Wanless-Brothers bounces back to Bekins

LOVES PARK, Ill. - July 18, 2013 - PRLog -- With more than 40 years of experience in the moving industry, Wanless-Brothers Moving and Storage Company owner Bobby Wanless is setting out on his own to operate his moving company under the Bekins umbrella of interstate agents.  

Wanless started out in the sixth grade, assisting his father in the family moving business, Springfield Van & Storage, with tasks, such as cleaning on the weekends. He later moved up the ranks and served as the Operations Manager from 1972 to the mid-2000s. Springfield Van & Storage has been in Wanless’ family for years and has been a an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1992.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Mr. Wanless back to the Bekins family,” said Dave Witzerman, President of Bekins Van Lines. “We’re familiar with not only Bobby, but his whole family. We know the type of work they produce and the type of customer experience we can expect from them. It’s top notch all around.”

The moving industry might be a challenging job, but it’s one that Wanless has excelled at. As a self-promoted people person, Wanless loves the fact that every day is different and that every day involves interacting with customers.

“I’ve been selling Bekins since 1992,” said Wanless. “I’ve always liked Bekins. They’re easy to sell and they are a quality company. It was the best day of my life when I got that e-mail saying my own company had been welcomed into the Bekins network.”

Wanless-Brothers Moving and Storage Company is located in Loves Park, Ill. and serves the surrounding area of Rockford and Northern Illinois.  

About Bekins Van Lines

Bekins Van Lines, Inc. is one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services. Bekins is owned by Wheaton Van Lines Inc., which now owns two household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving and Bekins Van Lines. The van line is now the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., the Wheaton and Bekins brands offer private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States Military also is one of the company’s largest customers. Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. is partner to approximately 370 Wheaton and Bekins agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.bekins.com.