Barrett Moving & Storage launches a new series of informational pages to assist customers in learning more about the services the company offers to clients worldwide. Each page will highlight one service line, including a GET MOVING button that clients can use to submit an on-line request for information, as well as direct contacts who specialize in the product transportation area.
CHICAGO AREA STUDENTS DISCOVER AMERICA WITH BARRETT MOVING
Driver Steve Godan and students from Andrews Cooke Magnet School in Waukegan, IL
Fourth grade students at Andrew Cooke Magnet School in Waukegan, IL began cross-country odyssey in October when Barrett van operator Steve Godan and General Manager George Follensbee introduced them to the Discover America Program. This is a unique geography and history program offered by United Van Lines. It enables children nationwide to “tour” and study the geography and history of various U.S. cities via Driver Dave.
Godan and Follensbee explained the Discover America Program – which will make stops in 10 cities across the United States this year. New York, Denver and San Francisco are on the list of places that students will learn about through letters from Drive Dave, picture books, postcards and other souvenirs.
On October 17th, Godan and Follensbee presented the fourth graders with a United States map they can use to track Driver Dave’s travels, answered questions about job responsibilities, and gave a tour of Godan’s moving van. In addition to receiving monthly letters, the students will have an opportunity to log on to Driver Dave’s Web page, www.unitedvanlines.com/uvl/driverdave and obtain updates of the routes followed and additional information on U.S. landmarks and attractions.
“At a time when so many children are struggling to learn basic facts about geography and history, United’s Discover America® program is an excellent tool to help teachers present their lessons in a fun and interesting way,” says Follensbee. “Barrett is proud to be involved with a program that focuses on the children and their education.”
August 31, 2007
Pat Murphy Named United Van Lines Van Operator of the Year
Pat Murphy, 30-year veteran van operator for Barrett, has been named Household Goods Van Operator of the Year by United Van Lines. The award recognizes the highest level of achievements in customer service, loss prevention, safety, productivity, operational commitment, and cooperation the van lines.
Murphy will be honored at the annual United Van Lines convention in Florida in October. He was chosen from among more than 5,000 van operators nationwide.
"Pat is an amazing individual," says.Bill Johnson, Vice President and General Manager of Barrett's Minneapolis-St. Paul locations. "He never stops trying to be the best possible representative for United Van Lines, Barrett and all our customers. He's always upbeat, and always looking for a ways to help others. He's an inspiration."
Murphy was recognized in 2004 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Moving & Storage Association. He and his wife, Mary Ann, live in Minnesota and Arizona. Mary Ann is an Account Executive for Barrett's Minneapolis location.
June 28, 2007
New Web Pages for Barrett Locations
Each of our agency locations now has its own web page, making it easier for you to contact the location nearest you. You'll find information about our location, easy ways to contact personnel at the agency you choose, and even an on-line estimate request form. Click on one of the links below to start your moving experience.
Kenosha Van Operators Awarded 2006 Safe Driving and Excellent PerformanceAward
Kenosha Van Operators Steve Rodriquez, Steve Gename and Orville (Whitey) Headley, jr. have been awarded United Van Lines' prestigious Safe Driving and Excellent Performance Award for 2006. This award recognizes the best safe driving and overall performance record during 2006.
The award is based on accident-free operation and compliance with all safety requirements; maintaining a Van Operator Total Performance score of 100, and maintaining a cargo claim liability of 1.0% or below as well as an exceptional on-time service record.
The three van operators were cited by United Van Lines as the "'BEST of the best' in promoting highway safety and projecting a professional image to the motoring public."
We’re proud to have award-winning van operators on our household mover team!
March 2007
Waukesha Delivers the Sweets
Did you know your favorite household mover also delivers America’s favorite cookies?
For the 25th year, Barrett's Milwaukee offices made Girl Scout Cookie Week easy for their local Girl Scout Council. Bob Davis, Milwaukee National Account Salesperson, thought he'd seen it all with deliveries to "cookie moms," but this year the Girl Scout's Cookie Coordinator went to the hospital on emergency maternity leave mid-week.
Not to worry - we got it done, delivering almost two million of the cookies that support Girl Scout activities throughout the year. "Kolina Fenninger, Barrett Customer Service Coordinator, did an outstanding job coordinating everything," comments Davis. "Ken Webb, our dispatcher, and Kolina made it easy for everyone internally and for our Girl Scout customers."
You can tell a good household mover by the cookies it delivers!
January 2007
Van Operator of the Month Tom Bechtold
Barrett Van Operator Tom Bechtold has been named Van Operator of the Month for December 2006 by United Van Lines of Fenton, Missouri. Bechtold is a long-time van operator for Barrett's Minneapolis agency location. He specializes in household goods relocations for individuals and employee transfers. Bechtold is the tenth fifth Barrett Van Operator to be so honored this year. This is Bechtold's second Van Operator of the Month Award. Since the program was initiated in 1993, Barrett Van Operators have been honored 51 times.
“Tom [Bechtold], Mac, Nate and Jim were not only professional, but they had everything unloaded and stored within 1½ hours. The storage room was neatly organized, everything was there, and I was impressed by the team work shown during the entire unloading.”
