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Read MoreAllied Van Lines was recently awarded Women's Choice Award for the Most Recommended Moving Company. This seal is the only award based on the collective recommendations of women around the United States. "Allied is proud to be America's Most Recommended Moving Company.
Read MoreAllied ranked first in the "Satisfaction with Value" category of Trippel Survey & Research's annual relocation survey. Sirva Inc., which is the parent corporation of the Allied brand, placed first in overall satisfaction in the Trippel survey.
Read MoreBy hiring the wrong movers to handle your relocation, you can easily end up in a situation dealing with "Rogue Movers." These are people who have a truck and end up holding people's household goods hostage for more money. It's extremely simple to avoid a potential scenario like that.
Read MoreDon't put everything on our trucks. There are some items you will likely need while we are making the trek to your new home. It is always advised to have an "open first" box or bag for the things you just can't and shouldn't (think toothbrush) live without.
Read MoreThe unemployment rate in both Houston and Texas reached a four-year low in November the Texas Workforce Commission reported. The rate dropped below six percent in Houston for the first time since 2008. Read more about this in the Houston Business Journal's article .
Read MoreFor the eighth consecutive year, Texas locked up the top spot in Allied Van Line's Annual Magnet States Report. In the report, which is based on the net relocation gain in each state, Texas finished with a gain of 1,585 families compared to 666 by second-place Florida.
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