Recent Headlines
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
With the expanding of Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB) into the newly developed Grimes Supply Chain Services, Inc. (GSCS), The Grimes Companies, Inc. (TGC) has taken a huge step into the arena of international logistics management. The new division represents Grimes’ continuing growth in worldwide services for its clients. - May 18, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
All My Sons Moving Reviews Site Launched
All My Sons Moving and Storage has launched its own online review hub to the public. The site differentiates itself from other similar sites by keeping reviews short and sweet. - May 02, 2009 - All My Sons
Portland Movers Embrace iPhone Technology to Help Procure Customers
Portland Moving Companies like All My Sons Moving & Storage of Portland can now find customers locations more easily through the mobile map functions of Apples new iPhone. - April 30, 2009 - All My Sons
All My Sons Moving and Storage Sets Up Procedures to Improve Customer Satisfaction for All My Sons Moving Customers
All My Sons Moving and Storage announced today their relationship with We Care Claims, a new claims management and claims resolution service designed to help improve all customer satisfaction. - February 10, 2009 - All My Sons
All My Sons Moving and Storage Partners with Build-A-Bear Workshop to Bring Furry Hugs to Local Children’s Hospital
All My Sons Moving and Storage excitedly opens the doors of its trucks, but this time it’s not to fill them with furniture. All My Sons has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to support their Stuffed with Hugs program which donates stuffed animals to the local charities. All My Sons was eager to collaborate with a company so dedicated to creating happiness in the community. - January 29, 2009 - All My Sons
All My Sons Moving and Storage Announces the Release of the New All My Sons Moving Online Quoting and Booking System
All My Sons Moving and Storage, a leader in the full service moving and storage industry, announced the release of their customer-friendly online quoting and booking system. - January 28, 2009 - All My Sons
SIRVA Announces Major Sales Force Expansion
SIRVA Inc., a leading global relocation and moving services provider, today announced the appointment of five new members to the SIRVA Relocation Global Sales force. Serving in various roles, these key hires underscore SIRVA’s commitment to pursuing overall corporate growth despite current... - January 17, 2009 - Sirva Inc.
Allied Van Lines Announces 41st Annual Magnet States Report
Texas tops list for fourth year in a row as No. 1 relocation destination in U.S., followed by North Carolina and Virginia. - January 15, 2009 - Sirva Inc.
Fast-Growing Grimes Moves Into New Headquarters
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has completed the move into its new corporate headquarters at 14500 Hyatt Rd near the Jacksonville International Airport. Repairs and improvements have been taking place since Grimes purchased the former Pic “N Save distribution center two years ago. - January 12, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Teams Up with Marines to Help Toys for Tots
The Grimes Companies (TGC) teamed up with the United States Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots program and through a company-wide drive donated nearly 300 toys in its first year of participation. The project was spearheaded by Grimes employees Elisa Garcia and Patricia Vehmeyer. Through their... - December 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
SIRVA Relocation Ranks 2nd in Performance & Satisfaction Among Top 6 Largest Relocation Providers
According to the Trippel Survey & Research LLC Seventh Annual Relocation Managers Survey: Relocation Management Company Industry©, SIRVA Relocation LLC ranked second in overall performance and satisfaction among the industry’s top six largest relocation companies. The company... - November 25, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
The Grimes Companies Hires New Client Services Manager
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Felipe de la Guardia has joined the company as Client Services Manager. de la Guardia’s primary responsibility is the development and oversight of the client service group. He will focus on staffing, training, and the development of the... - November 24, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
SIRVA Appoints Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, People & Infrastructure
SIRVA Inc. announced the appointment of Sean Fernandez as the company’s new senior vice president, operational excellence, people and infrastructure. - November 10, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
SIRVA Appoints Gordon Smith as Chief Financial Officer
SIRVA Inc. announced the appointment of Gordon Smith as the Company’s new chief financial officer. - November 10, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
DirectLink Transport HQ Office Moved to Mill Plain One November 2008
DirectLink Transport relocates to a larger office space, offices still remain in Vancouver, Washington. - November 10, 2008 - DirectLink Transport
Long Distance Moving Experts Offer Money-Saving Tips for the Season
This fall, save some green (while everything else turns red, orange and brown) with Transit Systems’ moving tips. - October 30, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Paramount Transportation Services Gets New Transportation Manager
On Oct 10th John McMasters, President of Paramount Transportation Services, along with Ian Gardner, VP of Operations, had a press conference announcing Robert J. Floyd's promotion to Transportation Manager of Paramount Transportations United States Operations. On Sept. 13th Company Transportation... - October 14, 2008 - Paramount Transportation Services
Alliance Air Freight Quote Delivers to the Republican National Convention
The biggest moment for the Republican Party will be coming up in St. Paul, MN. Vendors for the equipment being used have already been selected. They choose Alliance Air Freight Quote for the delivery of their high visibility equipment. - September 05, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
The First Cooperative Shipping and Courier Service
Citizenshipper is a unique new service pioneering an original concept for the courier and shipping industry. - August 30, 2008 - citizenshipper
Alliance Air Freight Delivers Just in Time to the Democratic Convention
With set up for the Democratic Convention hours away, it was realized that critical parts for the stage were needed. Alliance Air Freight with its renowned reputation for successful overnight air freight and just in time shipping was called to deliver the parts. - August 27, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
