Allwest Joins Wheaton World Wide Moving as Washington's Newest Interstate Agent

Big news from our Lacey headquarters: Allwest Moving and Storage has officially joined Wheaton World Wide Moving's nationwide agency network as an interstate agent.

For our customers across Washington State and the Pacific Northwest, this is more than a corporate announcement — it's a meaningful upgrade in the resources, network, and service we can bring to every long-distance and cross-country move we handle.

Here's what this partnership means for you, and why we're so excited about it.

A Nationwide Network, Backed by 60+ Years of Local Experience

Wheaton World Wide Moving is the fourth-largest household goods carrier in the

United States and operates a network of more than 300 interstate agents across the country. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wheaton serves families, military members, and corporate clients across all 48 contiguous states with a level of infrastructure, training, and accountability that few moving companies can match.

Allwest is now proud to be Wheaton's interstate agent partner in Washington — bringing six decades of family-owned, third-generation Pacific Northwest experience together with the resources of one of the nation's most respected interstate carriers.

What This Means for Allwest Customers

If you're moving locally within the Puget Sound, nothing changes — we'll continue handling your local move with the same professionalism, transparent pricing, and family-owned care we've built our reputation on since 1962.

But if you're planning a long-distance or interstate move, this partnership delivers some powerful advantages:

• Nationwide reach — Coordinated moves anywhere in the continental United States through Wheaton's 300+ agent network

• Specialized training — Wheaton agents undergo rigorous training in interstate moving best practices, including weight tickets, claims handling, and federal regulatory compliance

• Industry-leading equipment — Air-ride suspension trucks, specialized loading equipment, and climate-controlled options for sensitive shipments

• Tracking and communication — Know where your shipment is throughout transit, with one dedicated point of contact from estimate to final delivery

• Stronger claims protection — Backed by Wheaton's nationwide reputation and ESOP-employee-owned commitment to customer satisfaction

  
  

In short: you get the personal service and accountability of a family-owned local company, combined with the nationwide infrastructure of a major interstate carrier. It's a rare combination — and one we're proud to offer our Pacific Northwest neighbors.

A Word From Wheaton's Leadership

Jim Gaw, CEO of Wheaton World Wide Moving, welcomed Allwest to the network with the following statement:

"Everyone here at Wheaton has a vested interest in customer satisfaction since we are an ESOP company. Charlie and Mark recognized that value, and we're happy to add them to our network as a strong interstate agent in Washington."

The shared commitment to customer satisfaction is a big part of why this partnership made sense. Wheaton's employee-owned (ESOP) structure means every person in the Wheaton organization has a stake in ensuring every move goes smoothly — a value that aligns deeply with how we run our family business.

Why Allwest Was the Right Fit

Wheaton's network is selective. Adding a new interstate agent isn't something the van line does lightly — they look for partners with proven track records, deep community ties, and the operational excellence to represent the Wheaton brand reliably.

Here's what made Allwest the right fit:

Deep Community Roots

Allwest has been part of the Pacific Northwest moving landscape since 1962. Now in our third generation of family ownership under Charlie and Mark Naubert, we've built our reputation by being good community members and the local moving authority — the mover of choice for retirement communities, real estate agents, construction contractors, military families, and South Sound businesses.

We're active in senior services groups, host shred events for our community, sponsor a Christmas tree for Providence St. Peter's Hospital, and participate in The Little Red Schoolhouse Project. Charlie recently completed his term as President of the Board of the Washington Mover's Conference.

This kind of community involvement matters — to us, to our customers, and to Wheaton.

A Team Built for Any Challenge

Most of our full-time crew has been with Allwest for five years or more, some ten years, and one longtime employee is approaching 20 years with the company. That kind of tenure is rare in the moving industry, and it translates directly into the quality of every move.

Our team handles everything from one-bedroom apartments to corporate headquarters — and once even moved two snow leopards and a beluga whale for the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma. (Yes, really.) When we say our team can handle any challenge, we mean it.

A Proven Interstate Track Record

Allwest's joining the Wheaton network isn't our first chapter as an interstate agent. We were previously an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines, a partner brand within the Wheaton World Wide Moving family. That history meant we already understood Wheaton's operating standards, training requirements, and commitment to customer service — and we knew the move was the right one for our community.

What's Next

For Allwest customers, this transition is seamless. Long-distance and interstate moves continue, now backed by Wheaton's nationwide network. Local Puget Sound moves continue unchanged. Storage at our 30,000 square foot Department of Defense-approved Lacey facility continues unchanged.

What changes is the depth of resources we can bring to every cross-country relocation — and the confidence we can offer customers who are trusting us with the biggest moves of their lives.

Planning a Move? We're Ready When You Are

Whether you're relocating across the Puget Sound, transferring across Washington State, or planning a cross-country move to anywhere in the United States, Allwest brings the experience, certifications, and care your move deserves.

Get a Free Quote | Call us at 800-634-3155 or 360-943-4990

About Allwest Moving and Storage: Allwest is a family-owned, third-generation moving and storage company headquartered in Lacey, Washington, serving the Greater Puget Sound region and the Pacific Northwest since 1962. As an authorized Wheaton World Wide Moving agent, Allwest provides local moving, long-distance and interstate moves, expert packing and crating, senior moves, office and commercial relocations, and secure climate-controlled storage. Visit www.allwestmovingandstorage.com or call 800-634-3155.