North Bay Moving and Storage keeps on truckin’
What does the business of moving packages and the business of moving households share in common? Quite a lot, according to 36-year-old Robert Brasil, owner of North Bay Moving and Storage. On Oct. 1, he celebrated his second successful year in business, at 4238 Redwood Highway in San Rafael, though the company has been a staple since 1919. Brasil’s prior experience was with United Parcel Service where he started as a part-time package handler and worked his way up to full-time supervisor and dispatch manager overseeing more than 50 employees.
“I worked in Santa Rosa, at a pretty busy hub. I learned the importance of logistics and managing a team to effectively move packages and get them delivered on time. It isn’t so different when it comes to moving household goods. You need to take care of the items in much the same way,” said Brasil.
Brasil continued, “I enjoy the interaction with my customers. That is a perk for me, because I like people and learning about their stories. Moving can be a really stressful time, so helping people make a move as smoothly as possible gives me great satisfaction.”
North Bay Moving and Storage can handle moves locally and nationally. Brasil and his team have facilitated a number of moves for seniors who have sold their Marin homes for a solid return on their investments and then are able to get a better deal on a home in another state. Brasil said, “I have to admit, I like that kind of move, because they are happy to be leaving to move nearer their families and their grandchildren.”
Long distant moves are more about logistics and there is much more to plan out. Brasil explained, “I need to factor in how far a driver can go in a certain timeframe. Which trucks will be used. Something I am really learning more about is the weather. One of our drivers called in to report on the recent snowstorm in Montana. He left California in shorts and wished he’d brought a pair of long pants. It is early in the year for such a storm and some parts of the state got anywhere from 19 to 37 inches. Weather is becoming a growing concern all over the US.”
“People are trusting us with their personal items that can’t be replaced and once in our care, we take our job very seriously.” Brasil continued, “I also take pride in being transparent and providing honest estimates. We don’t do the bait and switch, giving one estimate and then billing much more at the other end.”
Storage is a big part of what North Bay offers. When asked why people store things and what they store, Brasil flashes a big grin and admits, “I store all my holiday stuff, so, it isn’t taking up space in my attic. Some people like to clean out a room or two when they are doing a big remodeling project. They may only need storage for a month or two and it keeps their furniture out of the way and out of the dust and debris. For others, they may need to store overflow items from their home for longer. If they don’t need access to it all the time, it might even be cheaper than some public storage places.”
Brasil just filed papers with the state in collaboration with a partner to create a new company, Birch Bay to offer shipping, storage and delivery at the same location. He added, “People can have their items shipped here and then held, until they are ready for delivery. This will appeal to homeowners working with interior designers involved in ordering from many different sources. When the room or home is finally ready, we can deliver it all at once.” To learn more visit: https://northbaymoving.com
Target Hiring
Despite rumblings about the economy, forecasters are predicting strong sales and retailers are ramping up for their busiest time of year, the holiday season. If you or someone you know is interested in seasonal work, Target in San Rafael will join stores nationwide in hosting two hiring events, one from Oct. 11 to 13 and another on Nov. 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. According to Target, the weekend events will provide candidates an opportunity to meet store leaders, with the potential to interview on the spot and receive a conditional job offer. Interested candidates can also visit TargetSeasonalJobs.com to apply online.
Construction Work
Last month, construction work began on one of Kaiser Permanente’s newest locations. Eventually new medical offices, with a parking structure across the street will be completed at 1650 Los Gamos Drive. The parking structure is going up first. Demolition of existing asphalt and excavations for foundations and retaining wall construction are underway. A Kaiser spokesperson asked that drivers be alert for traffic control personnel.