What The MoveIt does

The MoveIt Companies is a privately held, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1979 in Breda, Iowa, originally as Computer Transportation Services (CTS) to transport mainframe computers after trucking deregulation. Today the company operates through three wholly owned subsidiaries — MoveIt Specialized Logistics (sensitive/white glove freight), MoveIt Freight Solutions (LTL, air, ocean, warehousing), and Shipping Source (full truckload blanket wrap, flatbed, dry van) — and delivers a comprehensive suite of specialized transportation services including white glove delivery, air ride blanket wrap trucking, emergency/expedited shipping, international freight, packaging and crating, LTL/ground freight, and nationwide equipment transportation. Its technology stack centers on a customized Transportation Management System (TMS) with a customer-facing mobile application and dashboard portal for real-time tracking, appointment scheduling, and integration with customer order systems, supplemented by 24/7 GPS shipment monitoring across its network.

The company reaches customers primarily through inside sales and quote-based online forms (moveit.com) supported by phone sales, with dedicated industry landing pages across eight verticals: Medical & Healthcare, High Tech, Food Service/Vending, Retail, Auction Services, Asset Recovery, Financial/Leasing, and Lab Equipment/Biopharma. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis per shipment, with all pricing custom-quoted based on origin, destination, weight, dimensions, packaging, and service requirements; the company claims 5–10% shipping cost savings for customers. Under CEO Todd Partridge (named 2021) and CFO Liz Partridge Blessington, the firm maintains approximately 30 employees with average tenure over 15 years, executes through a network of 500+ service partners and 22 regional distribution facilities across the US and Canada, accesses international capacity through World Cargo Alliance Gold Medallion membership, and operates from a LEED-certified, 100% solar-powered headquarters.

Name

The MoveIt

Legal name

The MoveIt Companies

Website

https://moveit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The MoveIt Companies is a family-owned, third-party logistics provider founded in 1979, specializing in white glove, blanket wrap, and specialized freight for high-value and fragile equipment across Medical, High Tech, Retail, and seven other verticals in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Freight Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dedicated/Exclusive-Use Interstate Moves (HSAKABAF), Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH), On-Site Moving Assistance (Pods/Portable Container Load/Unload) (HSAKAMAG)

Keywords

• Specialized freight logistics
• White glove shipping
• Blanket wrap trucking
• Third-party logistics
• High-value equipment transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Shipping Services: Revenue generated from providing freight shipping and logistics services including blanket wrap trucking, white glove service, LTL/ground freight, air freight, international shipping, and specialized transportation for sensitive equipment. Services are provided to businesses requiring special handling of high-value, fragile, or oversized freight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The MoveIt Companies is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering specialized freight shipping and customized transportation solutions for businesses moving fragile, high-value, and oversized cargo. Core services include white glove delivery (inside pickup/delivery, unpacking, assembly, debris removal), air ride blanket wrap trucking, LTL/ground freight, air and ocean international shipping, emergency/expedited shipping, packaging and crating, and reverse logistics, delivered through three subsidiaries: MoveIt Specialized Logistics, MoveIt Freight Solutions, and Shipping Source.

