If you haven't already done so, you need to bookmark this website:
www.AMSABuyersGuide.com
The American Moving and Storage Association has partnered with MultiView Inc. to create a complete directory listing of all vendors that cator to the moving and storage industry. Whether or not you are a member of AMSA you can navigate this site to find the things you are looking for to improve your business. The good news is that this site is designed specifically for movers. There is no need to waste time doing google searches or paging through an entire phone book. Every vendor you could ever need is listed right here.
If you need help with advertising, legal services, collections, recruiting, software, supplies, services, etc. there are numerous vendors listed on this site who can get you what you need. The good news is that these vendors all specialize in working with movers, just like you.
Go ahead and bookmark www.AMSABuyersGuide.com today and use it at your resource for future needs.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Moving Company Fined for Illegal Interstate Moves
I have received several phone calls about this issue yesterday. The full article is below. The company that was fined $305,000.00 by the GA Public Service Commission is called Atlantic Relocation Inc. This company is in NO WAY related to Atlantic Relocation Systems, agents for Atlas Van Lines, and headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Please see the article below for complete information on this matter.
PSC Levies Fine of $305,000 Against Illegal Moving Company
ATLANTA, December 2, 2008, – The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) today
unanimously approved a recommended fine of $305,000 against Atlantic Relocation, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia for operating as a household goods moving company without proper authority from the Commission. The Commission found that the Company, operated by Mr. Yair Knafo, had conducted 61 illegal intrastate moves without proper authority and levied a civil fine of $5,000 per illegal move.
“Our action today sends a message to all household goods movers operating illegally in Georgia,” said Commission Chairman Chuck Eaton, “that this Commission will not allow rogue movers to continue taking advantage of consumers.”
The Commission staff discovered the illegal moves during an audit of the Company on September 4, 2008. Staff presented this evidence during a hearing before a Commission hearing officer on September 26, 2008. The hearing officer recommended the civil penalty of $305,000 which the Commission adopted today.
You can find more information on this issue under docket number 28097 on the Commission web site, www.psc.state.ga.us.
Contact:Bill Edge
Phone 404-656-2316
www.psc.state.ga.us
Georgia Public Service Commission
244 Washington St S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404-656-4501
Toll free: 800-282-5813
PSC Levies Fine of $305,000 Against Illegal Moving Company
ATLANTA, December 2, 2008, – The Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) today
unanimously approved a recommended fine of $305,000 against Atlantic Relocation, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia for operating as a household goods moving company without proper authority from the Commission. The Commission found that the Company, operated by Mr. Yair Knafo, had conducted 61 illegal intrastate moves without proper authority and levied a civil fine of $5,000 per illegal move.
“Our action today sends a message to all household goods movers operating illegally in Georgia,” said Commission Chairman Chuck Eaton, “that this Commission will not allow rogue movers to continue taking advantage of consumers.”
The Commission staff discovered the illegal moves during an audit of the Company on September 4, 2008. Staff presented this evidence during a hearing before a Commission hearing officer on September 26, 2008. The hearing officer recommended the civil penalty of $305,000 which the Commission adopted today.
You can find more information on this issue under docket number 28097 on the Commission web site, www.psc.state.ga.us.
Contact:Bill Edge
Phone 404-656-2316
www.psc.state.ga.us
Georgia Public Service Commission
244 Washington St S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404-656-4501
Toll free: 800-282-5813
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Vantage Blue Sells Record Storage Business; Acquirer Looking For More
Lisle, IL based Vantage Blue (aka Suburban Moving & Storage) has sold its record storage division to document management specialist Vanguard Archives. The recently completed transaction was the second such acquisition by Vanguard Archives, and the company sees logic in purchasing additional record storage businesses from moving & storage companies around the country.
“We continue to have an appetite to acquire record storage businesses and believe there are many moving & storage companies out there that may not realize the true value of the record storage businesses they are sitting on,” commented Chris Pearson, President of Vanguard Archives. “Further, the management burden of maintaining a record storage business is increasing as the legal and regulatory environment becomes more complex and clients demand a more sophisticated product offering including such services as document imaging and Internet accessibility.”
