Wrapping up Movers For Mutts - Fall Community Outreach Campaign

 THANK YOU * THANK YOU * THANK YOU

Thanks to the generosity of our community and the support of our local sponsors, together, we collected 8,667 items to be donated to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary of Rockford, IL! 

Our 2016 Community Sponsors:

Dolphin Swim Club, The Canine Crunchery, Woodman's - Rockford, IL, Peak Fitness, Peak Sports Club & Peak Fitness, Gray's Foods, Spiffy Pets, Snazzy Pets Grooming Belvidere, The Postal Shoppe, Rockford Egg Harbor Cafe, Zanocco Ace Hardware, Great Harvest Bread Co. Rockford IL, Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies, Dogwood Pet Resort, Animal Medical Clinic, Cherry Vale Animal Clinic, Animal Medical Clinic - North, and Machine Shed Rockford.

Tractor Treat Coloring Contest

TO ENTER:

1) Write your Child’s Name & Age on the back of their page with your phone number/email

2)  All pictures will be added to our Facebook Photo Album ‘ Tractor Treat Coloring Contest’

3)      ‘Like’ Our Facebook Page & ‘Like’ your child’s drawing! The most ‘likes’ wins!!!!

TRACTOR TREAT COLORING CONTEST FACEBOOK PHOTO ALBUM

Presidential Leadership Award Nomination

We have nominated Bill Taylor, Move Manger of our Rockford location, for the Presidential Leadership Award. 

Each fall, all franchisees send their frontline staff to meet at our home office in Lansing, MI to connect, education, and move all of our staff forward.  All franchisees are given the opportunity to submit nominations. The President's Leadership Award: The President's Leadership Award will be given to an individual who possesses/demonstrates key leadership attributes such as personal development, helping to grow the team, impacting team morale positively, overall attitude, and ensuring the franchise has an overall high rating of customer satisfaction. 

We are proud to have Bill as part of our team for over 6 years. Bill excelled as a driver for the Rockford franchise for over four years and has surpassed all expectations as a mover manager for Rockford for over two years.  Bill personifies the definition of leading by example.   Bill won our mover and driver of the year award in both 2013 and 2015.  This award is given to the mover/driver who has the highest customer satisfaction scores for the year.   Currently for 2016 with 236 moves Bill has a 4.86 satisfaction score and a 100 percent referral rate.    As a mover manager Bill is in charge of all  mover/driving training, spot checks, and D.O.T. training.      Bill is also heavily involved in on-sites and has become our go to estimator on any large moves and all our business moves.    Bill is a tireless worker who is always helping out others on their jobs and does not go home until he knows all the jobs are going well for the night.   With an increased emphasis on C.S.A. scores  Bill is assigned most of our long distance moves.   He even missed the birth of his second child in August since he was in the state of Oregon performing a move.    Bill's exceptional all around work has produced great results.   Last year under Bill's leadership Rockford finished with a 4.76 customer satisfaction score and a  97.82 referral percentage.  This year, despite growing over 15 percent, Rockford has maintained excellent service scores 4.79 and a 97.56 referral percentage.

Thank you Bill for all of your hard work and dedication! We couldn't be more proud to have you leading our team.  The winner will be announced at this year's Annual Frontline Meeting in November. Good luck!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK - ROCKFORD | MOVER OF THE MONTH - September 2016

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® each and every customer receives a reply card from a third party company to honestly review their moving experience.  On this reply card they have the opportunity to grade their movers, office staff, and overall experience.  The mover that has the best score and the most reply cards returned back each month wins bragging rights to hold the title of 'Mover of the Month'. For the month of June, we will feature Joseph Anthony DiVerdi, driver/mover at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford who received a 5.0 (the highest score you can earn!). 

September 2016 Mover of the Month
Joseph Anthony DiVerdi 

About Joe: I am a person who likes to achieve my goals as fast as possible while having precision. I enjoy working out and spending time with my family.  I also enjoy playing sports.

What do you like most about working for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford? 
I enjoy team work while completing a move from start to finish. Pleasing a customer enhances a purpose driven work ethic. The Core Values have helped my life outside of work as well.

Thank you Joe for all of your hard work and dedication- We are proud to have you on our team!

Tractor Treat - Touch A Truck

We are excited to announce our participation in this year's The Tractor Treat / Touch-A-Truck.  The Belvidere Park District hosts this fun-filled event.  It is will take place at Rivers Edge Recreation Center in Belvidere, IL on Saturday, October 22nd from 12pm-3pm.  We will have one of our 26ft box trucks stationed there with fun, candy, and games for kids of all ages!

