Category: Massachusetts Moving Company

Meet the Giants: Regional Offices Manager Cillian Purcell

Back when Cillian was a college student in Ireland, he asked his friends to help him find a great summer job so he could have an “American Experience” in the States. Lucky for him and for us, a friend told… Read More

Former Giant Will Miller Becomes a 2012 Olympian

Since opening for business in 1980, Gentle Giant has employed its fair share of incredible athletes. When our CEO Larry O'Toole founded Gentle Giant movers in MA, he did so with friends that he had met through rowing because they were… Read More

Gentle Giant’s Custom Crate Services

Gentle Giant prides itself on being able to move anything our customers ask us to, no matter the circumstance. Giant Tom Kiefer has built a career out of building any and every type of custom crate for items that need… 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

Larry O’Toole is a Leader in the Moving Industry

Over 30 years ago, Larry O'Toole took a look at the state of moving and realized there was room for improvement. Many companies made it standard procedure to hire laborers who were strong, but many lacked customer service skills. Larry… Read More

Boston Bruins Team Up with Gentle Giant for 2011 Toy Drive

On Monday, December 12th, Gentle Giant teamed up with the Boston Bruins at Target for their annual Holiday Toy Drive. The players bought toys for children who are unable to celebrate the holidays at home. Each player was provided a… Read More

The Gentle Giant Family: A Brief History

Here is a guest post about the family culture at GG from our founder, Larry O'Toole. "I am very proud to report that Gentle Giant is a finalist for the Family Business Awards. This whole process has been about reflecting… Read More

5 Tips for Cold Winter Moves

It's a chilly 12°F today in Somerville, MA where Gentle Giant Moving Company is headquartered. With winter in full swing, we are taking all necessary precautions to make sure every move is safe and efficient. Here are some practical winter… Read More