Wheaton World Wide Moving wins safety award from American Moving and Storage Association

Jan. 31, 2011 - PRLog -- INDIANAPOLIS – For the third straight year, Wheaton World Wide Moving has one of the safest company fleets in the U.S. moving industry as designated by the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). Wheaton earned the Fleet Safety Award in the 20-to-50 million miles category.

The AMSA Fleet Safety Award is given to a carrier in each of four mileage classes that demonstrates the best combination of the lowest accident rate per million miles of vehicle operation and lowest vehicle and driver out-of-service rate during the year. Wheaton is certified as a ProMover, AMSA’s program to help consumers easily identify a quality, professional mover.

“Winning this award for the past three years is a testament to the drivers we have on the roads,” said Dennis Whitaker, Wheaton’s director of safety. “It is an honor to be shared with the entire Wheaton fleet. Our safety program is an integral part of our overall success. We have the best and safest drivers in the industry.”

The AMSA is the national trade association representing more than 3,200 of the nation’s moving and storage companies, which provide household goods moving services, specialized transportation for sensitive freight, such as computers and trade show exhibits, and warehouse storage services.  

About Wheaton World Wide Moving
Founded in 1945, Wheaton World Wide Moving is one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services. With annual revenue in excess of $160 million, Wheaton is the sixth largest household goods carrier. Wheaton offers domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. Wheaton has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal for interstate moving services every year since 1964, and is the Official Mover for Steinway & Sons Pianos. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Wheaton is partner to approximately 250 agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wheatonworldwide.com.