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At Last, a Moving Service for the Rich! Groundbreaking New Moving Service Supports Clients Seeking Quality Over Cost.

For those who value the finer things in life, only the best will do. Quality, comfort and convenience possess a value beyond price. And of course, nothing less than First Class will suffice. Yet there hasn’t been a moving company to truly meet the needs of the more affluent client–until now. Created in direct response to a growing demand for a more high-end alternative, New York’s FlatRate Moving announces Elite (www.FlatRateElite.com), a new luxury moving service serving the New York City metropolitan area.

Elite marks the latest innovation from award-winning industry leader FlatRate Moving. Its new approach arrives after years of serving and studying VIP clientele and understanding their needs. Elite frees customers from the moving process, and uses only the finest tools, technology, and personnel to take moving to a whole new level. From the door to door car service, to the individual boxes for designer shoes and bags, Elite is miles beyond the everyday moving service. At last, First Class moving has arrived.

“We’re delighted to introduce Elite’s exceptional, one-of-a-kind luxury moving services to New Yorkers,” comments Eric Klepar, General Manager of FlatRate Moving. “There are hundreds of moving companies in New York, yet until now, none of them has offered a definitive high-end service option. With Elite, customers get the kind of move they’ve been dreaming of, where price is no object. Now, just as with air travel, clients can at last get a true First Class experience when moving.”

Every Elite move is supervised by the Elite Liaison, who is highly experienced in supporting the needs of high-end clients. The Liaison assists customers throughout the process and can even manage the entire move in their absence. The Liaison leads a team of strategists to superbly pack, using Elite’s exclusive photographed inventory system, as well as to transport and unpack for a picture-perfect new home. With custom crating and available climate-controlled transport, Elite takes extra care with art, antiques, pianos, and wine cellars, and handles building protections with ease.

Elite finishes the moving day with a host of additional services available upon request, including:

• Personal Organizer
• Cleaning
• Car Service
• Unpacking and Setup
• Locksmith
• Electronics/IT Setup
• Handyman
• Carpentry

ah, how much life can be nice if you have the money …

I looked around to see what are moving companies doing for their employees and if you can consider it as a career. 

Atlas Essential Benefits are: “For employees, a relocation benefit can be as important as considerations for retirement and insurance. Atlas brings the experience to help you get the most for your transportation dollar…such as an understanding of the significant tax advantages that may be available to your company and employees.”

This is what FlatRate movers offering on their career section: “Exciting opportunities, Personal and career growth, Friendly and supportive work environment, Stability, A workplace focused on ethics and obeying the law, and Great Benefits”.

Their requiements are: If you are an ambitious, high-energy person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment laced with challenges and opportunities, you’ve come to the right place. Our successful employees are service-oriented people with integrity and commitment toward a common goal – excellence in every area of their personal and business lives. Read on to discover how to pursue employment opportunities with us. FlatRate offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work!

Texas Moving Company wrote full HR Benefits on their site: A great place to work.  We continually strive to make this one of the best places to work for all of our employees.  Many employees describe Texas Moving as their second family; it’s this sense of shared camaraderie that makes Texas Moving Company such a unique and enjoyable place to work.

Great compensation! We know that a paycheck is certainly an important part of the overall work experience.  Texas Moving Company consistently offers one of the highest compensation packages in the industry.  Whether you are a driver, a mover, or part of the office personnel, you will find that Texas Moving provides exceptional remuneration.

Excellent benefits! The ever increasing cost of health care has caused many companies in the moving industry to cutback or even eliminate employee benefit programs.  However, Texas Moving is not one of these companies; we continue to cover a large percent of the health care costs for our employees.  Our benefits program includes first rate medical and dental coverage.  We also provide our employees with a very lucrative profit sharing program.

Let’s learn some HR terms.

