- Tips on how to make moving to or from UMF easier
- Why you need a professional moving company for your university move
- How to find the best university moving company
- Our moving services
- Why A-1 Auto Transport Inc?
- Reach out to us

The University of Maine at Font Kent (UMFK) , located in the state of Maine, is one of the best colleges in 2018 in Regional Colleges North according to the US News and World Report. The UMFK is famous for its liberal arts based programs. It offers quality baccalaureate and associate degree programs that responds to the needs of the northern Maine. Most students who study at UMFK come from Maine. The university is based in a rural area making movement a major challenge to the students. A-1 Auto Transport is an auto transport company that penetrates deeper into the rural areas to help you move to or from UMFK with ease.
Tips on how to make moving to or from UMF easier
You want to move to or from UMFK but you don’t know where to start? Here are some tips on how you can make your move easier:
- You need to prepare well in advance. At UMFK, 20 percent of students live in the apartment owned or managed by the campus while 80 percent live off the campus. This means that chances are high you will live off-campus. Get information about the available rental apartments outside the school. Get help from the landlords and the locals. Also, know the cost of rent, the size of your room and whether you will be living alone or with a roommate. If possible, confirm personally that the house is in good condition, electricity is working, sinks are intact and everything else is in order.
- Start packing early enough. Packing at the last-minute puts you in danger of forgetting essential items, breaking delicate items and mixing up your belongings. Get all the moving boxes you need ready. Pack what you need most first. Ensure that you don’t mix food stuff with detergents or chemicals. Don’t carry what you don’t need. For instance, there is no need to carry your pool table or huge furniture when there is no space for them.
- Get the transportation estimates. You can seek help from a professional mover to tell you the size of truck you need for your items and how much it will cost. You can compare the quotes from many sources.
- Hire a moving company: Moving on your own can be time consuming and costlier in the long ran. You can seek moving help from an affordable mover and save time and money. Compare their rates to find the best fit.

Why you need a professional moving company for your university move
Here are the benefits of hiring a professional moving company.
- Your belongings get protected and covered. You don’t need to worry about accidents and damages during transit.
- When you hire a moving company, you reduce the cost of moving. You can compare the rates for different companies and negotiate according to your budget.
- Most professional companies offer full services ranging from door to door services, packing, unpacking and moving storage. Your excess or unnecessary items can be stored until the end of the semester creating space in your dorm or apartment.
- Saves you from possible personal injury that might occur if you do the moving on your own.
How to find the best university moving company
You can visit Better Business Bureau to get details of the top rated moving companies. Read the customers’ feedback and companies’ reviews.
Do a background check to confirm whether the company is insured by reputable companies. Also, confirm if their licenses are valid.
A-1 Auto Transport can help you move your household goods nationwide. Call 888-241-3110 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote on interstate moving services.

Our moving services
A-1 Auto Transport offers a wide range of services to students moving to or from UMFK. Here are some of them:
We offer all moving services from packing, unpacking and arranging your dorm or apartment as you study, work or have fun and meet new friends. We move all your belongings to and from UMFK whether it is a pool table, furniture, cars among others. Our services are available within the country, from state to state, interstate or internationally. We can also move you from coast to coast.
We also give you moving advice. You can seek help from our able and receptive team anytime.
Why A-1 Auto Transport Inc?
A-1 Auto Transport is the most reliable auto transport company that is well conversant with every route within Maine. We are the most experienced movers in Maine and have established a cordial working relationship with the students studying at UMFK through our outstanding services. We know the challenges and understand the needs of students who move to and from UMFK. With our affordable rates, you still get the best from us.
Reach out to us
We are waiting to serve you anytime. Contact us on 888-241-3110 or visit our website on a1autotransport.com/services. Don’t forget to fill out the form at the top of this page.
