PLANES MOVING & STORAGE NAMED 2025 LOGISTICS MEMBER OF THE YEAR

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
October 23, 2025

CINCINNATI — (Oct. 23, 2025) — Planes Moving & Storage, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, was named UniGroup’s 2025 Logistics Member of the Year. UniGroup, the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, recognized Planes among more than 400 member companies during the organization’s annual shareholders meeting.

All domestic UniGroup agencies providing logistics services are eligible for this honor. Planes Moving & Storage was selected for its exceptional customer service, collaboration and commitment to the UniGroup network — qualities that consistently set the company apart from its peers.

The Logistics Member of the Year Award highlights excellence in flexibility, adaptability and superior customer service — key attributes driving long-term success in the logistics and trucking industry.

“The Planes organization goes the extra mile for customers, collaborates seamlessly with the Home Office and remains deeply engaged throughout the network,” President and CEO of UniGroup Kevin A. Krakora said. “Their continued dedication and strong sense of community truly set them apart.”

Bob McCabe, Chief Growth & Experience Officer at UniGroup said,

“The Planes team consistently delivers fast, reliable service customers can count on, demonstrates exceptional responsiveness and collaboration within the network and works closely with UniGroup to grow the business through openness, flexibility and a shared commitment to progress.”

President of Planes Companies John Sabatalo said, 

“We are truly honored to be recognized by UniGroup as Logistics Member of the Year. This recognition further validates the heart of our success and our company culture, which remains our team’s primary focus and differentiator. It’s what brings us together, drives us forward, and ensures we show up every day with purpose and pride. On behalf of our entire team, thank you to UniGroup for this meaningful recognition.”

Recognized as last year’s Household Goods Member of the Year, the Planes organization continued dedication to excellence in innovation, customer service and network growth is a testament to their success.

About Planes Moving & Storage

Planes Companies is a privately held company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with full-service warehouses in Chicago, Dayton, Columbus, and Indianapolis. As the parent company of Planes and GWS, Planes Companies provides a full suite of services including nationwide relocation, project management, logistics, warehousing, field installation, and more. Founded over 100 years ago, Planes Moving & Storage and its affiliates, including GWS and Planes Commercial Service, offer tailored local, national, and international solutions. Planes specializes in residential, commercial, and government relocations, while GWS focuses on commercial project services such as workplace transitions, furniture installation, FF&E coordination, and logistics planning. Together, they bring deep expertise and a commitment to innovation, making them trusted partners for complex relocation and project needs across the country.

About UniGroup

UniGroup is a $1.3 billion transportation and relocation services company with headquarters in suburban St. Louis. In addition to household goods carriers United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, logistics company UniGroup Logistics and international relocation provider UniGroup Worldwide Moving, UniGroup owns other subsidiaries providing goods and services to professional movers.

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