Family Owned
Why is this important? Well because it is important to us. We are a family owned business that dates back to 1955. Because it is important to us we treat it with an extended amount of dignity in all aspects of the business.
Attention to detail
At Reads we go the extra mile for our clients. We believe that details and processes of any size move are important. From inspecting items delivered to our front door for clients to surveying moves to ensure we are competitive in our pricing, our number one goal is customer satisfaction.
Serious About Security
Only those meeting tough Atlas requirements are hired to be in and around your home and at our storage facility. Background screening for Professional Van Operators (PVOs) and crew members is a must for our employees. You can rest assured that your valuables and home are safe with us.
At Reads, we understand that moving overseas has several uncertainties. Each year Reads moves thousands of individuals and families over the world. Reads ensures a seamless move offering:
Experience: Our international experience includes management of moving services, packing/unpacking of goods, automobile shipping, travel accommodations, air freight and ocean freight requirements, customs clearance, and short/long- term storage requirements.
Planning: We will advise you the best way to move your goods based on several factors. Our pre-move assistance program will prepare you for the journey ahead.
Service & Support: Your personal move coordinator will support you throughout your entire move and provide you with information at any given moment.
Information & Resources: Our Atlas affiliations allow us to support your move through over 650 agents worldwide. Our relocation resources help you settle quickly into your new home. We provide services such as, country information, assistance through partnerships in finding a home, school and employment counseling, answers to local taxes questions, and even language services – all evidence of the world class service you should expect to receive from Reads.
Whether you are planning to move to a new neighborhood across town or across the country, our seasoned moving specialists will tailor a solution to make your move flow flawlessly.
Residential moving is the heart of our business. More than 80% of our annual business is providing professional moving services to individuals and families. Which is why we work hard to ensure that every move is tailored to our clients needs, budgets, and schedules.
The Atlas “Self-Haul” advantage allows Reads to provide our very own professional service throughout your entire move. Unlike other van lines and moving companies, Atlas Interstate Agents are empowered to handle your move from beginning to end, giving you consistent, friendly and accountable service.
As an owner, president, human resource manager or purchasing manager, you know that your people are your single greatest asset. You also know that when you need relocation support, you need it handled professionally and right the first time.
We understand the complexities of corporate relocations, which is where you will find our real value. Enjoy peace of mind and confidence in knowing that everything will be completely taken care of when your team relocates with our team.
One benefit that Reads offers is the self-haul advantage option. Through this service your booking agent will manage all phases of your move from start to finish. Through the self-haul, Reads can fully service any shipment regardless of weight, distance and location.
Items of extraordinary value such as jewelry, money, antiques, and stamp collections
can be included in your shipment, provided that you notify your local moving representative
of these items before packing and moving day. It is strongly recommended that you carry
irreplaceable and expensive articles with you, or make alternate arrangements for their
transport.
In the moving industry, items worth more than $100 per pound are considered to be articles
of "extraordinary value.” To be assured that a claim involving these articles is not limited
to minimal liability, complete and sign your mover's high-value inventory form.
Also, be sure to sign the "Extraordinary Value Article Declaration" box, if applicable, on
your Bill of Lading.
Each mover has a slightly different procedure to follow as it relates to high-value items.
Ask your relocation specialist to provide you with an explanation of their company's process.
This is a confusing (but important) task, so be sure that you clearly understand the rules
prior to load day.
All loose items must be packed in boxes to prevent loss or damage while moving. It is
recommended that you pack all items and leave the drawers empty.