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Last week, the Rocky Mountains received four feet of snow with the Denver metro are getting two feet of snow. We had drivers with customer’s vehicles in the area that had to shut down for a couple days until the roads could be plowed and made safe for driving again. Sometimes truckers will go as soon as the road has been plowed once, other times it is safer to wait it out a day or two.

A belated delivery time is an inconvenience for the customer. For the trucker, it can mean lost money not driving and delayed arrival of loads. However, it means safer delivery of the load, safer road conditions, and peace of mind for the driver. Besides the vehicles on the transport truck, the driver has to consider the safety of his truck, and his life for that matter. For many drivers, the truck is his greatest professional investment. Hitting the highway covered in snow with his business and customers’ investment riding on thin ice (literally) must be carefully considered. Knowing when to proceed with the shipment requires careful forecast research and experience. continue reading…

Moving just seems to come naturally for certain people. They seem to have every detail perfectly planned, memorize the exact contents of every box with ease, and have all their belongings unpacked within hours. This article isn’t really for those people.

Instead, this article is designed to offer the basic steps of moving to those who are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the moving process. continue reading…

Itasca is one of those small villages in Illinois that in 2009 was rated as the Best Affordable Suburb in Illinois State by BusinessWeek. It is located in the DuPage County. With a small population, Itasca is one of the best places to move in and buy a house if you are moving to Illinois.

Itasca is located at 41°58′29″N 88°1′7″W and has a total area of 5.0 square miles. About 1.4% of Itasca is water and the rest is land. It is located to the North West of Illinois. continue reading…

Analyst say the economy is showing gradual signs of stability. During this past year many lost jobs, homes and more. As the dust settles companies are beginning to lift hiring freezes, others are transferring from one department to the next. Transition is abounding. If you’re in the number of those relocating to another city or state let me offer some advice on how to carry out your relocation successfully.

As you begin to focus on the best way to transition to your new environment it’s important to secure a corporate relocation team to manage your move. Nothing is more stressful than attempting to move without the proper support. Undoubtedly moving is a bear all by itself, but moving to a new city can be worst. Hiring an experienced corporate relocation team alleviates the stress and strain from your move. Corporate movers typically assign a moving coordinator or relocation team to supervise your entire relocation. This individual(s) will serve as your one-stop-shop for your moving needs. continue reading…

Moving can be one of the most angst-ridden tasks we face, or at least the packing portion of it. It seems like it takes forever to fill the boxes with our precious belongings. Few people look forward to packing for a move, but with a little pre-planning, a good collection of sturdy boxes and a well organized to-do list, the transition can be much smoother.

Before you start the process, try to have the extras in place: packing tape, newspapers, bubble wrap or plain newsprint for wrapping breakables, black or other colored markers, paper and pens to list contents of box. continue reading…

The housing market is taking a dive and real estate sales nationwide are flat or falling still. The moving industry relies upon a certain percentage of America relocating each year in order to sustain the existing number of companies in the market plus the inevitable new moving companies looking to enter the industry. The last two years may actually have been the worst on record with the number of scam moving companies infesting the industry and the increased cost of running what is essentially a trucking and transport company crippled by rising prices.

Rising fuel, insurance and labor costs plus the decrease in home sales has caused a purge of less stable moving service providers and things are actually getting better for reliable moving companies but there are still a great many hurdles. Do it yourself moving services such as moving trucks and moving pods are growing and grabbing a larger slice of market share with each season. The global financial crisis affects everyone and even the ultra wealthy who use luxury moving services and corporations seeking employee relocation are cutting back on total investment on each move. continue reading…