Movers - Canada to the US - know any good ones?

Talk about anything, with anyone, here.
dianemdaNew Member
Topic author
Posts: 8
Joined: 28 Jul 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC

Movers - Canada to the US - know any good ones?

Post Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:58 am

We are about to move to North Carolina from Toronto. I was going to us either ABF U-Pack or CanAmerican Van Lines to move our belongings. ABF may not have a big enough truck for us and although CanAm SEEMS to have great service at a reasonable price, I read horrible on-line from previous customers. Problem is there only seem to be a handful of firms that haven't been given the thumbs down and that handful is pretty darn expensive.

Any suggestions on good cross border movers?
Urgently need some advice.
Hugs thanks in advance.

Diane
Top
vivabroadJunior Member
Posts: 12
Joined: 27 Jun 2008
Location: Canada

Post Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:26 am

You can google triumph moving group. They seem reasonably priced.
Top
RebaModerator
Posts: 2561
Joined: 16 Jul 2004
Location: North Carolina

Post Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:03 am

When I moved I used Allied Van Lines. They were great, and they knew what they were doing.
Top
StevenCanuckAbroad VIP
Posts: 3635
Topics: 2
Joined: 28 Sep 2007
Location: Calgary

Post Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:30 pm

Yeah, I used them too, the only mistake they made was leaving the container outside in -20 which ruined some of my stuff.
Steve.
Top
RebaModerator
Posts: 2561
Joined: 16 Jul 2004
Location: North Carolina

Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:55 am

I moved in October, I didn't have that problem. Although they did drop my TV and break it, they sent me a cheque for replacement cost.

Get the insurance!
Top
gescoresCanuckAbroad RegularUser avatar
Posts: 34
Joined: 24 May 2008
Location: Virginia

Post Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:47 am

We had 3 agents from Mayflower, Allied and United coming to see us. I personnaly prefered United. But I am not the one paying. Good news is, the company did choose United. However it would not have bothered me too mch to go with the others.
Top
escape2seaNew Member
Posts: 4
Joined: 24 Aug 2008
Location: Calgary

Movers

Post Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:20 pm

I used Rays Moving and they were awesome. It was a company move within Canada but I am certain that they do international.I think with United but not sure.they were fast and efficient. My move was absolutely stress-free. Best of Luck to you.
Top
dianemdaNew Member
Topic author
Posts: 8
Joined: 28 Jul 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC

Post Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:19 am

Thanks everyone! We are now in Charlotte. We used ABF U-Pack because they were about 45% less expensive than the big guys. They just drop off the truck, you load, provide them with a list of your goods, fill out a form for the border and give them copies of your passports, green cards,etc. (Loading was not fun, but you do what you gotta do!) - We still have to meet the truck here and that is when customs will go through everything. (The border crossing it pretty much just a cursory check.) - So we have one step left in the moving process, but so far so good. - Everyone at U-Pack has been pleasant and helpful. Truck arrvied early. Driver arrived early to pick the full truck up. what a pleasant surprise - great customer service. Imagine that!
Top

Did you enjoy this post? Share it!

 
  • Related topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests