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BELTWAY MOVERS


Photograph of George Secrist, Founder of Beltway Movers

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Do you handle long distance moves?
We regularly move up to 200 miles and can assist moves anywhere in the world. Long distance versus interstate moves can be confusing depending on state lines, commercial zones and your perceptions. Our consultants will be happy to clarify and suggest your best service options. Generally speaking, if you are moving within commuting distance of Washington DC, Beltway Movers is your best value. . If you have more move day questions visit our FAQ
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Customer Feedback Encouraged on Every Move
10-11-2008
Crew: Hickson, Estes, Walker & Reed (Alexandria Branch)
Consultant: Robin Zopp (Rockville Branch)


“Everything went smooth. I was very happy. I would book you again and I would recommend to a friend.”
Kristine Kemp
Silver Spring, MD

Company History

Photo of Beltway Mover operating a fork lift at a storage facility

Beltway Movers actually began in the early 1940's under the leadership of Johnny Worden. Johnny used to drive a taxi in Washington, DC, and often received requests from customers to take their large trunks to Union Station. That's when Johnny hit upon the idea of starting his own moving business, under the name of Anacostia Movers. In 1956 George Secrist went to work part time for Anacostia Movers and with the help of Johnny in 1961, George started his own moving business under the name of Southeast Movers and Oxon Hill Movers. During a dinner conversation in 1966 between Johnny Worden, George Secrist, and George's brother Bernie, it was jokingly suggested that George might be interested in buying Anacostia Movers. The conversation soon turned to serious negotiations and a temporary contract was written on a place mat. In 1969, the companies formally merged under the name of Beltway Movers, and were owned by the Secrist brothers, George, Bernie, and Gary. In 1982 BMA became agents for Atlas Van Lines in order to serve its customers who were leaving the Metropolitan Washington DC area. This association with Atlas continued until 1994, when BMA terminated the arrangement in order to concentrate on service to its local customers. Beltway now provides long distance service under its subsidiary - CHOICE. In 1988, Doug Shelton and Bob Benner became part owners of Beltway Movers. Both men had started working for Beltway in the early 1970's as movers, and progressed up the ranks, to their current positions as President and Vice President, respectively. George Secrist continued as part owner and Chairman of the Board until 1996, when Doug Shelton and Bob Benner assumed full ownership.