An Honest Mover!
March 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
You know I love it when I am looking at other movers and I find a completely honest mover. Believe it or not, this is sometimes a rarity. But, today in looking through Craigslist I found a co0mpletely honest mover…
Okay, actually he is not a mover but a moving laborer (he does say he works for a moving company.) Still, it is refreshing to see this on Craigslist. While there are many movers that advertise there that are honest the number that are dishonest far exceeds our small click.
Anyway, here is Bill’s ad that he posted in the Battle Creek Craigslist:
Are you looking to move. Let me Help you with that. Loading / Unloading / Packing I can handle it
PACKING SERVICES…….WHAT A PAIN….. LET ME DO THE PACKING FOR YOU……… I DO NOT UNPACK THOUGH
I currently work for a moving company which I can not disclose on here but I definately [sic] know what im doing
YOU SUPPLY THE U-HAUL AND I WILL TAKE CARE OF THE HARD PART
I am willing to drive the truck for you but i will not be renting them for you
Maybe you only have a couple of items and maybe its a whole house. Either way is fine.My Rates:
$75.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum
$25.00 traveling and fuel charge
EMAIL TODAY
I am uninsured so i cant offer coverage on the items but i will do everything in my power to keep you and your articles safe and happy.
SEND ME AN EMAIL OF WHAT YOU NEED MOVED AND I WILL EMAIL YOU A QUOTE BACK
TO MUCH TO LIST….. I OFFER FREE ON-SITE SERVICES- JUST SHOOT ME AN EMAIL — MY NAME IS BILL
I can forgive the grammatical errors for the fact of his complete honesty.
I do think his rates are a bit high for just a laborer, but heck, if he gets the business then more power to him. I love the fact that he comes right out and tells you that he is NOT insured. Some many would have not done this.
Although he refuses to tell what moving company he works with I would hazard a guess to say it is Greater Michigan Movers as they are the only one is Battle Creek. (If I am right Bill I promise I won’t tell Mike.)
Just thought I would write and talk about this.
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U-Save Moving’s Brand New Service!
February 25, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
Announcing U-Save Moving’s New WorldWide Moving Services!
In another step forward for U-Save Moving we have now partnered up with company that can transport your household possessions all across the country and across the world. No longer is U-Save Moving regulated to just intrastate moving. With our new partners I can offer you a full service moving experience for a lot less than you would get with regular van liners like Mayflower, Allied, United or Bekins.
This full door to door service like never before. And we can even move your vehicles as well!
Need to move from one state to another but are tired of being quoted $5000, $6000 or more, well now U-Save Moving can offer the same service for far lower rates. And this is full service at its best. You get a team of guys to load up the truck, it driven to your location, and then unloaded into your new home. You’ll never have to lift a finger.
Let give you some comparisons:
- Lansing, MI to Austin, TX: $2550 to $2725 add $1400 to move your vehicle.
- Lansing, MI to Los Angeles, CA: $3200 to $3500 add $1700 to move your vehicle.
There is just a couple of examples of the costs. Now compare that to your other movers. These are flat rate, binding estimates as well. Meaning that these prices WILL NOT change no matter what, and they include everything. Labor, Insurance, fuel, blankets and straps, tie downs and tools. These prices don’t include packing so if you want those services you’ll need to call us for rates.
And we are not limited to Just moving to or from Michigan. If you need to move from California to Florida or Alaska to Texas we can help with that as well.
Just give us a call or contact by using the form below.
Thank you.
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Small Business Help By TheSuccessfulBiz.Com
February 25, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
Home town business success with TheSuccessfulBiz.Com
I have said once; I’ve said it a thousand times. Any professional moving company worth their weight in gold will have a website and some sort of web presence, whether it be on YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter, FLickr or the other hundreds of social media sites. There is just no excuse except laziness and unprofessionalism for any moving company (or any company for that matter) not to have a website and web presence.
That is why I am writing about TheSuccessfulBiz.Com. They can help any small business to have a professional business website and social media presence that will attract customers and increase brand awareness and trust.
I have worked out a deal for any moving company that needs a website TheSuccessfulBiz.Com will make them their own website for FREE as long as they host that site with them.
The website will be able to host all your pictures, videos, have an easy contact form, maps to your office; and be set up to attract as many customers to your moving business as you want. IT will be optimized so that search engines like Google, Yahoo!, Bing and Ask will see and give you high rankings in the search engines.
Check out their Stuff just below:
Learn How A 40/yr Old Out-Of-Work Man Created A Successful Moving Business Starting With No Cash, No Equipement, No Trucks And No Luck And Turned It Into The Fastest Growing Moving Business In Michigan Using Only His Skills With Internet Marketing In Only 8 Months!
I know it sounds like one of those cliche internet marketing get-rich-quick schemes…But, truth of the matter, it is all true! Every last word.
Just want to thank Jae Burnham for his help. He shared some great insight and gave outstanding advice and direction for my website. Look for some changes to it soon. Jim Mahan
I guess I should introduce myself: I am Jae Burnham, and yes I created the fastest growing moving business in Michigan starting from scratch…I did it only in 8 months.
When I say I had nothing; I mean it…I had nothing. I am a 40yr old man that had been recently unemployed ( and I was living with my 70yr old father…yikes!). I had no phone, no computer…nothing. Yet I created a highly successful moving business
So, how did I do that? Great question. I used online marketing to accomplish it.
You see the internet is a powerful tool if you know how to use it. There are so many tools and do-dads that you can create tons of traffic to your business if you just knew how to utilize it. And I did. Of course I learned even more as time went on and I got better and better at driving in traffic to me; traffic that hired me to do their moving for them.
Because I knew this information I created my successful moving business. And I can do the same for your small business!
I have the tools, I have the knowledge and, most of all, I have the EXPERIENCE to make your small business a roaring success. And I know how to make your business so successful that you can delegate much of this work to others giving you time to build your business.
When you sign on with me and TheSuccessfulBiz.Com team we will spend time with you learning what you need and want and learning about your business so that we can put together a detailed plan that will skyrocket your profits and growth making your business what you have always envisioned it to be.
Just some of the things we can do to help blast your business to huge expansion:
- Email capture and promotion
- Website design and development
- Newsletter and Blogging
- SEO
- Social Networking
- Video and article marketing
- And so much more…
You can see my full list of my services and products just by clicking the “service” tab at the top.
Your small business success is my success.
Just because you have a website does not mean traffic will find you or come to on the internet. You have to get your name out there, and my company and I stand ready to help you develop that perfect campaign to do just that…
Would you like a free one-time consultation? Then email me at jae@thesuccessfulbiz.com and ask me all the questions you would like to know in expanding your business.
Thank you.
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Lansing Pet Sitters
February 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
A friend of mine just started her own pet sitting business. I helped her with her website and its look (I hope you like it.)
But I thought you all might like know a little about her services; so here ya go:
Reliable, Dependable Pet Sitting…In Your Own Home…
There’s no place like home… 
Your pets love their home. If you love them, then don’t just leave them in a strange kennel while you’re away. LANSING PET SITTERS will come in and feed them, clean up after them, play with them…so they don’t feel abandoned.
And that’s important to your pets.
When you leave town, leave them with LANSING PET SITTERS. They’ll love you for it.
Your pet deserves the same loving care it would receive when you’re home. With LANSING PET SITTERS, expect reliable, professional, loving service every time!
Perfect for when you’re on vacation, out-of-town, working long hours, or unable to exercise or care for your pet for any reason.
Not just for dogs and cats, we have experience with all types of reptiles, birds, small animals and farm animals. We are perfect for multiple-animal homes.
We specialize in providing personalized pet care services in the most professional, reliable and loving manner possible. We know that your pet is not JUST a pet but a member of your family, and family has to be treated well…
Benefits and Services
- Minimize the stress to your pets by leaving them in YOUR home
- Eliminate the need to dump your pets off to strangers and strange surroundings
- Personalized attention to your pets.
- Routine schedules to alleviate stress to your pets
- Walking and/or exercise for your pets
- Pet taxi to Vet and/or groomer
- Light medications administered
- Pet waste removal
- Pet treats
Home Services
- Watering plants
- Rotating lights on and off
- Mail and paper delivery
- Cleaning
- Lawn care
Customized Package Plans Available
- Daily visits
- Weekly visits
- Monthly visits
- Senior and puppy visits
- Light medication administration
- Walking and exercise
- Weekend getaways
- Vacations
- Pet moving and taxi
Contact us any time Monday through Friday between 9am and 5 pm to discuss your personalized pet care needs. LANSING PET SITTERS are here for you and your pet.
Contact us:
517-627-8124
P.O. Box 68
Eagle, MI 48822
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Professional Mover Turns Professional Football Player
December 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Moving News
Mark Wahl starred in a movie about an Eagles fan becoming a starting player for the team…well that dream becomes reality a professional mover as gets to suit up an player for the Steelers.
