My moving company has always been a family operation. My cousin Ivan has learned the business from me after working together for several years with the Calgary team. Now he has his own truck as a full partner with Owner Operator Movers Calgary. Moving has given me the opportunity to earn good money when the work comes and to have a good time with my family when there is no work. All is good.

I started off my career as a swamper learning the ropes from another Owner Operator in Cochrane - I learned the importance of good wrapping techniques to avoid damages, the correct ways to carry things so that no one gets hurt, maneuvering tips, etc. Now with 5 years of moving under my belt and my own crew I am an Owner Operator myself. When the customer is satisfied, I feel good at the end of the day too.

Moving appeals to my innate sense of order and after 10 years, I still like to organize things. Packing a truck is satisfying as you watch the rooms of the houses in Cochrane empty out. It always amazes the clients that their whole chaotic life can be compressed into a giant rectangle.