Movers.com Expands Its Services to U.K, Australia, New Zealand, and India
UK.Movers.com, AU.Movers.com, NZ.Movers.com and India.Movers.com, the four brand new wings of Movers.com are all set to take the moving industries of these countries by storm. This venture is yet another remarkable milestone in the glorious servicing record of this New Jersey based organization. - August 18, 2008 - Movers.com
The Grimes Companies Promotes Ike Sherlock to Vice President
Ike Sherlock has been promoted to Vice President of The Grimes Companies (TGC). Sherlock joined the company in 2006, and has served as Director of Fleet Operations with Grimes Trucking Company since 2007. This newly created position consolidates the reporting of all asset-based subsidiaries of TGC... - August 04, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Transportation Brokerage Hires Transportation Analyst
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Robert Sawyer has joined the company as a Transportation Analyst for its subsidiary Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB). Sawyer’s career in logistics spans over thirty years and he now brings the full value of that experience to... - July 28, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Companies in 50 Fastest Growing Companies Again
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has moved up to become the area’s 8th fastest growing company in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2008 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Northeast Florida. Ranked 9th in 2007, the Jacksonville-based supply chain management company... - July 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Alliance Air Freight (Shipalliance.com) Announces the Addition of a New Terminal Building in North Hollywood, CA
Alliance Air Freight & Logistics adds location in CA. This will enable commercial/industrial customers as well as eBay users to obtain freight quotes instantly for shipments originating or delivering to Los Angeles. Even more competitive freight rates will be available for freight shipments involving the Southern CA area. - July 22, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
Alliance Air Freight Announces New Freight Quote System
Alliance Air Freight & Logistics release their Freight Quote System. This will enable commercial/industrial customers as well as eBay users to obtain precise freight quotes instantly. Unlike other systems which only provide estimated freight rates the Alliance Air Freight & Logistics freight quote system will provide a freight rate to the penny. - July 21, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
Grimes Transportation Helps Deliver Medical Supplies to Ecuador
Joining a varied team of volunteers, Grimes Transportation Brokerage is assisting in the delivery of much needed medical supplies from Alabama to Ecuador. Donated by the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, the equipment will be distributed through the Manta Forward Operating Location... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Goes "Green"
With a foundation of three specific emission-saving directives, plus recycling and conservation activities company-wide, Grimes Trucking Company has taken on the challenge of going “green.” Grimes Trucking, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has announced formation... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
All American Corporation’s 10th Anniversary Marked by Service Excellence Award
All American Corporation was awarded the inaugural Moving and Storage Agent of the Year Service Excellence Award during the American Moving and Storage Association’s 2008 Education Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. - May 14, 2008 - All American Corporation
Transit Systems Celebrates National Senior Move Managers Week
NASMM has declared May 11-17, National Senior Move Managers Week. TSI, a small moves specialist, has partnered with senior move managers to assist older Americans with not only the actual moving experience, but with the emotional and physical aspects downsizing and relocating. - April 30, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Nationwide Transportation Firm Overcomes Home Sales Slump and Beats Forecast Growth for Its New Home Move Division
Despite the current slump in home sales, at least one nationwide moving services firm is experiencing outstanding growth in local markets. TSI, a longtime provider of long-distance moving services, recently saw its new Local Move Division complete it’s 1000th local move in less than a year. And the rate of growth is accelerating. - April 24, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Reports Record 1st Quarter 2008
The Grimes Companies, a leading Jacksonville based logistics and supply chain provider, has reported its strongest period in company history for the first quarter of 2008. Identified by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2007 as the 9th fastest growing company in NE Florida, Grimes set new... - April 15, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Local Company's Recycling Benefits School
FileSafe, a local document storage company, is recycling surplus shelving, giving it a second life benefiting a local school. - April 02, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Preparing Your Home for Spring? TSI Offers 6 Tips to Help You Clean Up
Now that the weather is getting warmer it’s time to do some spring cleaning. Whether preparing your home for sale or just dusting off the winter clutter, TSI offers 6 simple tips to help clean up. - March 19, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Movers.com Hits Canada Moving Industry with Canada.Movers.com
After 8 years of dedicated service of relocating Millions of American Families, Movers.com reached another milestone by entering into the Canadian Relocation Market. - February 22, 2008 - Movers.com
Transit Systems’ New Web Site Helps "Dummies" Ship Large Freight More Easily
Longtime transport services provider, Transit Systems, Inc., has introduced a new web site for consumers who need help shipping furniture, heavy boxes and large items of almost any kind. The new site is located at www.transitsystems.com. - February 20, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Transit Systems Takes the Bulk Out of Winter Travel
Transit Systems, a freight shipper, will help save money and aggravation by shipping large, bulky items to and from winter vacations. TSI will quickly and cost-effectively ship large, bulky items because charges are based on weight and not dimensions. - February 15, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Movers.com, Inc. Has Merged with NGA Group, Inc.
