Trooper Moves Blog

When COVID-19 became a serious threat in Canada, the logistics industry had to quickly respond to an increase in deliveries. With social distancing measures in place, people began ordering everything from online retailers with delivery. Groceries, home essentials, clothing, prescriptions, toiletries and anything else you can think of is now begin delivered to homes across the country. Customers all across the retail industry are switching to home delivery instead of visiting stores—people have swapped browsing shelves and racks for shopping through their browser of choice. Large retailers leverage their established delivery networks Home delivery juggernaut Amazon has seen a drastic increase in revenue when compared to the same quarter in 2019. With a 26.39% increase, it’s clear that more and more consumers are turning to home delivery options to avoid going into physical stores. While Amazon doesn’t have a physical store where consumers can choose to shop, Walmart stores h...

Hiring a quality moving company is the most important aspect of any move. From established businesses to listings on Craigslist, it’s easy to get bogged down in all of the options. With all the possibilities, how do you even start to find a reputable moving company? There are key elements that you should always look for when you’re booking your moving company. Here are our top six tips to ensure you hire the right mover for your needs.  They ask for an inventory of items A good moving company will always ask you for an inventory of what you are planning on moving. This helps them determine the weight of your move as well as the time it will take to move all of the listed items. Be sure your estimate is as accurate as possible. This will help ensure that the right size truck and amount of movers for the job. Our online estimator will automatically populate a list of furniture and belongings based on the size of property you are planning to move—from a 1-bedroom a...

When all is said and done, moving home is not known for being an eco-friendly activity. While moving boxes are often made of recyclable materials, there is a lot of additional moving materials that end up in the landfill. Add to that the potential of driving long distances, multiple times and it’s clear that moving isn’t normally associated with “going green”. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t take steps to make your move more eco-friendly. We’ve pulled together 7 tips to help you transform your next move into the most eco-friendly move you’ve ever seen. 1. Use What You Already Have Do you know that luggage set you own? And all those Rubbermaid plastic storage containers? Instead of packing those have you ever considered  packing in them ? Cut down on the amount of moving boxes you need by using the things that are already in your home. Other ideas include dresser drawers, gym bags, backpacks, duffle bags and reusable grocery bags.   2. Get Your Mov...

Let’s be honest, moving is stressful. There are a million and one to-do’s to get through and it is seemingly impossible to keep track of it all. That’s why we’ve created this checklist—to keep you on track and remind you of all the things you need to do before you move. We want to simplify the process of moving. We believe that with the perfect plan in place, your next move can be completely stress-free. This checklist will walk you through what you need to do the week and day of your move. Relocating your life is hard, but it is also an extremely exciting time. With a bit of pre-planning, your upcoming move will run smoothly, letting you enjoy the excitement that comes with this new season of your life! Moving Week It’s here! The week leading up to the big day. Now’s the time to put your head down and focus on organizing, packing, and tying up any loose ends. If you can complete everything on this list even 1 day before your move, you’re in for a stress-free day. ❒ Pa...

Are you planning a move in the next few months? Are you left wondering whether you need to postpone or simply cancel your move in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak? While things continue to change every week, and sometimes every day, we’ve gathered all the information that the federal and provincial governments have released to make sure your move meets all the recommendations. If you or anyone in your current home has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or is showing symptoms, we’d recommend postponing your move—it is integral that we all follow the self-isolation protocols that have been put in place. And if your move is scheduled to happen less than 14 days after you return from out-of-country travel, you should postpone your move to adhere to the government order that makes self-isolation mandatory for anyone entering Canada . Is my move cancelled because of COVID-19 Currently, your move is not cancelled. It is up to you to decide whether you cancel, postpone or continue...

It’s the worst-case scenario for any moving house—you diligently pack up your space, schedule a mover, head to your new home, but your property never arrives. Now you’re out the moving fee and a truck-load of your things. This is an all-too-common scenario in the moving industry. Every year, hundreds of Canadians hire one-off movers in an attempt to save money and end up losing their property along with their money. The moving industry was deregulated two decades ago, and we are still experiencing the fallout from that shift. The deregulation of the moving industry has meant that there are little restrictions when it comes to owning and operating a moving company—you do not need a license or to adhere to any kind of oversight to open your own moving business. This has left customers with very little protection against the scam moving businesses that are operating across the country. It’s no secret that over the years the relationship between movers and potential custom...

We’re different! Whether it is taking one item or multiple items to multiple places, we make it simple. With instant price estimates and fast responses to job requests, all your logistics needs can be taken care of. So you can take more control of your time and enjoy all the great experiences that come along your way. Online Booking Secure Payment — we mean it! Our online payment is fast and secured powered by Stripe. Making sure your payment information is kept under safe hands. Our Network (aka Troopers)