Tips on how to load a moving truck! Great guide by Penske

How to Load a Moving Truck

Most people don't realize there is a preferable way to load a rental truck when moving household items. To ensure a safer, easier, and quicker move, load your heaviest possessions in an “I formation.”

Use tie-downs to help prevent your heaviest items from shifting. It's also important to evenly balance the weight of your items on the truck bed.

Valuables/Papers

It’s a good idea to keep small, valuable items with you in the cab, along with anything else you might need to quickly grab during your move.

Heavy Objects

Starting with the top of the “I formation," place the heaviest objects — like your refrigerator and washer —in the front of the box truck.

Desks/Heavy Objects

Desks and dining room tables can go in the middle with heavy boxes underneath if there is enough clearance.

Mattress/Box Spring

Place mattresses, box springs, and other large cushions along the left side of the box truck.

Sofas/Couches

Sofas and couches can go on the right side of the truck, opposite your mattress and box spring.

Heavy Boxes

Place additional heavy boxes in the center of the back of the truck in order to complete the “I formation."

Small Boxes/Misc.

Lastly, you can place your smaller boxes and miscellaneous items behind and around your heavy boxes once you’ve completed the “I formation.”

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The Day of the Finals Inn Keepers Ski racing series; CRS Team

We all finished with good runs but won't have official results until the awards party next week.

Here are 4 out of 5 of the team.  One lucky member is powder skiing in the back country of British Columbia!

Stay tuned for the final results next week.

Wish the CRS ski team good luck in the finals tomorrow!

Bromley Mountain Inn Keepers race series Finals tomorrow. CRS is in second for the season closely behind the first place team; The Other Ones.

   2019 INNKEEPERS RACE SERIES
                                    02/27/2019

                                    Team Standings  Best 8

Plc Team                     1   2  3   4   5   6   7  8   9  10  11  12 13  Total

  1THE OTHER ONES           75  76  80  75 71  76                            456.88
  2CONSUMER RELOCA          75  77  83  76 73  75                            461.32
  3WESTON MARKETPL          79  77  77  78 101  79                            493.52
  4LUCKY CHARMS             86  84  87  82 83  87                            511.76
  5FORESTRY FANATI          83  86  94  90 90  84                            529.08
  6THE VERMONT SAL          90  89  88  86 89  89                            533.21
  7BLACK LINE TAVE          89  91  86  78 145  91                            581.35
  8PHANTOM 5                98  99  95  98 98 106                            597.56
  9RAVENS DEN               96  99 102 101 105 114                            618.88
 10THEFT OF SERVIC          88  88  91  96 118 139                            623.99
 11EAST SIDE LADIE         107 114 102 109 101 106                            642.21
 12WILD BOARS               94  99 101 110 128 129                            662.86
 13I QUIT                  104 107 103 104 123 128                            672.29
 14TACHY                    89  91  99  95 226 127                            731.25
 15SALEM HARDWARE           80 148 149  99 144 145                            767.00
 16THE BOG TAVERN          129 134 120 113 143 185                            827.18
 17OVER THE HILLER         158 162 109 112 121 178                            842.76
 18ALCOHOLICS UNAN         108 217 175  98 152 111                            863.84
 19JOHNNYS ANGELS          113 198 111 109 165 176                            874.12
 20THE BOG TAVERN3         138 208 131 101 150 151                            881.59
 21SNOW ANGELS              94 107 171  99 208 210                            891.46
 22IT'S ALL DOWNHI         222 170 106 168 163 126                            958.06
 23GATE CRASHERS           185 191 211 122 105 151                            968.20
 24CVC                     118 129 221 169 167 174                            980.39
 25SURE WE'RE CHEA         125 138 185 131 227 227                          1,034.86
 262+2                     157 211 182 114 270 243                          1,179.56
 27HOFFMANS TOO            270 270 270 105 163 210                          1,288.62
 28HOFFMANS STILL          270 270 270 109 207 209                          1,336.11
 29LINDAS HAIRRAIS         270 270 236 189 192 186                          1,345.42
 30NINJA SNOWFLAKE         195 270 225 132 270 270                          1,363.33
 31HERITAGE TIMBER         212 213 270 270 270 211                          1,447.75
 32HOFFMANS ALSO           270 270 270 105 270 270                          1,455.61
 33HOFFMANS                270 270 270 215 215 217                          1,458.03
 34HOT TOTTIES             270 270 166 212 270 270                          1,458.58
 35BENNINGTONIANS          217 270 217 216 270 270                          1,461.12
 36WATTS UP                270 270 113 270 270 270                          1,463.01
 37TBS                     270 270 270 217 217 221                          1,465.76
 38JEFF IS A JERK          270 270 135 270 270 270                          1,485.17
 39THE BOG TAVERN2         270 270 241 270 216 225                          1,494.45
 40TROPHY HUSBANDS         270 270 270 270 208 270                          1,558.87
 41TEACHERS                270 270 270 220 270 270                          1,570.96
 42BAG LADIES              270 270 222 270 270 270                          1,572.04
 43ANGRY DRAGONS           270 270 270 270 270 270                          1,620.00
 43BALSAM                  270 270 270 270 270 270                          1,620.00
 43DAY OFF                 270 270 270 270 270 270                          1,620.00
 43MOTLEY CRUE MID         270 270 270 270 270 270                          1,620.00
 43THE MOTLEY CREW         270 270 270 270 270 270                          1,620.00

Further consolidation of moving companies good for CRS!

