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Moving with purpose: We’ll make your military move easy Military life is a non-stop adventure—new bases, new cities, new communities, sometimes on the other side of the world. But with frequent relocations and tight timelines, the logistics of moving can feel like receiving a mission brief with no room for error. That’s where Select Van…
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Your stress-free guide to handling moving day with pets Of everything that happens during a move, moving day itself is the hardest part for your pet to understand. Strangers are carrying furniture out the door, every room looks half-empty, there are a million new smells, and their routine is out the window. Your best-case scenario…
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Moving day to night: all the essentials you need to get through the first 24 hours There’s a lot going on moving day, and there’s a better-than-average chance that somewhere between your current home and your new one, you’ll look around and realize you suddenly need [wet wipes, a bandaid, ibuprofen]. No matter how organized…
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Moving to Dallas? We’ve got your new local coffee shop. Moving to a new city is one of life’s great adventures — and one of the best ways to start feeling at home is to find your coffee shop. The place where the barista learns your order, where you can spread out a book or…
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8 Moving Myths that could cost you money (and peace of mind)
Planning a move? You’ve probably already gotten advice from friends, family, and that one coworker who “moves all the time.” Some of it is gold. A lot of it is outdated, oversimplified, or just…not true. Select Van handles everything from across-town hops to coast-to-coast relocations to military moves to business relocations, and we’ve heard every…
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How to plan for your commercial move
Minimize downtime One of the biggest hurdles businesses face when moving locations is downtime. When you aren’t working, it can be difficult to stay profitable. That’s why we recommend a phased move. Plan ahead for the IT transition A damaged server can be catastrophic. Here are some ways to preemptively protect your data before you…
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Lumper
Job Type: Full Time or Part Time Pay: $17 – $20 / hour Location: In person (523 S. 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50265) We are looking for hardworking and reliable lumpers to help us provide top-notch moving services to our customers in West Des Moines, IA. If you enjoy physical work, thrive in a…
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Local Driver
Job Type: Full Time Pay: $18 – $22 / hour (Non-CDL); $25 – $28 / hour (CDL) Location: 523 S. 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50265 Select Van Moving Company is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Local Driver to join our team. The driver will be responsible for safely and efficiently loading, transporting, and unloading…
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Final Mile Delivery: The Last Mile to Customer Satisfaction
In the world of e-commerce, the final mile delivery is the last leg of a product’s journey from a warehouse or distribution center to a customer’s doorstep. While often overlooked, it is a critical stage that directly impacts customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
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First Mile Delivery: A Critical Link in the Supply Chain
In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficient and reliable delivery is paramount. While the “last mile” delivery, the final leg of the journey from a warehouse or distribution center to a customer’s doorstep, often grabs headlines, the “first mile” delivery is equally crucial.