Tips on Moving

PARSIPPANY, N.J. ─ Universal Relocations recently signed with Wheaton World Wide Moving’s network of more than 200 agents across the country. The company has agencies in Parsippany, N.J. and Addison, Texas with additional warehouses in Fremont, Calif. and Alpharetta, Ga. Universal’s president, Sai Dattani, started the business out of a single office in 1996. Sai was…

Many people dread the process of moving—and there’s good reason why. If you’ve ever done a DIY move, you know how difficult it can be to round up a crew of friends, pack your life into dozens of boxes and load a rental truck you’ve never driven before. The process can take several weeks and…

When you face an upcoming move, one of the most important decisions you make is whether to undertake the transition yourself or partner with a professional moving company. Generally, homeowners who choose to DIY their moves rent a moving truck to transfer their belongings. In this blog, we discuss seven of the advantages available to…

Packing your belongings and going through moving day may seem like the most stressful part of moving, but sometimes, unpacking your boxes only to discover items that broke during the move can be even more stressful. Now you have to look for replacement items or mourn the loss of some priceless fragile keepsakes. Here are…

INDIANAPOLIS – Stephanie Linville, Director of Market Intelligence, Quality, and Training at Wheaton World Wide Moving, has been named a winner of the 2017 CX Impact Award by the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA). The award was announced today in conjunction with “CX Day,” a global celebration of the companies that provide great experiences for…

Moving everything you own from one residence to another is a large undertaking. Whether you work with a professional mover or make the transition on your own, there’s always a risk of some of your belongings being forgotten or left behind. How do you go about recovering items lost during a move? While you can take steps…

What makes a truly great moving truck driver, one who stands out in the minds of customers and coworkers alike? Whether it’s personality, experience, luck or a combination of all three, some drivers manage to excel in their field and leave a lasting impression on everyone they meet. For the past five decades, Paul Seiffert…

Downsizing is tough. It can be especially difficult for older adults when they are moving into a smaller space or retirement home. Moving from a long-loved home full of memories and emotional connections is no easy feat.  The Wheaton team is here to help! This blog will guide you through the process of downsizing and…

EL CAJON, CA – McCarthy Transfer & Storage, Inc. of El Cajon, Calif., is Wheaton’s Agent of the Month for August 2017. McCarthy Transfer was established in 1919 and is now owned and operated by the third generation of the McCarthy family. McCarthy Transfer joined the Wheaton system in 1994. McCarthy Transfer was established in 1919…

You may find yourself making endless lists, tying up countless loose ends and packing boxes on boxes of belongings while you prepare for your move. And despite your best efforts, things can still fall through the cracks. That’s why we’ve created a list of things that our customers commonly forget to pack and do before…