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CMSA 2020 Membership Certification

Jan 22, 2020

Oakley Relocation is proud to announce that we recently became re-certified as a member of the California Moving & Storage Association for the year 2020. About The CMSA Founded in 1918, The CMSA (The California Moving and Storage Association) is a non-profit trade association representing licensed and insured California moving companies. The CMSA provides numerous educational resources, industry forums and programs to its members. The CMSA also plays a vital role in …

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Using Technology To Lighten The Load Of Your Next Move

Sep 17, 2019

Moving can be a stressful time and it requires the skill set of being able to manage many minute details, all at the same time. When it came to getting a quote from movers, the traditional process was time consuming and often involved a moving company representative having to come to the house to determine the size and scope of the project. Introducing Moving Technology Software For The 21st Century What if we …

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Move In Cleaning Check List

Aug 09, 2019

Moving day has finally arrived and you are super excited about your new place. Whether you are going to be living in a previously occupied property or new construction, doing a thorough cleaning of the entire place will make you feel great about settling into your new digs. But where to start? Upon arriving at your new residence, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out the best way …

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How To Change Address When Moving

Mar 06, 2019

Moving in California? Learn how to change your address quickly and avoid fines. From DMV updates to mail forwarding and utilities, Oakley Relocation and Updater make the process stress-free.

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Oakley Relocation Supports NCVSD, Helping Homeless Veterans

Feb 19, 2019

Oakley Relocation is proud to support North County Veterans Stand Down. NCVSD is a four-day event that helps homeless veterans receive much-needed services in a safe and secure environment. The third annual event was held at Green Oak Ranch in Vista, California on February 7 through February 10, 2019. Services included home cooked meals, clothing, health/legal care, lodging and job placement. North County Stand Down Helps Homeless Veterans “We bring in …

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North American Van Lines Names 2018 Agent of the Year Award

Nov 30, 2018

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — North American Van Lines, Inc., one of the world’s largest moving companies, recognized Oakley Relocation of San Diego, California as its 2018 Agent of the Year at the northAmerican annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona on October 30. Oakley Relocation is the second women-owned northAmerican agency to receive this award. The northAmerican Van Lines Agent of the Year award recognizes the agent that attains the best …

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Celebrate the 90th Birthday of Female Trucker Lillian Watson

Mar 13, 2018

Lillian Watson, one of the first women to drive a tractor trailer for northAmerican, and one of the first women to have a CDL, is turning 90 this year. She and her husband, Charley E. Watson, drove for northAmerican from 1970 to 1973, traveling through 47 states. They were based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and lived in the Provo-Orem, Utah, metropolitan area. northAmerican Moving Services Celebrates Lillian Watson Lillian …

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Military Moving Excellence Award Recipient

Jan 26, 2018

Oakley Relocation received the Military Excellence Award for moving members of the United States Military in 2017. The Oakley team received a score of 11.50 out of 12.00 for their commitment to moving active service members. RE: Military EXCELLENCE Certificate Linda Oakley Oakley Relocation LLC – 1935-000 13026 Stowe Drive Poway, CA 92064 RE: Military EXCELLENCE Certificate Dear Linda, I would like to thank you for your agency’s commitment to …

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Oakley Relocation Participates in the Goldman Sachs 10KSB Program

Jun 12, 2017

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program is a $500 million investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to education, financial capital and business support services. The program currently operates in 15 markets in the U.S. through a network of more than 90 academic and community partners. In January 2017, Oakley Relocation was honored to be accepted to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses …

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northAmerican Van Lines Supports Military Members by Donating to the USO

May 18, 2017

Why Trust Your Valuables to Amateurs? This year, about 10% of the U.S. population will experience an upheaval widely recognized as one of life’s most stressful events. That’s because an estimated 35 million Americans—families, corporate transferees and military personnel—will undertake a move. Choosing a mover from the many that advertise on the Internet can contribute to the anxiety. The reason: It can be hard to distinguish professional movers with high standards from …

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