American Moving & Storage Association

U-Haul West Dimond Store to Host Grand Opening Event on Sept. 29

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® Moving & Storage at West Dimond is hosting a grand-opening event from noon to 2 p.m. on Sept. 29 to unveil Anchorage's newest indoor self-storage and retail facility at 3751 W. Dimond Blvd.

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  • The public is invited to enjoy a free boxed lunch, U-Haul giveaways, a behind-the-scenes tour and much more.
  • The three-story 100,386-square-foot building includes 698 self-storage units with high-tech security features and climate-control options that are available to rent.
  • Storage customers can take advantage of extended-hours access; drive-in load/unload areas; ADA-accessible units; and free use of utility carts.
  • During these challenging times, more than 21,000 small businesses across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income by partnering with U-Haul.

Daryl Flood Moving & Storage Makes Moving Easier through Launch of New Website

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Dallas/Coppell, Texas, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daryl Flood, a trusted Texas moving company since 1982, today announced the launch of a new moving and storage service website: darylflood.com .

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  • Dallas/Coppell, Texas, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daryl Flood, a trusted Texas moving company since 1982, today announced the launch of a new moving and storage service website: darylflood.com .
  • That need is particularly strong in Daryl Flood’s home state of Texas, which continues to see some of the largest inbound migration in the country.
  • The new Daryl Flood Moving & Storage site delivers enhancements that equip customers with the ability to quickly identify the services they need, schedule an appointment and customize a move according to their unique requirements.
  • “The Daryl Flood name has been synonymous with dependability for more than 40 years,” notes Walter Myers, Senior Vice President, Moving & Storage.

Gardewine Adds Electric Vehicles to Fleet

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GardewineGroupLimitedPartnership("Gardewine"), a leading service provider in the transportation and warehousing industry has announced the addition of seven electric Ford Transit vans and one International electric MV series truck to their existing fleet of vehicles.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GardewineGroupLimitedPartnership("Gardewine"), a leading service provider in the transportation and warehousing industry has announced the addition of seven electric Ford Transit vans and one International electric MV series truck to their existing fleet of vehicles.
  • "We're excited to make this announcement," commented Mr. Darin Downey, President and Chief Operating Officer of Gardewine.
  • With Ford's telematics connectivity suite of fleet management tools such as instantaneous and cumulative energy consumption, charge speeds, distance to empty, etc., Gardewine will help to better optimize overall running costs and fleet uptime.
  • Gardewine, a multi-service transportation company headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba is a subsidiary of MullenGroup Ltd. of Okotoks, Alberta.

Two Marines Moving (& Storage) Records Best Month In Company History; Sales Almost Double From Same Month Last Year

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --.Two Marines Moving (& Storage) ended May with a bang. They recorded their best month of revenues in the company's 14 year history. The previous milestone was set in June of 2020. That figure was beaten by a solid 10%. The nearly $600,000 in sales registered for the month of May is about the total revenues for the entirety of 2009, the company's first full year in business.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --.Two Marines Moving (& Storage) ended May with a bang.
  • It's the start of the busy moving season that lasts through the end of August.
  • Two Marines Moving (& Storage) is starting the summer off in style, setting more than just revenue records.
  • Nicholas Baucom, Founder & Owner, increased compensation by approximately 25% at every position across the entire company in the last 18 months.

E. E. Ward Moving, Oldest Black-Owned and Operated U.S. Business, Named 2021 northAmerican® Agent of the Year

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today northAmerican Van Lines joined E. E. Ward Moving & Storage in celebrating their 2021 Agent of the Year win at their offices in Charlotte, N.C.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today northAmerican Van Lines joined E. E. Ward Moving & Storage in celebrating their 2021 Agent of the Year win at their offices in Charlotte, N.C.
  • We are honored to have an agent of their caliber as part of the northAmerican family and welcome them into the Agent of the Year winner's circle, a distinction they richly deserve."
  • Our entire team is honored to be recognized as the 2021 northAmerican Agent of the Year."
  • Ward has been recognized as one of the nation's oldest African-American owned businesses.

