Need to find a moving company? Good Luck
Moving companies this year have had a decrease in the available number of drivers and movers in the state of Ohio due to the economy slightly improving, making it difficult to find a moving company to move your belongings with out a months or more notice. But, not only are customers waiting longer to get their move scheduled but they are also paying an estimated 10% more for the service.
This problem is especially affecting anyone who is moving long distance because it requires commercial truck drivers. Commercial drivers have decreased in recent years due to the industry’s decline. Since 2005, the number of movers and drivers have dropped 23.5% while the number of moving companies dropped by 14% (according to the AMSA). With the busiest season well under way (June through August) these numbers have taken a toll.
These problems have become so dominant that the industry trade association issued warning statements of delay in the moving industry this summer. The association also advised consumers against even an attempt to schedule during the busiest weeks of the summer, which are the last week of June and the last week of July. The best days to schedule your move are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
While this is great for business, it’s bad for consumers simply wanting to move. Plan ahead as far ahead as you can to eliminate the scheduling massacre that is the moving business this summer.
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