
Your Movers Who Care® serving Rockford and surrounding areas
For over 35 years, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® has built a legacy of excellence. Our experienced teams leverage their expertise to continuously refine our moving processes. With our trained and background-checked professionals, your belongings are in safe and caring hands. You will be hiring the right movers when you hire TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford! We ensure that our customers and their belongings are safe. Our team goes through extensive training to make sure they're ready for any kind of move. We also specialize in long distance moves; we can take you anywhere you need to go. We don't truck share, which allows us to focus on keeping your belongings safe. Our franchise is owned and operated by the Christensen family. We are a locally and family owned and operated.
Our team is focused on taking care of our employees and our customers. It's our goal is to make your move as stress-free as possible. We train our employees extremely well at our Loves Park location, and they do not set foot on a truck until we know they can provide you with the best service you deserve. They are also background checked and drug tested, so you can trust that you and your belongings are in good hands. Our team of movers are reliable and caring. We are a locally owned and operated franchise that has been MOVING PEOPLE FORWARD® in our community for over 16 years. We serve Rockford, Loves Park, Roscoe, Rockton, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Freeport, Poplar Grove, Rochelle, Byron, Machesney Park, South Beloit, Chana and many more cities in Northern Illinois.
Our customer service and our employees are the best in town. This is proven by our consistent 96% referral rating. This rating is based on customer feedback and satisfaction.
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.
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 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.
We're not only a full-service moving company, we also offer full-service junk removal service in the Rockford area! We take our expertise as movers and bring that to the junk hauling space. Whether you have unwanted items in your home or business, we can help. We will haul away items from your house, curbside, or business. We do all the work, all you have to do is point. We can junk just about anything. Call today to learn more!
Need to get an item delivered from the store to your home in Northern Illinois? We can help with that! If you've just made a large purchase and aren't sure how to get it home we're able to work with the store to pick up your item and bring it into your home. We'll also place it wherever you want to make sure you're 100% satisfied. Popular items are mattresses, couches, sectionals, and more. In some cases, we can even take the old furniture out of your home with our junk removal service. Give us a call today to set up this service!
Here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford, we do more than just local home moving. We can also complete in-home rearranging. This means we can bring furniture down from the attic or up from the basement for you. We can also move items from room to room or even within the same room. Customers have also used our services to bring seasonal items such as holiday decorations, patio furniture, and pool equipment out of storage. We also work with realtors and interior designers to stage homes for sale. Call us today to find out how we can help you!
Our moving crews are very familiar with the rules set in place by the senior living facilities in our area. We live by our core value, THE GRANDMA RULE®, which is to treat all of our customers as if they were your very own Grandma. Our movers are sensitive to all of the aspects involved in their process. We are proud to partner with many senior living facilities in the Rockford area and can't wait to bring you or your family member to their new home! You can trust our team of professional moves to help move you and your belongings with care!
Moving is hard work! Let us make it easier for you by providing top-notch moving boxes and other packing supplies. We have all kinds of specialty boxes and supplies to help you get your home ready for the big day. These include wardrobe boxes that hold clothes on hangers, mirror boxes, dish-packs for all of your dishes, and even boxes for your lamps! We also have packing paper, bubble wrap, and packing tape available. The best part is you don't need to worry about buying too many boxes because we will buy back any flat, unused boxes from you after you're done.
Our team is here to help your business make any transition. When your office is ready to expand or relocate, give us a call! We can send our on-site estimator to your location for a customized estimate based on your needs. The same great packing and moving services you've come to expect for your home are also available for your business. Our teams are trained and experienced in moving everything from basic office furniture to complicated commercial items. Let us help ease the stress on your company and your employees!
Is your business undergoing major changes and you need a group of professionals to help make sure your large items are safely moved or protected? We often help companies who are in need of short-term relocation or storage for furniture and office equipment. We can come in and wrap up your large items with our high-quality stretch and pad wrapping, either leaving the items in place or moving them to a different area of your building. We also have storage options available if you need all of the items removed for a certain period of time. Our crews are also trained in moving important documents safely, and can even come in and pack up your entire office if needed!
We can help you find storage options in Rockford, Loves Park, and surrounding areas in Northern Illinois.
Already have a moving truck or storage container and need help loading it up? We can do that for you. We will use the same care and efficiency we use when loading up our moving trucks with your belongings. Give us a call today to book your load-only service! We are here to help you with your loading and unloading needs! Call our team if you're looking for moving labor in Rockford and surrounding areas.