BAILEY'S MOVING & STORAGE RECEIVES THE 2021 ALLIED VAN LINES CONSUMER AGENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

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Monday, January 31, 2022

CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest moving companies, is pleased to announce Bailey's Moving & Storage of Salt Lake City, Utah has been named Allied's 2021 Consumer Agent of the Year.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest moving companies, is pleased to announce Bailey's Moving & Storage of Salt Lake City, Utah has been named Allied's 2021 Consumer Agent of the Year.
  • This award is given to the Allied agent that provides outstanding customer service and experiences growth in all aspects of their household goods consumer division.
  • It is no surprise that Bailey's Moving & Storage won Consumer Agent of the Year, as they are always looking for ways to improve and innovate the moving experience," said Patrick Redmond, VP, Consumer Channel for Allied Van Lines.
  • "We congratulate Bailey's Moving & Storage entire team for their commitment and dedication in the Consumer Channel."

The Oldest Black-owned Business in the United States Expands to the Carolinas with New Offices in Charlotte and Raleigh

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Ward Moving & Storage Co. , the oldest Black-owned business in the country, recently announced that it has expanded its operations to the Carolinas with new offices in Charlotte and Raleigh.

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  • Ward Moving & Storage Co. , the oldest Black-owned business in the country, recently announced that it has expanded its operations to the Carolinas with new offices in Charlotte and Raleigh.
  • The award presentation will be held February 7 at the company's new office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • This, combined with a successful partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports, prompted the company to open offices in Charlotte and Raleigh.
  • "Our company was founded on principles of quality service and strong moral character, which has supported our growthfrom Columbus to Charlotte and most recently Raleigh.

Bailey's Moving & Storage Opens New 141,000 sq/ft Warehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Monday, October 25, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bailey's Moving & Storage has opened a new warehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah to accommodate the needs of our growing customers.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bailey's Moving & Storage has opened a new warehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah to accommodate the needs of our growing customers.
  • Our customers will never need to worry about having enough space to keep their supply chain moving.
  • About Bailey's Moving & Storage: Bailey's Moving & Storage has operated inside the State of Utah since 1952, providing moving services, including local moving, long-distance moving, warehousing, commercial, and account moving services.
  • For more information on Bailey's Moving & Storage, visit https://baileysallied.com
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ATA Launches ProMover Certification Program

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'ARLINGTON, Va., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the American Trucking Associations announced the launch of ProMover a certification for moving companies.The program will provide a space for consumers to choose a certified professional and responsible moving company with confidence.The new program comes as ATA launches a new online resource center for consumers preparing to move.\n"We are launching ProMover so consumers can be assured they are choosing a mover dedicated to safely and professionally handling their most prized possessions," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Va., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the American Trucking Associations announced the launch of ProMover a certification for moving companies.The program will provide a space for consumers to choose a certified professional and responsible moving company with confidence.The new program comes as ATA launches a new online resource center for consumers preparing to move.\n"We are launching ProMover so consumers can be assured they are choosing a mover dedicated to safely and professionally handling their most prized possessions," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.
  • "ATA has made a commitment to the moving industry, and the ProMover program is a demonstration of that commitment not just to moving companies, but to consumers.
  • "\nCarriers wishing to get ProMover certified, will commit to exceeding a number of ethical and professional standards, subject to annual review.\n"For many people, moving is a very stressful time," said ATA Moving and Storage Conference Chairman Marc Rogers, president and CEO of UniGroup.
  • "The new moving.org website, coupled with the new ProMover certification program, will help people make informed decisions about moving.

ATA Welcomes McMichael as New Moving and Storage Director

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept.2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the American Trucking Associations announced it has hired veteran transportation professional Katie McMichael as director of ATA's new Moving & Storage Conference.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept.2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the American Trucking Associations announced it has hired veteran transportation professional Katie McMichael as director of ATA's new Moving & Storage Conference.
  • "As ATA sets up this new Moving & Storage Conference, we are tremendously fortunate to be able to bring in someone with Katie's experience to manage this new organization," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.
  • Prior to joining ATA, McMichael was director of government affairs at the American Moving & Storage Association.
  • Last month ATA moved to create a Moving & Storage Conference and a Moving & Storage Council.