Piedmont Moving Systems

What Piedmont Moving Systems does

Piedmont Moving Systems (legal entity: Piedmont Transfer & Storage, Inc.) is a privately held, family-owned commercial logistics company founded in 1981 and headquartered at 2071 Ringwood Avenue in San Jose, California. The company specializes in the secure storage and transportation of high-value, sensitive commercial assets, operating from a single 84,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled warehouse facility with 24/7 surveillance and a cloud-based Windfall warehouse management system (WMS) that provides clients real-time inventory visibility, serial-number-level tracking, and full audit trails. Its core services span commercial moving, warehousing and storage, high-value/white-glove transport, cross-docking, distribution, and project management — with dedicated industry solutions for healthcare/biotech (Intuitive Surgical, Lucile Packard, PROCEPT, Visby), technology/data centers (Apple, Samsung, Amazon, Fortune 100 clients), hospitality (Hilton, Hyatt Regency), automotive/EV (Rivian, Mercedes-Benz, Firestone), retail (Gap, Macy's, Home Depot), and arena/event logistics (San Jose Sharks, Levi's Stadium, Stanford).

The company monetizes through project-based commercial contracts priced via custom quotes following on-site estimates, with revenue streams spanning moving services, managed warehousing/storage, white-glove delivery, and project management fees. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct enterprise field sales via dedicated move specialists, phone-based inside sales (800-886-6868), website lead capture, a newly formalized CRE broker referral program paying 5% commission, and channel partnerships through its dual agency status with Mayflower Transit (since 1981) and UniGroup Logistics — collectively providing access to 700+ affiliated warehouses and international logistics capabilities. As an ISO 9001:2015-certified operator (audited by Perry Johnson Registrars/ANAB), Piedmont's operational differentiators include single-load/no-transload handling that minimizes liability, a specialized fleet with air-ride suspension and lift-gate capability, and four decades of regional relationships with marquee Silicon Valley enterprises. The company remains family-owned under David and Renee Bartels with no disclosed institutional capital, and operates with 11-50 employees from its single San Jose location.

Name

Piedmont Moving Systems

Legal name

Piedmont Transfer & Storage, Inc.

Website

https://piedmontmoving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Piedmont Moving Systems is a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015-certified commercial logistics provider in San Jose, California, delivering high-value transport, warehousing, and storage services for Bay Area enterprises in healthcare, technology, hospitality, and EV sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Logistics Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)

akta.pro primary industry

Move Management (Office Relocations) (BPABAFAC)

Keywords

• Commercial moving services
• Warehouse storage solutions
• FF&E logistics services
• High value equipment transport
• Project relocation management

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Logistics & Moving Services: Core revenue from providing commercial moving, logistics, warehousing, and transportation services to businesses. Services include high-value transport, healthcare logistics, technology movers, hospitality logistics, arena/event logistics, industrial logistics, food service logistics, and cross-docking. Revenue is project-based, earned on a per-job basis with quotes generated based on scope, distance, and service requirements.
2. Warehousing & Storage Services: Revenue from short-term and long-term commercial storage in their 84,000 sq. ft. San Jose warehouse facility. Includes climate-controlled storage options, palletized and open-floor storage, inventory management, and 24/7 security monitoring. Billed based on storage volume and duration.
3. White Glove Delivery Services: Premium delivery service including inside delivery, assembly, installation, and debris removal for high-value items. Higher-margin service tier for sensitive equipment, medical devices, fine art, and luxury goods requiring extra care.
4. Project Management & Consultation: Revenue from dedicated move coordinators and project managers who oversee complex commercial relocations, providing consultation, planning, coordination, and execution of multi-phase logistics projects for enterprise clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Piedmont Moving Systems provides commercial moving, warehousing, storage, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) logistics, distribution, and project-management services for businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with national and international reach. The company specializes in high-value equipment transport for healthcare, technology, hospitality, retail, industrial, and arena clients, operating an 84,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled San Jose facility with single-load operations and dedicated project coordinators. It executes nationwide moves through its agency affiliations with Mayflower Transit and UniGroup Logistics.

