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Apartment Moves » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
Moving costs are one of the unfortunate burdens of the moving process. Costs are typically related to weight and volume of belongings as well as distance. However, certain quirks in the way moving companies quote for jobs can mean relocating to the other side of town may result in the same charge as moving from
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Whether you’re taking your dirt bike to the mountains or to a garage, it needs to be secure. No point arriving at a Motocross park to discover your Yamaha YZ250 has been damaged by the journey – or worse, fell off along the way. Knowing how to tie down your dirt bike is as important
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 05, 2026
When shipping your motorcycle, you might have several container options available. From the bare-bones chock-on-trailer setup, you can go all the way to the full commercial enclosed crate shipping. But if you choose the DIY approach, a simple shipping pallet might be the most appropriate option.
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
There are plenty of reasons why you might need to transport a motorcycle by means other than riding it. Perhaps it’s broken down or run out of fuel. Perhaps it’s being taken to a racing track or off-road trail, and you want to arrive without wear and tear for best performance. Perhaps it’s classic or
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Yes, your dirt bike will fit in most vans and minivans. The dirt bike experts at Dirt Bike Newbie recommend the following vehicles for transporting dirt bikes: Chevrolet Express Cargo GMC Savana Cargo Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van Ford E-Series Van Ram C/V Tradesman Nissan NV Cargo Van Ram ProMaster Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo But most
For Customers » heavy equipment shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Heavy, bulky and awkward items need special attention when we ship them. Most conventional parcel shipping services will require heavy items to be specially labelled, and an extra fee paid, before allowing them to be shipped. Whether it’s an exercise bike, furniture, machinery, a musical instrument of even a motorcycle, customers need to be aware
Apartment Moves » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
It’s a sad fact of life. Rain will fall, phone screens will break and items in transit will sometimes arrive damaged. Often that damage can be avoided by taking care to secure the item properly and hiring a reputable mover. But the risk, however small, is never zero. You might be in a position to
Apartment Moves » For Customers · Updated March 24, 2026
If you’re planning a move, you’re probably wondering if there are cheaper alternatives to U-Haul trucks or cargo trailers. Their rates are usually decent, in-town, one-way, or round-trip. But when the destination is halfway across the country, those rental rates increase sharply. So, is there a cheaper alternative to U-Haul? There could be quite a
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Many motorcyclists are concerned about carting their pride and joy in an open-air trailer. There’s not only weather to contend with, but loose straps, bumpy roads and sharp turns as well. It’s one thing to ride a motorcycle through these conditions, but another to transport it helplessly on a trailer. The worst thing would be
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
When transporting multiple motorcycles at one time, as many professional motorcycle haulers do, stacking them onto a single trailer can get tricky. So what size trailer do you need for three motorcycles or more? Here’s a quick breakdown.