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On July 27, 1927, Indiana grocer Conrad M. Gentry and
his friend Don F. Kenworthy founded Mayflower Transit Co. in Indianapolis,
Ind., as an alternative to railroads for customers who were interested in
moving their belongings across the country on the newly-paved roads.
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new enterprise became known for providing safe door-to-door pickup and
delivery. In 1928, Burnside Smith added capital and management expertise,
reincorporated the business as Aero Mayflower Transit Company, and set the
standard for the new enterprise: "To have the best company...and the
best people...offering the best services." |
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| Seventy-five years later, Mayflower Transit is one of
the nation's largest movers of household goods and other commodities
requiring specialized handling. Mayflower's growth has mirrored the growth
of the country. After obtaining, in 1940, the first nationwide household
goods authority certificate issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission,
Mayflower introduced a succession of improvements in its equipment and
service, and its market share grew steadily. By 1960, its name was the
best-recognized in moving, a distinction Mayflower maintains to this day. |
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| Following extensive regulatory changes affecting the
moving industry in the early 1980s, Mayflower, like a number of other
major movers, underwent ownership changes, and in March 1995, it was
acquired by UniGroup, Inc., a transportation and relocation company based
in suburban St. Louis, Mo., where Mayflower now also maintains its
headquarters. As part of UniGroup, which is owned exclusively by full-time
movers, Mayflower is extending its proud history of accomplishment as an
innovator and a recognized provider of superior moving services to
individuals and corporate America. We're Piper Moving Systems / Mayflower Transit -- the right
move, now and down the road. |
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Piper Moving Systems, Inc.
an Agent for Mayflower Transit in 1997 became part
of one of the nation's largest movers of household goods and other
commodities requiring specialized handling. |
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Elements Of Quality -
One of our most important programs is our
quality control commitment. Our dedication to providing quality service to
our customers begins with our office staff and follows through to our
crews who handle the furniture and personal belongings of our
shippers. Our office staff is thoroughly trained and well versed in
all aspects of the moving industry to guide you smoothly through each
phase of the moving process.
As we strive to make every move the
best it can be, we must constantly examine our performance from beginning
to end including pre-move counseling, scheduling, efficiency, quality of
services provided, and customer service. Upon completion of each
move, an independent firm sends a survey to our shippers to gauge their
overall satisfaction with the move. After all, the opinion of those
we move is the most important factor regarding the success of the
move. We use this information to constantly improve our performance
and to serve our customers in the most professional manner. Download
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