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10 Rules for Successfully Relocating Employees Commercial Moves

10 Rules for Successfully Relocating Employees

Posted on Jan 21, 2019

Taking steps to streamline the relocation process and showing that you support your employee during their move can reduce their stress and help them settle in (and get back to business) as soon as possible. Read on to discover 10 rules for successfully relocating your employees.

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Moving in the Winter: 7 Rules for Cold Weather Shipping Shipping

Moving in the Winter: 7 Rules for Cold Weather Shipping

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

If you’re planning a winter relocation or have cargo to ship during cold weather, follow these rules to make sure your move goes as smoothly as possible.

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How to Package Clothes for Shipping Packing

How to Package Clothes for Shipping

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

Instead of haphazardly tossing all your clothes into a box and making unpacking a problem for “future-you”, take some time to sort and prep your clothes for easy unpacking later. Keep reading to find out the best way to pack your clothes.

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Moving Etiquette: Do's and Don’ts for Moving Day Moving

Moving Etiquette: Do's and Don’ts for Moving Day

Posted on Aug 21, 2017

After weeks of packing, decluttering, and dodging piles of boxes, the big day has finally arrived! We’ve compiled a quick guide to moving day etiquette to help your day go off without a hitch (and make sure you mind your moving manners). Take a look at our list of dos and don’ts for your moving day.

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Consolidated Freight vs. Peer to Peer Shipping Shipping

Consolidated Freight vs. Peer to Peer Shipping

Posted on Feb 19, 2019

Between USPS, parcel shipping services, consolidated freight, and the emergence of peer-to-peer shipping networks, it may seem like you have endless options when it comes to getting your things from Point A to Point B. Read on to learn the difference between consolidated freight and peer-to-peer shipping.

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26 Tips for Hosting a Successful Garage Sale Moving

26 Tips for Hosting a Successful Garage Sale

Posted on Jul 10, 2017

Hosting a garage sale is one of the most popular ways to declutter your home before a move. Turn a cumbersome move into an efficient operation with our advice for planning, pricing, promoting, and hosting a successful garage sale.

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How To Reduce Waste & Get Rid of Trash After You Move Moving

How To Reduce Waste & Get Rid of Trash After You Move

Posted on Aug 26, 2019

When you are moving, there are lots of things to deal with—changing your address, organizing and packing your belongings, cleaning, and scheduling movers, just to name a few.

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Introducing Video Surveys: Take the Guesswork Out of Your Moving Quote News

Introducing Video Surveys: Take the Guesswork Out of Your Moving Quote

Posted on Feb 12, 2018

Whether you’re shipping a few pieces of furniture or an entire household worth of stuff, estimating the amount and weight of everything you have to move can be difficult. With our new video survey service, we can help take the guesswork out of your moving quote.

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How to Ship Fragile and Valuable Items Shipping

How to Ship Fragile and Valuable Items

Posted on Feb 23, 2016

Do you plan on shipping a fragile or valuable item? If so, check out Transit Systems' latest blog with a guide for beginners.

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How to Safely Pack Your Furniture for Shipping Packing

How to Safely Pack Your Furniture for Shipping

Posted on May 08, 2015

When it’s time to pack your furniture, don’t over think it. With simple household items like tube socks and laundry baskets, you can help avoid damage to your furniture. Use the guide below to help you safely pack your furniture for moving and shipping.

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