
Moving, Storage, and Junk Removal. Your Des Plaines Movers Who Care®
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines is proud to serve the northern Chicago area. Our professionally trained employees do more than merely relocate your furniture from one location to the next; they help move you forward personally and professionally! Here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines, we are equipped to meet all your home or business relocation needs, from junk removal and storage to packing services. We even offer internal and single-item moves – we have you covered.
Here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines, we are experts in moving any size home or apartment. Our movers are trained in our on-site training facility to ensure they have the skill set necessary to complete your move from start to finish. Each employee is background checked and drug-screened to provide the most professional moving experience possible and ensure your belongings' safety and security. Additionally, our drivers are trained via the Smith System, a driving safety system. We are the MOVERS WHO CARE® and when it comes to your home, we will not only protect your belongings, but we will treat your home as if it were our own. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we follow THE GRANDMA RULE®, which means to treat everyone with respect, in which we treat our own grandmother.
We are now offering junk removal services! For more, details give us a call today.
Local moving is what started our brand more than 40 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.
With this new service, our professional moving teams can assist you with downsizing, home renovations, or spring cleaning to remove those old items you no longer want. Schedule our junk removal service prior to your move or whenever you need items hauled away!
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 40 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.
Des Plaines' most trusted moving company also offers junk removal services! Now is the perfect time to declutter; we are here to help. We can haul it all if you have some unwanted items or an entire truck full. We can remove the stress from clutter removal and give you more time to do what you enjoy.
Our crated moving service offers a quick, cost-effective option for customers making a small, long-distance move of 3,000 pounds or less. We will carefully package your items into a specialty shipping container to be shipped to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® nearest your destination. We will then deliver your items to your new home when convenient for you.
We know that downsizing and moving a beloved family member into a senior living facility can be an overwhelming experience, both emotionally and logistically. We understand that it's not just about the physical items being relocated; it's about preserving the memories and cherished moments associated with them. Sometimes, downsizing requires donating or delivering items to various locations, and we are here to assist you every step of the way. Our moving services are designed with your convenience in mind, ensuring that we can schedule your move to accommodate any necessary deliveries or pick-ups. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we live by the principle of THE GRANDMA RULE®, treating everyone with the same warmth and respect we would want for our own grandmothers. Having served numerous senior living and retirement communities in the area, we have the expertise to make your move a stress-free and positive experience.
Our movers at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines are trained to move any large item, such as gun safes and fire-proof filing cabinets, up to 600 pounds. We will protect your item with pads and stretch wrap to ensure it arrives in perfect condition while using special dollies to ensure the safety of our team.
Moving a piano is a delicate process and one you don't want to attempt yourself. Here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines, our movers are trained to safely move spinets, uprights, and baby grands. Whether you need it moved from one room to the next or into a new home, our movers will remove any external parts such as legs, pedals, and music stands to ensure the safety of your instrument. We are the MOVERS WHO CARE®, and once at its final destination, we will reassemble the piano for you.
North, east, south, or west – no matter where life may be taking you, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines will get you there. We offer expedited long-distance moving services to get you from point A to point B, no matter the distance. You can expect a speedy delivery with an exact arrival date, and as always, our unmatched customer service eliminates any unnecessary stress your move may bring.
Your move is scheduled; now it's time to pack! If you're dreading the task, don't know where to begin, or want a little help, our professional packers at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines can help. Our movers undergo extensive packing training, ensuring the safe packing and transportation of all items in your home. So please sit back, relax, and let us get packing.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines is here to assist with all of the needs of your business move. Whether it be a single office or an entire building, we understand the importance of moving you efficiently, so you can get your business back up and running as soon as possible. To ensure minimal interruption, we offer evening and weekend moves for your convenience.
Have you recently purchased a large or bulky item in need of delivery? TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines is here to help! We offer white-glove delivery and assembly services, perfect for furniture, appliance, and equipment purchases. Our team of professionally trained movers will pick up your item and delivery it to you; no heavy lifting is required on your end.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® provides a comprehensive solution for your upcoming move, ensuring you are well-prepared for the journey ahead. Our inventory boasts an extensive selection of affordably priced packing essentials, encompassing markers, paper pads, packing paper, bubble wrap, stretch wrap, and tape. We offer a variety of box sizes, including four standard options and specialty boxes tailored to accommodate your unique belongings. To determine the precise number of boxes needed for your impending move, check out the informative guide below.
We know that moving out of an apartment can be a real headache. But don't fret. We're professionals at navigating multiple flights of stairs, elevators, and those tight hallways. We always respect all building rules and regulations, and we pad wrap doors and walls to avoid any damage. This helps you get your security deposit back. Let us handle the hard work so you can focus on other important tasks like cleaning and packing.
Are you looking to renovate or redecorate? Let TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Des Plaines do the heavy lifting – tell us where you'd like things to go. We can assist in portable storage loading and unloading and help you clear out a room in no time. Our movers are professionally trained to carefully and safely handle your furniture and navigate your home.
We know firsthand how chaotic college life can get, especially when it’s time to move in or out. That’s why we’re here to make moving and storage easy for students (and parents) at Oakton Community College, Northwestern University, and Loyola University Chicago. We bring a blend of reliable service, local expertise, and friendly movers who know how to navigate busy campuses and tight dorm spaces. Need short-term storage for summer break or while studying abroad? We’ve got secure, climate-controlled solutions that fit your schedule. With our customized moving plans and top-notch customer service, you can focus on your studies and social life while we handle the heavy lifting. Trust us to make your college move stress-free and seamless!
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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.)