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OUR HISTORY
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| Andrew L. Weleski, Founder |
Anthony L. Weleski, Chairman & CEO |
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Pictured Left to Right: Gary Weleski, President Lynn Thompson, Vice President/Finance Mike Chick, Vice President/Sales and Operations |
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In 1909 the Weleski brothers decided to venture into the business world as independentent Teamsters. The brothers expanded the business until the Great Depression adversely affected commerce and halted growth. The business rebounded as the economy recovered and Weleski Transfer again began to operate. The three brothers used their knowledge and experience in the business of hauling commodities of a varied nature in and around the Alle-Kiski Valley area of Western Pennsylvania, and continued to evolve and grow.
In the 1940s Weleski Transfer began to specialize in the hauling of household goods. At this time Andrew Weleski was leading the business and the first of the next generation was to be introduced in the person of Anthony Weleski. The business prospered through the 40s 50s and 60s as a local household goods mover. In 1963 Weleski Transfer became an agent for Atlas Van Lines and began to haul household goods greater distances and across state lines. Early in 1970, the third generation started in the business when Gary Weleski joined the company in a full time capacity. It was during this time that Weleski Transfer expanded significantly in the area of long-distance household goods moving services with emphasis on corporate and private party relocation.
From a small, local family business with a single truck, Weleski Transfer, Inc.
has grown to one of the most significant, respected and trusted national
relocation service companies in the industry. At Weleski Transfer,
Inc. everyone understands where we came from and what business qualities
and values permitted our growth. We are committed to the continuation
of the successes of Weleski Transfer, Inc. and pledge to the concept
of providing unequalled customer service to our valued clients.
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- 1909 - Weleski Transfer founded by Andrew L. Weleski in Tarentum, PA
- 1940s - Weleski specializes in household goods moving
- 1963 - Weleski Transfer becomes an Atlas Van Lines Agent
- 1970 - Gary joins company - focuses on corporate relocations
- 1986 - Weleski Transfer receives Million Dollar Booking Award from Atlas Van Lines
- 1988 - Gary Weleski Elected to Atlas Board of Directors
- 1989 - Weleski Transfer receives Two Million Dollar Booking Award from Atlas Van Lines
- 1992 - Weleski Transfer becomes part owner of Shannon Transport, Inc.
- 1993 - Weleski Transfer opens new 35,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art warehouse
- 1994 - Weleski Transfer establishes Weleski Transfer of Johnstown
- 1996 - Weleski Transfer receives Three Million Dollar Booking Award from Atlas Van Lines
- 1996 - Atlas buys American Red Ball Van Lines
- 1996 - Weleski Transfer partnership in Melbourne Relocation Services, Inc.
- 1996 - Weleski Transfer receives Allegheny Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award.
- 1997 - Weleski Transfer of Johnstown relocates to new 60,000 sq. ft. facility
- 1997 - Weleski Transfer receives Western Pennsylvania Family Business of the Year Award
- 2000 - Weleski Transfer wins first Milt Hill Award
- 2001 - Weleski Transfer wins Milt Hill Award
- 2002 - Weleski Transfer wins Milt Hill Award
- 2003 - Weleski Transfer wins Milt Hill Award
- 2004 - Weleski Transfer wins Milt Hill Award
- 2005 - Weleski Transfer wins Milt Hill Award
- 2006 - Weleski Transfer wins Milt Hill Award
