crucial. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we offer warehouse and vaulted storage options for our customers, making us a one-stop shop for all moving and storage needs.
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.
During these uncertain times, we would like to stress the virtual options we have available for our customers. We offer our free, no-obligation in-home estimates via Facetime, Skype, or Google Hangouts. Our estimator is able to provide you with an estimate over these virtual platforms. Feel free to call our office for more information about these services!
We understand the value of your belongings and our responsibility for safely and carefully moving those items for you. That is why we offer top-notch training to all of our employees. Bryan, our training manager, has been with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® for over 13 years and started out as a mover himself. He is an expert for all things packing and moving, and he truly values customer service. All of our crews start their career with professional training and continue it throughout their time at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®. Our service doesn't end when our trucks leave your driveway - we are not just another company, we are a customer service company that moves.
We have a full line of moving boxes and packing supplies available for sale at our office. On orders over $50, we are able to deliver them for free in the Des Moines area. Any unused boxes will receive a full refund.
We offer curbside pickup on call-ahead orders at our office or we can deliver on local orders over $50.
If you have unwanted appliances or furniture, we are able to remove these items and responsibly recycle them as part of your move. We are also able to recycle used or broken-down boxes that you may not need anymore. Call us today for more information on how we can remove your extra clutter during your move!
All of our crews specially trained to move pianos or other large specialty items. We can transport your safe or cherished instrument efficiently and carefully. Call today for more information if you're in need of moving a large, difficult item.
If you are building a home or maybe just need a little more time before your new home is ready for you, consider our storage options! We offer both on-site and off-site storage that is secure and climate-controlled available for six months or less. Our security is top of the line with cameras, full-value insurance and frequent pest control to ensure your items are in the best of care.
Is your business moving to a new office? Let us take care of you and your staff to make this relocation an easy one. Our team is experienced in all types of business services, whether you're relocating small offices or move or large corporations. We off free, no-obligation onsite estimating prior to every move. During a visit, our estimator is happy to answer any questions, provide options, and offer insight into the most efficient way to move while keeping your business running smoothly. We look forward to helping you move your business forward!
We are proud and honored to be the preferred mover for multiple senior living facilities across the Des Moines area and surrounding communities. Our movers are specially trained for assisting moves in and out of retirement and senior living communities. We understand it can be a trying time, and that's why we follow the GRANDMA RULE®, which means we treat every customer with the respect and sensitivity that we would want our own grandmother to be treated with. The downsizing pros can help you with your transition to your new community. We're happy to take care of everything for you!
Moving in or out of an apartment can really be a headache. The stairs and narrow hallways really make the process frustrating, especially if you have little to no help. Our professionals are skilled in moving furniture in apartments and can take the stress out of your relocation needs. Whether you are moving across town or down the hall, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® will be able to make this relocation a smooth one!
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(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.)