Bekins Moving and Storage

Why should you choose Bekins Moving & Storage and United Van Lines over the competition?

Bekins Loading Equipments Let's face it. It's not a question of whether or not we know how pack your belongings and move them to your new home. After more than 120 years in the moving business, of course we can do that. Our people are what make Bekins Moving & Storage and United Van Lines the proud companies we are today. Companies that are truly different from the rest.

Bekins Moving & Storage and United enjoy a strong partnership with over 200 members who are individual moving companies that bear the United name from coast to coast. As a family we work together for the benefit of our customers. From our packers to our president and the company as a whole, Bekins Moving and Storage and United Van Lines are committed to superior quality service and customer satisfaction.

Bekins Moving & Storage and United Van Lines have an EXCELLENT REPUTATION in the moving industry. The fact that United Van Lines is owned by it's member companies, and it's emphasis on member participation in how the van line is run, and our commitment to the people who work for us, has made United the largest van line in Canada and the only Canadian owned van line. Before they are awarded membership in United, members are carefully screened and thoroughly evaluated to make sure they have the necessary experience, ability, reliability and attitude to handle your move. At Bekins Moving and Storage and United Van Lines, we believe satisfied employees will ensure satisfied customers. We're committed to enhancing our employees' ongoing development and job satisfaction. Specialized training ensures that our people stay motivated and interested in the work they do.

As we look forward to the future, Bekins Moving and Storage and United Van Lines will continue to provide exceptional value to our customers, look for new ways to operate more efficiently and to continuously exceed our customer's expectations.

Quality Standards

At Bekins Moving & Storage and United Van Lines, QUALITY is more than a goal...it's a way of life. Several years ago, Bekins Moving & Storage and United Van Lines realized that the household goods moving industry was changing. It was clear that customers wanted more value for their moving dollar. In order to stay competitive, United had to respond with changes of our own, since supplying basic moving services was no longer enough.

We believe it is the customer who defines quality, so we decided to meet the challenge by asking our customers what they wanted. Since that time, we've held customer focus groups and conducted in-home surveys to learn more about customer needs. We used that input to create programs to meet those needs.

Your move is unique and so is our response to your needs. We won't guess what you want. We'll ask. If it's within our power to provide it, we'll do it. Bekins Moving & Storage and all United Van Lines Members are customer committed. Our professional, experienced drivers " go the extra mile" to meet the quality standards our customers demand.

Over the years, we've learned that quality is about providing more than the customer expects. Bekins Moving & Storage and United Van Lines are forging new ground to exceed those expectations with our constant improvement to quality initiatives. We're one of the Canadian Van Line with a fully equipped training center where movers are sent to develop their skills on an ongoing basis.

To reinforce our quality message, United Van Lines holds regular quality training seminars at members' locations across Canada. Bekins Moving & Storage and United Van Lines are committed to quality service, ethical business practices, and integrity. We involve our staff and encourage them to continually find ways to improve the way we do business. All of this means greater value and satisfaction for you, our customer.

Our Resources

Actually, everything at Bekins is available for viewing, our trucks, warehouse, our whole operation. But don't call first, just drop by. One of our Managers or our President would be proud to show you around. If you are shopping for long-term storage, we strongly recommend you take this step. Drop by our competitors also. This is truly the one way you can differentiate a moving company. Not only do we have some of the largest and finest facilities in Western Canada, we are confidant that we have the cleanest. In fact, if you can find a cleaner facility anywhere in Canada, we will store your goods for free.

Bekins gives back to the community

Our team members are all proud that we support many good causes, including the MS Society, Children's Wish Foundation, Children's Hospital, Thomas Foundation, Hadassah Wizo, the Food Banks, Variety Club, Junior Achievement, homes for hope and others. Our president, Lawrence M. Rosenberg, is an ambitious and forward thinking individual who brings a positive attitude and innovative approach to a generally stable but "old school" industry. He was recognized in 1994 as one of Business in Vancouver's "40 under 40" (one of the top 40 business achievers under age 40), and is past president of the Vancouver Chapter of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization. He has spent considerable time sharing his experiences with, and acting as "mentor" to, the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs at Simon Fraser University, as well as acting as a consultant & volunteer board member for Junior Achievement.

Bekins belongs to and participated in the following organizations: