Resources to help keep your world moving

Perhaps, when you relocated to Dallas for the new job, it was more convenient to rent than buy a home. Times have changed, you’re stable in the new position and you absolutely love living in Dallas! Maybe the Big D is the place you’d like to settle down and raise your family, or it’s the place you’d like to build your career and put down roots, either way, Dallas is a great choice! Dallas has lots of affordable housing for renters ready for their first permanent residence. So, where do you start to make the dream a reality? Dallas spans 385 miles--that’s a LOT of ground to cover! It boasts excellent neighborhoods and suburbs for families to live. You may already be previewing the areas where you can imagine calling your forever home, but you’re going to need expert advice. You need a team of professionals to take you through...

When you’re getting ready to move, two crucial decisions need to be made before any others: when you’re moving and who is moving you. Having the right date and the right team can make or break a move. Every relocation has its stressful moments, but when you’ve got a team you can depend on every step of the way, you can rest easier knowing your move will go smoothly. So, what’s the key to moving success? Booking early! No matter the size or distance of your move, booking early is the one true way to get what you want, when you want it. In this blog, you’ll find helpful information to understand why booking early is so important and why you should book your move now. Peak season Did you know that there is a peak season for moving? Just like football and fall, moving has a season of its...

As unprecedented times emerge, new measures must be taken. From minimizing business disruptions to assuring the safety of your employees, this can be seemingly daunting coupled with summer intern program preparations or new talent placement. Performing a check up on your mobility program can help you confidently navigate your organization through the “new normal”. Here’s just a few vital signs to consider:   Safety Prioritization Are your supply chain partners safely serving your employees and their families? New times call for new safety measures. Your supply chain partners should be adapting their standards and processes to protect your employees throughout the relocation process. Verify your partner has the proper safety protocols in place to protect everyone involved in the move process, including daily service crew screenings, PPE use and frequent hand washing. Consider efforts made to minimize in-person interaction in your employees’ homes as well, such as replacing in-home, pre-move...

Final mile service has many names, including Last Mile or Last Mile Delivery, White Glove Service, Final Mile Delivery or even the Last Mile Delivery Problem! In the logistics arena, they all mean the same thing: receiving items at a specific location and coordinating those items to deliver to their final location at a specific time. The distance of the final move can be anything, but typically the items you need moved are close to their final delivery destination. A Final Mile partner is important because when goods need to have a shipping destination at a specific time, but the final location is not yet ready to receive the items, a intermediate receiving location that can also deliver items when the time comes is key. This is where The Armstrong Company - Knoxville can become your best partner in the East Tennessee area for Final Mile delivery. We have over...

Great news, you’re moving! Moving your family is exciting, but it can also bring a tremendous sense of stress and upheaval to your household. Moving to a new neighborhood and changing school districts can also be an anxious time for everyone in your family. Among the many things on your list is finding and booking a good moving company. It may seem that since your move is months away, you can place this task at the bottom of the list, but it’s better to book movers as early as you can. If you’re moving within the Dallas – Fort Worth area, or to nearby Plano or Frisco, it’s essential to book early. Good movers book up fast in a bustling city, so the sooner you hone in on the right team, the better and here’s why. 1. Reserving Early Allows You To Plan Face it, it’s a hectic world. Your...

The big day is getting closer, but have you and your mover talked about items you will need to move or dispose of yourself? Professional moving companies prohibit transporting certain materials, and many companies have rules and preferences regarding precious or perishable items, including things like pets or live plants. Here’s a few things professional movers suggests you transport yourself or dispose of prior to your move. Hazardous Materials It’s illegal for professional movers to transport flammable, corrosive or explosive materials. These items include familiar household products like aerosol cans, ammonia, cleaning solvents and liquid bleach. Hazardous items such as ammunition, charcoal lighter fluid, fertilizer, gasoline, loaded firearms, paint thinners, paints and varnishes, pesticides, poisons and weed killers are also on the list. At The Armstrong Company – Raleigh, your move coordinator will provide you with a pre-move package with a detailed list of prohibited items. You’ll need to prepare...

Dan Dailey, President of Armstrong – San Antonio and his wife, Ashley, have made it their mission to give back to their River City community in more ways than one. The couple has been in the relocation industry for more than 30 years and has called San Antonio home for more than 20 years. In that time, they’ve raised children, worked hard to build careers they’re passionate about, and ultimately turned that same passion out into their community. “It’s important to invest in your community as much as you take from it,” says Dan. “We want this city to be as successful as we are. We want the children who grow up in this city to take pride in it and grow up to give back as well.” Dan and Ashley volunteer with the Rotary Club of San Antonio to provide support to inner-city students who may be at risk...

We need only tune in to the famed Saturday morning show, Antique Roadshow, to witness the variety of ways people define a High Value Item. With the exceptional rarity of a Faberge egg worth over a million dollars, audience treasures tend to garner a much meeker response and figure than hoped. Sentimental value doesn’t always equal monetary value, unfortunately. So, what’s the true definition of High Value Inventory? High Value Inventory is the inventory of all items that are considered to have extraordinary value in excess of $100.00 per pound per article that are included in the shipment. For example, while the man of the house may value his large flat screen television equal to his first-born, by the definition of High Value Inventory, it would not qualify. Reason being, if the television is valued at $3,000.00 and weighs 100 pounds, then the prized television is only worth $30 per...

If you are considering a move to Dallas, you aren’t alone. Over the past several years, Dallas has consistently made the ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in our country. Located in prime territory of North Texas, Dallas offers whatever your heart desires and your hungry stomach craves. Once known for its cowboy hats, western boots and infamous show of the same name, Dallas has grown into a fast-paced, sophisticated, ever-evolving metropolis with endless possibilities. While you may still come across a Stetson or two during a business luncheon, you’ll find Dallas is a thriving city with so much to offer. What Dallas lacks in natural rolling hills or scenic views, it matches in the concrete mountains of the High Five. The High Five Interchange is a five-level stack of highways, one over the other, where the highest point reaches a staggering 117 feet above the ground. While...

Bayou City. H-Town. Magnolia City. If you’re planning on moving to Houston, these are just a few of the names you need to know! Houston is a beautiful, booming city in the heart of Texas with more music, food and culture than ever before. Now is a great time to be moving here and, as your trusted, Houston-local relocation professionals, we’re here to give you all the tips you need to know before moving to Houston. 1. Find a full-service moving team that knows the area If you’re moving to a metropolis the size of Houston, you’ll definitely want a moving team that understands the tricky ins-and-outs of specific neighborhoods, city streets and highways. Houston is the most populated city in Texas and the fourth most populated city in the United States This means more apartments and homes to navigate than ever before! By choosing The Armstrong Company – Houston,...