Wheaton World Wide Moving
| Wheaton World Wide Moving logo
We Move Your Life
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| Industry | Moving & Storage |
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| Founded | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, IN, US |
| Website | www.wheatonworldwide.com |
Wheaton World Wide Moving is a moving and storage company based in Indianapolis, Indiana with more than 250 authorized agents. It handles household moving, corporate relocation, international shipping, military and government relocation and special commodity shipments.
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History
- 1945: Clipper Van Lines founded by Earnest S. Wheaton
- 1950s: Changed name to Wheaton Van Lines, Inc.
- Late 1950s: Expanded domestic and international services
- 1973: First carrier in the nation to hold complete 50-state authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission
- 1986: Named one of the top 101 service companies in America
- 1987: Changes name to Wheaton World Wide Moving
- 1989: Named one of the top 101 service companies in America
- 1990: Named Official Mover of Steinway & Sons
- 2000: Becomes a corporate sponsor of Give Kids the World, a non-profit for children with life-threatening diseases
- 2012: Acquires Bekins Van Lines, Inc.
Services
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Household Moves
- Ballpark and in-home moving estimates offered
- Moving supplies such as cartons, protective wrap, tape, and marking pens
- Moving In/Out Box - the last box on the truck and the first one off
- Packing & Unpacking services
- Special care for certain items such as mirrors, glassware, lamps, appliances, and bedding
- Valuation & Protection for all items
- Short and long-term storage options
Corporate Relocations
- Single point-of-coordination move management
International Moving
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Military Moves
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Specialized Moves
- Hospitality
- Special commodity
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
- Office & Industrial
Awards and highlights
Wheaton World Wide Moving has received the Good Housekeeping Seal for quality service every year since 1964.
Wheaton’s moving and storage services have earned it the position as official mover of Steinway & Sons pianos for concerts and tours since 1990.
Wheaton Moving supports the Give Kids the World program, which helps children with life-threatening illnesses visit attractions in central Florida by providing transportation, meals and attraction tickets.[1]
Wheaton’s chairman, Stephen Burns, was named 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Lake Michigan Area Program.[2]
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