COBRA Benefits

How does an employee become eligible for COBRA benefits? There are three basic requirements that must be met in order for you to be entitled to COBRA benefits. Your group health plan must be covered by COBRA; a qualifying event must occur; and you must be a qualified beneficiary for that event. More COBRA Benefits >>

HIPAA

What is HIPAA (not HIPPA)? HIPAA is the acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Many people are already familiar with HIPAA, as it relates to COBRA, (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985). Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. More HIPAA >>

FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) generally applies to employers that have 50 or more employees is intended to provide a means for employees to balance their work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave. If you are an “eligible” employee, you are entitled to 12 weeks of FMLA leave for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period. More FMLA >>

Flat rate los angeles moving guys were very friendly and professional.  Julio disassembled my bed frame and assembled it perfectly at new place. They didnt take any break during the whole move. Pasha and ben took time to wrap furniture carefully. It was the easiest move that I had ever done.
These guys made it possible for me to relax the whole move. I would definitely recommend Flatrate to all of my friends and would want to hire those three guys again.
Thanx!

Moving is often stressful, and in addition to being professional and efficient, Jake (the foreman on our move), managed to keep us on a even and good-natured keel. I was impressed with the way everything was handled by flat rate los angeles movers. Thank you.
I moved long distance from New York City to San Francisco with flat rate movers. The move went really smoothly. I expected a certain amount of damage during a cross-country move and NOTHING got damaged. I packed light bulbs, for some reason, and was delighted to find them completely fine when I unpacked. Flat rate did a first rate job. I wouldn’t trust any other moving company with my stuff!
So far I’ve moved ten times in my life, both state to state and also overseas. I’ve never experienced a more friendly and professional moving company than Flat Rate movers in los angeles. From the moment I contacted your company, through the initlal preparation and to the actual day of the move, you guys are the best. I can not stress how hard working the three movers that were assigned to us were. I hope this somehow gets back to their supervisor as the three movers were extremely courteous, efficient and careful. Because of them I have been raving about your company to my co-workers, friends and family. The head of the HOA for the complex we moved into commented how she wished all movers were as careful as they were. The next time I move, I’ll be sure to call you guys again.
Best move ever!  Nicola and his crew were awesome!  Friendly and hard working crew.  Flat rate company is straight up, no haggle and no hassle, what you see is what you get and what you’re quoted is very acurate.  Never had such a great experience moving.  If I ever move again, it will be with Flatrate!  Thank you Flatrate and Nicola’s team for such a wonderful and pleasant experience.
I was very skeptical in hiring a moving company, because my last experience was so horrible.  However, Flat Rate los angeles movers stayed in great communication via email and phone about our inventory list and move date.
I really liked how the company sends out a representative to take inventory of our belongings.  I also loved the crew that was sent out to my home.  They were polite and courteous.  They worked fast, but took care and caution with our valuables.  When they unloaded our things at the delivery destination, the crew was on time and super fast!  I loved Flat Rate and would go with them again, no doubts!

My moving experience with flat rate was perfect.  The elevator was out in the pick up building and the movers had to move down 5 floors.  They did it in excellent time and the property was delivered in excellent condition.  I would highly recommend Flat Rate to anyone. C.R. Jones
Flat Rate moving crew went above and beyond to get an extraordinarily large piece of european kitchens out of my apartment–including carefully removing the door jamb and taking the door off the hinges. I was blown away that they were so willing to make it happen.

The friendly, hard-working crew packed my small storage unit so carefully methodically that everything fit - with room to spare.

What a wonderful experience. I wish I could use this same crew the next time I move.

Thank you!

I cannot even describe how happy I was with the move by flat Rate Los angeles movers. The staff was very polite and despite of all their hard work they were friendly to the end .
Nicolo was a great teacher and coordinator and the most pleasant person.
Our Flat Rate movers were courteous and helpful.  They moved our whole apartment in under a few hours.  I felt confident that nothing would be damaged and that everything would arrive to our new home safely.  Marian, who arranged our move was always patient and understanding - especially when we needed to re-arrange our moving date.  I would definitely use your service again.
From the moment I got on the phone to the minute the guys left to put my stuff in storage, I knew what was going on.  Everything happened exactly as it was scheduled.  Everyone I spoke with in Flat Rate movers was friendly, helpful, courteous and well-informed.  Moving is never fun or easy, but this is absolutely as good as it gets.  I would absolutely use Flat Rate again and I would (and have already) recommend you to anyone who asks.  Thank you.

