Celebrating 35 Years of Revolutionizing the Way We Handle Small Moves

HILLSIDE, IL — April 7, 2026

MiniMoves®, the national leader in full-service small shipment moving solutions, is celebrating 35 years of innovation in the moving and relocation industry. Since its founding in 1991, the company has helped thousands of customers move everything from a few pieces of furniture to a full apartment or small home across the country and around the world.

The idea behind MiniMoves came when Founder and CEO Jack Arslanian recognized a major service gap in the moving industry. While most interstate van lines focused on full-sized household relocations and set minimum weight requirements, millions of customers each year needed help moving smaller shipments of furniture.

“From the beginning, we believed that small shipments deserve the same level of care, professionalism, and attention as large moves,” said Jack Arslanian, Founder and CEO of MiniMoves. “Thirty-five years later, that mission is still at the heart of everything we do. Seeing how the company has grown while staying true to that idea is incredibly rewarding.”

From Niche Concept to National Network

What started as a solution for sending small shipments has expanded into a national service network, supporting customers including:

• Individuals and families relocating small households
• Corporate transferees and lump sum moving candidates
• Students moving to or from college, or to their first job
• Seniors who are downsizing and sending furniture to family members

Today, MiniMoves operates through a growing network of service partners and terminals across the United States, providing interstate and international relocation services.

Leadership Driving Strategic Growth

John Alianello, President & Chief Operating Officer of MiniMoves, brings over 35 years of household goods industry experience to the company. Since joining MiniMoves in 2012, Alianello has played a key role in strengthening operations, expanding the company’s service network, and supporting strategic growth.

“As we celebrate 35 years, what stands out most is the strength of our people and our partnerships,” said John Alianello, President & COO of MiniMoves. “Our team and nationwide network have built a service model that truly understands small shipment moving. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Alianello works alongside a seasoned leadership team across operations, partner and business development, customer service, and marketing, helping ensure MiniMoves continues delivering reliable solutions for customers and relocation professionals alike.

Innovation and Customer Experience

MiniMoves has continually evolved its services to improve customer experience. In addition to domestic small shipment moves, the company operates MM Worldwide, its international relocation division, providing overseas moving services including packing, transportation, customs clearance, delivery, and unpacking support with a strong 4-star rating on Google.

Building on its 35 years of moving experience, MiniMoves is also introducing MiniKūb®, a containerized solution for customers with even smaller shipments. MiniKūb offers easy assembly and packing, pickup and transportation via FedEx, and delivery directly to the destination, giving customers a flexible, DIY-friendly option without sacrificing the reliability and care MiniMoves is known for.

“Thirty-five years ago, we set out to create a better solution for small moves,” Arslanian added. “Today we’re proud to see MiniMoves helping customers across the country and around the world move their lives forward.”

Looking Ahead

These milestones highlight MiniMoves’ consistent dedication to delivering professional, reliable, and scalable moving solutions for customers of all sizes.