Tips
Atlantic Van Lines always recommend that you stay prepared and well organized before your moving day.
Here Are Some Tips Offering Professional Help in Preparing for your Big Day.
- Try to stay away from end of the month moving days when possible.
- Reserve your move date in advance and try to avoid leaving the booking date for last minute.
- Always plan your moving day before your “closing day” to allow yourself time for any last minute closing day delays.
- If you are doing your own packing, ensure that your packing materials are purchased in advance.
- Go through all of your stuff and decide what needs to go and what can be donated.
- Dresser draws or any other drawers must be cleared and emptied to ensure safety during transportation.
- Our moving crew can not remove items affixed to walls, so ensure that those are removed in advance and are ready for the crew’s arrival.
Packing in Advance
- We recommend purchase packing well in advance
- Try to pack one room at a time
- Any high valued items should not be packed into boxes and should travel with you
- Do not pack jewelry or any important documents
- Start by packing items that you wont need before moving day
- Do not exceed boxes 40-45 each per each box
- Tape and seal each box
- Write or label your name and destination city on the box when possible
- Pack smaller pieces or screws in smaller bags and tape those around
A Few Days Before Moving Day
- Prepare your trips bags items that you will be taking with you
- Discontinue services such as cable, internt and scheduled deliveries
- Finish pack all essential items
- Make sure to take your important paperwork, documents and high valued items along with you
The Big Day
- Plan to be present and on site when the crew arrives
- If you must be away or cant be on site, arrange for someone to be there that has knowledge of your shipment and is familiar with the items that need moving
- Tour the house with the driver and the crew showing them what is going and what needs to stay
- Clear your driveway of any debris or snow, move your vehicles from the driveway to allow space for the truck to park
- Point out items that require special attention including packing or crating services
- Receive a copy of the detailed inventory list
- BOL is provided to you for your records, confirm and review all of the details and receive a copy
Delivery Date
- Pre-pay your moving balance with your Dedicated sales agent
- Plan to arrive and be present at delivery
- Arrive in advance of the crews arrival
- Use provided inventory list to check off items that are being offloaded