Cleo and his crew were were at once speedy and careful with our possessions as they packed in Los Angeles and moved us to Northern California.  They exuded a calm confidence that hepled dampen the stress levels of my wife and me.  We recommend them and Flat Rate movers without reservation. Our one complain is: where were you 15 years ago?!
Very easy and very good customer service. they made sure I was happy, confirmed a bunch of times. guys who came to my apt were nice and did a good job wrapping everything up. I would use you again, but hopefully i’m not moving soon again!

Ray, Antony and Boris were GREAT!!!

Exceptional does not begin to describe the level of service I received from the time I set up my moving requirements with Troy and Alex to the actual pick up and delivery by Ivan and Juan.  There were many complexities to this move, including difficult entry to the pickup site to special packing requirements of fine china and art.  Ivan’s driving skills were impressive and both Ivan and Juan were personable and skilled at packing each and every item to ensure safe transport from Northern to Southern California.  I can’t thank them enough.  I will definitely use Flat Rate movers again for personal needs and will, given the opportunity, recommend them to my employer.  Thanks again to the entire FlatRate team with First Rate support. 

Fabulous. from first phone call to when the flat rate moving team left.
we have had multiple difficult moves in the past, so we were skeptical.
but we were very pleasantly surprised by this experience.
The crew was a little late but made up for it by having 5 guys for the move.  They packed my electronics and modern kitchen NY very carefully.

It was a short move (Santa Monica to Playa Del Rey) but I was very happy with the materials they used, the care they showed for my belongings, and their courteous and professional demeanor.  Agi, Chris and Ivan were great.  I move once a year and will definitely use Flat Rate movers again.
Thanks!
Cleo, Ryan, and Luis handled all of my moving accomodations.
They showed up slightly early and wrapped virtually every piece of furniture I had.  Everything was packed, moved, and in my new apartment in less than four hours.  They were all extremely nice, and certainly fast working.  Thanks for a great move, I would recommend flat Rate los angeles movers to any one who is looking for professional movers.
My husband and I were extremely impressed with the service provided by Flat rate movers in california. I have moved approximately 21 times, and this experience was by far the most stress free and professional.
We highly recommend using Flatrate.
I had a great experience with Flat Rate los angeles movers. From the moment I spoke with Troy Amidon when looking for a mover until the movers left my home, all of the employees I dealt with were cuteous, professional and easy to interact with.

Also, I was very very happy with the price I was charged by FlatRate.
Another national company gave me a quote that was over $2,000 more than the price I was charged by FlatRate - for the exact same service.

I would definetly use Flat Rate moving again and I will recommend them to my friends.

It is possible to move without moving? Be wonder, but yes it is!

Imagine the decadence of a truly luxurious move—with everything planned on your behalf, no boxes to pack or unpack, and with even your electronics, computers and TVs connected upon arrival. The kind of move you’ve dreamed of, where all you have to do is come home.  Their site is Luxury Moving.

ART & ANTIQUES

With expert packing, custom-built crates, and private storage with precise climate controls, Elite movers offer safe handling of your most

precious and important belongings.

From expert packing to private storage, Elite movers offer safe handling of your most precious and important belongings, as follows:

• All special Art and Antique items are noted, photographed, and carefully packed
• Custom crates are designed and built to protect each item throughout the move
• Art & Antique storage is provided where needed during the move, via highly secured and protected storage facilities
• Climate and humidity controls maintain your most delicate pieces until they are ready for final delivery
• Elite movers also provide expert preparation and transport of your pianos or oversized or extra-heavy objects of all kinds.
• Where hoisting is required, Elite’s experienced team can even safely and skillfully use cranes through windows when necessary, as well. And once Elite movers moved your piano, Elite movers even bring in a technician to tune it for you upon arrival, if desired.

WINE COLLECTIONS

Elite movers understand the dedication required to build a superior wine collection, so Elite movers implemented extra measures to protect and transport your special vintages, including such options as special crates and refrigerated storage and transport.

