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Bryan Jones, 25, plans to have moving company Two Men and a Truck operating in Houma by Jan. 2, as well as an office location within two years.
Jones has a 50 percent split with partner Joseph South on the Houma/Lafayette territory.
“We are going to be putting out feelers in Houma when we open in Lafayette next month,” Jones said. “As soon as we feel like Houma can support it, we plan to set up an office, which we think will be in a year or two. The city is growing so fast.”
Jones, a Denham Springs native, has spent plenty of his time in Houma because of his sporting interests.
“I fish a lot so I pass through Houma all the time when I go to Grand Isle. I have seen it grow a lot over the past few years,” Jones said. “Recently, Forbes listed Houma as the fourth fastest growing small city. There is a lot of potential with the oil and growth. The lack of a good moving company just drew me to (Houma).”
Two Men and Truck has been in operation for 33 years. Its fleet includes more than 1,900 trucks. The company has won 17 “Top 500 Franchises” from Entrepreneur Magazine and has twice been honored byjdpower.com for “Highest Customer Satisfaction” for full-service moving companies.
The company’s above-and-beyond approach to overseeing a move is credited with garnering the attention, Jones said.
“We have a home office to help mediate any problems the customer has,” he said. “We have a 96 percent referral rate. We really focus on the customer service because moving can be such a stressful time for people, especially when you have a large house or heavy furniture.”
And in case of damaged or missing items, Two Men a Truck’s policy is to replace the item.
“It gives people peace of mind when they know the furniture will not get damaged
or stolen. And if it is broken or stolen, it will be paid for,” Jones said. “We are not going to leave people high and dry.”
Jones said Two Men and a Truck provides free in-home estimates. Customers receive free box deliveries, too.
“Some people try to (arrange a move) completely over the phone. There are so many variables such as long walks that can change estimates. People can forget to tell you about their attic or garage,” he said. “In-home estimates are key. We try to do as many of those as we can.”
Jones noted the company also handles moves of all sizes.
“We have done $20,000 moves and $300 moves. We do whatever you need,” he said.
Jones got his start with the company as a summer worker while pursuing a political science degree at Louisiana State University. His plan to pursue a law degree changed when he joined the moving company.
“I saw how well the company was doing,” he said. “I put law school on hold to see how I would do running one of these myself. We have been doing well in Baton Rouge.”
Jones quickly moved up in the company, operating the day-to-day business in Baton Rouge with his partner South’s help.
“It has been fun. You learn as you go and I just kind of took the reigns. I like dealing with people and being around people,” Jones said. “The job is mostly going out and talking to people and then, obviously, running a good moving operation.
“I like the responsibility. I thrive on it.”
Bryan Jones, an avid visitor of Houma, saw an opportunity to expand Two Men and a Truck to Houma because of the area’s economic growth.
