In 1946, Russell Sampoul, known by his many friends as "Sam", started Colonial Van & Storage, Inc. with one truck and a dream. Though it all began with one man and a flatbed truck with chicken-wire racks, Colonial quickly grew and became successful. In fact, by 1950 Sam had opened his Fresno location and added a few new trucks to his one-truck fleet.
In 1970, Sam met Doug Welton, and Doug soon became his bookkeeper. With someone tending to the books, Sam was able to expand, even more, opening his Sacramento location in 1974. This Sacramento location soon became Colonial Van & Storage, Inc. headquarters. By 1975, Doug became much more than the bookkeeper; Sam invited him to be a partner in the business, making Doug the co-owner of Colonial Van & Storage, Inc.
In 1970, Sam met Doug Welton, and Doug soon became his bookkeeper. With someone tending to the books, Sam was able to expand, even more, opening his Sacramento location in 1974. This Sacramento location soon became Colonial Van & Storage, Inc. headquarters. By 1975, Doug became much more than the bookkeeper; Sam invited him to be a partner in the business, making Doug the co-owner of Colonial Van & Storage, Inc.
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As Sacramento movers with locations in Reno and Fresno, we have provided thousands of households and businesses with efficient and hassle-free local and long-distance moving services. Call us for a free moving quote. Take the stress out of moving: trust the licensed pros at Colonial Van to move your belongings across the street, across the country, or around the world safely.
Colonial Van & Storage Provides Residential and Household Moving Services to Sacramento, Fresno, and Reno, as well as all surrounding areas. Northern California's Trusted Movers for Over 70 Years. Local, long distance, and intentional moving services based out of Sacramnto, Fresno, and Reno. Choose the premier Sacramento residential movers at Colonial Van & Storage, Inc. for secure and cost-effective residential moving and storage services.
Serving Sacramento, Fresno, Reno, and all areas in between with Local Moving for over 70 Years. We are the Sacramento local moving company of choice for your upcoming move across the street, across town, or to a neighboring city. Although a local move may not appear to be a difficult task, it can be more complex and costly than expected.
Colonial Van and Storage is the premier long distance mover in Sacramento. With satellite offices in Fresno and Reno, we serve the entire are with long distance moving services based out of Sacramento. Call for a free quote on long distance moving out of Sacramento, Fresno, and Reno. Trust in the Sacramento long distance moving company chosen by residents for the most efficient interstate relocations.
With Office in Sacramento, Fresno, and Reno. We cover just about any military base in Northern California or Western Nevada. Our trucks and staff are on location almost every day as we serve the needs of our military and government employees. We excel at Sacramento government and military moving, providing military personnel and government officials with the highest-quality relocations, anywhere in the world.
Reviews (17)
Harvey H.
Jun 22, 2021
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We booked with Colonial Van Lines the first week of April. We told them we wanted to move during the last week of May. Plenty of time, Right? Wrong. It seems they are like the airline industry in that they overbook and cherry pick which moves they will complete ($$$). They left us hanging and during the last Week in May. They said they didn't have any trucks available. Talk about the stress they caused due to their mismanagement. We had to scramble and go with a company that we suppose to be top notch but ended up subcontracting the move with a bunch of jerks.
Brittany Robertson
Jun 09, 2021
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Aglais Valdes-Aguirre
May 07, 2021
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This is our first time having movers so we weren’t really sure what to expect. Matt O and Johnny just finish packing our express shipment for Japan and between the two they literally completed the job in an hour! Super efficient workers who provided a top-quality experience for my family and I. Thank you guys! We highly recommend this company.
Elaine Lamb Cudnik
Mar 03, 2021
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We started our move on Feb 8th from Reno to NC. We understood when the truck hit weather in the horrible TX storm, we understood when the rig broke down in Little Rock, Arkansas—what we cannot understand is the absolute lack of professionalism and action to customer service we have encountered since. It has been ELEVEN days since our rig broke down… in transit TWENTY THREE days since it left Reno, and NOBODY seems willing to assist in getting us our goods. We’ve talked to our move coordinator, Kevin, the local boss in Reno, Dana, Allied corporate, Hailey—they’ve all
Monica G.
