Wes & Chris Talk Moving

Today we are joined by Jose Vargas. He has served as fleet manager for SMS for the last year. We discuss his process and workflow for helping drivers increase uptime and avoid breakdowns, We talk about ways to decrease expenses when it comes to fuel consumption and tires, and much more. Jose is a valuable resource to this company and to our drivers. Enjoy the show. 

After a lengthy break, we're back with a new episode! A lot has changed and we are here to bring it to you. This week we invite Skip Austin to the show. Skip is our driver liason and he brings a lifetime of experience and a wealth of knowledge to this company. We discuss electronic inventory and a lot more. Enjoy the show.

This week we discuss trucks and equipment and what the costs of owning them are. We discuss buying, selling, and maintaining. There are a lot of different ideas about the most effective way to manage this part of the business and we discuss several of them. Whether you are an Owner/Operator or the owner moving company, we discuss the differences.  If you have any questions or comments about the show, or would like to make suggestions for future episodes, email Wes & Chris at podcast@stewartms.com. Enjoy the show!

This week we discuss the focus shift and strategies from peak season to non-peak season. We discuss everything from business planning to personnel to equipment and warehouse. We also talk about the evolution of the industry from 20 years ago to present day. Enjoy the show! If you have any comments or questions, please drop us a line at podcast@stewartms.com. 

This week we welcome our guest, Jimmy Re, to the podcast. Jimmy is the owner of Star International in Dulles, VA. Jimmy brings his expertise of international moving to the table. We discuss all the ins & outs, and share a few laughs along the way. Sit back and enjoy, you don't want to miss it.  If you have any comments or questions, or you have suggestions for future episodes you can email Wes and Chris at podcast@stewartms.com. Enjoy the show.

Today Wes and Chris discuss the relationship between owner operators and companies. Everything from how they get paired up to contracts to individual responsibilities. Join the conversation by letting us know what you think. You can email us at podcast@stewartms.com to comment or give suggestions. We'd love to hear from you!

Our guest on this episode is Roger Moody. He is the owner of a small moving company in western Virginia and he is the executive director of the Virginia Movers & Warehouseman Association. Roger has spends his days lobbying for Virginia movers and also helps to educate movers in today's market. Join us as we discuss some of the problems and possible solutions of the moving industry in this current environment. Got questions or comments about this episode or suggestions for future episodes, email Wes & Chris at podcast@stewartms.com. Enjoy the show!

In this episode Wes and Chris discuss The moving business during the holidays and moving into a new year. We also dive into the benefits of knowing and understanding many aspects of the industry and how that can help drivers communicate with carriers, foreign agents, and customers. It's a great conversation so join us as we talk moving!

Today we join our guest, Rob Wright. Rob has grown up in the industry and currently handles all claims for our organization. Rob has a unique perspective on driver development, claims, and what it takes to be successful in this industry. Join in on a great conversation.  If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about future episodes, please reach us at podcast@stewartms.com.  We'd love to hear from you

This week we discuss hauling from 2 perspectives, Drivers and dispatch. This can be a difficult conversation because these 2 entities look at it from totally different lenses. Join us as we discuss how drivers and dispatchers approach the task that creates the highest revenue in the moving industry!

On this episode, we welcome Charles White, president of the International Association of Movers.  IAM has been at the front lines of the GHC (Govenment Household goods Contract), lobbying in favor of moving and relocation companies all over the world. The have also been instrumental in educating it's members on GHC and how we can be prepared moving forward. Listen in as Chuck breaks down where the GHC is now, how we got to this point, and what it might look like down the road. You're not going to want to miss this! You can connect with IAM and Chuck by visiting their website www.iamovers.org or email Mr. White personally at charles.white@iamovers.org. If have any questions or comments about this episode, or you have suggestions for future episodes or guest, you can connect with Wes and Chris by email at podcast@stewartms.com

In this episode, Wes & Chris discuss the challenges faced by the moving and storage industry during the holiday season. We also discuss that can arise between different parties in the business and how we have dealt with them in the past. It's a packed, 2 topic conversation! We hope you're enjoying the podcast so far. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future topics or guests, reach out to us by email at podcast@stewartms.com. Enjoy the show!

Today we sit down with John Minor, owner of Apple Moving, and discuss his start in the moving business. John shares his thoughts on current issues and past trends in the industry. Join in on this great discussion with John.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the show. Please contact us at podcast@stewartms.com

In this first episode, we jump in the deep end. We introduce ourselves and discuss our history in the moving industry. We also explain our thoughts on the importance of our drivers.