The Wheaton Blog
Partnership strengthens Wheaton World Wide Moving and Bekins Van Lines, Inc. After a year as the new fourth largest household goods carrier in the country, Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines is hitting its stride in time for the summer busy season. The combined company produced record revenue for 2012 and is on…
There are so many moving companies out there—and with such an expensive, life-altering decision, you want to make sure you’re choosing the best one for you. Don’t fall into the trap of cheap estimates, aggressive marketing or sketchy salespeople. To help you weed through your options, we’ve compiled a list of the most important questions…
You can choose to relocate at any time during the year. But for most people, the summer time is the most popular time for relocating homes. But is it the best time? What about the benefits of opting for a different season, say, fall? Read on… Fall means the busy season is over. Customers now have…
Wheaton is a proud sponsor of Keaton’s Korral at Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village. Letters like this touch our hearts and remind us of the important things in life: “The cowboy hats the girls got after their horseback rides. They play with these hats at home now all the time! We love how a…
In a move creating the fourth largest household goods carrier in the United States, Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. is completing the acquisition of Hillside, Ill-based Bekins Van Lines. The asset purchase agreement is in process and the transition of ownership is expected to be complete by mid March 2012. When the acquisition is final, both…
Move For Hunger, a not-for-profit initiative funded by Wheaton’s Neptune, N.J.-based agent, Lowy’s Moving Service, is currently 1 of only 5 organizations in America nominated for a $1,000,000 grant from Chase Bank in the American Giving Awards. Move For Hunger aligns interstate agents for Wheaton World Wide Moving and its customers with local food banks associated with…
Wheaton World Wide Moving understands the importance of helping the communities in which we operate — it’s the right thing to do. One of the organizations in which we work with is Give Kids The World. Wheaton is a proud corporate sponsor for this non-profit organization that helps create memories for children with life-threatening illnesses…
New Beginnings Program At age 50 and above, many of us begin planning changes in our lives. These might include a lifestyle change and, even possibly, a move to a new home in another part of the country. These transformations are truly a “new beginning,” and that’s why Wheaton World Wide Moving created the New…
In 1945, Earnest S. Wheaton founded our company as Clipper Van Lines with our first move taking place from Canton, Ohio, to Constantine, Michigan. We started out with an original authority for 22 states in the eastern United States. In the 50s we changed our name to Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. and started our expansion…
Moving with kids can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. From packing to settling into your new home, every step can be an opportunity to make your family’s transition smoother and more enjoyable. Preparing Kids for a Move: Laying the Foundation The first step in a stress-free move with children is preparation. Discuss the move…
