UniGroup

Gratitude and appreciation this Thanksgiving - a message from Kevin A Krakora, our President and CEO.

UniGroup recently had the proud honor of awarding Paul Corrigan of Corrigan Moving Systems with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. From leading the family business founded in 1929 to serving 28 years on United Van Lines’ board, including as chairman, Paul’s impact on the moving and storage industry is unparalleled. Presented by UniGroup Board Chair Gary Quintalino, this award celebrates Paul’s innovation, dedication, and vision that continue to inspire generations. Congratulations, Paul! #IndustryIcon #MovingExcellence

Congratulations to Christofferson Moving & Storage-- United Van Lines in Beloit, WI, for being named UniGroup’s 2024 Logistics Member of the Year at our annual Shareholders Meeting! This recognition honors their outstanding customer service, adaptability, and commitment to driving success across our logistics network. Their dedication to collaboration and customized solutions ensures a lasting impact on customers and the UniGroup community. Thank you, Christofferson Moving & Storage, for setting the bar high and inspiring us all! ?? #LogisticsLeadership #UniGroup #Logistics #Transportation

We’re thrilled to announce that Planes Moving & Storage has been honored as our 2024 Household Goods Member of the Year! Last month, we had the privilege of recognizing Planes among more than 200 members at our annual Shareholders meeting in St. Louis. This award highlights excellence across areas like on-time delivery, claims ratio, revenue growth, network participation, support, and engagement. With over 100 years of experience, Planes Moving & Storage continues to set the standard in customer service, professionalism, and safety, making every move seamless and stress-free. ??? Chairman of the Board Gary Quintalino shared: "The Planes Moving & Storage organization exemplifies excellence, dedication, and teamwork in everything they do. From their astute leadership to their dedicated workforce, Planes represents the essence of a quality organization." Thank you, Planes, for your unwavering commitment to our network and customers. #ExcellenceInAction #MemberOfTheYear #MovingForward

Last week, we brought UniGroup employees together at our Fall Festival, a fantastic day full of connection and seasonal fun with stations for soups, cider, jumbo games, door prizes, trivia, t-shirt printing, and more—including a friendly competition of Minute to Win It games! We also rallied for a food drive supporting Forces For Food (The Palozola Foundation), a local organization dedicated to providing food and household essentials to veteran and active-duty families. Thanks to everyone's generosity, we exceeded our goal of filling the Mayflower—delivering an incredible 12,920 non-perishable items and hygiene products, totaling 6,260 pounds! As we celebrate #VeteransDay today, we honor our veteran employees, agents, and customers for their dedication and service. Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation inspire us, and we are proud to continue supporting them. We thank you for your service and honor your enduring impact on our lives and communities. Big thanks to our Fall Fest Committee, Dodge Mayflower Moving & Storage, Move For Hunger, and GO2 Partners for helping make the day a success!

A few UniGroup employees recently had the privilege of volunteering with Forces For Food (The Palozola Foundation), a incredible organization supporting veteran and active-military families by providing food and household essentials. We’re excited to continue supporting this cause, as Forces for Food will be one of the recipients of donations from our upcoming employee event next month! Thank you to Forces for Food for your commitment to our community and for the opportunity to learn and help out! #VeteranSupport #CommunityService #SupportingVeterans #MilitaryFamilies #GiveBack #Volunteer #UniGroupCares

UniGroup was well represented at the American Trucking Associations (ATA)/Moving & Storage Conference (MSC) 2024 “Call on Washington” event, held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Our VP and Deputy General Counsel, Heather Paraino, joined several members of our agency family to advocate for the moving and storage industry. During the event, our team participated in educational and advocacy sessions, including briefings with ATA’s Hill staff, a Q&A with FMCSA Head of HHG Enforcement, and an economic update from leading economists. Along with over 80 moving professionals, they took part in more than 100 meetings with members of Congress and key committee staff, advocating for critical industry issues like protecting the Independent Contractor Model and combatting moving fraud. As Chair of MSC’s Government Affairs Committee, John Chipman played a significant role in organizing the event, which saw a 60% increase in Congressional meetings over the last year. UniGroup also demonstrated its leadership during MSC’s Executive Committee and Board meetings, with strong representation from our network. #MovingIndustry #GovernmentAffairs #ATA #MSC #Advocacy #Leadership #AmericanTruckingAssociation

A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s Van Operator Appreciation Week truly memorable! It was an incredible week filled with teamwork, recognition, and celebration across the UniGroup network. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, supporting departments, and generous sponsors, we came together to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our van operators. Over $8,000 in donations were collected to support the week’s activities. Nearly 2,000 van operators received personal thank-you calls from UniGroup employees, and drivers stopping by were treated to lunches and swag bags filled with useful items like 25-ft tape measures, seat belt pads, and safety work gloves. Additionally, we distributed over 100 prizes and giveaways, including tumblers, electric lunch boxes, and gift cards. For those unable to visit St. Louis, virtual games and prize drawings ensured they could still participate and win exciting prizes. We deeply appreciate everyone who contributed to this week and gave back to the van operators we are fortunate to have in our network. Your efforts made sure our van operators felt valued and appreciated. ???? #VanOperatorAppreciationWeek #ThankYouDrivers #DriverAppreciation

It’s #VanOperatorAppreciationWeek, and we’re celebrating the hardworking drivers who keep UniGroup moving forward! Your dedication, long hours, and commitment to excellence keep our industry running smoothly. Thank you for all you do!

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our incredible team members who help make every move a success. Take some time to relax—you’ve earned it!