About Us
When precision, care, and reliability are non-negotiable, it must be McCollister’s.
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Who We Are
McCollister’s is a leading provider of specialized transportation and logistics services for commercial and residential clients. As an asset-based company, we deliver a full suite of warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions. From moving automobiles and high-value goods to managing aerospace, fitness, and financial institution projects, we bring expertise and precision to every move.
Our specialties also include large medical device shipping and installation support, full data center relocations and decommissioning, telecommunications and infrastructure transportation, exhibit transport for cultural institutions and touring theater productions, and flawless retail store setups and closures.
Proudly affiliated with UniGroup, Inc. — the parent company of both United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit — we are one of the nation’s most established partners in the moving industry. As the nation’s leading corporate mover and most recognized name in the business, UniGroup’s network strengthens our national reach while empowering us to maintain the personalized service and operational accountability our customers expect.
Who We Serve
Fortune 500 companies, military organizations, hospitality groups, and businesses of all sizes trust McCollister’s to transport their most sophisticated equipment and high-value products. Below are just a few of the industries we serve:
Aerospace
Our History At A Glance
Eight decades of growth don’t happen by accident. From a small cartage company in Burlington, New Jersey to a national network of specialized transportation, warehousing, logistics, and installation services, every chapter of McCollister’s history reflects the same foundation: a family-owned company that treats its people well, holds itself to an uncompromising standard, and earns its customers’ trust one move at a time.
2025
Resilience, Growth, and Digital Leadership
During the 2020s, McCollister’s supported critical national supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic while accelerating its digital transformation.
2015
Strategic Expansion, Specialized Services, and Operational Modernization
Throughout the 2010s, McCollister’s expanded into auto transport, entertainment logistics, and large-scale medical device installations, supporting complex national programs for manufacturers, healthcare systems, and touring productions.
2005
Expansion, Innovation, and Specialized Industry Growth
In the early 2000s, McCollister’s expanded nationwide through the acquisition of a fitness installation company, growing McCollister’s Fitness Systems into the largest fitness installation team in the country.
1995
Advancing Industry Capabilities and Market Presence
During the 1990s, McCollister’s expanded services to support growing technology and telecommunications programs, enhanced medical device logistics capabilities, and added hospitality support through furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) delivery and installation.
1985
Deregulation as an Opportunity for Expansion
Following the Household Goods Transportation Act of 1980, McCollister’s leveraged deregulation to expand nationally, opening facilities in major US markets and strengthening its operating network.
1975
Innovation Driving Specialization
During the 1970s, McCollister’s evolved from a traditional mover into a specialized logistics provider.
1965
Diversification to Overcome Seasonality
To reduce reliance on seasonal household moves, McCollister’s expanded into military relocations during the Vietnam War and launched McCollister’s Express, adding freight, commercial, and office moving services.
1955
Scaling Capacity and Extending Reach
As demand increased, McCollister’s invested heavily in infrastructure, including the construction of its flagship Route 130 warehouse, early fleet expansion, and standardized operating procedures.
1945
Founded to Meet Post-War Demand
McCollister’s was founded on November 1, 1945, in Burlington, New Jersey, by Daniel H. McCollister, Sr., following the acquisition of Dixon’s Express.
2025
Resilience, Growth, and Digital Leadership
During the 2020s, McCollister’s supported critical national supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic while accelerating its digital transformation.
2015
Strategic Expansion, Specialized Services, and Operational Modernization
Throughout the 2010s, McCollister’s expanded into auto transport, entertainment logistics, and large-scale medical device installations, supporting complex national programs for manufacturers, healthcare systems, and touring productions.
2005
Expansion, Innovation, and Specialized Industry Growth
In the early 2000s, McCollister’s expanded nationwide through the acquisition of a fitness installation company, growing McCollister’s Fitness Systems into the largest fitness installation team in the country.
1995
Advancing Industry Capabilities and Market Presence
During the 1990s, McCollister’s expanded services to support growing technology and telecommunications programs, enhanced medical device logistics capabilities, and added hospitality support through furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) delivery and installation.
1985
Deregulation as an Opportunity for Expansion
Following the Household Goods Transportation Act of 1980, McCollister’s leveraged deregulation to expand nationally, opening facilities in major US markets and strengthening its operating network.
1975
Innovation Driving Specialization
During the 1970s, McCollister’s evolved from a traditional mover into a specialized logistics provider.
1965
Diversification to Overcome Seasonality
To reduce reliance on seasonal household moves, McCollister’s expanded into military relocations during the Vietnam War and launched McCollister’s Express, adding freight, commercial, and office moving services.
1955
Scaling Capacity and Extending Reach
As demand increased, McCollister’s invested heavily in infrastructure, including the construction of its flagship Route 130 warehouse, early fleet expansion, and standardized operating procedures.
1945
Founded to Meet Post-War Demand
McCollister’s was founded on November 1, 1945, in Burlington, New Jersey, by Daniel H. McCollister, Sr., following the acquisition of Dixon’s Express.
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