The Van Man Does More Than Move Things

Imagine moving your vintage records across town at random. The vinyl records in your collection weigh more than you ever thought was possible. You see your neighbor glancing at it with an equal mix of nostalgia, and greed. The’man with the van’ is there to rescue you. Access our additional reading for packing and moving tips.

On the surface, it seems like an easy gig: a van, driver, a little muscle and voilà! This simple phrase may surprise you with its versatility and inventiveness. It’s the same as calling a Swiss Army blade a pocket-blade.

He can save your Saturday by moving things that are too big for your sedan. They clean out self-storage containers that have been filled with furniture, old retro-styled decor, or large Halloween decorations. They do a fantastic job of handling your clutter.

You may have tried to move an antique armoire. This is like wrestling with a bear that won’t leave his forest. The man in the van with all his tools and creativity can move these heavy heirlooms. Some people tell stories of how they can squeeze large objects through small doorways by using old-fashioned magic.

Imagine that you bought an IKEA bookshelf because it was so attractive, but were unaware of the 300-pound alternate version hidden within its deceptively thin packaging. It seems to grow as Alice did after eating the “Eat Me” cake. Once again, the van-wielding hero arrives to conquer that flat pack beast.

A “man with a truck” isn’t just for heavy lifting. They deliver goods that make traditional postal services laugh. Imagine this: a unicorn cake, ready to be delivered for a sixth birthday celebration. Perhaps you have splurged and bought an antique lamp. You may be wondering how you can safely get it to your aunt who is eclectic.

The man in the van is here. The van is not only for moving things from point A-B. It’s not just about moving objects from A to B. It is their skill to know when bubble-wrap is enough armor, and when a cushion or corner protector is going to be part of the payload.

Not only do they move your belongings, but also give you freedom and flexibility. The time-travelers help you to navigate the chaos of relocation. They can chart your course through the labyrinthine maze of schedule snafus, traffic congestion and other moving day problems.

Let’s take a look at rural and suburbia for a minute. Farmers markets must have their produce ready bright and early. There will always be vans where there are farm products. From farm to fair, they transport fresh corn and crates filled with rosy apples. Local commerce can flourish, and the bounty of nature is fed to the people.

We must not forget the diaspora of academics. Seasonal migrations of students are a part of the university experience. Dorm rooms move twice a yea, like flocks taking flight. The man driving the van is able to handle this with ease, emulating U-Haul’s spirit, but being far more customizable.

It’s more than just business transactions, moving boxes, or perishable delivery. Ofttimes it’s the stories that develop along the journey. A man driving a van is listening to a widow telling stories from her past as she moves heirlooms. Warmth, friendships, community, and unexpected warmth can sprout from the most unexpected places. What started out as a simple delivery becomes a source of intrigue, camaraderie and community.

The next time you see an idling van, with its driver furrowed-browning his GPS, be aware that it’s not just the horsepower and fuel pushing him forward. There’s a story to tell, there’s a mission, and there is the possibility of the future. Four wheels and a purpose.