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With more than 430 locations across the country,&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=summer-moving-tips-for-the-busy-season-2726276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a>, the national,&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=summer-moving-tips-for-the-busy-season-2726276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">full-service franchised moving company</a>, is making major preparations during&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/may/national-moving-month-may?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=summer-moving-tips-for-the-busy-season-2726276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">National Moving Month</a> as it prepares for the busiest moving season of the year. In 1997, May was designated as National Moving Month to mark the start of the busy summer season, when many families take advantage of breaks from school and warmer weather to make their moves.Last year, systemwide&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck/info">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> completed 47,803 moves during the month of May, and the system is preparing for similar volumes this year.“This is the time of year people move. They don’t like to move during the winter. Sales go through in the spring, houses start to clear out and moving teams get busy,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremybuhrmann/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=summer-moving-tips-for-the-busy-season-2726276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jeremy Buhrmann</a>, operations manager for&nbsp; TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Grand Rapids North. “The best advice I could give to anyone preparing to move during the busy season is to be proactive. Reach out to your moving company ahead of time. Do research on the employees; not all movers are background checked and drug tested. Double check their availability and confirm the status of your reservation.”TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has implemented systems to protect both team members and customers, starting with thorough employee screening that includes a background check and drug screen. The brand also provides robust training for its team members to prepare them for the busy season.&nbsp;For customers, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s convenient quoting and scheduling system allows for an efficient inquiry, meaning customers can easily get on the schedule and secure their teams ahead of time — Buhrmann recommends doing so three to four weeks in advance. Inquiring ahead of time also allows you to set expectations and adjust accordingly rather than scrambling to do so at the last minute.“A lot of people are selling their homes and using some of the money they make to cover moving services,” Buhrmann said. “It’s important to take inventory, plan out the packing portion and consider opportunity costs, both financial and time-related. If you’re moving away from your kids or grandkids, that time may be better spent with them. If your furniture is old and will be expensive to move, it might be better to start fresh in your new home.”As moving families begin these preparations, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK teams nationwide will begin to prepare to support the thousands of people moving both locally and across the country.<h3>How TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Supports Its Teams</h3>“Historically, the summer months are always super busy, so as we start getting busier and ramping up for the busiest move season, we do like to be strategic,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathan-cuttino-164b7a130/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=summer-moving-tips-for-the-busy-season-2726276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Johnathan Cuttino</a>, a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisee in Macon. “We talk about concerns like heat illness and prevention, making sure that the guys are knowledgeable about how to recognize and what to do when someone may be feeling ill. We get them mentally prepared for the fact that it’s going to be busy and there will be some longer days. From a management perspective, we’re constantly analyzing the schedule, making sure the truck routes are most efficient and that all of the maintenance on the trucks is up-to-date. We don’t want to have any mishaps, especially when our customers are depending on us.”As demand increases, Cuttino supplements his team with seasonal employees, providing long-time movers and drivers an opportunity to tune up their own skills while new team members train. This way, he can be confident that every part of the process, from equipment to personnel, is ready for a successful busy season.<h3>Day-of Practices for a Successful Move and Happy Team</h3>While preparation ahead of the moving day can be incredibly helpful, it is just as important to finish strong on moving day. For families being moved, Cuttino shared a few key tips:<ul><li>Plan to move any valuables, like jewelry and collectibles, independently.</li><li>Move any chemicals, combustibles, firearms and ammunition ahead of time. These cannot be placed on a moving truck.</li><li>Ensure any children and/or pets are accounted for and have a safe place to stay while the movers work.</li><li>If you are packing for yourself, ensure all boxes are neatly and securely closed.</li><li>Make sure there is a clear pathway in and out of the home for everyone’s safety.</li></ul>Local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK owners are just as dedicated to supporting their own teams on big moving days. For Cuttino, this means providing movers a healthy breakfast, water and fruit for the road, and a team cookout at the end of the day.“Our entire management staff will make sure that we stay here until the last truck is back for the day — just for camaraderie purposes,” he said. “We want them to know that we’re working as hard as they are, and we’re going to stay here with them until the day is done. We’ll also get the grill going with hot dogs and hamburgers for when the movers start rolling back in, just so they can have something to eat and we can reiterate how much we appreciate their hard work.”For more information on moving with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, franchising or to find an open position with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, please visit<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=summer-moving-tips-for-the-busy-season-2726276" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | The Movers Who Care</a>.

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National Moving Month marks the start of the busiest moving season of the year. Here’s how you can prepare.

