“It gives me great pride in joining Bekins’ employees, agents, owner-operators and customers in celebrating this extraordinary milestone,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Bekins Van Lines. “We will reflect on past successes and look forward to many more years of serving our customers.”
Bekins was founded by brothers John and Martin Bekins in 1891 in Sioux City, Iowa with only three horse-drawn vans and 12 employees. Over the years, Bekins has been involved in many important milestones within the moving industry, such as:
- Using the first motor moving trucks in 1903
- Occupying the first concrete steel warehouse in 1906
- Operating the first transcontinental motor van move in 1928
- Becoming the first van line to earn Certified Professional Movers status in 1996
Bekins has survived from generation to generation by offering unrivalled expertise and a commitment to customer service in the moving and storage industry. Bekins is now the fourth largest household goods carrier in the U.S. with more than 150 corporate employees based in Indianapolis and 150 locally-owned and operated agents throughout the U.S.
About Bekins Van Lines
Bekins Van Lines is one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., the Bekins brand offer private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The Bekins agent network is among the best in the moving business thanks to our dedication to working with qualified, expert moving professionals. With over 350 agents nationwide, Bekins services many households and businesses across the United States.