At Elite, Elite movers understand the level of dedication required to build a superior collection, which is why Elite movers implemented extra measures to protect and transport your vintages:

• As with all packing and preparation, Elite Moving Companies skilled moving specialists will inventory and photograph your collection before the move Elite movers also offer transport on special temperature-controlled trucks where necessary, available at your request.
• If storage is required, your collection will be stored in a secure and climate-controlled room to keep your special vintages safe until arrival.
• With an attentive eye toward an extra-smooth journey, your collections are then safety moved and unpacked in your new home

PIANO MOVING

Elite’s experienced team can easily move any type of piano as part of your move. Whether you’ll be moving an upright, Baby Grand, or Grand piano, Elite movers will take special care in transporting your fine instrument.

• Elite Moving Companies experienced team can easily move any type of piano, from upright, to Baby Grand, or Grand Piano.
• Elite Moving Companies take special care with your fine instrument, paying attention to every detail to pad and prepare it for moving.
• Using superb teams and technology, and providing hoisting services for oversized items where needed, Elite Moving Companies relocate your piano to your new home in pristine condition.
• Elite Moving Companies also offer climate-controlled transport and storage, if required.

Here are some tips that you may not have thought of before. This is a list that I’d like to keep adding to, so if you have a quick tip, comment me and I’ll add it to the list.

[_] Packed boxes should weigh less than 50 pounds.
[_] Pack heavier items on the bottom.
[_] Stuff socks, scarves, pillow cases and other small fabric items in holes and crevices in boxes - just make sure you keep pairs of socks together!
[_] Make sure all boxes can close properly and be sealed so the tops are flat. If you over-pack a box, you risk damage to the contents.
[_] Pack small items in small boxes and place them into a large box. Label all boxes, large or small.
[_] Small, loose items should be boxed or bagged and sealed securely before placing into a larger box.
[_] If moving liquids, either transfer them into a sealable container or make sure the lid is secured by taping it down, then put it into a waterproof bag, seal the bag then place it upright into a box.
[_] Clearly mark the box with arrows and “This End Up”.
[_] Keep an inventory list of each box and its contents. This will be necessary if a box goes missing and you need to make a claim.
[_] Keep clothing in dresser drawers.
[_] Keep a box labeled “Load last, unload first” for the essentials you’ll need when you arrive.
[_] Keep important records with you. Do not move them with the rest of your household goods. If you cannot take them with you in the car, then send them on ahead with a secure courier company.
[_] Tape down anything that moves (except for the cat)!
[_] Fill extra free spots with lighter linens. This can be done with your washer and dryer and vegetable crisper in the refrigerator storage.
[_] As much as possible, keep items in their proper places. For example, when packing the silverware/flatware, keep it in its’ tray then tape bubble wrap around it to secure the contents. This is easier than sorting out all those pieces after your move.
[_] Tape screws, bolts and other loose items to underside of furniture. Make sure you bag them first.
[_] Keep tools you’ll need to reassemble furniture in a separate box that is clearly marked. I usually keep an all-purpose screwdriver in the glove compartment of our car for just such purposes. There’s nothing worse than arriving at your new home late at night, wanting to put the bed together and not knowing where the screwdriver is.
[_] Do not use standard garbage bags! They rip and tear too easily. If you’re going to pack linens and clothing in garbage bags, purchase the thicker, heavy ones to ensure they don’t burst during the move. Or double up. Some moving companies don’t like you using garbage bags, so do so minimally. The great thing about garbage bags full of clothing is that they can be squished into nooks and holes that exist on the truck, thereby protecting furniture and using less space. Just limit how many you use.
[_] Keep items from the same room together as much as possible. This will make it easier to sort the contents after you move.
[_] Get everyone involved by making a task list, then dividing out the jobs that each person can do. Organizing your household will not only save you time and energy, but will make your whole family feel like part of this adventure.
[_] Get started now! It’s never too late to plan, sort and start packing.

Elite Luxury Moving

Imagine the decadence of a truly luxurious move—with everything planned on your behalf, no boxes to pack or unpack, and with even your electronics, computers and TVs connected upon arrival. The kind of move you’ve dreamed of, where all you have to do is come home.  Introducing Elite Luxury Moving.