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LANSING, Mich.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a>,&nbsp;the full-service moving franchise with more than 430 locations and 3,000 trucks operating worldwide, is closing out 2025 after a successful year that included new franchise signings and openings across North America, expanded systemwide hiring, and the celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary.Founded in 1985 as a small side business for two high school students in Lansing, Michigan, the brand has grown into an international moving company that has completed more than 10 million moves. Forty years later,&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> continues to build on that legacy with a 96% customer referral rating and an expanding portfolio of services that includes local and long-distance moving, storage, packing, and boxes and supplies.“At the end of each year, it’s always important for us to reflect on whether we’re winning together,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyshacka/">Randy Shacka</a>, president of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. “That means our franchisees, our customers, our communities and our internal teams as a franchisor. When I look back at 2025, I truly believe we are stronger today than when the year began.”Throughout 2025, the brand continued to strengthen its franchise network across the United States and Canada. The system recorded 35 franchise transfers, 19 new franchise openings and 15 new franchise signings, welcoming eight owners or ownership groups that were new to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK brand.A major highlight of the year was the brand’s annual Career Move Season, a systemwide hiring initiative held from March through May to prepare franchises for peak moving season. The goal for 2025 was to hire 6,500 team members across North America — a target the brand exceeded with 7,006 hires from more than 259,000 applicants.While many roles filled were movers and drivers, franchises also added customer service representatives, marketers, office managers and bookkeepers. The initiative reflects the brand’s long-standing commitment to career development, with one in three franchisees having started as frontline employees and more than 75% of managers promoted from within.“Providing opportunities has always been part of our DNA,” Shacka said. “Our goal is that people come to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and grow — whether that means building a long-term career here or leaving better prepared for whatever comes next.”June once again proved to be the busiest month of the year, culminating in the brand’s Busiest Move Weekend from June 27-29. Across those three days, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK teams completed 4,967 moves, drove more than 721,000 miles, deployed 6,043 crew members, and moved more than 15.3 million pounds of belongings.Shacka said the weekend highlighted the experience, preparation, and culture across the franchise system, with many locations finding ways to celebrate their teams while delivering high-quality service during peak demand.As TWO MEN AND A TRUCK marked its 40th anniversary, the brand reflected on a journey that began with a single pickup truck and grew into a global moving network. Over four decades, the company has logged more than 556 million miles traveled, delivered nearly 32 million service hours, and moved more than 21.6 billion pounds of belongings.The brand has also remained committed to giving back, continuing the legacy started by founder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ellen-sheets-43485a3/">Mary Ellen Sheets</a>. In 2025, franchises across the system participated in campaigns including&nbsp;Movers for Moms®,&nbsp;Movers for Meals®,&nbsp;Movers for Military®,&nbsp;Movers for Mutts® and&nbsp;Truckload of Warmth®, in addition to contributing to&nbsp;<a href="https://convoyofhope.org/">Convoy of Hope</a> and partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://cheeriodicals.com/">Cheeriodicals</a>.In 2025, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK earned multiple national accolades, including recognition from Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service award. The brand was also ranked No. 122 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, taking first place in the moving and junk-removal category.“These recognitions aren’t our why,” Shacka said. “They’re simply a reflection of the people who show up every day to serve customers and communities. When we stay focused on moving people forward, the results will follow.”In 2026, the company expects to continue operating across its moving, storage, packing, and long-distance services while maintaining its technology and franchise support programs. It is also looking to expand with franchise partners in New York, Texas, and California. To learn more about booking a move, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/">https://twomenandatruck.com</a> and to learn more about franchising opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com">https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com</a>.ABOUT TWO MEN AND A TRUCK:&nbsp;Headquartered in Michigan, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is an international, full-service franchised moving company with more than 430 locations and 3,000 trucks operating in 47 U.S. states in addition to Canada, Ireland and the UK. Each location is independently owned and operated and together, the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK network has performed more than 10 million moves since its inception in 1985. In 2025, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was named a top franchise brand by Franchise Business Review and was also featured on Entrepreneur’s Franchisee 500 list, where the brand was ranked No. 1 in the Moving/Junk Removal Services category. The moving company known for moving people forward also received the No. 1 spot for Best National Moving Company in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest. In 2021, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was acquired by ServiceMaster® Brands, which is a leading franchise provider of needs-based residential and commercial services in the restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation industries. ServiceMaster was founded as one of America’s first franchise businesses and does business under seven brands today across 50 states and nine countries that generate more than $3.5B in system-wide sales. For franchising opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://franchise.twomenandatruck.com">franchise.twomenandatruck.com</a>.&nbsp;

