Resources & Guides
Pricing guides, relocation resources, and operational insights from our veteran moving team.
2011 Client Interview Series — Preserved as Corporate History
In 2011, Two Marines Moving invited real clients to share their moving experiences on camera — no script, no coaching. Preserved as part of the company's corporate history archive.
Why Two Marines Moving Exists
Nearly two decades ago, founder Nicholas Baucom recorded a short video explaining why Two Marines Moving existed and what clients could expect. Preserved as corporate history — the mission in its purest form.
Hire Vets Medallion Award — Federal Recognition of Veteran Employment
Two Marines Moving received the Hire Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor — a federal recognition of the company's sustained commitment to veteran employment, documented by a DOL production crew on-site.
Narrated by Montel Williams — National Television Recognition
Lifetime Channel's Military Makeover, narrated by Montel Williams, featured Two Marines Moving — examining how military leadership principles translated into civilian business and the company's commitment to veteran employment.
The Ranger Tab and What It Actually Represents
Founder Nicholas Baucom on seventeen years of observing Army Rangers in the workforce — and why the Ranger Tab is a leadership credential that translates directly into Team Leader performance at Two Marines Moving.
Nicholas Baucom Named a Champion of Change
Founder Nicholas Baucom was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change — an honor awarded to Americans creating meaningful impact through leadership, service, and measurable results in veteran employment.
Customer Service Comes With a Salute
Forbes profiled how Marine Corps leadership principles translated into customer service, culture, and operational execution at Two Marines Moving — preserved as part of the company's corporate history archive.
Company History
CNBC profiled founder Nicholas Baucom's transition from Marine infantryman to entrepreneur and the creation of Two Marines Moving — preserved as part of the company's corporate history archive.
Company History
In 2014, The Washington Post published a business profile examining Two Marines Moving and founder Nicholas Baucom's transition from military service into entrepreneurship — preserved as part of the company's corporate history archive.
Company History
In 2016, Google featured Two Marines Moving in its annual Small Business Economic Impact Report — recognizing the company's use of Google's tools to grow, hire veterans, and expand operations across the East Coast.
Company History
Preserving a piece of company history. The Examiner.com feature article published August 31, 2009 — less than one year after the founding of Two Marines Moving — archived as part of the company's historical record.
From the Founder
In August 2009, less than a year after Two Marines Moving was founded, a business writer called the Marine Corps influence behind the company a force multiplier. Founder Nicholas Baucom on why he was right — and what the real force multiplier turned out to be.
Company
Being named to the Inc. 5000 is not a participation trophy. Two Marines Moving earned a place on the list three separate times. That recognition may date back more than a decade. Its significance has not.
From the Founder
Two Marines Moving was built by a Marine Reservist. Founder Nicholas Baucom on why Marine Reservists consistently thrive here — schedule flexibility, real pay, and a structure Marines understand on day one.
From the Founder
Motivation is overrated. It can get you started, but it comes and goes. Standards don't. Founder Nicholas Baucom on why Two Marines Moving runs on standards — not motivation, not personality, not emotion. Standards are the operating system.
From the Founder
If you can't successfully lead a moving crew of your peers under pressure, why should anyone hand you a gold bar? Founder Nicholas Baucom on why ROTC cadets consistently perform well — and what leading a moving crew teaches future officers before commissioning day.
From the Founder
Reserve and National Guard members live a unique life — one foot in uniform, one foot in the civilian world. Most employers say they support military service. Very few actually understand what that means. Two Marines Moving does. Built by someone who lived it.
From the Founder
I graduated from the University of Memphis in 2008 — the same year I completed my Marine Corps enlistment, founded Two Marines Moving, and learned my son was on the way. Not bad for one year.
From the Founder
I deployed to Iraq in 2003 as part of the invasion. One generator for the whole company. A schoolhouse with no windows. Flies that became part of the environment. And a Seabee shower that felt like the finest luxury I had ever experienced.
From the Founder
I graduated Parris Island thinking I had finally arrived. The Infantry NCO Instructors at SOI quickly explained I was still a boot. They were right. Founder Nicholas Baucom on humility, competence, and why boot camp was the starting line — not the finish line.
From the Founder
100 Marines started. 35 graduated. From a training perspective, it was harder than Iraq. Founder Nicholas Baucom on standards, persistence, and the lesson that still drives Two Marines Moving: when things get difficult, don't quit.
From the Founder
Fifty Corporals. Post-Katrina New Orleans. PT every morning. The Marine Corps didn't wait for the city to recover — and neither did we. Founder Nicholas Baucom on leadership, followership, and a few college credits earned in uniform.
From the Founder
I wasn't drafted. Nobody forced me. I chose the infantry. Founder Nicholas Baucom on why he wanted the toughest job he could find — and what the Marine Corps delivered.
From the Founder
I wanted to serve my country, earn a degree, own a business, and build a future — all at the same time. The Marine Corps Reserve gave me a path to pursue all four.
From the Founder
I joined for leadership, patriotism, and adventure. What I found was even greater. Founder Nicholas Baucom reflects on more than twenty years since Parris Island.
