Giving back cross country

Congratulations to everyone!

Love INC wrote to the Waterford, Mich., location to thank the team for helping move donated furniture. They wrote in the letter, “We are so grateful for your generation donation of transportation and manpower. Your generosity has helped us continue our ministry to the poor of Oakland County.”

Minneapolis/SW, Minn., franchise customers sent a letter thanking movers Dan Cater and Kevin Koch for behaving professionally. They said Dan and Kevin were totally enjoyable to work with and they would recommend the company to others.

A Lansing, Mich., franchise customer e-mailed to thank movers Ryan Weitzel, Brent George and Cody Averill for being easy to work with and very careful with their goods. They said everyone involved with the move did a great job and are to be commended. They intend to use them in the future if they need to move again.

The Brownstown, Mich., franchise received feedback from a customer who e-mailed to say her move was a very positive experience. She said her movers Eric Blankenship and Abe Fisher were incredibly polite, professional and efficient, and they would be an asset to the company as trainers for new employees.

An Asheville, N.C., franchise customer e-mailed to thank movers Dwayne Brinkley and Luther Watts for helping her move a piano. She said they were professional and did a wonderful job. The customer plans to recommend the company to anyone that needs moving services.

God’s Helping Hands of Mecosta County, Wayland Area Christian Neighbors Food Pantry, Inc., and the North End Community Ministry sent letters to the Lakeshore, Mich., franchise to thank them for delivering for the Food for Families Program. One letter said, “We applaud your dedication for helping us achieve our goal of assisting the poor and needy in our communities.”

A repeat customer e-mailed to say he has used the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® approximately six times in the last five years and has always been very happy with the service. The last few moves he has requested Jeff Sweigart from the Pittsburgh/SW, Pa., franchise, who he says is terrific. He was also happy with Dave Feden and Tyree Green from the last move. This customer intends to continue using the company in the future.

Customers of the Delaware South franchise e-mailed to thank movers Carl Matthews and Dwayne Herron for being quick, timely and thorough. They said the team was polite and professional. The customers would be pleased to hire the franchise again.

Dearborn, Mich.

The Dearborn, Mich. franchise location worked with their local police to help move a family who were unable to move themselves.

Lansing, Mich.

Pictured left to right: Chair Melanie Bergeron, Founder Mary Ellen Sheets, Execuitve Vice President Jon Sorber, Lansing Mayor Virg Bererno and CEO and President Brig Sorber

The new Lansing, Mich., franchise is featured on the WLNS Web site for opening a newly renovated office. The $2 million project used only Michigan vendors. The Lansing franchise donated more than 450 hours to charity last year alone.


Founder Mary Ellen Sheets said the company wanted to reinvest in Michigan.

Springfield, Mo./Washington, D.C.

Franchisee Tom Hornbuckle (Springfield, Mo., Bentonville, Ark., Little Rock, Ark., Tulsa, Okla.) was recently named Franchisee of the Year through the International Franchise Association. The award was given to him at an IFA event held in Washington, D.C. A special congratulations to Tom and his team for their committment to the system and to living the core values.

Tom is pictured here with Congressman Roy Blunt.  to discuss issues effecting businesses across the country.

Lansing, Mich.

Executive Vice President Jon Sorber was asked to serve another term on the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. This is a volunteer board that works to boost Michigan. Yes, Michigan!

Flint, Mich.

Yeah! TMT is being recognized by U-M Flint. Stay tuned for more informatoin ...

Philadelphia, Pa.

The Delaware County, Pa., participated in its local Touch-A-Truck event recently -- for the second year in a row. This year, more than 400 people attend. The event promotes truck safety and allow families to get familiar with trucks. Pictured are Danielle James and Dakota Kilgariff with Truckie at a recent touch-a-truck event in West Chester, Pa. Driver Celest Torres (Delaware County, Pa.) is far left.

“Truckie and the truck were a big hit,” wrote Dale Kilgariff, franchisee. “Also we made some great contacts in the community.”

Norfolk, Va.

CEO and President Brig Sorber was recently interviewed on the 700 Club to discuss his Christain journey. Sorber also talked about the importance of charity and the role giving back has played in the company's growth.

Westchester County, N.Y.

The team in NY worked hard to help a local food drive.

Atlanta, Ga.

A big thank-you goes to Tony Barnhart, Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist, for mentioning the company when discussing an impending move for a coach there.

It's always fun to be a pop culture reference.  

Houston, Texas

Check out our Montgomery County, Texas location ...

The team there has agreed to deliver donated furniture to Interfaith's 'Hand Me Up Shop' at no charge. This value-added service provides an opportunity for individuals to donate, who don't have the means to move large pieces of furniture.