Vanguard Archives, which was once part of Werner-Kennelly Moving & Storage, is headquartered in Chicago. Companies interested in discussing a possible transaction with Vanguard Archives should contact Chris Pearson at (773) 268-6713 or chris@vanguardarchives.com
“We continue to have an appetite to acquire record storage businesses and believe there are many moving & storage companies out there that may not realize the true value of the record storage businesses they are sitting on,” commented Chris Pearson, President of Vanguard Archives. “Further, the management burden of maintaining a record storage business is increasing as the legal and regulatory environment becomes more complex and clients demand a more sophisticated product offering including such services as document imaging and Internet accessibility.”
Vanguard Archives, which was once part of Werner-Kennelly Moving & Storage, is headquartered in Chicago. Companies interested in discussing a possible transaction with Vanguard Archives should contact Chris Pearson at (773) 268-6713 or chris@vanguardarchives.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Moving and Storage Video Clips
While doing some searching earlier, we found that many of the moving and storage companies who have television commercials have posted those commercials on YouTube. We are excited about this because having a moving and storage blog, we can post these videos directly to the blog for everyone to enjoy. As you will find below, we have embedded several video links. Just click on the main picture and watch the short video. We hope that you enjoy this new feature on our blog!
United Van Lines Commercial
As I started doing some searching on YouTube, I realized that the commercials I mentioned previously are posted on YouTube. Take a look for yourself!
Bekins mention on YouTube
This is just for fun, but at 2 minutes, 12 seconds into this clip - Bekins gets their name mentioned. Enjoy!
Movers on TV
If you have had a chance to watch television over the past couple of months, you may have noticed that some moving and storage companies are starting to use this form of media for advertising. I have seen commercials for both Mayflower Transit and United Van Lines. In the Mayflower Transit commercial, there is a new bride standing on the front porch with her husband. Before he traditionally carries her over the threshold, he wraps her in bubblewrap, and then proceeds to pick her up. In the next scene you can see that he is a Mayflower employee - and he takes extra care in moving all things precious. These really are great commercials and have gotten the attention of the public. Keep of the good work! We hope to see more movers advertising this way in the future!
John C. Murphy - New Bekins Agent
John C. Murphy Moving & Storage Joins Bekins Family of Agents
July 15, 2008 – John Alianello, Vice President of Agency Development for Bekins Van Lines announces its’ newest full service agent, John C. Murphy Moving & Storage. John C. Murphy has two offices: 20 Branch Road, Brewster, NY (their corporate office) and 458 Danbury Road, New Milford CT. Their locations provide relocation services to families and corporations in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties in CT and Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Rockland Counties in NY. John C. Murphy serves as President, with Frank O’Brien serving as Vice President of Operations and John C. Murphy, Jr. as Sales Manager.
John C. Murphy Moving & Storage, Inc. was established in 1990 and is a full service, family owned moving and storage company. The Murphy name has been associated with the moving business for over 45 years and the fourth generation members of the Murphy family are now a part of the business. John C. Murphy added, “We are thrilled to be part of the Bekins Van Lines system. Everyone at Bekins has worked very hard to make our transition go as smoothly as possible. Bekins has strong brand recognition and being agent owned was a key factor in our decision to be an agent for Bekins.” John Alianello, Vice President of Agency Development stated, “We were very fortunate to have been able to sign John C. Murphy Moving & Storage. The cornerstones of their business are integrity, professionalism ad hard work, and their goal matches Bekins goal – complete customer satisfaction. We know that this quality agent will assist us in satisfying the needs of all of our customers.”
July 15, 2008 – John Alianello, Vice President of Agency Development for Bekins Van Lines announces its’ newest full service agent, John C. Murphy Moving & Storage. John C. Murphy has two offices: 20 Branch Road, Brewster, NY (their corporate office) and 458 Danbury Road, New Milford CT. Their locations provide relocation services to families and corporations in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties in CT and Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Rockland Counties in NY. John C. Murphy serves as President, with Frank O’Brien serving as Vice President of Operations and John C. Murphy, Jr. as Sales Manager.
John C. Murphy Moving & Storage, Inc. was established in 1990 and is a full service, family owned moving and storage company. The Murphy name has been associated with the moving business for over 45 years and the fourth generation members of the Murphy family are now a part of the business. John C. Murphy added, “We are thrilled to be part of the Bekins Van Lines system. Everyone at Bekins has worked very hard to make our transition go as smoothly as possible. Bekins has strong brand recognition and being agent owned was a key factor in our decision to be an agent for Bekins.” John Alianello, Vice President of Agency Development stated, “We were very fortunate to have been able to sign John C. Murphy Moving & Storage. The cornerstones of their business are integrity, professionalism ad hard work, and their goal matches Bekins goal – complete customer satisfaction. We know that this quality agent will assist us in satisfying the needs of all of our customers.”