From the Founder
The best leaders I have ever met were also outstanding followers. The Marine Corps taught me that leadership built upon followership is the only kind that lasts.
From the Founder
I graduated boot camp as the second-highest shooter in my platoon. Not because I reinvented the wheel — because I trusted the process. Simple instructions. Disciplined execution. Exceptional results.
Understanding Moving-Day Scheduling
Morning moves operate on a 1-hour arrival window. Afternoon moves operate on a 2-hour arrival window. Learn why professional planning beats false precision every time.
Life Happens. Your Movers Should Understand That.
Home closings get delayed. Plans change. Life happens. Learn why Two Marines Moving doesn't charge fees to change your move date — and what that says about how we operate.
Understanding TMM Storage Options
Two Marines Moving explains short-term and overnight truck retention options — when they make sense, how they work, and how they can save you money versus traditional storage.
The Two Marines Moving Customer FAQ
Answers to 50 of the most common questions clients ask — pricing, crew size, packing, specialty items, service area, policies, and claims.
Generally, no. Two Marines Moving explains why particle board furniture is excluded from damage claim coverage and what precautions are taken to protect it.
One of the Most Common Questions We Receive
The answer depends on the mission. Learn when 2, 3, or 4 movers is the right crew — and why more movers can sometimes save you money.
One of the Most Common Questions We Receive
No calculator can predict your exact move duration. Two Marines Moving explains the 9 key factors that affect how long your relocation will take.
Where Two Marines Moving Operates
Two Marines Moving operates within approximately a 140-mile radius of Quantico, Virginia — serving the DMV, Central Virginia, Richmond, and long-distance relocations nationwide.
Professional Moving Requires Professional Standards
Every move at Two Marines Moving operates under a two-hour minimum labor policy. Here's what it means, why it exists, and how billing works after the minimum.
Protecting Your TV Without Creating More Clutter
Standard ($40) and XL ($50) TV Protection Box Rentals — professional-grade protection for your television without the hassle of buying or storing a large cardboard box.
It's More Than Just a Truck
The $250 Truck & Equipment Deployment Fee covers professional equipment, furniture protection pads, floor protection, tools, and full operational readiness — not just a truck.
Not Every Move Is Planned Weeks in Advance
Next-Day Priority Service ($150) and Same-Day Priority Service ($200) when capacity allows. Learn when priority scheduling is available and how it works.
The Truth: No Two Moves Are Exactly Alike
Every move is different. Two Marines Moving explains the 9 key factors that affect moving cost — from home size and packing readiness to weather, traffic, and specialty items.
Most Movers Won't Move Safes. We Do.
Transparent safe moving fees: Small $100, Medium $200, Large $300. Two Marines Moving specializes in heavy safe relocation — no guessing, no surprise charges.
The 2-hour minimum labor policy explained — 5-minute billing increments, always rounded down in the customer's favor. No booking fees. No hidden charges.
A Room-by-Room Guide with Pricing
A practical guide from studio apartments (20–40 boxes, $90–$200) to four-bedroom homes (150–250 boxes, $1,000–$1,700). Don't underestimate your box count.
Transparent Pricing, Professional Protection
Published pricing for all moving boxes and packing supplies — from $3.50 small boxes to $20 wardrobe boxes. Packing tape is complimentary. No hidden markups.
Clear. Deliberate. Controlled.
Three components: Truck & Equipment Deployment ($250), Zone-Based Travel Fee ($50–$200), and Professional Labor ($190/hr for 2 movers). No hidden fees.
Professional Loading for Rental Trucks, PODS, ABF Trailers & More
You provide the transportation — we provide the manpower. Crew Deployment Fee $150 + zone-based travel + $95/hr per mover. Typical ranges by home size and equipment type.
Professional Packing Services
Full, partial, kitchen, fragile-only, and unpacking services. Packing labor $75/hr per packer. Typical ranges from 1-bedroom ($950–$1,450) to 5-bedroom ($3,800–$5,600+).
Two Marines Moving recommends 6 movers and 2 trucks for most 5-bedroom homes. Estimated range: $3,540–$4,520 for 6–8 hours of coordinated labor.
Two Marines Moving recommends 4 movers for most 4-bedroom homes. Estimated range: $2,680–$3,360 for 7–9 hours. Transparent pricing breakdown included.
Three movers for 6–8 hours: $1,890–$2,420. Larger 3-bedroom moves with 4 movers and 2 trucks: $2,640–$3,320. Clear expectations before move day.
Most 2 bedroom apartment and condo moves take 5–7 hours with 2 movers. Typical investment: $1,250–$1,630. A third mover is recommended approximately 25% of the time.
Most 1 bedroom apartment and condo moves take 4–6 hours with 2 movers. Typical investment: $1,060–$1,440. Approximately 90% of moves fall within this range.
Most studio apartment moves take 3.5–5.5 hours with 2 movers. Typical investment: $965–$1,345. Approximately 90% of studio moves fall within this range.
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