The Suddath Companies

What The Suddath Companies does

The Suddath Companies is a privately held, Jacksonville, Florida-headquartered transportation, logistics, and relocation services firm founded in 1919. It operates across four primary service lines: residential moving (local, long-distance, and international to 180 countries), corporate employee relocation (domestic and international), military PCS moves, and commercial moving. The company runs 20+ owned locations across 15+ major US markets, holds 3 million square feet of warehouse storage capacity, and supplements its owned footprint with the Atlas Van Lines agent network for interstate coverage, FIDI FAIM-Plus accredited partners for international reach across 150+ countries, and the Harmony Relocation Network as an additional international channel. Subsidiary brands Perdue Office Interiors (design/furnishings), Phase Integration (AV/security/integrated systems), and affiliate Sterling Lexicon (lump sum, VIP, immigration) extend the offering into adjacent commercial interiors and corporate mobility services.

The underlying operating platform combines a labor-intensive physical moving operation with a proprietary technology layer that includes a smartphone-based Virtual Moving Survey tool for remote in-home estimates and a password-protected real-time shipment tracking portal. Crew capability is standardized through Suddath University, a Jacksonville-based training academy delivering 250+ hours of in-house mentored instruction per crew member covering packing, home protection, and moving techniques — a meaningful differentiator in a fragmented, labor-variable industry. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, FIDI FAIM-Plus, C-TPAT, IATA, and AMSA Certified ProMover, which collectively enable regulated government, military, and international segments. The company has been recognized six times as International Mover of the Year and 15 times with the Atlas Van Line Excellence Award.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional, quote-based pricing tied to weight, distance, move date, and a menu of optional add-on services (packing, custom crating, storage, specialty items, white-glove, vehicle and pet shipping). The customer base spans four pools: ~80,000+ residential moves/year, ~38,000 military PCS moves/year, ~25,000 corporate employee relocations/year (94% willingness-to-recommend), and ~16,000 international moves/year. Go-to-market combines direct branch-level field sales, B2B enterprise sales to HR/talent mobility teams, dedicated government/military contracting channels (TSP status), and an international partner network. The overall brand reputation is supported by a 4.6/5 Google rating across 8,493 reviews and 95% on-time delivery on military moves.

Name

The Suddath Companies

Legal name

The Suddath Companies

Website

https://suddath.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Suddath Companies is a privately held Jacksonville, Florida-based moving, logistics, and relocation firm founded in 1919 that serves residential, corporate, military, and commercial customers across the US and 180 countries through 20+ owned branches and partner networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Apartment & Condo Local Moving (HSAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Long-Distance & Interstate Household Moving (HSAKABAA), Repatriation & End-of-Assignment Support (HSAKAJAL), Move Management (Office Relocations) (BPABAFAC)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Corporate employee relocation
• Military PCS moves
• International moving
• Commercial office moving

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Moving Services: Core revenue from local, long-distance, and international household moving services. Pricing based on weight, distance, move date, and optional services selected. No two moves priced identically - customized quotes provided for each customer.
2. Corporate Employee Relocation: B2B services for companies transferring employees, including domestic and international relocations, with packages covering household goods moving, storage, and specialty services
3. Military PCS Moves: Government-contracted military personnel moving services (Permanent Change of Station moves), managing 38,000 military moves annually with 95% on-time delivery performance
4. Packing and Specialty Services: Add-on services including full-service packing, partial packing, custom crating, piano moving, white-glove services, and valuation coverage sold as menu options alongside base moving services
5. Storage Services: 3 million square feet of warehouse storage space offering short-term, long-term, climate-controlled, and vault storage solutions for household goods during transitions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Suddath provides end-to-end moving, logistics and relocation services including residential local and long-distance moves, international relocations to 180 countries, commercial office moving, corporate employee relocation programs, and U.S. military Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. Services span packing, custom crating, specialty item handling (pianos, antiques, vehicles, pets), and 3 million sq ft of household goods storage, delivered through 20+ owned US branches, the Atlas Van Lines network and FIDI-accredited global partners.

