Category: On the Trucks

Gentle Giant Eliminates Hunger, One Move at a Time

Part of the mission at Gentle Giant Moving Company is to be a positive member of the communities we serve. To assist with this effort, Gentle Giant joined a national partnership last year with Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization… Read More

Avoiding Heat Stroke During the Summer Months

Heat is a serious factor that influences moves during the summer months, both for our movers and our customers. Make sure you are taking the necessary steps to keep yourself safe this summer by staying well-hydrated, long before you even… Read More

Giant Alum: Hillary Saeger, Rowing Champion and Former Packing Specialist

This month, we are featuring multi-medal winning rower and former pack and prep specialist, Hillary Saeger. She is the niece of our founder, Larry O'Toole and worked out of our Boston warehouse in 2007 and 2008. Like many of our… Read More

Giant Alum: Carson Duarte, Former Crew Chief

Shortly after graduating from Boston University in 1999, Carson Converse found herself rowing at Riverside Boat Club and in need of a job. Carson's roommates, who were Gentle Giant employees, encouraged her to apply for a position at the best… Read More

Gentle Giant Reacts to the 2013 Boston Marathon Tragedy

This year, disaster struck the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon. Gentle Giant, along with thousands of spectators and runners, were down at the finish line witnessing the fear, confusion and heroism that these attacks produced throughout Copley Square. While Gentle Giant… Read More

Gentle Giant Introduces a Co-Chief Role to Maintain Efficiency

By the middle of winter, it becomes apparent how seasonal the moving business can be. During these slower times, we remember that we are always working to build a stronger company. In the winter, we perform necessary "maintenance" within the… Read More

How Moving Furniture Can Save Families in Need

Gentle Giant has been able to grow consistently over the past three decades by safely and quickly moving every piece of furniture we come across. We have moved antique pieces, incredibly fragile items - the works. You name it, we've… Read More

Interstate Moving Stress Solved by Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant knows that, for most people, interstate moving can be even more stressful than a local move. Thankfully, our move consultants enjoy alleviating this anxiety for your family. Let’s face it – moving hundreds or even thousands of miles away is tough.… Read More

Trucks May Break Down, But Our Giants Won’t

This is a special blog post written by our founder, Larry O'Toole, about our Giants and how they refuse to let broken trucks disrupt their day. "When I started Gentle Giant Moving Company back in 1980, I had full control… Read More

All About Gentle Giant’s Packing Services

Gentle Giant offers world-class moving and storage services to our customers, but we also provide packing services as well. Our packing jobs can be customized to meet the needs of any move, large or small. We often underestimate the time… Read More