For getting through the long green avenues of the freeways across the state of Maine, you may need a little help from Maine movers. Local shops can come in handy for any kind of shipment that includes Maine's vast wooded areas, from Bar Harbor and island locales up to the Caribou and Presque Isle area near the Canada line.

Whether you're coming from Canada or New England, Maine moving services can help handle your freight during a move to Maine. Business operators might use Maine movers for jobs like the following:

1. To provide a great executive move into or out of an upscale Maine locale, where Maine movers can give you advice on how to make the transition.

2. To move supplies in loads both large and small through Maine highway systems for delivery domestically or internationally.

3. To ship specialized high-tech items into a facility or get bulky machines into an office or work space.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Do in-house moving in Maine with help from rental shops

For smaller jobs, you may only need a vehicle and a staff driver to move your cargo. Arrange for a truck or van from local Maine moving shops and make the scenic drive in-house.

I recommend: If you're near Hampden, check out Carlen Service Center; the local shop rents models with pull-out ramps or lift gates for efficient moving. Kris-Way Truck Leasing Inc. in Bangor can get you rental solutions for mid-state moving.

Get supports from local shops for a Maine move

Get good support for a move from local companies. Local Maine moving services who are in-the-know about land topography and routing can help you figure out how to ship your goods. Contract with small moving services in-state to implement your move.

I recommend: Central Maine Moving and Storage Co. out of Bangor has been assisting with local moves for years. You can see customer feedback, look at policy and rate options, and get a feel for the company at their website. For more solutions, contact Miracle Movers Moving Company.

Find long distance Maine movers

Long distance moving companies, Maine-based or regional, are set up to cover many of our 50 states. National moving companies can help you with a Maine move or with international moving needs.

I recommend: Use ME-based Fox & Ginn Movers to help with local or international moves. Pictorials demonstrate the various methods Fox & Ginn employ to do different shipments for diverse clients. Allen Transfer, a Mayflower affiliate, has an office in Maine and handles long-distance moving through its site.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Do the negotiating ahead of time. Though most movers in Maine are reputable and do good business, getting critical deals made early can help you avoid having to hash out problems later. Take a long hard look at your moving company rates in Maine before signing.