Product overview

The Suddath Companies operates as a comprehensive moving and relocation services company with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on residential and commercial moving services, supplemented by specialized sub-products and add-on services. Core products include Local Moving, Long-Distance Moving, International Moving (serving 180 countries), Apartment Moving, Employee Relocation Services, and Military PCS Moves. Supporting modules include Full-Service Packing, Storage Services (3 million sq ft), Specialty Moving Services, Custom Crating, White-Glove Moving, Automobile Moving, and Pet Moving. Sister brands Perdue Office Interiors (design/furnishings) and Phase Integration (AV/security) extend capabilities into commercial interiors. Technology features include Virtual Moving Survey (smartphone video walkthroughs) and Shipment Tracking (real-time online tracking). The company serves as a valued agent of Atlas Van Lines and is FIDI FAIM Plus accredited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perdue Office Interiors: Interior design, architectural walls, furnishings, and installation services for commercial clients
• Phase Integration
• Perdue Interiors
• Easy PPM

Products and services

• Local Moving Local residential moving service for relocations within 50 miles, featuring dedicated move coordinators and transparent hourly-based pricing for homeowners and renters.
• Long-Distance Moving Interstate and cross-country household moving services leveraging Suddath's nationwide Atlas Van Lines agent network, handling moves over 50 miles including packing, storage and specialty options.
• International Moving Global household relocation services covering 180+ countries with comprehensive customs documentation, air/ocean freight shipping options, and FIDI FAIM-Plus accredited quality assurance.
• Apartment Moving Specialized apartment relocation service addressing building rules, tight spaces, parking requirements, and elevator coordination for renters and condo owners moving within or beyond city limits.
• Employee Relocation Services Corporate employee relocation program offering domestic and international moves, lump-sum and VIP programs, single-point move counselors, and technology-enabled tracking for HR and talent mobility departments.
• Military PCS Moves Dedicated U.S. military Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services handling 38,000 service member moves annually, including PPM/DITY options, real-time shipment tracking, and Member Preferred TSP status.
• Government Employee Relocation Relocation services for federal, state and local government employees providing domestic and global household goods moves under government contracting frameworks.
• Commercial Office Moving Commercial office moving service including move planning, decommissioning, IT/MAC coordination, and award-winning move tracking technology for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, industrial and educational facilities.
• Storage Services Secure household goods storage service with 3 million sq ft of warehouse space across the U.S., including short-term, long-term, climate-controlled, and vault storage options for residential and commercial customers.
• Specialty Moving Services Specialty item moving service for pianos, antiques, artwork, vehicles, motorcycles and boats requiring custom crating, white-glove handling and specialized care.
• White-Glove Moving Services High-end, hands-off white-glove moving service for premium clients that handles every aspect including full packing, transportation, unpacking, and placement of household goods.
• Automobile Moving Vehicle shipping service for transporting cars, classic cars, motorcycles and boats during long-distance and international household moves.
• Pet Moving Pet relocation service coordinated with trusted partner providers for stress-free domestic and international transport of household pets during moves.
• Domestic Relocation Personalized domestic employee relocation service for moves across town or across state lines, delivered with white-glove care under corporate relocation programs.
• International Relocation Comprehensive international employee relocation service including customs navigation, visa and immigration support, and vetted partner coordination across 180+ countries.
• Easy PPM Personally Procured Move (PPM, formerly DITY) program for military members that combines Suddath professional support with the flexibility and financial control of a self-managed move.
• Perdue Office Interiors Sister brand offering design services, architectural walls, furnishings, and installation for commercial office environments as part of the Suddath family of companies.
• Phase Integration Sister brand providing AV, security, analytics, and integrated technology systems for commercial environments as part of the Suddath family of companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% on-time delivery for military moves
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Atlas Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuddath operates as a valued agent of Atlas Van Lines, Inc., leveraging their extensive interstate network for long-distance moves across all 50 states. This partnership, which began in 1950 with a 31-year initial partnership (1950-1981) before Suddath returned to the Atlas agent family, provides unlimited reach across North America for interstate relocations. Suddath has earned the Van Line Excellence Award 15 times as an Atlas agent.