As the Movers Who Care, we take pride in helping our community. Giving back is actually one of our core values! We do this mainly with our two annual collection campaigns MOVERS FOR MOMS® and MOVERS FOR MUTTS®. Both of these programs aim to help people in our community who have fallen on hard times. We also work with other organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Remedies Renewing Lives, the Rockford Rescue Mission, and more! If you have a cause you care about that you think would be a good fit, please give us a call!
Is your company looking to deliver items that last mile to a customer? We can help with that! If you're not sure what last-mile delivery is, it's when a company comes in to help another company move pieces like furniture or other large items and deliver them directly to the customer. This benefits the business because they do not have to purchase their own delivery trucks or employ someone who can move the items and drive the trucks. Let us make your job easier by utilizing our professionally trained and background-checked movers and drivers to take care of you and your customers! Call today to see how we can get a partnership started.
Bob Christensen was the majority owner of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford, the franchisee’s flagship store that opened in 2007. Bob’s company has grown to three stores since 2007 and continues to succeed due to Bob’s strong core values. Pardon the pun, but he believed in “Moving” People Forward. He held his employees in high regard and treated them as family. In a business that is known for extremely high turnover, he has had several employees who have stood by his side since the beginning. Bob treated people as individuals and worked hard to help them improve their lives both professionally and personally. He was well-known at corporate for training and promoting two individuals who “moved” on and opened their own TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® locations in other parts of the country. That commitment to helping people was passed on to his customers. When you have a role model who sets a good example it means a lot. He has also maintained a core group of employees that he always encourages to succeed. Bob had always been driven to succeed and helped others do the same. His passion for people showed in every aspect of his life. Bob always had a business mindset.
Before TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, Bob owned a Fastener Distribution company with his wife, Marg. After years of success and building customer relationships, Bob decided to switch gears. His son, Kevin, and Daughter-in-law, Jen Christensen, brought to Bob’s attention that a moving company might be the right fit. After moving over ten times and having the worst experience with random moving companies. Jen and Kevin chose TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to move them from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Peoria, IL. They had the best experience and thought this would be a great opportunity!
After researching TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, Bob discovered that the company's values aligned with him and his wife’s values. The most important values to them were to provide the best customer service and help their employees succeed. Determined to be a part of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, Bob put in the work to find someone willing to sell their moving license in IL and applied to be a Franchisee. The original plan was to open a Franchise in Peoria first, but quickly Bob and his son Cory decided to start their journey in Rockford, IL. Bob stayed busy with his Fastener business and the opening of the location in Rockford. With Unemployment at an all-time high, it was a crazy time. However, Bob had a positive outlook. Bob said, “When you’re dealt lemons, you make lemonade.” With unemployment around 19% they were able to selectively hire the right employees for the company. This allowed their moving business to have great employees and created a successful beginning.
In 2008 Rockford won The Best Startup Franchise award. With such great success, opening a franchise in Peoria was their next goal. Bob applied for Peoria Franchise and received approval. After the opening of Peoria in 2011, they were awarded again with The Best Startup Franchise award! Bob and his two sons Cory and Kevin created two thriving moving locations and wanted to open a third. So, four years later they opened the franchise location in Davenport, IA. They were excited to have a location in the Quad Cities area.
As a dedicated family man, he cared about all his employees and ensured that the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® core values were displayed in every customer interaction. Bob and his team believe customer service is one of the most important aspects in running a successful business. Our customers have peace of mind when choosing our team. We take pride in giving our customers the best service possible. Another highly important belief Bob and his family have is taking care of their employees. Bob thought that you should treat your employees with respect and make sure they are happy. He wanted his employees to enjoy coming to work. He wanted them to feel very comfortable at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®. Bob also wanted to give all his employees a sense of belonging and control over their lives. He helped his employees to make their lives better and wanted them to have a purpose at Two Men and a Truck. “I get the pleasure of seeing my employees grow and succeed, and I want them to know I care about them.” He wanted his employees to succeed, grow, and move up in the company. He had great success with helping other Move Forward in their lived.
On January 6th, 2024 Bob passed away. We are so lucky to have had Bob as our owner, friend, family member, and boss. He left a huge impact on many peoples lives. His TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® locations will continue to help others. In honor of Robert F. (Bob) Christensen his two sons Cory and Kevin will continue Bob's legacy; by following his core values of taking care of their customers and their employees.
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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.)