Dircks Unpacks New Website
Dircks Moving, Logistics and Real Estate has revamped and added new features to www.dircks.com.
The new site features customer resources such as a shipment tracking method through Mayflower.com, pricing information and other tools to assist with a comprehensive move for any type of customer.
“Whether someone is moving homes or uprooting a business, Dircks realizes the importance of enabling our customers with all of the tools necessary to complete their move. Dircks.com delivers these tools as well as provides easy navigation throughout the site”, said Dircks Marketing Manager Alexis Extract.
The new site features customer resources such as a shipment tracking method through Mayflower.com, pricing information and other tools to assist with a comprehensive move for any type of customer.
“Whether someone is moving homes or uprooting a business, Dircks realizes the importance of enabling our customers with all of the tools necessary to complete their move. Dircks.com delivers these tools as well as provides easy navigation throughout the site”, said Dircks Marketing Manager Alexis Extract.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Scott Ogden Joins Bekins A-1 Movers
The current Chairman of the American Moving & Storage Association, the national trade association for the moving industry, and a 37 year veteran of the moving industry, including tenures as President of two major Van Lines, will be joining Bekins A-1 on June 16, 2008.
A-1 Chairman David A. Caruso and President Terrence G. Kostoff made the announcement noting that Scott’s “outstanding reputation in the industry will be invaluable in our quest for continued and even greater opportunities and growth.”
“Scott’s initial focus will be to head up Pinnacle Acquisition Group, formed recently to seek opportunities for growth via purchasing moving companies that will blend in with our business mix and objectives.”
Bekins A-1 Movers is the largest agent for The Bekins Holding Corp., has been providing quality household goods relocation services since 1982. More information on Bekins A-1 Movers can be found on the company’s website at www.bekinsa1.com, or by contacting Beverly A. Jones, Assistant to the President.
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Bekins A-1 has grown to become Bekins Van Lines' largest agency family with 19 full-service locations around the country. Bekins A-1 Agency Family of Movers have developed a proven commitment to service excellence for our customers.
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A-1 Chairman David A. Caruso and President Terrence G. Kostoff made the announcement noting that Scott’s “outstanding reputation in the industry will be invaluable in our quest for continued and even greater opportunities and growth.”
“Scott’s initial focus will be to head up Pinnacle Acquisition Group, formed recently to seek opportunities for growth via purchasing moving companies that will blend in with our business mix and objectives.”
Bekins A-1 Movers is the largest agent for The Bekins Holding Corp., has been providing quality household goods relocation services since 1982. More information on Bekins A-1 Movers can be found on the company’s website at www.bekinsa1.com, or by contacting Beverly A. Jones, Assistant to the President.
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Bekins A-1 has grown to become Bekins Van Lines' largest agency family with 19 full-service locations around the country. Bekins A-1 Agency Family of Movers have developed a proven commitment to service excellence for our customers.
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Dircks hires Rich Reinert
Dircks Moving, Logistics and Real Estate has the following personnel addition:
Rich Reinert has been hired as a National Account Manager.
Rich comes to Dircks with several years of sales and sales management experience in the moving industry. He had spent the past 5 years with McCollister's Transportation Group in Phoenix and the previous 11 years at Atlantic Atlas.
Rich Reinert has been hired as a National Account Manager.
Rich comes to Dircks with several years of sales and sales management experience in the moving industry. He had spent the past 5 years with McCollister's Transportation Group in Phoenix and the previous 11 years at Atlantic Atlas.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Robert Martin is Appointed Sr. Vice President of Business Development for Bekins Van Lines
Robert Martin is Appointed Sr. Vice President of Business Development
May 23, 2008 – Hillside, IL – Mike Petersen, President & CEO of Bekins Van Lines, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Martin as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
Mr. Martin brings to the position over 30 years of extensive industry experience in general management and sales at both the agent and van line levels. Michael Petersen, President & CEO of Bekins Van Lines stated, “We are fortunate to have an executive of Robert Martin’s caliber join the Bekins family. His wide range of industry knowledge and experience will enable him to reinvigorate Bekins sales and help us continue Bekins leadership position in the industry.” He added, “His management and sales skills are second to none”.