• FIDI Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuddath is a FIDI FAIM-Plus Certified agent, part of the global alliance of international movers. FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs) provides the FAIM quality certification program and global network of vetted international moving companies, enabling Suddath to serve customers in 180 countries through trusted, quality-assured partners.
• Harmony Relocation NetworksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuddath is a proud partner of Harmony Relocation Network, an additional international relocation network providing coverage and services complementing their FIDI and Atlas partnerships.
• International Association of Movers (IAM)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of IAM, the leading international trade association for moving and relocation companies, providing industry standards, networking, and credibility.
• Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (ERC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ERC, the professional membership organization for relocation management companies, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices in employee relocation.
• Pan American International Movers Association (PAIMA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of PAIMA, a trade association for international movers serving Latin America and the Caribbean, complementing the FIDI network for regional coverage.
• Latin American and Caribbean International Movers Association (LACMA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of LACMA, providing additional regional coverage and partnerships for international moves to and from Latin America and Caribbean destinations.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuddath holds IATA accreditation, enabling them to handle air freight shipments for international moves and coordinate with airlines for expedited shipping options.
• C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-TPAT certified partner with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demonstrating secure supply chain practices and enabling streamlined customs processing for international shipments.
• Perdue InteriorssupportingOthersSuddath signature brand offering design, architectural walls, furnishings, and installation services. Part of the Suddath family of companies providing complementary services to commercial moving customers.
• Phase IntegrationsupportingOthersSuddath signature brand offering AV, security, analytics, and integrated systems services. Part of the Suddath family of companies providing complementary services to commercial moving customers needing technology integration during office relocations.
• ISO 9001:2015supportingOthersSuddath is ISO 9001:2015 certified, demonstrating quality management system compliance and commitment to consistent service delivery standards.
• Sterling LexiconsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing additional relocation services including lump sum management, VIP programs, small shipment solutions, visa and immigration services for corporate relocation clients.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JK Moving Services: Large privately held U.S. mover specializing in residential, commercial, and high-end relocations including government and corporate accounts; closely comparable scale and customer mix to Suddath.
• United Van Lines: Major national household goods carrier and Atlas competitor with similar residential and corporate moving offerings; competes head-to-head with Suddath on interstate household and commercial moves.
• Sirva Worldwide Relocation & Moving: Global relocation and moving company combining household goods moving with managed corporate relocation services; closely comparable to Suddath's employee relocation business.
• Graebel Companies: Privately held global relocation services company offering household goods moving alongside managed corporate relocation, lump-sum, and move management — directly overlapping Suddath's enterprise offering.
• Crown Worldwide: Global relocation and moving services company with household goods moving, corporate relocation, and logistics services across 60+ countries; a peer for Suddath's international and corporate segments.
• Beltmann Relocation Group: National household goods and commercial mover offering residential, commercial, and corporate relocation services; comparable to Suddath in scale and service mix.
• Allied Van Lines: National van line with comparable residential, commercial, and corporate relocation services; directly competes with Suddath across the same customer segments and service categories.
• North American Van Lines: SIRVA-owned national van line offering household and commercial moving services comparable to Suddath's core portfolio, including international and corporate relocation.

Others

• Sterling Lexicon: Sister brand to Suddath under common ownership providing additional relocation services including lump-sum, VIP programs, visa/immigration; related entity rather than direct competitor but expands Suddath's effective reach.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Van Lines: Parent network and largest national van line; Suddath operates as an Atlas agent, making Atlas both a critical channel partner and the broader incumbent competitor shaping the industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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