MiniMoves, a company based in Chicago, IL, has carved a niche between those two alternatives, offering full-service moves with no minimum weight requirements. Jack Arslanian, CEO, established MiniMoves in 1992. Packages Small shipments pose problems for the nation's major van lines. They have never been structured to handle smaller shipments efficiently. This is particularly true during the summer months when the moving industry's resources are stressed to the limit.
Smaller shipments have to accept longer delivery times among other service inconveniences.
These extra charges elevate the status of the smaller shipment, earning it faster transport to destination. However, many companies have rejected this option, saying it is too expensive. They have opted instead to give younger couples or singles with little to move a fixed amount to cover all moving expenses. In some companies, any remaining funds must be returned. In others, the transferee is allowed to keep the excess as sort of a solace for their efforts.