Here are three ways the right heavy material management equipment can help your long-distance moving company.
Think Outside the Moving Boxes
While your team members have hoisted their fair share of cardboard boxes, much of what your employees transport is a bit trickier to manage. After all, if everyone’s homes could be neatly packaged into easy-to-carry boxes, most full-service moving companies would be out of work!
Moving large furniture, artwork, and other bulky household items is part of full-service moves, so make sure your team is prepared. In addition to a classic, easy-to-maneuver hand cart capable of moving up to 500 pounds, equip your team with a convertible hand truck that can transition to a platform truck with a weight capacity of up to 1,000 pounds.
Safety Beyond Bubble Wrap
Full-service moving companies prioritize safety for a few reasons: first, to keep their team members safe while loading and unloading, and second, to avoid damaging their clients' homes or property. Packing materials like heavy-duty tape, tarps, and plenty of bubble wrap will keep your customer’s belongings safe on the journey. Meanwhile, heavy material management equipment can keep your team and shipments safe during the moving process.
Look for hand trucks with innovative safety features, self-stabilizing technology, and impressive weight capacities to make safety your company’s top priority. With the proper tools, your team can avoid accidents while boosting efficiency.
Customization That Goes the Extra Mile
If you oversee a full-service, long-distance moving company, you’re used to going above and beyond for your clients. From packing up personal items to storing belongings until move-in day, your company likely offers countless services designed to help your customers’ moving process stay as smooth as possible.
Just like your company’s services are tailored to each individual move, your team deserves equipment tailored to your unique industry. By customizing your hand carts with a few key features, you can help your team members navigate moves seamlessly and reduce the risk of accidents. Here are a few key customization features: