Moving To Or From Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU)

Making a move to or from the university can be an adventurous phase for students. In spite of this, even an experienced individual in the moving process can attest to how the entire task can be stressful and challenging at the same time. This explains why many people advocate for hiring a qualified moving company to help in the entire process. We, at A-1 Auto Transport Inc., have earned a reputation as a reliable moving company serving clients from different parts of the world. Read this article for insights on how to make a successful move.

How to make an easy university move

Below are several aspects that you need to consider so as to make your university move as easy as possible.

Establish the day of the move, what to carry, where to go, as well as how to move. Make sure that you research extensively about what is needed of you during the moving process.
Start the packing process as soon as you set the moving date, and after gathering all your belongings for the move.
Ensure that you have enough money to use during the entire period. Set aside some amount for emergencies and miscellaneous.
Dispose of some items and store others somewhere –this ensures that you carry only what you will need during and after the move.
Engage a moving company to help you in the entire process of the move. It is a great way to ensure that you move with ease.

Why you need a professional mover for your university moves

Here are some of reasons why you should hire a qualified moving company such as A-1 Auto Transport Inc. for your university moves.

Get relieved of the need to pack, load, unload, as well as carry your luggage to your destination since professional moving companies take charge of the entire move.
You benefit from the company’s years of experience, which assures you of a successful move because they have learned what it takes to move with ease.
The fact that professional movers hire experts gives you peace of mind knowing that the right individuals will handle all your moving activities.
You are assured of a secure move because a professional moving company uses the right tools and equipment to handle your items, and they have the necessary experience to guarantee an easy move.
Professional moving companies offer insurance covers to their clients. In case of any risk, you are assured that they will take care of any losses and damages.

A-1 Auto Transport can help you move your household goods nationwide. Call 888-509-3213 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote on interstate moving services.

How to easily find the best mover

The tips below will help you find and hire the best moving company.

Ask your close family members and friends to recommend reliable moving companies in your locality.
Use local directories and online databases to find names of experienced moving companies.
Check out reviews and ratings of moving companies in sites such as Yelp and Better Business Bureau.
Find out the company’s services, areas of operation, and availability of the necessary certification such as insurance and license.

A-1 Auto Transport Inc.: Our moving services

We are a fully-fledged mover specializing in the delivery of high quality moving services to local, long distance and international clients. Our services include transportation of motor vehicles across the country, offering secure, short and long-term storage solutions, door-to-door delivery, packing and unpacking, as well as loading and unloading clients’ items on their behalf. In addition, we offer reliable advisory services to our clients.

Why Choose Us?

As a top rated moving company in the United States, we have succeeded in moving numerous students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and many other universities in the country. Here are some of our high points:

We have years of experience in the moving and storage industry, which has earned us the necessary experience to guarantee a successful move in any part of the country.
Our team comprise of experts in the art of moving, who work with you to ensure that you get to your destination with ease.
We have a great network, which we collaborate with to help us move students to and from different parts of the country without fail.
Our services are both high quality and affordable.
We have the appropriate resources to make sure that all our clients are served to their satisfaction.

Contact us now

Over the years, we have managed to move numerous students around Carbondale, Illinois successfully. Contact us today on 888-509-3213 and start your stress-free move. Make sure that you fill the form available at the top of this page; we will get in touch with you with the direction about the moving process.

Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.

Table of Contents

Moving To Or From Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU)
How to make an easy university move
Why you need a professional mover for your university moves
How to easily find the best mover
A-1 Auto Transport Inc.: Our moving services
Why Choose Us?
Contact us now

Satisfied Customers

“I am meticulous when it comes to everything. At first, I was thinking of just driving all the way to Illinois from New Jersey. A friend recommended me to go to A1 Auto Transport and told me a lot of good things about them. I refused initially because I had filed a 4 day leave just to drive and visit my mother. But things did not go well. My boss asked me to cancel my leave because a very important client asked for an urgent meeting, and the manager could not attend to it. I was hopeless and took the risk of asking help from A1. The notice was short and I forgot I needed to inform them in advance. After a couple of hours, I received a call and they told me they found a way to book me with no extra fees. I am so thankful I got to attend to my work matters. I did not get to see my mother, but the vehicle and items inside it were in perfect condition as if it was me who took care of it. I owe you guys big time! I got one huge deal from our client.”

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“It’s been a few months now since I’ve moved to Florida from Illinois after my career took a nice turn. I had to relocate for a new job, and let me tell you, moving isn’t my favourite thing in the world. All the planning and packing and calling people up to help you move a mountain of personal stuff across states have me doubting my capacity as an adult to handle pressure and endure stress. I don’t think anyone like me with a busy enough life juggling university and a demanding career would ever say moving is an exciting activity. That’s why I’ll be forever thankful to A1 Auto Transport for making my life a hell of a lot easier during the move. I’d never had to worry about rearranging my schedule because of some hang-ups or delays, or getting screwed over for a costly service that damaged both my pocket and my car. It made me think of all those horror stories of people who ran into some bad luck with transporters damaging their most prized possessions after waiting for days on end with hundreds of dollars wasted. I felt really relieved that I didn’t become one of those people when I opted to go with A1 Auto Transport. Along with relocating to Florida for a cool job offer, working with A1 was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made.”

I had to relocate for a new job

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“For one reason or another, shipping a car between states makes me a bit worried. Using another company prior to A1 Auto Transport which left a huge scratch on my car didn’t help ease my trust issues either. The quote Joe gave me wasn’t the lowest on my list (I did a ton of research this time), but I was less interested in getting a deal as I was in getting my car to Illinois safely. I paid a deposit after he picked up my car. By that point, it was in his hands. I was glad he called so much during transport. He must’ve felt I was stressed out by the whole experience. Fortunately, my worries were for nothing. This company pulled through and brought my car as I left it. Thank you Joe!”

Shipping a car between states makes me a bit worried

★★★★★

“I called Joe a couple times, but he did not answer. 15 minutes later he returned my call apologizing and explaining he was speaking to another client. I asked him a few questions and requested a quote. While waiting for it, I called 2 more companies, so I’d have more options. The quote arrived by email a short time afterwards with a lot of details which convinced me we were speaking the same language. Because of this, I choose them to ship my Honda to Arkansas. Although one of the other quotes was $100 cheaper, the company seemed less reliable, and I didn’t want to risk it. A1 Auto Transport did a flawless job moving my baby, and from beginning to end, I had no complaints. It arrived a few hours earlier than promised in the exact condition I left it.”

I called Joe a couple times, but he did not answer

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“At the end of the summer, we spent a few stressful few weeks relocating and settling in Colorado Springs after 8 years of living in Boston. My father was scheduled for another surgery after getting into a serious boating accident. So, my husband and I decided to make the painful decision of moving back to Colorado to take care of him, with two small children and a truckload of household stuff in tow. It was our first time undertaking a major relocation, and we had zero idea on how to go about this whole moving business. We took some friends’ recommendations, and started calling and emailing some companies. Things got more difficult when the company we initially hired to pick up our cars all of a sudden didn’t have a driver after the quote we agreed upon skyrocketed “due to certain unforeseeable market factors”. We couldn’t afford to lose another minute on a phone call to some other mover just to set up another expensive, unpredictable deal. My father was due to go to the hospital in a few days, and school was about to start for the kids. But we had to do it, and you have no idea how grateful we were to have dealt with A1 Auto Transport. After that distressing experience with the first mover, A1 felt heaven-sent. We told them our situation, and thought it was all going to involve another daunting, tedious process. But their people were so incredibly helpful and attentive to details. They went out of their way to make sure our questions were answered and our vehicle arrived promptly, despite some bad weather we were having at the time. Another thing that won us over is how A1 understands almost intuitively the importance of reliability and active, honest communication with their customers, with people like us who lead ordinary, emotionally challenging lives, and value time and hard-earned money. A1 Auto Transport succeeds in truly serving and connecting to their customers in ways no other company would even try. If I have the entire universe to give out millions of stars for, I’d gladly do it and rain them all on A1 Auto Transport. It may just have been another ordinary business day for them, but to my family and I, it made all the difference in the world.”

Moving from Boston to Colorado Springs

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