Check out this story how a professional mover becomes a professional football player:
PITTSBURGH (AP)—Numerous NFL players are on the move during the season. Jared Retkofsky(notes) is the only one who does it in a moving van.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pulled the only moving man with a Super Bowl ring from last season away from his heavy lifting job to be their long snapper.
Retkofsky spent the fall working for his girlfriend’s brother’s moving company in Fort Worth, Texas, and snapping for the New York Sentinels of the United Football League when Pittsburgh long snapper Greg Warren(notes) tore a knee ligament for the second successive season.
Retkofsky, a former TCU player, snapped for the Steelers during the second half of last season and the playoffs after Warren’s initial knee injury possibly cost them a game. Linebacker James Harrison(notes) volunteered for the job when Warren was hurt against the Giants, only to snap the ball into the end zone for a safety that started New York on its 21-14 comeback victory.
“We’ve been down this road before in Pittsburgh, so it’s good to have Jared,” coach Mike Tomlin said.
Retkofsky has been down this road before, too. Many roads. He wears his Super Bowl ring on purpose when soliciting business—now that’s a calling card — and he said customers don’t believe his sofa lifter-to-Super Bowl story when he tells it.
“When we go out and do estimates, go into people’s houses and tell them how much it would cost, I’d wear my ring in there and (they) get a kick out of it,” he said.
Retkofsky’s error-free work as Warren’s replacement last season didn’t win him a job in the NFL this season—he injured a shoulder during a motorcycle accident last spring—but he’s had plenty of interest. In the two-week period before the Steelers signed him on Monday, he had tryouts with the Redskins, Falcons and Texans.
Talk about a man on the move. The moving company is understanding about him leaving without warning; after all, that Super Bowl ring generates a lot of business.
Retkofsky also enjoyed playing in the fledgling UFL this season, even if relatively few fans were aware the league was in existence.
“I got the opportunity to keep playing football. We all got a paycheck,” he said. “A lot of those guys are getting second chances now, a lot of those guys are getting picked up (by NFL teams). They get an opportunity to keep playing football, and NFL teams get a chance to look at them. They haven’t just been sitting on the couch for two months, they’ve been playing football.”
Just before joining the Steelers last season, Retkofsky was happy upon getting a $3 an hour pay raise to $15 an hour at a moving job. Now he’s making NFL money again, at least as long as the Steelers (7-7) keep playing.
Spiraling a 15-ounce NFL football to a punter or a holder might seem a lot easier than hefting a 150-pound sofa, but a 260-pound linebacker isn’t trying to barrel through a moving man.
“I’ll take the pressure of snapping a football over moving a couch any day,” he said.
Retkofsky was happy to be called back by the Steelers, though he was disappointed that Warren was injured again. Warren was hurt Sunday on the final play of the Steelers’ 37-36 victory over Green Bay while snapping on Jeff Reed’s(notes) extra point.
Retkofsky was on his way home from the Redskins’ tryout when Warren called to tell him about his injury.
“It’s a bad situation, but he’s a good friend of mine,” Retkofsky said. “I’ve learned a lot, most of my technique and skill from Greg himself.”
Retkofsky is very familiar himself with bad situations. He had an unsettled life growing up; he didn’t know his father, and his mother had drug problems and often was unable to raise him.
At age 12, he was living with his best friend’s family until the father killed the mother and himself in a murder-suicide. Retkofsky was subsequently taken in by a couple, Eric and Kelley Dennis, who ended up raising him. He now calls them mom and dad.
While with his new family, Retkofsky began playing football and learned how to snap, an unusual avocation for a high school fullback. He was recruited by TCU, where he played the defensive line and snapped before earning a degree in speech communications.
No wonder the nomadic life of an NFL specialist seems like a dream occupation to Retkofsky.
“I love my job,” he said.
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Choose Reputable Movers Over The Cheapest
November 27, 2009 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving scams
Here is the story of a couple that was “scammed” by a moving company. What they fail to recognize is that they tried to scam the system and became a victim of their own greed.
Don’t get me wrong: I am not sticking up for the moving company at all. What they did is wholly wrong and I hate them for it; but lets be honest: This couple hired these movers for one reason only: Because they were cheap.
Cheap movers often tend to be the moving scammers. Why? Because that is how they lure you in. They quote a very low price, knowing that they cannot do the move for that amount, then when it comes time to deliver your possessions then that is when they hit with they a higher bill that you have to pay BEFORE you can get your furniture.
So here is this couples story:
Movers Beware
By Melissa HolnbachStory Created: Nov 25, 2009
Story Updated: Nov 25, 2009
As if moving wasn’t hard enough, imagine having your bed, furniture and photo albums held for ransom. That’s exactly what happened to the Lockwood family moving from South Carolina to St. George, Utah.Tips to keep yourself from being the next victim of a moving scam, whether you’re moving cross country or around the corner.
1. Make Sure your mover is licensed
2. Check the Better Business Bureau’s database to find out your movers reputation.
3. Also Check websites like movingscam.com that gives customer comments on whether they were satisfied.
4. Also check the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) it helps regulate interstate moves.
5. And always check with the moving company before signing anything to make sure that no additional costs will be added, and if there might be, make sure there agreed upon so there’s no surprises. This also helps if you do get scammed when you go to court.
So don’t hire mover because they are cheap. Hire the the most affordable reputable movers.
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Illegal Movers Hire Sex Offenders And Criminals
November 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Moving Company Reviews, Moving News, Moving scams
When you hire illegal rogue movers you are not only taking a risk of being scammed, but you are also letting known sex offenders and convicted criminals know where you live.
Illegal movers (also called “rogue movers”) often hire the cheapest labor they can find. Many of these labors are sex offenders and criminals. And we are not talking about minor offenses either people; we are talking major felonies.
Recently a state agency did a sting of movers and what they found was appalling. Here is what they found:
[M]any of the subjects who posed as movers had felony convictions. Some of the crimes were Rape I, Robbery II, Assault IV, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and drug charges. Two were registered sex offenders.
You may not be aware of these little things, but you cannot trust the workers of illegal movers. These people have already demonstrated a lack of morals and ethics, so what is preventing them from stealing from you? Are you moving with young children?
…You may want to re-think hiring those low-baller illegal rogue movers.
Here in Michigan I have reported several moving companies that may not be your first option to hire. These guys have all proven (to me) that they are lawless, and in my research I have found some horrifying facts…
Greater Michigan Movers: The owner Mike has a criminal record. Last year the police raided his home and confiscated his computer because it was filled with child porn.
AAfordable Movers: They are also pimps. Google their phone number and you’ll find several listings for hookers that they placed on Craigslist and Backpage. They call themselves “Angel’s Angels”.
A Better Move: A good portion of their labor force are criminals. It has been reported that they even had hire one individual that was on a tether (ankle bracelet.)
And this is just starting to scratch the surface.
There is tons of dirt I could shovel at you, but I believe you get the picture.
So what you need to do is hire legitimate moving companies. Licensed and insured companies have to put their work force through background checks. Of course that doesn’t mean it is full-proof but you are better served and can rest easier knowing that you are getting the best.
I wrote this not to scare you, but to inform you. Now that you know the truth you can avoid these illegal movers and have a stress free move.
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Illegal Rogue Movers Busted In Oregon
November 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving scams
In the latest war on movers, Oregon has taken on setting up a sting to catch illegal movers (also called “rogue movers“) in the act.
A little history lesson for you folks. Oregon is embroiled in a large war on movers. They had, up to recently, a very oppressive law which basically hindered and stopped movers from ever becoming licensed and insured. You can read about that here.
That law has been nixed.
However, Oregon has decided it will now start going after the movers again in new sting operations.
Here is an article detailing what the found and how they punished these movers:
In an effort to ‘crack down’ on unlicensed and uninsured moving operations, the Oregon Department of Transportation partnered with Beaverton Police Department on an undercover enforcement operation. Consumer protection was a key goal of the operation.
Illegal household goods movers often advertise on web sites or bulletin boards offering to help people with a move for a fee. Many consumers don’t realize that these “companies” don’t have legal operating authority or insurance and in some cases, safe vehicles and drivers. Consumers who choose an unlicensed mover, whether intentionally or unintentionally, may have little or no recourse for loss or damage to their property, may be charged higher than normal fees, and may be at higher risk for property or identity theft.
In today’s operation, ODOT Motor Carrier inspectors and Beaverton police officers looked for two things. First, was the mover properly certified with the state to offer moving services? Second, was the mover’s vehicle and driver properly registered with the state and was the vehicle in safe working condition?
ODOT Motor Carrier staff identified non-certified moving companies, then made appointments to meet at a decoy house. Upon arrival, the movers were met by ODOT and law enforcement officers who checked drivers and trucks for any violations.
During today’s operation there were 23 vehicle related violations issued; no vehicles were placed out of service for safety violations. Additionally, two citations were issued for other violations; one for driving while suspended and one for failure to provide proof of insurance.