For more information you can visit The Belvidere Park District page. 

See you there!

Local Delivery Service for The Main Street Market

Local Delivery Service Provided for:

 The Main Street Market

Saturday, September 10, 2016

9:00am-4:00pm

Midway Village

6799 Guilford Rd

Rockford, IL 61107

Main Street Market customer’s exclusive rate:

$25/per item within our service area

+Within 20 miles of our office location:7206 N.Alpine Rd Loves Park, IL 61111

+Must be within Illinois

*If your destination location is outside of our service area- we would be happy to accommodate your moving needs.  Our normal rates would apply. Please contact us 815.633.3600 for more information or visit Two Men And A Truck - Rockford.

To take advantage of this exclusive rate- Visit one of the large-item service tents to make a reservation with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® staff to have your purchases delivered today! Space is limited.

Delivery Times:

10:00am  |  12:00pm  |  2:00pm

{items purchased after 2pm will be delivered Sept.12th or Sept.13th}

See you at the market!!

Two Men And A Truck partners with Urban Farmgirl for The Main Street Market

We are thrilled to announce we have partnered with Urban Farmgirl for The Main Street Market. The Main Street Market is a bi-annual vendor event held at The Midway Village in Rockford, IL.  It features over 120 vintage and handmade vendors from across the Midwest.  We will be offering our moving services at exclusive rates for the local customers of the market.  This will now give many people the opportunity to bring home a large item purchase at ease! For more information and a map of our services areas- visit our staff at the porter stations on the day of the event. We hope to see you there!

Main Street Market - Presented by Urban Farmgirl - Facebook Event

Saturday, September 10, 2016

9am - 4pm

Midway Village

6799 Guilford Rd.

Rockford, IL 61107

Crafting with Boxes for Halloween Costumes

What are you going to be for Halloween?

I have always been a fan of creating costumes.  It is a great opportunity to let your creative juices flow and spend some time with the family!  Visiting your local thrift-shop to find outfits that match your character's theme is not only frugal, it is fun!  You can reuse and re-purpose household items for a mask or accessories.  We love to work with old boxes from deliveries and have even used specialty sized boxes from our office to create different parts of a costume. We have created emojis, app logos of our favorite social media platforms, cars, and characters from our favorite movies from boxes.

Our home office has even created a step-by-step DIY box costume tutorial: DIY Halloween Box Costumes.

Pinterest is also a fantastic way to get some ideas going.  There are many boards dedicated to the construction of costumes from cardboard.  DIY Cardboard Costume

Once you decide what you want to create- You will need to gather the following supplies:

Box cutter*

Hot glue gun

Boxes of various sizes

Acrylic paint

Craft notions: buttons, pompoms, glitter, etc.

*Use caution when using a box cutter- always have the sharp edge pointed away from yourself and cut in a downward motion. 

Stop in our office to pick up the boxes you need for your very own DIY Box Costume!

7206 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 | 815.633.3600 | nicole.christensen@twomen.com

Packing Services & Supplies

Our trained and experienced packers can pack your entire home, just the kitchen, or only your fragile items! We customize our services to fit your needs. We typically send our packers to your home a day or two before your move is scheduled. Contact our Customer Service Representatives today for a personalized packing quote based upon your needs.

We offer a full range of boxes and supplies at our office and will deliver any purchase over $50 to you at no cost! You never have to worry about buying too many- as we will purchase back any unused boxes from you.  We also provide our customers with complimentary ‘Day of The Move Boxes’ and ‘Truckie Treasure Boxes’ for your children.

Align Yourself With Two Men And a Truck - Rockford

We’re more than just two men and one truck.

Our three locations: Rockford, Peoria, and Quad Cities have 65 Men and 20 trucks!  We are the professionals you can trust when referring your clients to a moving company.  We have a 98% Referral Rating and over 96 straight months of growth! We are exclusive partners with many businesses and organizations including but not limited to Contry Homes, Key Reality, Wesley Willows, The Atrium Assisted Living, The Hampton Properties, New Leaf Remodeling, Crimson Pointe, and Rosecrance, Inc.  We are also actively involved in our community by supporting a multitude of charity organizations. We have been recognized by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® International: Founders Award – Rockford, IL 2008, Founder’s Award – Peoria, IL 2010, Top Ten Achievement in Excellence Award – Peoria, IL 2012, and Top Multi-Unit Franchise for Achievement in Excellence Award 2015.

