Federal Companies

What Federal Companies does

Federal Companies is a privately held, full-service transportation, moving, storage, and logistics operator founded in 1913 and headquartered in Normal, Illinois. The business is organized around a Federal Companies consumer-facing brand (residential and commercial moves) and a Federal Logistics sub-brand (warehousing, distribution, 3PL, white-glove delivery), with a specialized Federal Motorcycle Transport (FunTransport) subsidiary serving as exclusive carrier for HOG and AMA. Service lines span local, long-distance, and international household-goods moving; office and corporate relocation; long-term and short-term climate-controlled warehousing; AIB-certified food-grade storage; specialty moving (pianos, antiques, fine art, IT equipment); and white-glove last-mile delivery to retailers, showrooms, stagers, and short-term-rental operators. Operations are anchored by five physical locations across Central Illinois, Chicagoland, and St. Louis, encompassing more than 200,000 square feet of monitored warehouse space, with 251-500 employees plus contractors handling an installed base of 200,000+ completed moves.

Underlying technology is conventional moving-industry stack: standard logistics and 3PL warehousing operations, third-party dependencies for technology (no public API, SDK, or proprietary AI/ML features documented), regulatory tooling for interstate carrier compliance (USDOT #0766235, MC 15735), and four Illinois Commerce Commission MC licenses (1276, 2141, 4588, 6175). Customer acquisition runs through direct website quote forms, phone inquiries, dedicated moving coordinators, city-level SEO content, and Google reputation management; long-distance and international reach is delivered via an Allied Van Lines agency partnership held continuously since founding, with 75%+ of interstate miles self-hauled by Federal Companies-owned drivers.

The revenue model is project-based professional services and managed-services warehousing. Moving services are quoted per job (free estimates) with pricing driven by distance, volume, packing requirements, specialty items, accessibility, and timing; storage and 3PL are recurring managed-services contracts; white-glove delivery is project-priced by item value and handling complexity. Customer mix is horizontal across residential consumers, office and corporate clients, hospitals and healthcare records storage, retail showrooms, real estate stagers, hospitality operators, and 3PL/industrial customers. The company holds BBB A+ accreditation, Women's Choice Award recognition from 2015-2023, and an Allied Van Lines Quality Award, with no disclosed equity investors, no reported funding rounds, no M&A history, and ownership commentary suggesting founder/family control across 110+ years of continuous operation.

Name

Federal Companies

Legal name

Federal Companies

Website

https://federalcos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Federal Companies is a privately held, full-service moving, storage, and logistics company founded in 1913, operating five Midwest locations and serving residential, commercial, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and 3PL customers through its core brand and the Federal Logistics sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Normal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services: Residential and commercial moving services including local, long-distance, and international relocations. Revenue generated through service fees based on distance, volume, and level of service requested.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Climate-controlled warehouse storage with vaulted, pallet, and racking options. AIB-certified food-grade warehousing available. Revenue from short-term and long-term storage solutions.
3. Specialty Moving: Specialized services for pianos, antiques, fine art, motorcycles, and other delicate items requiring custom crating and white-glove handling.
4. White Glove Home Delivery: Premium delivery services for high-value items to showrooms, retailers, real estate stagers, architects, furniture manufacturers, interior designers, and Airbnb/VRBO owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Federal Companies is a moving, storage, and logistics company that provides residential and commercial moving services (local, long-distance, and international relocations through its Allied Van Lines agency), warehousing and third-party distribution across 200,000+ sq ft of climate-controlled space, specialty moving for high-value items such as pianos, antiques, and motorcycles, and white-glove home delivery for retailers, stagers, architects, and Airbnb owners. Its Federal Logistics sub-brand delivers end-to-end 3PL supply chain services including fulfillment, transloading, cross-docking, last-mile delivery, and freight forwarding.

Product overview

Federal Companies operates as a full-service moving, storage, and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected services. The portfolio centers on residential and commercial moving (via Federal Companies brand) and logistics operations (via Federal Logistics sub-brand), with specialized divisions including Federal Motorcycle Transport (FunTransport) for motorcycle shipping. Core services include local, long-distance, and international moving through Allied Van Lines; office and corporate relocation; comprehensive warehousing, distribution, and third-party logistics; white glove home delivery; and specialty moving services including piano moving and custom crating. Storage offerings range from vaulted and pallet storage to climate-controlled and AIB-certified food-grade warehousing. All services are delivered through five Illinois and Missouri locations with over 200,000 square feet of warehouse space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Federal Logistics: Logistics and warehousing division of Federal Companies offering third-party logistics, warehousing, distribution, and transportation services.

