What Ace Relocation Systems does

Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned moving and logistics company founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company operates 10 U.S. locations across major metropolitan markets (San Diego, Los Angeles, Bay Area, Phoenix, Seattle, Chicago, Cleveland, Orlando, Washington DC, and Austin/San Antonio/Houston) with over 400 employees and nearly 700,000 square feet of secured warehouse space. Ace is the largest hauler/agent within the Atlas Van Lines network and runs 20,000+ domestic and international moves annually, extending global reach through 700+ international partners via its sister company Expat Relocation Solutions. The company serves four primary customer segments: residential individuals and families, corporate employee relocation programs (Fortune 10 down to SMB), federal and military government clients under GSA CHAMP and CMAS, and commercial verticals including healthcare, lab/biotech, hospitality, libraries, technology/IT, and corporate offices. Its technology stack includes a real-time warehouse management system (WMS) with barcode tracking, separate client portals for residential and commercial customers, virtual estimation tools (Guided Video Survey), and CrewPro for internal crew management.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: one-time project-based pricing for residential and commercial moves (distance, weight, services), recurring corporate mobility contracts (lump sum and direct bill), recurring storage and warehousing fees, and federal/state government contract pricing under GSA CHAMP and CMAS. Pricing is quote-based for most lines, with a fixed-price product (SimpliCity/Small Moves) for small interstate jobs. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales with corporate sales managers per region, online quote-to-survey funnels, Atlas Van Lines referral flow, and self-serve client portal access. The company holds BBB A+ accreditation, ProMover certification, DOT/MC/FMC licensing, and military-approved warehouse designations.

Name

Ace Relocation Systems

Legal name

Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.

Website

https://acerelocation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ace Relocation Systems is a privately held, family-owned moving and logistics company operating 10 U.S. locations with 400+ employees and 700,000 sq ft of warehouse space, serving residential, corporate, government, and commercial customers as the largest Atlas Van Lines agent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Move Management (Office Relocations) (BPABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Long-Distance & Interstate Household Moving (HSAKABAA), Large Corporate HQ Relocations (HSAKAKAB), IT & Data Center Moving (Servers, Racks, Network Equipment) (HSAKAKAD), Warehouse & Inventory Relocation (Racking, Pallets, Stock) (HSAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Corporate relocation services
• Commercial moving services
• Warehouse storage logistics
• Government relocation services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Moving Services: Full-service and self-pack residential moving services including packing, transport, unloading, unpacking, and cleanup. Revenue generated per move based on distance, weight, and services selected.
2. Corporate/Employee Relocation: Comprehensive corporate relocation services for employees, from individual moves to mass relocations. Offers lump sum and direct bill solutions for corporate mobility programs. Volume-based revenue from ongoing corporate contracts.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Nearly 700,000 square feet of secured warehouse space for short-term and long-term storage. Revenue from storage fees, vault storage, and inventory management services.
4. Commercial/Business Moving: Business moving services including decommissioning, FF&E installation, technology migration. Specialized services for healthcare, lab/biotech, hotels, libraries, and IT/data centers.
5. Government Relocation Services: GSA-approved relocation services under CHAMP program for federal civilian agencies and military relocations. Revenue from government contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ace Relocation Systems provides residential, corporate, and commercial moving services plus warehousing and storage across 10 U.S. locations, executing over 20,000 domestic and international moves annually. Core offerings include full-service and self-pack residential moves, SimpliCity small moves, specialty item transport, senior living transitions, government relocations under GSA CHAMP, and commercial moving across healthcare, lab/biotech, hospitality, library, IT/data center, and corporate office verticals. Supporting services include nearly 700,000 sq ft of secured warehouse space, a warehouse management system with real-time inventory visibility, and international moving via sister company Expat Relocation Solutions and 700+ global agents.

Product overview

Ace Relocation Systems is a family-owned moving and logistics company operating as a platform of interconnected service lines rather than a single unified product. Its core portfolio is organized into two divisions: (1) Residential Moving, comprising Full-Service Movers, Self-Pack Movers, Moving Storage, SimpliCity/Small Moves, Specialty Movers (pets, vehicles, wine, art), Senior Living Moves, and Government Relocation via CHAMP/GSA; and (2) Commercial & Corporate Moving, encompassing Business/Corporate Office Movers, Healthcare Movers, Lab & Biotech Movers, Hotel & Hospitality Movers, Library Movers, Technology & IT Movers, and GSA Government Commercial Movers. A third major pillar is Warehousing & Logistics, offering commercial storage and distribution across 10 US locations totaling over 700,000 square feet with real-time inventory management. A fourth service line is International Moving, delivered through sister company Expat Relocation Solutions. Supporting these core offerings are technology tools including the Guided Video Survey (virtual home survey via smartphone), real-time shipment tracking, digital claims, and a warehouse management system (WMS) for inventory visibility. The company also provides corporate relocation program management for businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 10 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SimpliCity: Streamlined small interstate moves (up to 2-bedroom apartment) with upfront, all-inclusive pricing for packing, unpacking and clean-up.