If you have contemplated offering your clients a premier moving service to set yourself apart from your competitors - contact our Marketing Outreach Leader, Sarah Forsell, to develop a partnership with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®. 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford's Spotlight Realtor - August 2016

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® recognizes that Realtors are what help drive our business and from time to time we have the opportunity to work with one that shows an outstanding commitment to excellence. This shows through their work and also aligns with our Core Values: Integrity: To always conduct oneself with honesty and fairness. THE GRANDMA RULE®: To treat everyone the way you would want your Grandma to be treated. Care: To have compassion for family, customers, co-workers and community. Also, giving back to the community and being their best while having fun!

We would like to recognize Joe Eurek with Dickerson & Nieman Realtors® as our TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Spotlight Realtor!

Q&A

What do you enjoy most about your career as a broker/agent?
I really enjoy helping people find the home that fits.  Getting that roof over your family is one of the most important things you can ever do.

What characteristics are important to be as a Realtor?
You have to be confident and knowledgeable.  Know about the property you are showing and it's strong points.  Confidence comes with good business.  You know when you are providing a good service and it shows.

Where can you be found when not showing property?
If I am not at a showing or a closing- I am at the office with answers to your questions.

Anything else you would like to tell people about yourself?
Being born and raised in Boone County- has kept me very well informed of the area.  Being raised by one of the area's top agents helps too!

Realtor Contact Info

Joe Eurek, Broker 
Office Phone: (815) 544-8216
Cell Phone: (815) 566-7419
JoeEurek@dickersonnieman.com

Belvidere Office
1255 Logan Ave.
Belvidere, IL 61008

OFFICE PROPERTIES

MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
PRE-QUALIFICATION CALCULATOR
REQUEST A CMA
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Movers For Mutts

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK-Rockford's Fall Community Outreach Program - Movers For Mutts 

 Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

111 N 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107 | 815.962.2767 | noah@noahsarkanimals.com

Twitter @Noahsarkrfd | Facebook.com/noahs.ark.566

We are excited to announce that Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary of Rockford, IL will be the recipient of our fall outreach program Movers For Mutts.  Movers For Mutts' objective is to collect essential items the shelter needs to properly care for all companion animals at their shelter.  We will begin to partner with local businesses, organizations, and schools to collect items to help fulfill the shelter's current wish list of items in need.

For more information on how you can help Noah's Ark or if you would like to register as a 2016 Campaign Partner- please send me an email at nicole.christensen@twomen.com.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK - ROCKFORD | MOVER OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2016

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® each and every customer receives a reply card from a third party company to honestly review their moving experience.  On this reply card they have the opportunity to grade their movers, office staff, and overall experience.  The mover that has the best score and the most reply cards returned back each month wins bragging rights to hold the title of 'Mover of the Month'. For the month of June, we will feature Mark Cubberly, Jr., mover at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford who received a 5.0 (the highest score you can earn!). 

June 2016 Mover of the Month - Mark Cubberly, Jr.  

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford's Spotlight Realtor

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® recognizes that Realtors are what help drive our business and from time to time we have the opportunity to work with one that shows an outstanding commitment to excellence. This shows through their work and also aligns with our Core Values: Integrity: To always conduct oneself with honesty and fairness. THE GRANDMA RULE®: To treat everyone the way you would want your Grandma to be treated. Care: To have compassion for family, customers, co-workers and community. Also, giving back to the community and being their best while having fun!

We would like to recognize Mikhaele Renton with Gambino Realtors® as our TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Spotlight Realtor!

Spotlight Realtor Bio

I have lived in Rockford for most of my life and am a Boylan Graduate. I currently reside in Machesney Park and have 4 children, Morgan, Drake, Dawson and Dylan. I started Real Estate for the first time in 1999 with Whitehead Realtors and have loved helping people buy and sell homes for a total of 10 years since then. Last year I found a new home to continue my business, Gambino Realtors, and I can't say enough good things about the company, owners, management, support staff and fellow agents! I love what I do AND I love the company that I work for!

Q&A

What do you enjoy most about your career as a broker/agent?
What I enjoy most about being a Realtor is working with and meeting new people. I love using my knowledge and experience to help them through buying or selling their home. I do all of the work, so they don't have to worry, they can be at ease that I am taking care of all of the details from the beginning through the entire process!

What characteristics are important to be as a Realtor?
I feel some of my characteristics that make me a good Realtor are that I am friendly, easy to talk to and I communicate what is happen throughout the process, which is so important! I am patient and trustworthy; I always work in the best interest of my clients. Being organized is another must as a Realtor, which is a huge strength for me. Finally, I am passionate about what I do, I love being a Realtor!

