About Dave Thomason

With over 32 years associated with the moving and storage business, I do not claim to be the world’s foremost expert. I trust no one who makes that claim.

I have however worked my way from the very bottom of the operational chain to the very top.

I now offer my insights as to what I have witnessed with a degree of humility that implies an understanding to the new workers entering this industry.

We all have to start at the beginning and learn lessons, let’s not do it the hard way.

Overview

In any industrial setting, one of the main ingredients of the lifeblood is the actual workforce.

The moving industry requires that men and women work together in unison with sales and operational expectations.

The only way to achieve this, is to create a work atmosphere in which everyone is on the "same page", from helpers, lead personnel, sales force to dispatch, all must understand their role in any move, as the customer is affected by any breakdown in the chain.

The chain requires communication, and as in all communications, we must speak the same language.

This program is designed to teach the language vital to see customer expectations are met while assuring that safety standards are covered as well as service expectations.

"Today’s young people need to learn from the mistakes of their elders', there's simply not enough time to make all these mistakes on their own."

Will Rodgers (1935)

Our Programs

We have a moving program and a packing program.

Our Training Applies To:

Office, industrial and household moves and packing.

New furniture, rental furniture, and restoration moves.

Program Guide

Moving Program

• Uniformity training through industry standards.
• Exposes students to wider variety of equipment.
• Teaches safe lifting and carrying techniques.
• Explores customer attitudes and how it affects moves.
• Teaches the basics of wrapping furniture
• Stresses safety in all situations.
• Promotes "Chain of command" attitude.
• Promotes customer service attitude.

Packing Program

• Uniformity training through industry standards.
• Teaches all standard cartons and wrapping materials.
• Exposes students to different packing styles.
• Teaches basic non-breakables to dishes to electronics.
• Covers standard and unusual decorations around the house.
• Explains firearms.
• Stresses safety in all situations.
• Promotes "Chain of command" attitude.
• Promotes customer service attitude.

The Home Mover
$19.95 + shipping

Do it Yourself

The complete guide to preparing and loading for the do-it-yourself home mover on a single DVD.

The Professional Mover
$249 + shipping

Moving Industry Employee Training

Designed for today's mover, this 3 hour DVD teaches standards set by the moving industry while stressing safety and workplace rules.

The set also includes: (12) student workbooks, (1) package of student tests and (1) set of master answer sheets along with grading guidelines.

The principles align with most company policies and cover office and household move techniques. Teaches safe equipment usage and basic residence protection designed for customer service needs.

Products

The Home Mover: Do it Yourself!
$19.95 (plus shipping)

This DVD covers:

• Where to buy moving supplies.
• What the pros use.
• What items to leave behind.
• Make use of available containers.
• The importance of standard containers and basic load principles for a large rental truck.

The Professional Mover: Moving Industry Employee Training!
$249 (plus shipping)

Train employees for packing in today's moving industry on topics such as:

• Non-allowable's.
• Basic carton usage.
• Changing carton shapes.
• Proper labeling techniques.
• Packing basic household items (including electronics, breakables, artwork and non-breakables).
• When to crate items.
• Workplace rules that comply with most companies within the moving industry.

Email us to learn more about our moving training programs!

Contact Us

Phone: 503-789-1987 or 360-852-0302