How to Load a Moving Truck

How to Load a Truck Although there are several different techniques and methods to loading and packing a truck, there are simple patterns that must be followed in order to prevent damage, and to keep the load secure. If the straight truck, trailer or semi has a granny cab, always start there. The granny cab […]

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Atlas Van Lines Study of Inbounds and Outbounds

Atlas Van Lines Study of Inbounds and Outbounds One of North America’s leading moving companies, Atlas Van Lines, continues to climb the rank as the number of 2011 YTD moves continued to grow. A trend and pattern study , formulated by Atlas in 1993 to track interstate moving, found that South Western and Mid-Atlantic states […]

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The Difference Between a Professional Mover and an Amateur

Difference between a Professional Mover and an Amatuer. Contrary to popular belief, moving furniture is actually an art form and a skill set. A professional mover has many qualifying factors, but first lets point out what it means to be an amateur mover. An amateur mover is someone who is unwilling to learn. In a lot of […]

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Moving an Upright Piano

Moving an Upright Piano Use three pads to protect the piano. Start by placing a half folded pad in the middle, doing this helps keep all of the finished parts of the wood covered. Next cover both the left and right sides, make sure that the pads cover the legs, sides and corners of the […]

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How to Pack ‘Tiers’ inside of a box

How to Pack ‘Tiers’ inside of a box Although boxes technically have no tiers, it is good to think of it in this manner. Basically all of the same rules apply to packing a box as rules apply to loading a truck. The base of the box would consist of the heavier and sturdy items, […]

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How to Paper Wrap and Pack Basic Fragile Items

   How to properly tape a moving box closed Use at least three pieces of tape on the bottom of the box to secure the weight of the items inside. Use at least two pieces of tape on the top of the box to secure the items inside the moving box.    How to cut and rip […]

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