Move with A. Arnold this Spring

Planning a move this spring? Entrust your important household and commercial belongings with A. Arnold Moving. Whether you are looking for an Indianapolis moving company to relocate you and your family or Louisville movers to move your business to a bigger location this spring, A. Arnold Moving is the company you can depend upon. Since 1905, A. Arnold has been expertly handling local, long distance and international moves. For unbeatable services and highly-skilled movers, go with A. Arnold Moving this spring.

IN / KY Tornado Relief Efforts – March 9, 2012

A person never knows what it would be like to be in a disaster situation until he’s actually been there. Imagine one day you have a comfortable home and the next day it’s gone without a trace due to some incredible force of nature. It hit so close to home, many of us have friends or family members that were affected by last week’s tornadoes. Many of us have travelled through the area and saw the destruction first hand. People sit watching the news and wonder what they can do to help, but A. Arnold people did not just sit and wonder, we got up and moved . . . because that’s what we do!

Our A. Arnold team pulled together this week and sent a little hope to the tornado victims in Southern Indiana. We sent two trailers to the WAVE-3 TV station in downtown Louisville to help with Salvation Army and American Red Cross efforts. We took up a collection of the items that were most needed by those hit by the storms. We took those donated goods down to the station today then jumped in to help assemble cartons, as well as sort and box the items that were coming in as fast as the boxes were put together.
The relief efforts will continue and A. Arnold is trying to do their part.

Great letter from Customer Moving to Ohio

These were the fantastic guys who took care of us during our move.   I would recommend them to anyone.  In fact I’ve sent this picture to my friends with a note telling how great they were.  They knew I was sick and they did everything possible to make things go smoothly.  We had no breakage and no scratches.  Our floors at both ends we’re covered and protected against wear and dirt. They were so kind and courteous to us.  They were like family.

Thank you for sending us David, Richard, Eric, and the fourth one that I can’t remember his name.

You have great people working for you!!!  They all carried their weight and we never heard anyone complain.  They were cheerful and positive both days.

They made our move so easy.  With one person unable to lift with knee problems and me with bronchitis we didn’t know how we could accomplish this goal.  These four guys made it happen!

Eva Mae Lloyd

 

Carrier Liability

Planning to relocate locally or long distance?  Be prepared for questions from your moving company.  One of the most important issues to consider is how your goods will be covered for damage while in transit.  Movers offer what is termed Carrier Liability rather than insurance.   Most local movers as well as interstate movers, those licensed to move household goods across state lines, offer two types of coverage.  Basic carrier liability is the minimum amount of coverage carriers must provide by law and provides 60 cents per pound per article.  Basic carrier liability is based on the weight of your items, not their value.  If an item is damaged and weighs one pound, you will receive 60 cents for that item if it is lost or damaged.  If an item weighs 10 pounds you get $6.00, one hundred pounds…$60.00 and so on.  For a catastrophic loss, such as a fire or accident, you would receive 60 cents times the total weight of your shipment.  There is no cost to this coverage.
The other option is Full Replacement Coverage.  A value is established for your goods, typically using a formula of $5.00 – $6.00 per pound.  For example a 10,000 pound shipment valued at $6.00 per pound would be covered for $60,000.  The important thing to note is that with Full Replacement Coverage, movers still reserve the right to repair items that are damaged yet reparable.  If they are missing or cannot be repaired, goods will be replaced based on their market value today, without depreciation.  There is a cost to Full Replacement Coverage but many carriers will offer discounted rates to corporate relocations, retiring employees, Seniors, etc.
It’s also important to check with your Insurance carrier to determine whether or not you have coverage with them while your goods are in transit.

Preparing For Moving Day

Moving Day can be very hectic. When planning a move, it helps to take some time a few days prior to your moving crew’s arrival to prepare your personal belongings. Whether driving your own vehicle or flying to your new home, there may be a few things you need to take along yourself. These items might include your prescription medication, handheld electronic devices, important documents or anything you will need while your items are in transit. Making a list of the articles you plan to personally take will be helpful. Next, designate an area of your home where these items can be placed on Moving Day. This can be in a corner or you may want to empty a small hall closet to assign as a holding area. Don’t place these items along with goods that need to be packed by movers. When your A. Arnold driver arrives, let him know these goods will not be going on the moving van. It may also be helpful to tag that area or put a note on the closet door. If you are driving to your destination, you may wish to load those articles into your personal vehicle as soon as the movers begin working. The professional packers will be working quickly. It’s best not to leave your personal items on countertops or tabletops where the crew is packing unless they are intended to be packed and loaded on the van. Taking these steps in the days before your movers arrive will ensure a smooth moving day and that you have the essentials with you while your items are in transit.

International Moving Success

Here’s a fantastic testimonial that we received for an international relocation that we handled.

Ken, you and your staff have been exceptional and patient throughout this process and I thank you for that. I will definitely recommend you to anyone who needs you business.  I’m now comfortably relocated in the United Kingdom.

Sincerely,

MS. H. SLOANE,  FAIRFIELD, CT.

Great Moving Information for Families

At A. Arnold, we want to keep our customers up-to-date on what we feel to be excellent moving tips. BR Anchor Publishing sends out an informative monthly newsletter that is geared towards moving tips for families. Moving with young children may raise some difficult questions for parents, and with BR Anchor’s variety of publications, those questions just became a bit easier to answer. Check out their website today and sign up for their free email newsletter.