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For over 40 years,<a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/">&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®</a> has lived up to its reputation as The Movers Who Care®, completing more than 10 million moves and earning a 96% customer referral rate. But beyond being a trusted name in moving, storage and logistics, the brand has also built a legacy of supporting United States service members and veterans — both as customers and as part of its franchise system.Whether easing the burden of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, providing veteran-focused franchise incentives or giving back through community campaigns like<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/about-us/community-service">&nbsp;Movers for Military®</a>,<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/military-movers">&nbsp;TWO MEN AND A TRUCK</a> proudly serves those who serve. Veterans within the system have found not only career paths but also a deep sense of purpose and camaraderie that reflects their military experiences.<h2>Michael Sham: Navy Service to Multi-Unit Franchisee</h2>The discipline and leadership skills<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sham-6b86abb1/">&nbsp;Michael Sham</a> developed during six years in the U.S. Navy translated directly into his career with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.“As a 20-year-old in the Navy, I was tasked with running a shop of other 20-year-olds, all from different backgrounds and cultures,” Sham said. “The carryover from doing something like that to running a business is very streamlined. You are leading a group of movers — they are the soldiers going out there to fight the battles every day. It’s a lot of the same type of hands-on work we did in the military.”After leaving the Navy, Sham worked moves on the side before joining TWO MEN AND A TRUCK in Mississippi while finishing his degree. He quickly moved from mover to general manager, then into the brand’s scholarship program that helps managers become franchisees. By 2016, he owned his first franchise in North Mississippi, followed by additional locations on the Gulf Coast and in Brunswick, Georgia.“There are several programs TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offers to support veterans,” Sham said. “They make an effort to attract ex-military to become franchisees. The correlation between military service and running a moving company is strong, and the learning curve is not as steep as it would be in other industries.”Sham also makes it a point to hire veterans within his own locations. “Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be very tough,” he said. “I’ve hired so many veterans over the years, and it feels great to help them. I’d recommend TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to any veteran — you can take the tools you’ve learned in service and apply them directly here.”<h2>Jackson Wibbels: Giving Back Through Movers for Military</h2>In Colorado Springs — home to five military bases — Operations Manager Jackson Wibbels has seen firsthand how deeply TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s values align with the needs of the veteran community.“Originally, I started as a driver and trainer, doing moves while I was going to college,” Wibbels said. “I stepped away for a few years, but when I came back, I was offered a management position, and I’ve been loving it ever since.”Last year, Wibbels spearheaded the franchise’s first Movers for Military campaign, partnering with<a href="https://www.veteranscenter.org/">&nbsp;Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center</a>, an organization that supports service members and their families with transition assistance, employment resources, wellness services and community connection.“We collected around 2,000 items last year, and this year we’re hoping to get 3,000 to 4,000,” Wibbels said. “With such a high number of service members in our community, anything we can collect for local veterans will be huge. Being able to provide that support is truly amazing.”The partnership has also strengthened the franchise’s ties to its community. “Our franchise has been here for 30-plus years, so people know the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK name,” Wibbels said. “Representing the brand while giving back to the military community generates a lot of attention and pride for our team.”<h2>Lindsay Gainor: Bringing Navy Values to Leadership</h2>As vice president of human resources and talent management, Navy veteran<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaygainor/">&nbsp;Lindsay Gainor</a> brings her service experience into everything she does at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.“The Navy’s core values — honor, courage and commitment — still really stick with me,” she said. “In any leadership role, those values show up in real ways: doing the right thing, even when it’s hard; facing tough situations without backing down; and showing up for your team and customers every single day.”Gainor originally enlisted as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate, determined to become the first in her family to attend college with the help of the GI Bill. What she gained along the way, however, was far more than tuition support.“The Navy really threw me in the deep end,” she said. “I learned to problem-solve under pressure and discovered how important teamwork really is. Those lessons carry over to what we do every day at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. Our movers, our drivers, our franchisees — everyone depends on each other. If one teammate fails, the team fails.”Her advice to veterans considering a career with the brand? “You will excel here. Don’t underestimate the value of your military experience,” she said. “The skills you bring from service — discipline, leadership, resilience — are exactly what make people successful here. One out of three of our franchisees started on the truck. The opportunity is here. If you want it, come take it.”<h2>A Legacy of Veteran Support</h2>With more than 30 franchise units owned by veterans, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK continues to strengthen its reputation as a veteran-friendly franchise. Since 2005, the brand has offered a veteran discount on the franchise fee — recently increased to 20% off — making ownership more accessible for those who have served.The brand has also been recognized repeatedly as a top franchise for veterans, including by<a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/post/two-men-and-a-truck-movers-for-military-program-helps-veterans/">&nbsp;Franchise Business Review</a> (2018-2024) and<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/two-men-and-a-truck/282900">&nbsp;Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans</a> (2021, 2024, 2025).“Whether it’s helping veterans start their own business, providing meaningful employment or giving back through campaigns like Movers for Military, this brand has proven its commitment time and again,” Gainor said.<h2>Moving Veterans Forward</h2>From supporting military families during PCS moves to helping veterans transition into meaningful civilian careers, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is committed to moving veterans forward — in business, in their communities and in life.“Running a franchise is a lot like serving in the military,” Sham said. “You lead, you adapt, you build a team, and you accomplish the mission together. That’s what makes TWO MEN AND A TRUCK such a great fit for veterans.”For more information on moving with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, franchising or to find an open position with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, please visit<a href="https://twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=two-men-and-a-truck-midyear-momentum-21-signings-18-openings-and-record-breaking-revenue-from-value-flex-program-2727215"> TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | The Movers Who Care</a>.

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