CONSUMER INFORMATION BEFORE HIRING MOVING SERVICES

May is National Moving Month, the beginning of peak moving season. Millions of Americans will be packing up belongings and moving to a new address with most families moving less than 500 miles. Statistically, the majority of all moves in the United States occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Consumer demand for moving services […]

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AMWAT Movers LOVES PINK PIANOS

Pink Pianos will be strategically placed throughout Tallahassee during the holiday season.  The pink pianos are for anyone to enjoy!  Many cities all over the world have strategically placed pianos in heavy pedestrian areas to encourage culture, festivity, good fellowship and live music.   Although, pink is not a traditional holiday color, the pianos in Tallahassee […]

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FEDS SHUT DOWN FIVE MOVING COMPANIES

It’s no secret the moving industry is riddled with criminal activity.  Due to all of the criminal activity within the moving industry, we are passionate about educating consumers on how to avoid these unscrupulous characters as well as reporting these thieves to the authorities.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently shut down five moving […]

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Moving Day Advice from Other Movers

I reached out to my moving industry colleagues on LinkedIn to inquire what kind of advice they would give consumers who are planning to move.  The advice provided from my colleagues in the moving industry stems from their many years of personal experience.  There are some very helpful suggestions for you to consider when moving.  […]

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Simple Packing Tips

The following are some simple packing tips designed to educate consumers on how to pack items appropriately prior to the movers arriving.  Whether moving a short or long distance, your household goods are going to be loaded into the back of a moving van where items will be stacked in tiers.  Empty spaces within the […]

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HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – DO NOT PACK LIST

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – DO NOT PACK LIST Getting ready to move can be a bit overwhelming specifically if you are doing most of the packing.  It is essential to know there are certain items that should never be packed in moving boxes due to the items hazardous and/or perishable nature.  There are many household products […]

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Reputable Movers Police Moving Industry

We Must Police Our Industry to Protect Our Market Share by Gloria Pugh AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage Published: Going Places, The Newsletter for and about Florida’s Movers and Warehousemen  September  2013    The 2013 peak moving season was an improvement for many in our industry in comparison to years past. Many of us were too preoccupied […]

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2013 Moving TIPS

The housing market is on the mend, the overall economy has slightly improved and Americans are on the move.   May is the beginning of the peak moving season when the majority of Americans are moving short and long distances.  Peak moving season lasts through September, with the most requested move dates occurring Memorial Day weekend […]

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MOVING FRONT LOADING WASHING MACHINES

Front loading washing machines have approximately 4 shipping bolts that are very specific to the appliance’s make and model.  All manufacturers ship front loaders with the shipping bolts inserted to avoid internal suspension and structural damage to the washer during transport.   Retailers leave the shipping bolts in the front loaders until the unit is delivered […]

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Tallahassee Junior League Whale Success

Mar 14, 2013 | By Lauren Engel Special to the Chronicle More than 3,500 people attended the Junior League of Tallahassee’s (JLT) 2013 Whale of a Sale, presented by AMWAT Moving, Warehousing and Storage this weekend. This year marked the 39th annual sale, which took place Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, in the […]

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