Save Time and Money - Hire a Professional Moving Company

Online, January 25, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (Sacramento, California) - Many people assume it's cheaper to move themselves rather than hire a professional moving company. They may be surprised to learn ... it's not.

While the cost of renting a truck seems low, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® reminds consumers of the potential hidden costs they may not have considered. For example:

Fuel costs - there are several Web sites to help estimate fuel costs, including www.fuelcostcalculator.com.

Mileage costs - overages with a rental vehicle can add up quickly.

Time to pack, load and drive belongings to the new destination - often people have to take off work to complete these time-consuming tasks.

Time (and headache) trying to recruit friends and family to help - this can be frustrating and upsetting, and there's no guarantee everyone will show up on move day.

Renting or buying proper moving equipment - don't forget about furniture pads, ropes, stretch wrap, dollies and straps to pack, load and unload items safely.

Time to collect enough boxes to pack an entire home or business - no one knows what's living inside used boxes or if they're strong enough to carry items.

Replacing or repairing damaged items - if items break during a do-it-yourself move, it's up to the owner to repair or replace them. That takes time and money. If TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® makes a mistake, we do what we can to fix the problem.

Doctor's visits after a rough move - it's not uncommon for untrained movers to get hurt if they don't use proper moving techniques.

"Moving yourself may seem like a great way to save costs," said Randy Shacka, vice president of operations. "But when you add up the time and money needed to complete a move, I think most people will agree it's less expensive, and much more convenient, in the long-run to hire professional movers to take on the work and responsibility."

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is one of a few moving companies in the United States that offers after-hours and evening moves as part of its core services. "We will customize moving and packing services to meet your needs," said Mark Snyir, co-owner of both Sacramento and Livermore locations. "Whether you need a piece of furniture moved from one end of the house to the other, or an entire household moved to a new location."

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 200 locations and nearly 1,400 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated and sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete both home and business moves as well as packing and unpacking services.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®/ Sacramento has won their Home Office's Safety Award and finished in the top five in the Awards in Excellence the last 2 years and running. They can be reached at (916) 852-7411 or at www.sacramentomovingservice.com

Mark Snyir is the Vice President of the Sacramento Chapter of the CMSA (California Moving and Storage Association) and on the CMSA and AMSA (American Moving and Storage Association) Government Affairs Committee. He serves as TEAM representative of the Pacific Region for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® International and he co-owns 3 locations in the Northern California Area.

Find out more about Mark Snyir at www.thebigsnack.com