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Moving to Columbus, OH?
The Columbus metro area has lots of activities to keep you entertained, such as multi-cultural festivals and markets, sporting events and even performing arts. Let’s explore more of what Columbus has to offer.
Award-winning Columbus!
Columbus has earned some great accolades in the recent years. It was ranked Best Place to Raise a Family in 2009 by Business Week. In 2008, Marketwatch called Columbus “the best place to do business.” If you are single and moving to Columbus, you’ll be happy to know it was listed as the 18th best place in the country to find a date by Marie Claire!
Columbus’ Economy
The economy of Columbus is quite varied, and very stable. When the economy took a downturn several years ago, Columbus was barely affected. Their economy is strong with five Fortune 500 companies calling Columbus home. Top industries include insurance, banking, education, aviation, logistics, steel, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Navigating around Columbus
Columbus was set up on a grid system with easy numbering, so you should have no trouble finding your way around Columbus. While some older, historic districts don’t follow the numbering strategies, most of the time, it is easy to figure out where to go.
Getting an Education in “The Discovery City”
If you are moving to Columbus with children, they will likely find their place in the Columbus City School District, which serves 55,000 students in 142 schools. If you live in suburban areas, most have their own school districts. They are constantly working to improve their education rating, and in 2006-2007, they met all 42 of their progress goals, so your kids will be in good hands! If you are seeking higher education here, you won’t have to look far! Columbus is home to Ohio State University, the state’s largest higher-ed institution. Or if you prefer a smaller learning environment, check out Columbus State Community College or any number of private institutions around the area.
Moving to Columbus, OH - Interesting Facts
Did you know that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was named the # 1 favorite zoo in America by USA Travel Guide? Also, the Columbus Crew, 2008 MLS Cup Champions, and the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ohio's NHL team, call Columbus home. To learn more about what Columbus, Ohio has to offer, visit the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Compare to other Columbus, OH Moving Companies
If you're searching for moving quotes from Columbus, OH moving companies, check out U-Pack. The prices compare to truck rental, but we do all the driving! U-Pack customers love:
- Our low prices! Get a free moving quote to see what your price would be.
- Our great services! You can use a moving trailer or moving container, and we have services like storage available.
- Awesome customer service. If you need help with your move, just call a moving specialist (a real person!) at 1-800- 240-7422 who can help you sort through the details.
- Flexible loading and unloading! You get three business days to load and three to unload, so no rushing here.
- Fast transit times! Most of our moves are completed in just 2-5 business days.
- No driving! Our customers love that they never have to drive a clunky rental truck. You get a professional driver, as well as no extra charges for fuel, taxes, tolls, or insurance.
Get a free moving quote today to compare U-Pack to other Columbus moving companies!
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Joe Workman
In the mid 70s truck driving was considered a good ethical living, not so today. In the 70s no special license was required to drive a tractor trailer; just find someone to teach you and off you went.
Today, ever tightening regulations require special training, special licensing, drug testing, and more documentation. All which cost the driver more and more money. Not to mention the risk of prison if you have an accident.
The average driver today has followed a path of hard work, little pay, and poor treatment by insurance and trucking companies as well as the public in general. After a driver spends a month and a half attending an accredited school gaining the skills needed to be a success on the road, they are forced to work for over the road training companies that pay next to nothing.
Insurance companies are the cause of this because of the restrictions they place on local companies when hiring new drivers. "6, 12, or 24 months experience before you can be hired" that is what new drivers hear.
However, OTR companies can hire drivers and send them out on the road with little or no supervision. 50 hours with a trainer sitting beside them then the trainer is off to the sleeper while the new driver runs the load. Mean while the families are back home fending for themselves with little or no available support from the driver of the family.
25 Cents Per Mile is not a living wage. .25 CPM X 2000 mi per week = $500. That is before on road expenses such as food, showers, maps, safety equipment, boots, TAXES. By the time a driver is done with just the bare minimum they are lucky to send $150 a week home.
The average apartment cost over $1000 a month with utilities etc. Food prices have spiked nationally and are expected to nearly DOUBLE in the next 12 months (Estimate from US Department of Agriculture Jan 2011.) Fuel cost are rising and it is expected the national average price per gallon will reach $4.00 by fall 2011. Maybe sooner if situation in Egypt is not resolved soon.
In the companies (And others) effort to corner the market on freight, prices have been driven down in the past few years. Drivers are the big loser in this practice.
Increase freight rates.
Increase driver’s pay.
Do not let insurance companies control who gets hired - If a driver is trained, if a driver is skilled, if a driver has a good record then they should get the job, PERIOD.
Tell trucking companies and insurance companies that slavery is not ethical.
Support the same minimum wage protection for truck drivers that every other job receives. Many drivers receive just $3-5 per hour... UNACCEPTABLE !!
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Rachel
A minimum of 5 linear feet seems too high for me for a distribution center pick up and drop off option. I packed so that I would be able to move using one trip with a car and a pickup truck. Since the drive from my new home and the drop off location was 70 miles, we didn’’t want to make more than one trip. This volume translated into 3 linear feet. Before I knew that the minimum was 5 linear feet, I thought I would have been able to save ~$80 after the adjustment.
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1720 Joyce Ave Columbus, OH 43219 United States |
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1720 Joyce Ave Columbus, OH 43219 United States |
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