Products and services

• Residential Moving Services Full-service residential moving including local, long-distance, and international relocations as an Allied Van Lines agent. Covers moves down the street, across state lines, and worldwide for individuals and families.
• Local Movers Professional local moving services for relocations within the same area or metropolitan region in Central Illinois, Chicagoland, and St. Louis.
• Long-Distance Moving Interstate and cross-country moving covering the contiguous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada as an Allied Van Lines agent, serving Central Illinois, Chicagoland, St. Louis, and nationwide destinations.
• International Moving Services International relocation services as an Allied Van Lines agent providing global moving capabilities to destinations worldwide.
• Office and Corporate Relocation Commercial office relocation for small to large offices including equipment relocation, packing, and storage solutions designed to minimize business downtime, plus corporate relocation services for employee moves and FF&E storage.
• Warehousing and Distribution Third-party logistics services including warehousing, shrink-wrapping, inventory management, fulfillment, shipping and receiving, distribution, transloading, dock transportation, cross-docking, last-mile delivery, and freight forwarding across Central Illinois and beyond with provider-contracted coverage across the U.S.
• Storage Services Full-service storage including vaulted, pallet, racking, medical, and climate-controlled options in 24/7 monitored facilities spanning over 200,000 sq ft in St. Louis, East Peoria, Lindenhurst, Normal, and Champaign.
• White Glove Home Delivery Premium white-glove delivery services for high-value items serving showrooms, retailers, real estate stagers, architects, construction companies, furniture manufacturers, interior designers, and Airbnb/VRBO owners.
• Specialty Moving Services Specialized moving for delicate and valuable items including fine art, antiques, collectibles, grandfather clocks, large furniture, computers, IT equipment, treadmills, gym equipment, pianos, arcade games, and pinball machines with custom crating services.
• Federal Motorcycle Transport (FunTransport) Specialized motorcycle shipping division operating as the exclusive carrier for HOG (Harley Owners Group) and AMA, handling motorcycle transportation for all brands.
• Packing Services Professional packing and unpacking services with full and partial packing options using appropriate packing materials and techniques.
• AIB-Certified Food-Grade Warehousing AIB-certified food-grade warehousing facilities meeting high industry standards for food storage and handling.
• School and University Moving Services Moving services designed for educational institutions including university relocations and school moves.
• Senior Moving Services Specialized moving services tailored for seniors with personalized care and attention.
• Apartment Moving Services Moving services specifically designed for apartment relocations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 successful moves completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Allied Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal Companies operates as an Allied Van Lines agent, providing them access to a global network of moving resources, specialized trucks, equipment, and infrastructure for interstate and international moves. This partnership extends their capabilities beyond the Midwest to cover moves throughout the United States, Canada, and worldwide destinations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• PODS: PODS offers portable container-based moving and storage services nationally, competing with traditional movers for residential and small business customers. Different delivery model but directly substitutes for portions of Federal's residential and storage offering.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a privately held, integrated supply chain solutions provider offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and 3PL services. NFI directly competes with Federal Logistics for 3PL and distribution customers in the Midwest, with substantially larger scale and technology investment.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Van Lines: A nationwide van line offering moving, storage, and logistics services to residential and corporate customers. Comparable services to Federal, with broader geographic coverage through its agent network.
• United Van Lines: United is a major nationwide van line serving residential and corporate customers across all 50 states — directly comparable moving capability, but with broader geographic scale and a larger agent network than Federal Companies.
• North American Van Lines: A large, established van line providing interstate and international household goods moving, freight forwarding, and storage. Comparable in core moving capability, but operates as a nationwide van line rather than a regional agent.

Direct peers

• Beltmann Relocation Group: Beltmann provides nationwide moving, storage, and corporate relocation services through a NorthAmerican Van Lines agency model. Direct overlap with Federal in service mix and agency-driven national reach serving commercial customers.
• Wheaton World Wide Moving: Wheaton is a fellow van line agent and Midwest-headquartered moving, warehousing, and logistics company with a similar model: residential and commercial moving, storage, and Allied-network participation. Direct overlap in services, geographic posture, and agency structure makes it the most comparable private peer.
• Bekins Van Lines: Bekins is a long-standing van line offering residential and commercial moving plus storage services comparable to Federal's core service mix. Like Federal, Bekins combines agency-driven nationwide reach with owned local moving and storage operations.
• Coleman World Group: Coleman operates moving, storage, and logistics services across multiple U.S. regions and is part of a major van line's agent network. Comparable service portfolio and agency-driven model to Federal Companies.
• Paul Arpin Van Lines: Paul Arpin is a van line serving residential, corporate, and government relocation customers with moving and storage. Comparable to Federal in customer mix and household-goods specialization, including specialized services for high-value moves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/federalcos
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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