Mr. Martin comes to Bekins from a competitive Van Lines where he most recently served as Vice President and General Manager. He has held several executive level positions in domestic & international moving as well as president of a midsize relocation company. His vast knowledge of national account and relocation markets will help Bekins continue to position as a major, high quality provider of choice in both the domestic and international relocation industry.
May 23, 2008 – Hillside, IL – Mike Petersen, President & CEO of Bekins Van Lines, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Martin as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
Mr. Martin brings to the position over 30 years of extensive industry experience in general management and sales at both the agent and van line levels. Michael Petersen, President & CEO of Bekins Van Lines stated, “We are fortunate to have an executive of Robert Martin’s caliber join the Bekins family. His wide range of industry knowledge and experience will enable him to reinvigorate Bekins sales and help us continue Bekins leadership position in the industry.” He added, “His management and sales skills are second to none”.
Mr. Martin comes to Bekins from a competitive Van Lines where he most recently served as Vice President and General Manager. He has held several executive level positions in domestic & international moving as well as president of a midsize relocation company. His vast knowledge of national account and relocation markets will help Bekins continue to position as a major, high quality provider of choice in both the domestic and international relocation industry.
Announcing ReloServe
As an affiliate of the California-based Move Management Group, ReloServe deals directly with van line agents in the New York/New Jersey area, providing origin and destination services to agents who, in the interest of keeping their salespeople selling, have opted to outsource such functions as visual surveys, quality control visits, and more. For details, visit www.reloserve.com.
ReloServe managed to land two new accounts in the weeks prior to this rollout, so now that it’s officially up and running we’re expecting great things in 2008 and beyond!
ReloServe managed to land two new accounts in the weeks prior to this rollout, so now that it’s officially up and running we’re expecting great things in 2008 and beyond!
Lincoln Moving & Storage Company Joins Bekins Family of Agents
May 6, 2008 – John Alianello, Vice President of Agency Development for Bekins Van Lines announces its’ newest agent, Lincoln Moving & Storage serving the Cleveland, Akron, Canton & Mansfield, OH marketplace. Located at 8686 Brookpark Road, Brooklyn, Ohio, Lincoln Moving & Storage operates a 53,000 square foot heated warehouse equipped with an alarm and sprinkler system and offers records and containerized storage. The new Bekins agent is owned by the Roush, Dietrich, and Carcioppolo families with Gene Dietrich serving as President.
John Alianello stated, “We are pleased to have Lincoln Moving & Storage as the newest member of the Bekins family. They have such a rich history in the Cleveland, OH area and we are pleased that this quality focused organization has joined our organization”. Anne Dietrich added, “our transition to being a Bekins agent has truly been a pleasant experience. After decades in the moving and storage industry, it is a re-energizing experience to be working with Bekins, whose ethics and missions parallel those of our family business. We look forward to becoming a strong and integral part of Bekins for both booking and hauling.”
About Lincoln Moving & Storage
The Lincoln Moving & Storage Co. opened in 1904. In 1975 Lawrence H. Roush, owner of Parma Movers, a local and Ohio moving and storage company, purchased The Lincoln Moving & Storage Co. They outgrew their warehouse and offices and moved to Brooklyn, OH in 1998 where they have been headquartered ever since.
John Alianello stated, “We are pleased to have Lincoln Moving & Storage as the newest member of the Bekins family. They have such a rich history in the Cleveland, OH area and we are pleased that this quality focused organization has joined our organization”. Anne Dietrich added, “our transition to being a Bekins agent has truly been a pleasant experience. After decades in the moving and storage industry, it is a re-energizing experience to be working with Bekins, whose ethics and missions parallel those of our family business. We look forward to becoming a strong and integral part of Bekins for both booking and hauling.”
About Lincoln Moving & Storage
The Lincoln Moving & Storage Co. opened in 1904. In 1975 Lawrence H. Roush, owner of Parma Movers, a local and Ohio moving and storage company, purchased The Lincoln Moving & Storage Co. They outgrew their warehouse and offices and moved to Brooklyn, OH in 1998 where they have been headquartered ever since.
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