With an aim to provide better Moving Solutions, Movers.com, Inc., a California Corporation has merged with NGA Group, Inc., a New Jersey Corporation, hoping that the domain name and its popularity would increase the ability of NGA to expand its areas of business. - January 27, 2008 - Movers.com
Americans Are Drowning in Clutter - Small Movers Can Help
The average American home has increased in size while the average household has shrunk. Americans are still filling their homes, garages and storage units at alarming rates. Clutter has become a big problem for many people, and for some it is a disorder called Hoarding. Transit Systems, a small move specialist, offers 3 tips to help people reduce clutter and reduce stress at the same time. - January 25, 2008 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Launch of Movers.com Blog - A Complete Moving Blog
After about a decade of working in the relocation industry Movers.com team has launched its first blog. The blog located at http://blog.movers.com is the first of its kind in the moving industry. - January 23, 2008 - Movers.com
Holiday Shipping Advice: Freight Service May be Easier
Freight makes people think of trains or large containers. Freight is defined as “transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates.” Also defined as anything larger than a parcel. Freight can be boxes, crates, furniture, etc. Transit Systems, Inc., a freight carrier, offers 5 occasions when freight shipping can be used during the holidays. - December 06, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Can Earn Money While Downsizing
Foreclosures, particularly on subprime home loans, continue to rise. Homeowners facing foreclosure may need to downsize to an apartment or smaller home while also facing a financial crunch. Many turn to eBay and other auction websites to sell furniture and other large items to potential buyers around the country, which means those items need to be shipped long distance. - November 10, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
The Launch of Moving Tools & Gadgets, Syndicated with Google by Movers.com
In keeping with the demands for technologically advanced web gadgets, which enable the users to calculate and estimate various itsy-bitsy details of their move, Movers.com has recently launched a series of Moving gadgets. - November 09, 2007 - Movers.com
Tsi and Moving Solutions Team Up to Assist Older Adults Organize and Downsize
In response to an increasingly urgent need for moving services geared to the needs of senior Americans, TSI and Moving Solutions have teamed up to assist older adults and other busy working adults de-clutter their homes and downsize. Moving Solutions helps seniors plan and execute moves, while TSI... - September 26, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Grimes Companies Proud Participant in Project Alaska Turf
The Grimes Companies proudly participated in the first-ever delivery of a high school football field playing surface thousands of miles to the town of Barrow, Alaska. It all began when Cathy Parker, the wife of a former NFL player, heard the plight of the Barrow High School Whalers and their... - September 07, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Inc. 5000 Names TSI One of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Transit Systems three-year revenue growth rate exceeds 104 percent. - August 31, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Makes List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has been ranked as the area’s 9th fastest growing company according to the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2007 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in northeast Florida. The Business Journal’s criteria are stringent and... - August 13, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
5 Smart Tips for Moving Back to College
College students across the country are getting ready to move back to school. Instead of cramming their cars, they can transport it all – by using a moving or shipping service that matches their needs. TSI offers 5 smart tips on how to get the most for the money. Tip #1 Know your moving... - August 01, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
It’s July – Do You Know Where Your Mover is?
It’s July – do you know where your mover is? Okay, that’s probably not your first thought as summer moves into high gear. But according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 39 million Americans, or about 14 percent of the population, changed addresses last year. And most of them... - July 04, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Lisa Hull Has Transitioned to Lead The Grimes Companies' Client Management Program for It's Warehousing, Transportation and Packaging Subsidiaries
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Lisa Hull will be moving to a new position where she will be leading the development of the company’s Client Management program. Hull’s primary responsibility will be communicating with the company’s clients to ensure that... - July 03, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.