Product overview

The MoveIt® Companies operates as a unified logistics platform comprising three specialized sub-brands: MoveIt Specialized Logistics (handling sensitive commodities requiring blanket wrap and white glove services), MoveIt Freight Solutions (offering traditional LTL, air freight, and ocean freight), and Shipping Source (providing full truckload blanket wrap and specialized transportation services). The company delivers a comprehensive suite of logistics services including white glove delivery, air ride blanket wrap shipping, emergency/expedited shipping, international freight, LTL/ground freight, packaging and crating, and nationwide equipment transportation. The portfolio spans from basic transportation to complete inventory, distribution, reverse logistics, and project management programs, supported by a network of over 500 service partners across the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• White Glove Service Premium shipping service for sensitive freight requiring meticulous handling, including inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, debris removal, staging, and on-site testing. Targets businesses shipping high-value, fragile, or oversized equipment.
• Air Ride Blanket Wrap Shipping Specialized pad wrap shipping using air ride suspension vans to provide smooth, safe transport for delicate freight, with two-man teams and protective moving quilts. Targets shippers of fragile, high-value, and sensitive equipment.
• Emergency/Expedited Shipping Time-sensitive shipping solutions including same-day and next-day delivery, next flight out services, charter services, and surface/air combinations for urgent shipments. Targets businesses with time-critical freight needs.
• International Shipping Comprehensive global shipping including air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL, Ro-Ro), customs clearance, and cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Canada. Targets businesses requiring international freight forwarding.
• LTL/Ground Freight Less Than Truckload and standard motor freight shipping with real-time tracking, carrier selection, time definite services, and comprehensive shipping insurance. Targets businesses moving palletized or partial truckload freight.
• Packaging and Crating Expert shipping, crating, and packaging services by MoveIt Freight Solutions, including custom crating for fragile items and secure packaging for bulk shipments. Targets businesses needing specialized protective packaging for high-value or fragile freight.
• Nationwide Equipment Transportation Low-cost freight solutions for heavy equipment and fragile machinery transportation with two-person teams across the nationwide network. Targets businesses moving heavy or fragile machinery within the U.S.
• MoveIt Specialized Logistics A subsidiary division focused on sensitive commodities requiring special handling, including inside pickups and deliveries, blanket-wrap shipping, and white glove transportation services for high-value and fragile items. Targets businesses needing project-based specialized transportation.
• MoveIt Freight Solutions A subsidiary division offering traditional freight services including LTL trucking, air freight, ocean freight, pack-and-ship logistics, and warehousing solutions. Targets businesses needing general freight and warehousing services.
• Shipping Source A provider of full truckload blanket wrap services acquired by MoveIt in 1999, offering Air Ride Blanket Wrap Logistics, White Glove Pick-Up and Delivery, Emergency & Expedited Shipping, Dry Van Services, Flatbed Services, Rigging Services, and Specialized Crews. Targets businesses needing full truckload specialized transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Claims-incident ratio described as one of the industry's lowest for specialized shipping
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Current R/EminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2017Shell Rock, Iowa-based solar energy company contracted to install an 80 kW photovoltaic system at MoveIt headquarters. System installed in 2017 and generates enough electricity to power the office building.
• World Cargo AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoveIt Freight Solutions is a Gold Medallion member of the World Cargo Alliance, providing access to over 1,084 member offices in more than 160 countries for international freight forwarding services.
• Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)coreOthersMoveIt Specialized Logistics has been a member for 40+ years. TIA is the professional organization of the $164 billion third-party logistics industry, representing transportation intermediaries in domestic and international commerce.
• International Association of Medical Equipment Remarketers and Servicers (IAMERS)minorOthersProfessional trade association membership for medical equipment remarketers and servicers.
• Cargo Network Services (CNS)minorOthersProfessional trade association membership for cargo network services.
• Airforwarders Association (AfA)minorOthersProfessional trade association membership for air freight forwarders.
• Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) via Shipping SourcecoreOthersShipping Source accesses a network of 1,600 transportation companies and over 10,000 daily freight postings through TIA membership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global 3PL offering air, ocean, ground, and specialized white-glove logistics with strong medical/life-sciences vertical. Competes for the same shipper wallet MoveIt targets in medical equipment, lab, and high-tech freight.
• Transgroup Worldwide Logistics: Global logistics provider with dedicated white-glove, life-sciences, and high-value freight forwarding practices. Comparable vertical mix and service model to MoveIt Specialized Logistics and Shipping Source.
• XPO Logistics: Large global logistics provider with significant last-mile and white-glove/inside-delivery capabilities for heavy and high-value goods, plus freight brokerage. Overlaps with MoveIt on white-glove home/commercial delivery and project freight.
• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American 3PL with global freight forwarding, brokerage, and managed services. Overlaps with MoveIt on LTL, truckload, international forwarding, and 3PL coordination for shippers across multiple verticals.
• RXO: Large North American freight brokerage with LTL, truckload, and last-mile capabilities. Competes with MoveIt Freight Solutions and Shipping Source on brokerage-managed truckload and LTL freight arrangement.
• SEKO Logistics: Global freight forwarder with dedicated white-glove, residential delivery, and project logistics arms (WhiteGlove, HD Cartage). Closest in stated philosophy and vertical mix (medical, tech, retail, high-value goods) to MoveIt.
• DSV (formerly UTi, Panalpina): Global transport and logistics company with strong air/ocean forwarding and project/cargo capabilities servicing high-tech and healthcare verticals. Competes with MoveIt's international shipping and project logistics offerings.

Direct peers

• Craters & Freighters: National franchise network specializing in crating, packing, and shipping of high-value, fragile, and oversized items via blanket-wrap and white-glove service. Directly comparable to MoveIt's specialty logistics offering and asset-light agency model.
• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx division focused on time-sensitive, white-glove, and high-value expedited freight with inside pickup/delivery and specialized handling. Operates in the exact niche MoveIt serves - sensitive, mission-critical shipments for medical, tech, and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• uShip: Online marketplace connecting shippers with carriers for large, bulky, and high-value items including vehicles, equipment, and household goods. Adjacent digital threat to MoveIt's auction shipping and consumer-facing heavy-freight business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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