Where can you be found when not showing property?
When I'm not showing property I am probably busy being a mom and spending time with my family. I love an occasional day trip out of town to check out what our surrounding communities have to offer. I love to travel but don't get the opportunity to do it enough

Anything else you would like to tell people about yourself?
My significant other Scott, my family and kids motivate me to be the best I can be every day! I believe in the golden rule, Treat others the way you want to be treated and live every day to the fullest!!

Realtor Contact Info

Connect with Mikhaele on Facebook -- facebook.com/mikhaelerenton

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK - ROCKFORD | MOVER OF THE MONTH | MAY 2016

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® each and every customer receives a reply card from a third party company to honestly review their moving experience.  On this reply card they have the opportunity to grade their movers, office staff, and overall experience.  The mover that has the best score and the most reply cards returned back each month wins bragging rights to hold the title of 'Mover of the Month'. For the month of May, we will feature Taylor Stumpf, mover at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Rockford who received a 5.0 (the highest score you can earn!). Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!!

May 2016 Mover of the Month - Taylor Stumpf

About You

I just had a little baby girl that is turning 5 months old.  I'm also getting married in October on the beach in South Carolina.  I went to Harlem High School and I love to take road trips!

What do you like most about working for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®? 

That I get to interact with new people everyday. The job is very active and I love to be active. The guys I work with are all very hardworking and have good respect for one another. It's a great workplace! 

Favorite TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Core Value and Why? 

Integrity- because I think you need strong moral principles and need to be honest with one another to succeed!

Thank you Taylor for taking the time to answer my questions! We are proud to have you as part of the 'Two Men and a Truck Family'!

Traveling Truckie's Treasure Chest

Rkfd Moving Mom - Traveling Truckie's Treasure Chest

Moving is a stressful event in anyone's life - that is no secret.  At Two Men and A Truck in Loves Park, IL - we provide children whose families will be utilizing our services with a 'Truckie's Treasure Chest' to help ease that stress.  The 'Truckie Treasure Chest' is a handled box that can be filled with your child's prized possessions.  It can be personalized by your child by coloring with with crayons or markers or even further adorned with jewels or glitter paint.  Inside the box- we have filled it with a 'Traveling with Truckie- My Moving Journal' which guide's a child thru their thoughts and gives them the opportunity to share their moving experience.  We have also added in crayons, an honorary mover sticker for the day of the move, and balloons.  This are offered at no cost to the families using our packing or moving services - please one per child. 

Home Moving Checklist

Welcome to the Rockford Moving Mom's Home Moving Checklist! 

Whether you your family have decided to relocate into the Rockford, IL area or are relocating from one place to another- Here is a list to help you prepare for your move.

A Month Before The Move

• As soon as you know you are moving, begin researching and reserve a moving company to help you transport your items.  It is no secret that relocation an entire household is stressful! Do your homework and choose a reputable, licensed, and insured moving company.  At Two Men and A Truck, we strive to help you manage all of that stress! We offer packing and unpacking services as well.
• Start to clean out the garage, basement, attic, and closets.  Donate items that you no longer need that are still in good condition and toss the rest! By donating your items to the Rockford Rescue Mission, you will also be helping those in need in our community! They accept drive-thru donations at their thrift store location Monday-Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm.
• Request a change of address through The US Postal Service.  You can now do this online to save yourself time! Official USPS Change of Address
• Notify magazines, charge accounts, insurance companies, clubs and all other organizations of your change of address.
• Arrange to transfer school records.

One to Two Weeks Before The Move

• If you decide to pack yourself- begin packing now! Be sure to label at least two sides and the top of the box with what items the box contains.  Also be sure to write which room the box will go to at your new home.
• Schedule disconnects for gas, water, electric, and telephone. Do not disconnect the phone/internet until the day after your move. Also, schedule connections for your new home.
• Cancel newspapers, cable TV, lawn service, pest control, or any other services you receive.
• Determine a plan for your children and any pets you may have for the day of the move.  If your children will be present on the day of the move- set activities, non-perishable snacks, and their favorite toy aside for them in a small box. At Two Men and a Truck, we offer 'Truckie Treasure Boxes' at no cost to our customers to use with their children. (Once you book your moving reservation- stop in our office to pick one up! Or if you order over $50 in boxes and supplies-we will deliver them to you at no cost!) 

The Week of The Move

• If you have schedule partial or packing services- typically your packing will be completed a day or two prior to the move.
• Create a day-of-the move box or bag for yourself and your family.  This will contain all of your essential items. Be sure to include a roll of toilet paper, medicines, toiletries, any important papers you may need on hand during your move, and snacks!
• Deep clean your stove and appliances.

The Day Before Your Move

• Clean, defrost, and wipe your refrigerator dry.
• Make sure you have enough cash on hand to hold you over
• Say goodbye to your neighbors!