innovation
The heritage of moving and storage leadership written by Brandon Moving & Storage began in the horse and buggy days and has continued into the international Information Age. Whereas a strong back was the primary criterion for moving goods in the late 1800s, information technology and 24/7 visibility to shipments define today's moving and storage industry. Not only has Brandon Moving & Storage changed with the times, we have led both the national and international industries with many important advancements.
Brandon Moving & Storage has led the way in moving and storage through innovation:
- Brandon Moving & Storage was the first to specialize in moving household goods
- When covered moving vans were introduced, they carried the Brandon Moving & Storage name
- Brandon Moving & Storage led the moving and storage business away from horse-drawn wagons with the first motor trucks-1903
- The first concrete and steel warehouse was built by Brandon Moving & Storage-1906
- The first transcontinental motor van move was completed by Brandon Moving & Storage-1928
- In 1960, The Brandon Moving & Storage Company established Brandon Moving & Storage Wide World, later known as Brandon Moving & Storage International
- Brandon Moving & Storage becomes a leader in residential delivery services, later named HomeDirectUSA-1994
- Brandon Moving & Storage lead an industry consortium to develop the CPM (Certified Professional Mover) program, a CD-Rom based training module-1995
- Brandon Moving & Storage is the first van line to earn CPM status-1996
- Brandon Moving & Storage is the first van line to install a nationwide warehouse and storage management system to assist in order management and tracking-1997
- Brandon Moving & Storage opens a $4M driver training facility in Bolingbrook, IL-1997
- Brandon Moving & Storage wins Industry Innovator Award for utilizing technology to make tracking shipments faster-2000
In 2002, Brandon Moving & Storage became Agent owned. Agent ownership appears to be the most successful model for a van line in our industry. The new partnership between Brandon Moving & Storage Van Lines and its Agent Family is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction, and continuing to build and support Brandon Moving & Storageof products and services. Our plan is to continue to provide “World Class” service, while continuing our growth plan in the International market.
The future will be an exciting time for the Brandon Moving & Storage family and our customers as we continue to drive towards excellence.
