In this difficult time we want to address the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Budd Van Lines plans to continue serving our customers with as little interruption as practical with the wellbeing of our employees, driver teams, customers and service partners of utmost importance.
We are following the mitigation guidelines of the CDC in our offices, service centers and in our customer’s homes: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf
Facilities:
We have supplied each service center with disinfectant to be used on site to clean the equipment. Each service center is cleaned and disinfected nightly. Supplies like gloves, wipes and sanitizer are stocked for the drivers to use and take with them to job sites.
As of today, our offices remain open for all employees with flexible work at home policies. On Thursday of this week we are conducting a work from home day for all headquarter office employees in NJ.
Pre-Move Surveys:
We are prepared for an increase in pre-move surveys by video. Our surveyors will employ the CDC practices for those customers that would still like an in-home survey. The surveyors will not touch any goods while in the home. We also anticipate surveys being delayed until it is determined safe.
We will ensure steady communication with all moving customers.
In the Field:
We’ve asked our crews to take these concrete actions to protect themselves and your transferees:
- If at any time you feel uncomfortable in the home, please contact your dispatcher or General Manager immediately.
- Wash your hands. Frequently. Have alcohol-based hand sanitizer available, but washing with soap and water, for 20 seconds is always the best method.
- Wear gloves when handling any customer goods, and in customer homes.
- Try to maintain a space of at least 3 feet from anyone you’re speaking to.
- Avoid handshakes. In this difficult time, people understand.
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue – and throw that tissue away immediately. If a tissue isn’t available, cough into your elbow or shoulder.
- If you or your crew show signs of being sick, remove said persons from the home. Get medical attention, if necessary.
- As allergy season begins, take necessary precautions (medication/nose spray) if needed to control coughing/sneezing, so as not to be confused with having COVID-19.