About Mayflower
Read more about our story and history to learn why we're America's Most Trusted Moving Company.
Our Story
Mayflower Transit began with a vision to give people a choice, providing an alternative to using railroads to move household goods. A growing network of paved roads in the early 20th century further enabled long-distance trucking, and thus began Mayflower’s foundation as a trailblazer in the moving industry.
For over 90 years, Mayflower has been your trusted guide. We strive to understand your needs and provide you with peace of mind throughout your move. We are proud to be the most recognized name in moving, and the moving company you choose to get started on your next adventure. Like the ship in our logo, we too are on a journey seeking new opportunity and progress.
Our driving force is to support your move with the highest level of service by providing superior solutions and adapting our processes to continue to deliver your belongings safely and on-time. We do all of this to provide a seamless move experience and to guide you Every Step of the Way®.
Our History
Conrad M. Gentry and Don F. Kenworthy founded Mayflower Transit in Indianapolis, IN, in 1927. After more than two decades serving American families, Mayflower expanded to include corporate employee relocations as well as transporting tradeshow displays and exhibits. In 1961, Mayflower began supporting America’s government and military moves throughout the world.
Our Network
Mayflower joined UniGroup, Inc. in 1995, forming the nation’s largest moving and storage services provider.
In 2018, UniGroup Shareholders voted to become a cooperative (co-op) to better serve its agents and customers by providing centralized support functions, products and services, purchasing power technology and information networks.
