Dmitrii Malashkin
Dmitrii Malashkin is an author and expert in the moving industry with over 13 years of hands-on experience. From 2013 to 2016, he built his foundation working in the family business, and in 2016 he launched Born to Move Movers — now operating across Boston, Chicago, New York, and beyond. He writes about relocation logistics, moving best practices, and everything that helps people move smarter and stress-free.
102 articles published
Articles by Dmitrii Malashkin
Video Survey Moving Estimates: How AI Scanning Works
A video survey moving estimate uses AI to scan a customer smartphone walkthrough, measure cubic feet, and build accurate quotes without any in-home visit.
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Moving Company Storage: Options, Costs & How It Works
Moving company storage explained: in-transit vs long-term options, monthly cost drivers, climate control, valuation coverage, and how movers track inventory.
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Moving Company Software: Streamline Dispatch & Payroll
Compare how moving company software automates dispatch, scheduling, and payroll. See real workflows, costs, and ROI, then choose the right platform.
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How to Write a Business Plan for a Moving Company Startup
Learn how to write a business plan moving company owners take to lenders — covering licensing, USDOT, startup costs, pricing, and financial projections.
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How to Pay Your Moving Crew: Hourly vs Commission Pay
Learn how to pay your moving crew with hourly, commission, and per-job models compared — plus payroll pitfalls to avoid and margin-protection tips.
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Moving Company Dispatch and Crew Scheduling Explained
Moving company dispatch and crew scheduling done right ends the phone-tag whiteboard. Learn to assign trucks, sync a crew calendar, and cut overtime.
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How Moving Companies Handle Crew Pay and Commissions
Learn how to pay moving crews fairly using hourly, per-job, and commission models—and how job data turns crew payroll into a near-automatic step.
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Virtual Move Survey: How Remote Moving Estimates Work
Learn how a virtual move survey works: customers record a video walkthrough so movers build an accurate remote moving estimate without an in-home visit.
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Smart Moving CRM: How It Streamlines Your Business
A smart moving CRM combines AI estimation, lead management, and dispatch in one platform. Learn how it streamlines every mover's workflow and books more jobs.
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