Product overview

Piedmont Moving Systems is a commercial-only logistics and storage solutions provider operating since 1981. The company offers a unified suite of services centered on high-value equipment transport, commercial storage (84,000+ sq. ft. facility), and specialized logistics for industries including healthcare, technology, hospitality, and events. Core offerings include Commercial Movers, Commercial Storage, High-Value Transport, and industry-specific services (Healthcare Logistics, Technology Movers, Big Game Logistics, Industrial Logistics). Supporting services include Project Management, Cross Docking, Distribution Services, and Transportation Services (LTL, truckload, global). The company also provides a proprietary Windfall Warehouse Management Portal for real-time client inventory tracking. Piedmont operates as an agent of Mayflower Transit and UniGroup Logistics networks, enabling nationwide and international logistics capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Moving Services Office, facility, and commercial relocation services for healthcare, technology, hospitality, retail, and industrial clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide via Mayflower Transit / UniGroup Logistics.
• Warehousing and Storage Services Climate-controlled 84,000 sq. ft. warehouse in San Jose, California with Windfall cloud-based WMS and barcode-based inventory tracking for short- and long-term commercial storage.
• FF&E Logistics and Installation Furniture, fixtures, and equipment installation services for hospitality, retail, healthcare, and arena customers, including projects for Kaplan Cribs and Bowlarena.
• High-Value Equipment Transport Specialized handling of high-value and regulated cargo using air-ride suspension trucks, climate-controlled vehicles, and lift-gate equipment, served customers including Country Villa Service Corp.
• Distribution and Delivery Services Pickup, delivery, and distribution logistics including a partnership fulfilling orders for Amazon via the Windfall WMS-enabled fulfillment workflow.
• Relocation Project Management Dedicated project coordination and move planning for complex multi-phase commercial relocations, including pre-move planning, scheduling, and on-site supervision.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,000,000+ worth of Amazon kitchen equipment successfully warehoused and delivered in a single project
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• CityTeam San JoseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Piedmont donated $50,000 to ALS and CityTeam San Jose between 2019 and 2020 to support those in need with essential items including diapers, groceries, fresh produce, hot meals, backpacks, school supplies, and Christmas toys during pandemic-related hardships.
• Kaplan Early Learning CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with Kaplan Early Learning Company to assemble and distribute CPSC-compliant cribs nationwide, replacing unsafe cribs identified by the 2011 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ruling. Piedmont provided high-value shipping, delivery, and assembly services. To date, 4,000 cribs delivered across seven states.
• Kyle Petty Charity RideminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1995Piedmont has provided motorcycle transportation for the Kyle Petty Charity Ride for 26 consecutive years (since the ride's founding in 1995). The charity ride raises funds for Victory Junction Camp for chronically ill children. Piedmont's owners David and Renee Bartels are among only ten people to ride every year since founding.
• Mayflower TransitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981Piedmont has been an agent of Mayflower Transit since 1981, providing access to the largest fleet of air-ride and lift-gate equipped moving trucks in North America, over 700 affiliated warehouses nationwide, and interstate/international logistics capabilities. Piedmont operates as a Mayflower agent serving the Bay Area.
• Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc.supportingOthersANAB-accredited certification body that independently audits Piedmont's quality management system against ISO 9001:2015 standards. Issues the company's ISO 9001:2015 certification (Certificate Number C2026-01230), valid through February 2029.
• UniGroup LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPiedmont is an agent of UniGroup Logistics, enabling comprehensive logistics solutions and commercial storage in Silicon Valley. UniGroup affiliation provides access to extensive transportation networks, warehousing infrastructure, and logistics technologies for nationwide and international service.
• WindfallcoreTechnology or IntegrationWindfall provides Piedmont's cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) portal, offering clients real-time inventory visibility, item-level tracking including serial numbers, linked bills of lading, searchable records with downloadable attachments, and complete audit trails of all warehouse movements and transactions.
• Operation Freedom PawsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPiedmont served as a magnum sponsor of Operation Freedom Paws' 12th annual Paws and Patriots Wine Gala, a nonprofit charity that provides veterans with service dogs as life-long companions.
• Teen Challenge USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPiedmont offers free storage and warehousing solutions for Teen Challenge USA, a nonprofit faith-based charity providing Christ-centered solutions for adults and teenagers facing addiction.
• South County Composite Youth Mountain Bike OrganizationminorOthersPiedmont President Mark Beltramo volunteers as a coach with this youth mountain bike organization serving Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy students in grades 6-12. Piedmont supports local youth development aligned with NICA's mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Suddath Relocation Systems: National commercial moving and logistics firm offering office relocations, FF&E logistics, and high-value transport — directly comparable in service breadth and enterprise client focus.
• JK Moving Services: Large independent commercial and residential mover offering office relocations, high-value logistics, and warehousing — comparable in scale of project management and enterprise client work.
• Corovan: Bay Area/Silicon Valley commercial moving and storage company specializing in office relocations, technology moves, and high-value equipment transport — directly comparable geography, customer verticals, and service mix to Piedmont.
• Crown Worldwide Group: Global commercial moving and relocation specialist serving corporate clients with high-value equipment transport and project management — comparable in international reach and enterprise focus.
• Hilldrup Moving & Storage: Employee-owned commercial and residential mover with United Van Lines agency providing office relocations, logistics, and warehousing — similar agency-network business model and service portfolio.
• Beltmann Relocation Group: National commercial and household moving company with NorthAmerican Van Lines agency — comparable agent-network model and office/industrial relocation offerings.
• Alexander's Mobility Services: Commercial and household mover with Mayflower Transit agency, providing office relocations and high-value transport — directly comparable as a Mayflower-affiliated peer with similar service lines.

Others

• ABF Freight (ArcBest): Large LTL freight and logistics carrier with warehousing and final-mile services — adjacent competitor for commercial freight and warehouse-distribution work that overlaps with Piedmont's transportation and storage services.

Broad incumbents

• United Van Lines: Major national van line and parent of Mayflower Transit — broad incumbent providing the network infrastructure that Piedmont accesses for interstate and international commercial moves.
• Iron Mountain: Global information management and storage company with data center, records, and asset lifecycle logistics services — broader incumbent that overlaps in secure storage and IT/equipment moves for enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/piedmont-moving-systems
• Xx.com/PiedmontMoving

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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