The most commonly written citation was (ORS 825.100) Holding Out For-Hire Without Operating Authority; which holds a $472.00 fine. Some of the other citations were for no medical cards, no fire extinguishers, no USDOT markings or no warning devices.
Twelve “companies” had been booked for a moving date today. Nine of the twelve showed and were issued the various citations.
Past operations in Fairview, Bend, Eugene, Canby, Medford and Portland resulted in multiple citations for Operating without Proper Authority and other violations, and multiple arrests were made for outstanding warrants and parole violations.
Although no arrests were made on today’s sting operation, many of the subjects who posed as movers had felony convictions. Some of the crimes were Rape I, Robbery II, Assault IV, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and drug charges. Two were registered sex offenders.
Moving is a regulated industry in Oregon. Any company or person that offers household goods moving services must be certified by ODOT. The companies also run background checks on perspective employees.
Certified movers are trained to follow industry standards for loading, moving and unloading property. In addition, the companies are required to charge approved, reasonable rates. They must also carry liability and property damage insurance and the vehicles must meet federal safety standards.
This website has over 200 articles teaching you how you can avoid these illegal rogue movers and avoid moving scams.
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Police Arrest Man For Illegal Craigslist Moving Ad
November 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving scams
Man Gets Fined For Craigslist Moving Ad
Here is a real-life example of a man that tried to get into the moving game but was in fact nothing more than guy with a pick-up claiming he was a mover.
I wrote an article a while back giving examples of moving scam ads on Craigslist.
Just because someone has a pick-up and can place an ad on Craigslist a mover it does not make.
These are moving scams. Sure you may have a good experience. They are cheap…until they are arrested and their truck and your possessions are confiscated. Or they break or damage your furniture. Or they steal your possessions. And as they ARE NOT licensed and insured forget about getting money from them for anything.
Filing a BBB complaint is useless. The BBB has no authority over them. They will just change their name and continue doing what they have always done…lying, stealing and cheating.
An unemployed Las Vegas man who placed an ad on Craigslist to move things with his pickup truck was fined in court on Tuesday.
Dan Stewart must pay $300 to get his Ford pickup truck back. It was impounded after a Nevada Transportation Authority sting.
Stewart was also fined $200 that must be paid later this month. The penalty could have been fines of up to $10,000.
Stewart was told during the sting that it was illegal to advertise his services as a mover.
“I saw a whole bunch of ads, 20 of them,” he said after looking at the Craigslist Web site, “So I threw mine on there.”
His first client offered to pay $75 to move items in Stewart’s truck. But when he arrived at a local storage facility, he was greeted by authorities.
“Three trucks, five guys with badges and guns [showed up]. It was unbelievable,” he said.
Stewart didn’t realize he needed the proper paperwork to make himself legitimate, although he never intended to become a full-time mover.
“Individuals that want to move as a form of business, for commerce, must have a certificate of public convenience and necessity,” said Ruben Aquino with the Nevada Transportation Authority.
Aquino said the statewide sting operation is intended to stop thieves and illegitimate “movers” who might not deliver what they promise.
Stewart insisted he was not a crook and that he was just trying to make some extra money.
“I think that’s the end of my moving career,” he said.
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FMCSA Investigates Hundreds Of Moving Companies
November 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving Tips and Advice
Last spring, FMCSA, along with state transportation departments, investigated 350 moving companies for violations. It fined nearly 60 of them. This is where complaints have an effect: Most agencies, including FMCSA, target companies with the most complaints when determining which movers to investigate
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Interstate movers, those that cross state lines–are regulated by the FMCSA = Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Companies that move only within a state are regulated by that state’s Department of Transportation.
If you’re planning to hire a moving company, do some checking first. Don’t just hire the company with a nice looking website (specially be aware from companies with ugly sites or no website at all). Ask other people about their experiences, CitySearch and Google maps are good point to start with. Get estimates from multiple companies and do some research.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a Web site http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov, where you can search for complaints and company safety ratings. You also can make sure the company is insured and can check the number and type of complaints filed against it. FMCSA and this site also provides tips for choosing a moving company.
Keep in mind that multiple companies may be involved in your move. If you use a relocation company, it may contract with a mover separately. So make sure you know which company actually will be moving your items.
Also, in dealing with problems during moves, timing is very important. In most cases, you must file for damages within 90 days of your goods being delivered. Be sure to read all of your paperwork carefully so you know what your deadlines are in case of a problem.