MyBekins Moving Company

MyBekins
Industry Moving company
Founded 1891
Headquarters Warrenville, Illinois
Website mybekins.com

MyBekins is a privately held national moving company based in Warrenville, Illinois. MyBekins has 21 physical branches[1] across the nation along with over 300 Bekins and Wheaton moving agents[2] and other corporate moving partners.[3] MyBekins offers a wide range of both residential and commercial moving services[4] along with specialty moves such as government[5] and international moving.[6] MyBekins is a Certified ProMover, a certification granted by the American Moving & Storage Association.[7] MyBekins is also an IOMI® Certified Office Mover, a title awarded by the International Office Moving Institute.[8] In 2009, Greg Hoover was named the new chief executive officer of Bekins Van Lines.[9] MyBekins is one of the only moving companies to have an active Instagram account[10] and a Pintrest account.[11]

History

Bekins was founded in 1891[12] when moving was performed using a horse and carriage. Bekins was one of the first moving company names to utilize a motor van and do away with horse-powered moving carriages. The first transcontinental motor van move was completed by a Bekins van in 1928.[13] The Caruso family who founded Ace Moving & Storage in 1936 would become part of Bekins in 1995 when both companies merged to create Bekins A-1. David Caruso is currently a Bekins board member and president of Bekins A-1 Movers.[14] In 1996, Bekins was the first van line to earn Certified Professional Mover status, as granted by AMSA.[15] Since the late 1990s, Bekins has continued to expand, opening several branches all over Nevada, California, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Florida, and Arizona.

Company overview

MyBekins has 21 branches that cover a wide range of the United States. MyBekins has a fleet of 600 trucks, professional employees, company-owned buildings, and storage warehouses.[16] Aside from straight moving, MyBekins has made a focus to offer a wide range of storage, packing, and logistical services. MyBekins has had continual positive reviews on sites such as Yelp,[17] and Epinions.[18] To continue to improve the technical components of moving, Bekins A-1 jumped at th chance to work with Moveline,[19] a company that aims to improve moving services across the country.[20] MyBekins has completed several infamous moves such as the Port of Long Beach headquarters[21] and the Seahawks' Super Bowl equipment.[22]

Community involvement

MyBekins is not only committed to providing high-quality moving services but also to improve communities all across the nation. In 1927, Milo Bekins of the Bekins Moving & Storage family deeded 42 acres of property in Girard (currently Woodland Hills) to Pacific Lodge Youth Services.[23] Pacific Lodge Boys’ Home[24] helps to provide assistance for disadvantaged and at-risk youth. In 2013, Bekins A-1 collected food, clothing, and other goods for the Illinois tornado relief efforts.[25] In 2014, myBekins successfully completed a massive company-wide food drive[26] to support the non-profit organization Move For Hunger.[27] MyBekins collected more than 4,500 lbs of food that was donated to local food banks.[28] In December 2015, Bekins A-1 Movers joined the “Toys for Tots[29] ” program and delivered more than 33,000 toys to kids in need.[30] Bekins A-1 Movers transported the toys from the warehouse and delivered along with the help of other community members and companies.[31]

Recognition and awards

  • In 1996, Bekins became the first van line to earn Certified Professional Mover status by AMSA[32]
  • In 2000, Bekins won the Industry Innovator Award for utilizing technology to make tracking shipments faster.
  • Bekins became an inaugural member of the AMSA ProMover program in 2009.[33]
  • MyBekins was awarded BBB accreditation in June 2012.[34]
  • Listed on “Best Apartment Locator DFW Helpful Links” as a preferred mover.[35]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About MyBekins". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "MyBekins Van Line Agent". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "MyBekins Partners". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "MyBekins Moving Services". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "Government & Military Moving Services". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  6. ↑ "International Moving Services". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Certification Programs". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "International Office Moving Institute". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  9. ↑ "Hoover takes over as Bekins CEO". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  10. ↑ "Mybekins on Instagram". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  11. ↑ "Mybekins on Pintrest". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  12. ↑ "History of MyBekins". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  13. ↑ "History of MyBekins". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "Hoover takes over as Bekins CEO". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "Certification Programs". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  16. ↑ "About MyBekins". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  17. ↑ "MyBekins Santa Fe Springs". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  18. ↑ "Moving Services All Bekins Van Lines". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  19. ↑ "Move Line". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  20. ↑ "Moveline tries to kickstart typically slow-moving moving industry". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  21. ↑ "Port of Long Beach employees begin move to new headquarters". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  22. ↑ "Fans by the thousands sent the Seahawks off to New York this morning". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  23. ↑ "Pacific Lodge Youths Add to Success of their Annual Fundraiser". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  24. ↑ "Pacific Lodge". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  25. ↑ "Illinois tornado relief efforts". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  26. ↑ "Bekins Moving Solutions". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  27. ↑ "Move For Hunger". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  28. ↑ "myBekins Company Wide Food Drive Pounds Are In". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  29. ↑ "Toys for Tots". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  30. ↑ "Toys for Tots program". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  31. ↑ "Toys for Tots donations". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  32. ↑ "American Moving & Storage Association". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  33. ↑ "Moving America Professionally". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  34. ↑ "BBB Business Review". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  35. ↑ "Best Apartment Locator DFW". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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