Products and services

• Full-Service Movers Comprehensive residential moving service including professional packing, loading, transportation, unloading, unpacking, debris removal, and professional cleaning at destination for homeowners and renters.
• Self-Pack Movers Transport-only moving service for customers who prefer to pack their own belongings; Ace Relocation handles loading, transport, and unloading at a typically lower cost than full-service.
• Moving Storage Short-term and long-term household goods storage with 24/7 video surveillance, trained staff, and vault storage for high-value items across all 10 U.S. locations.
• SimpliCity Small Moves Fixed-price interstate moving service for small moves (typically up to 2-bedroom apartments) including packing, unpacking, and clean-up at an upfront all-inclusive price.
• Specialty Movers Specialized moving for pets, vehicles, wine collections (climate-controlled), fine art, and other high-value or non-standard household items.
• Senior Living Moves Tailored moving services for seniors transitioning to active adult communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities, with downsizing support and move coordination with community staff.
• Government Relocation (CHAMP/GSA) GSA-approved moving services for federal civilian employees through the CHAMP program, including transportation management via TMSS, with global reach for military and civilian moves.
• Corporate Relocation Employee relocation services for businesses of all sizes, from small companies to Fortune 10, including lump sum and direct bill options, virtual estimates, real-time tracking, and digital claims.
• Commercial Moving / Business Movers Full-service commercial relocation including professional decommissioning, technology migration, furniture disassembly/reinstallation, FF&E valuation, and secure storage for businesses across multiple verticals.
• Healthcare Movers Specialized healthcare facility relocation including medical equipment (MRIs, X-rays, incubators, ultrasounds), sensitive materials, patient records with HIPAA compliance, and background-checked crews.
• Lab & Biotech Movers Laboratory relocation with pre-move benchmarking, decommissioning, labeling, packing, transportation, IQ/OQ validation, and hazardous materials coordination via PerkinElmer OneSource Laboratory Relocation Services.
• Hotel & Hospitality Movers Hotel and hospitality FF&E relocation with phased load-ins and installations, inventory management, and ongoing operational logistics support for hotels, restaurants, and timeshare entities.
• Library Movers Library and archive relocation handling books, rare manuscripts, artifacts, fine art, and shelving systems with barcode asset management and temperature-controlled storage.
• Technology & IT Movers Server room and data center relocation with dedicated project management, security protocols, temperature-controlled storage, and asset barcoding for IT and data center moves.
• GSA / Government Commercial Movers GSA-approved commercial moving for Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, and other federal operations, plus California CMAS program for state and local government agencies.
• Corporate Office Movers

Quantifiable outcome

• Execute over 20,000 domestic and international moves each year for corporate clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlas Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAce Relocation is the largest hauler/agent for Atlas Van Lines, benefiting from their nationwide network, brand recognition, and referral system. Atlas Van Lines was named 'Best Overall Moving Company of 2022' by Forbes.
• Expat Relocation SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing international services including air and ocean freight, customs and immigration assistance, and dedicated international move coordinators for Ace Relocation customers.
• PerkinElmer OneSourceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor laboratory relocations involving chemicals or hazardous materials, Ace Relocation partners with PerkinElmer OneSource Laboratory Relocation Services to ensure compliance with state, federal, and global regulations.
• Move For HungerminorOthersNonprofit partnership to help Orange County food bank end food insecurities. Ace Relocation helps transport food donations during moves.
• USAA PerksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough Atlas Van Lines partnership, Ace Relocation offers exclusive moving discounts for military families and USAA members through the Atlas + USAA Perks partnership.
• Cartus Global NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAce Relocation is a member of the Cartus Global Network, receiving corporate relocation referrals and winning the 2024 Commitment to Excellence Gold Award at their conference.
• General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAce Relocation is an authorized participant in GSA's CHAMP (Centralized Household Goods Traffic Management Program), providing relocation services for federal civilian agencies and military operations.
• California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAce Relocation provides relocation services as part of the California Multiple Award Schedules program (CMAS), available to California state and local government agencies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Van Lines: National van line whose agent network Ace belongs to as the largest hauler. Comparable in moving services but operates as the network principal rather than a single-location operator.

Direct peers

• United Van Lines: Major competing national van line offering residential, corporate, and government relocation services. Directly competes with Ace for enterprise accounts and government contracts (e.g., military and federal).
• Mayflower Transit: Competing national van line with comparable residential, interstate, and corporate relocation offerings through an agent network. Overlaps directly with Ace on interstate household goods moving.
• North American Van Lines: Allied's flagship van line offering household, corporate, and government moving services. Competes with Ace for Fortune-grade corporate mobility and international relocations.
• Graebel Van Lines: Large corporate-focused relocation and household goods mover with international reach. Closely comparable to Ace on enterprise employee relocation programs and global mobility.
• Bekins Van Lines: National household goods and corporate relocation carrier with similar van line agent model. Competes with Ace on interstate and specialty household moves.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation: Global relocation management and moving services company (parent of Allied Van Lines). Comparable enterprise mobility focus, international capability, and government/military contracts.
• Beltmann Relocation Group: National household goods and commercial mover offering residential, office, and specialty moving services. Overlaps with Ace on commercial and corporate moves, particularly healthcare and government.
• Wheaton World Wide Moving: National van line agent network offering residential, corporate, and government relocations. Comparable in scope and customer profile to Ace, particularly on interstate household goods.

Emerging players

• Cartus: Major relocation management company (and partner) that outsources move execution to van line agents including Ace. Competitively relevant as a channel partner and customer of corporate relocation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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