A new respect for movers.

[Wait Wut]

My kid's stuff was shipped to my house yesterday. I knew they were sending a semi, but HOLY MOLEY!!!! When the driver called to say he was on his way, I warned him about our roads. I live on a very, very narrow, windy (with very sharp turns), very hilly (with a few pretty radical drops) road. He kind of sighed and said, "Oh no. Well, we'll give you a call if there are any problems".

I started praying. My kid would freak out if they couldn't deliver his stuff.

My son got there about 15 minutes before the truck. GOOD LORD, MAN! This was a REAL semi. Not one of the ones I was expecting. It pulled up and out jumped a Hispanic man that was much shorter than myself (I'm 5'7&quot . He's the driver. He was a little shaken up, but laughed it off. They almost fell off the road a couple of times (yes, you can "fall" off our road into one of two canyons). He asked if getting out the other way would be easier. I smiled. "Um. Sure...sort of." He rolled his eyes and laughed.

They unloaded all my son's stuff in no-time, were super friendly and cautious. Not one of them broke a sweat or looked winded, not even the really large guy. This was also their third delivery of the day with lots of miles between each.

All I kept thinking was, I hope they're union and paid well. Tonite I'm looking the company up to check. FYI: United Van Lines.

[HopeHoops]

1. I've used United three times. I hope you tipped them.

It will at least get them a good meal or two.

[Wait Wut]

3. Yes, I did.

I told him to drive slow and watch for coyotes.

J/K

I actually had to go online the day before to see what tipping rates were for movers. I had never used one before and the government (thanks, everyone!) paid for this so a "percentage" wouldn't have applied.

[HopeHoops]

4. Well usually only the driver is the same on both ends. They hire local help on each end.

[siligut]

2. United Van Lines? This is good to know

I hope getting out the other way WAS easier.

[Wait Wut]

5. It is, sort of.

The other way doesn't have the two really sharp, narrow turns and the roads are a tiny bit wider. But, there are a few steeper hills and, it's a bit more curvy.

[A HERETIC I AM]

6. They aren't union

The driver most likely owns the tractor and possibly the trailer as well, but they are most definitely NOT union.

[type3jim]

7. Which State?

Which state were you in? Arizona? I used the United Van Lines agent Horizon Moving Systems for a move from Phoenix to San Diego and had an excellent experience as well. They were extremely professional and conscientious with my belongings. I don't think I'd ever use another moving company.

[Wait Wut]

8. Yep, Arizona.

But, the movers were out of CA. I had heard so many horror stories about movers, I was concerned.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear Wait Wut!

Good movers are worth their weight in gold, and no mistake.

We've been very fortunate. There's a local company here that nearly always comes through with flying colors. Reasonable rates and very responsive.

Our kids were going to move themselves when they bought their house, and we said, no way, we'll pay for these movers to do it. The guys went the extra mile and our kids could not have been happier.

I'm glad things worked out so well for you...