The announcement last week of Wheaton Van Lines' acquisition of Stevens Van Lines provides Consumers Relocation more capacity to serve our clients needs!  Wheaton Van Lines, one of our largest preferred moving partners, gains over 100 new agents and many more moving trucks in an industry where these assets are shrinking. 

Our customers and clients will see greater capacity during the spring, summer and fall busy seasons, and expanded coverage of localized areas through this acquisition.  What this likely means to customers is our increased ability to offer customers their preferred load and delivery dates during peak periods, more local storage locations at destination and/or origin, and great overall service.

Stevens Van Lines has been a well respected, well run van line for over 100 years.  Their agents, as Wheaton's, are top notch and their crews and drivers are great.

We look forward to offering this added service coverage to our Clients. 

Coming into the busy season now!  Call us or visit us through our website if your company is planning new or existing employee moves! 

802-824-3496
www.consumersrelocation.com

Relocating long distance in the winter?

When I think of driving a long distance in the winter months, November through April, I always prepare for the worst in winter weather.  To us in Vermont, this means proper tires, a shovel, flash light, jumper cables and a warm blanket or two in the car.  You never know when you will be trapped in an impossible traffic jam caused by ice or snow, slide off the road, or be stranded in white out conditions.

In New England we take these harsh conditions into stride, but with the  recent weather events all over the country this winter I often think of those poor people that are not used to this wintry weather, and are stuck in it.

One thing we see time and time again are vehicles and owners thinking that all weather tires or new summer tires are just fine in the snow!?  If you are in the snow for any length of time you will appreciate your car's ability to operate safely with snow tires.  With all of the recent ice events, studded snow tires and 4 wheel drive make all the difference in the world in the way the automobile operates.

If you are relocating in the winter, and you need to drive through an area where winter weather is possible, watch weather reports for a number of days before your trip, equip your car with the list of items above and spend the extra money for good tires!  This will enable you to weather the bad driving conditions more safely and with less hassle.

Here is a good overview of  tire selection by Consumers Reports.

https://www.consumerreports.org/winter-driving/best-tires-to-buy-for-winter-driving/

Tis the season in Moving!

CBS news Meg Oliver's piece on moving scams comes at an appropriate time of year.  As the moving season ramps up, its all important to know who the relocation and/or moving company is that may be moving your prize possessions!

The link below brings you to her well done story on moving scams, and in this case in the state of Florida.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spartan-van-lines-moving-scams-florida-crackdown-attorney-general/

Consumers Relocation has been providing move management services and vehicle shipping for over 25 years to the nations largest association's members, large and small company's employees, universities, college's  existing and newly hired employees.  We selected and vetted every moving services partner with which we work, and monitor their performance on every move.

Call us this spring for more information and to speak with one of our knowledgeable Consultants!

BBB offers tips during National Moving Month

Below is an article printed in the Courier Times today online.  If you follow each tip, this is actually what Consumers Relocation does for it clients and customers for each and every move.   All of our movers and van lines are thoroughly vetted and have a track record of performance with us.  We gather up to 3 estimates, and each shipment is protected with up to $100,000 of replacement valuation coverage at no charge.  So why take a chance and just call Consumers Relocation for your move!

Reprinted from The Courier Times 5/15/18

BBB offers tips during National Moving Month

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 15, 2018) — According to reports from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) some 35 million Americans will move in 2018. With one third of consumers hiring a professional moving company to assist with their relocation, Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (BBB) is here to help find a trustworthy company.
Moving companies are one of the most searched categories on bbb.org. In 2017, BBB received over 6,000 complaints nationwide against moving companies. Common complaints included damaged or missing items, bills that were higher than estimates, late deliveries and in some cases, goods held hostage for additional payments.
“Moving can be extremely stressful”, says Mallory Wojciechowski, president and CEO of BBB serving Eastern NC. “With May being National Moving Month, we want to bring to light some tips that consumers can use when making the important decision of who hire.”

BBB offers the following tips to help prepare for your move and find a trustworthy moving company:
RESEARCH REPUTABLE COMPANIES.
You can start your search by heading to bbb.org. We have over 20,000 business profiles on moving companies. Move.org is also a great resource for finding useful tips and advice.
GATHER ESTIMATES.
Show your mover everything that needs to be moved and get a written in-home estimate. BBB suggests getting estimates from three different companies. Be weary of unusually high or low estimates and know the difference between binding (guaranteed price) and non-binding estimates (estimator’s best guess).
SIGN A CONTRACT.
Make sure to have a contract between you and the moving company. Read everything and keep a copy of the signed contract including the bill of lading, which is the detailed receipt of all the items that will be moved.
Be cautious of unusual requests. If a moving company says it won’t return your items without an additional payment, contact BBB or local law enforcement.
PROTECT YOUR POSSESSIONS.
Make sure you pick the right protection to cover any loss or damage done during the move. Some options include limited liability, added valuation or full-value coverage. Also, double check your existing homeowner’s policy to see what it will cover.
TAKE AN INVENTORY.
In the weeks prior to your move, take an inventory of your belongings. Document with photos that include a timestamp. Be sure to take all cash, jewelry, photographs and important documents with you.