Three Generations. One Van That Started It All.

It Started With One Van and Eleven Kids Willing to Work

In 1925, our founders’ grandparents purchased a single moving van and began offering moving services to families across the greater Pittsburgh area. There was no fleet, no franchise, and no shortcuts — just a family willing to put in the work. All eleven of their children pitched in, and the values that built this company were set from day one: show up, work hard, and take care of people’s belongings like they’re your own.

That family business grew through the decades, but it never stopped being a family business. In the 1960s, the sudden loss of a family member brought a new generation into leadership sooner than expected, and father and son ran the company together through the years that followed — adapting with the industry while holding on to the same standards.

By 1995, leadership had passed fully to the third generation, who acquired the business from their siblings and carried it forward through economic ups and downs. When the company faced the loss of another family leader years later, that same commitment to excellence — and a refusal to cut corners — kept Allegheny Valley Transfer moving forward. Today, the company continues to be guided by that same philosophy: if you’re going to do something, do it right, and never stop learning how to do it better.

We’re proud that a hundred years later, we’re still the same kind of company our founders were — just with a much bigger truck.

We’re the Ones Who Show Up

Unlike brokers who hand your move off to the lowest bidder, our own trained crew handles every job from start to finish.

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed, fully insured, and held to the same standards as the world’s largest moving network through our Allied Van Lines partnership.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons at delivery. You’ll know your costs before moving day arrives.

Top-Rated Drivers

Our drivers are hand-picked for skill, safety, and professionalism — and rank among the best in the moving industry.

Packing to Storage

Full and fragile packing, unpacking, crating, and short- or long-term storage in our secure, climate-conscious facilities.

Local to International

Residential, commercial, interstate, and international moves — all handled with the same hands-on care our founders started with.