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It’s never too early to start thinking about the Peak Moving Season which typically runs from May 15 through September 15.
For mobility managers, peak moving season is both an opportunity and a challenge. As employee relocations increase, expectations around timing, communication, and service consistency rise just as quickly. The good news: with the right planning and the right moving partner, busy season doesn’t have to mean added stress for you or your employees.
Here are the top areas mobility managers should proactively address with relocating employees, and how Allied Van Lines helps ensure smoother, more successful moves during the busiest time of year.
- Encourage Early Planning and Realistic Timelines
One of the biggest contributors to relocation challenges during peak season is late planning. Summer demand, limited capacity, and tighter delivery windows can all impact availability.
What to advise employees:
- Start the relocation process as early as possible
- Be flexible with preferred load and delivery dates when feasible
- Understand that peak season schedules fill quickly
How Allied helps:
Allied’s dedicated relocation consultants work directly with your program and your employees to set expectations early, secure capacity, and manage timelines proactively, even when demand is high.
- Stress the Importance of Clear Communication
During busy season, clear and consistent communication becomes even more critical. Employees want to know who to contact, what happens next, and how issues will be addressed if plans change.
What to advise employees:
- Designate a primary point of contact
- Ask questions early rather than waiting
- Keep all parties informed if circumstances change
How Allied helps:
Allied provides a single point of accountability throughout the move. Our relocation consultants coordinate across origin, hauling, and destination teams, ensuring fewer handoffs and clearer communication for employees and mobility teams alike.
- Prepare Employees for Inventory, Packing, and Valuation Decisions
Packing quality and inventory accuracy have a direct impact on claims, delivery, and employee satisfaction, especially during peak season.
What to advise employees:
- Declutter before packing day
- Understand valuation options and coverage
- Be present or available during inventory and pack-out
How Allied helps:
Allied’s trained professionals follow standardized packing and inventory procedures designed to protect household goods and reduce risk. Our teams also take the time to explain valuation options clearly, helping employees make informed decisions.
- Address Storage and Interim Housing Needs Up Front
Busy season often brings last-minute changes, delayed closings, or temporary housing requirements.
What to advise employees:
- Notify your mobility team early if housing is not finalized
- Understand short-term vs. long-term storage options
- Ask how stored shipments are handled and protected
How Allied helps:
With secure, climate-controlled storage facilities nationwide, Allied seamlessly integrates storage into the relocation plan when needed, without disrupting the overall move or delivery timeline.
- Support International and Complex Moves with the Right Expertise
Peak season doesn’t just affect domestic relocations. International moves, remote locations, and specialized shipments also require careful coordination.
What to advise employees:
- Start documentation early for international moves
- Understand customs timelines and requirements
- Ask about destination services and post-move support
How Allied helps:
Allied’s global network, customs expertise, and end-to-end international relocation services ensure your employees receive the same level of care and coordination abroad as they do domestically.
A Strong Partner Makes All the Difference
Peak season will always bring added complexity, but it doesn’t have to compromise employee experience or program efficiency. By setting expectations early and partnering with a mover built to scale during high-demand periods, mobility managers can keep relocations running smoothly, even at the busiest times of year.
With more than 95 years of experience, a trusted global network, vast resources with unmatched moving capacity and a consultative approach to corporate relocation, Allied is committed to supporting mobility managers and their employees every step of the way, during busy season and beyond.