Dec 08, 2020
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In order to get a quote they required my contact information. The very next day they began hounding me relentlessly. When I told them I needed time to evaluate quotes they hung up on me mid-sentence. Then they had the nerve to call me back a couple weeks later (as if hanging up on people is standard operating procedure). Of course when I told them I would not be using their service once again they hung up on me mid-sentence and even blocked my return call. I can only imagine how these sharks would treat me after they got my money. So glad I chose someone else.
Arriff Navaraj
Nov 27, 2020
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Kirsten Crawford Turner
Oct 04, 2020
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Ronnie S.
Jul 23, 2020
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Tiffany Vea
Jul 10, 2020
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I had a great experience with this company! Moving across the country is already stressful enough, but with any move you must have patience. The team that delivered my items were beyond amazing! The team arrived within the time frame I was told, explained the process thoroughly, and went straight to work. They were efficient, friendly, attentive, and just down right laid back guys. All of my items were accounted for, so that was another plus. I would definitely recommend Colonial Van & Storage!
Lynn K.
May 30, 2019
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I had an appointment with Colonial Van & Storage (Allied Van Lines) on Friday, May 24th at 4:30 pm for a quote to move my household from California to Florida in mid-July. At 4:50 pm on that Friday, I called Colonial Van & Storage to make sure I had the correct date as no one had yet shown up or called. I spoke with Kenny who confirmed that I was on the calendar for that date and time and that the sales person, Kevin, must be running late. Kenny then called me back a few minutes later and told me he left Kevin a voicemail to contact me. Monday was Memorial Day, so by Tuesday afternoon
Patrick M.
Apr 23, 2019
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Thanks! You guys are awesome. Appreciate the great pack, move and customer service. You guys were on time, professional, courteous and professional when I had questions. Thanks again appreciate the last minute help. Can't believe the originally scheduled mover didn't show up. Saved our bacon moving a 3200 sq ft house in one day due to close of escrow.
Norman R.
Mar 15, 2019
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My move/packing was back in mid January this year. This was for an overseas move. The team of Kevin S., Kevin B, Kathy C., Robert P., and D.J. (T.J ?) was great and very professional. Kathy was great in giving advice in packing. I highly recommend using this company.
I received all my goods in early Feb/Mar - two part shipment and all intact. Great team!
I received all my goods in early Feb/Mar - two part shipment and all intact. Great team!
Shannon Marie Perez
Nov 17, 2018
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The guys that came to our place to load up our things were wonderful! Answered last minute concerns or questions with patience, worked at a good pace, friendly towards the entire family including our pets. Professional and friendly, careful but efficient, couldn't have asked for more on my first moving company experience!! The office staff from estimate to payment were wonderful, going above and beyond at times, to ensure our moving didn't encounter additional stress.
Maria B.
Dec 15, 2017
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I have moved several times within the last 14 years due to work and I must say that Mr Henry Hernandez of Colonial Van & Storage has been the best at packing my stuff. He handled each item carefully and packaged them thoroughly. I can tell he cared about making sure my stuff make them to their destination safely. He didn't rush like the other movers I've had in the past. Thank you so much!
13 Dec-Today was Day 2 with Colonial Van & Storage, I had a different crew: TJ, Kevin Breuner and Kevin Stallion. They were also great and definitely made my day less stressful. They were
13 Dec-Today was Day 2 with Colonial Van & Storage, I had a different crew: TJ, Kevin Breuner and Kevin Stallion. They were also great and definitely made my day less stressful. They were
Cortney V.
Dec 12, 2017
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We highly recommend this company for any of your moving needs. We used them to move our entire office not knowing what to expect and they handled our stuff with care. They paid close attention to our needs and made us feel very comfortable leaving our computers and equipment in their care. They practically did all the work by taking things down off the walls and taking desks apart and put them back together as we wanted it. Quintin S., Jr., Matt L., Mike M. and Bradford K. were so professional but also very friendly. We enjoyed their company and their help! Thank you so much guys. If we move again
Lori M.
Jun 26, 2017
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Never again. Never, ever, ever. We used this company two days ago.
The movers themselves were fabulous. Quick, efficient, professional. As soon as they were done moving us, one of them made a phone call (to the office, I presume) and when he got off the phone, informed us that, "he'll call you Monday because he doesn't have a calculator." Considering that between my phone and my computer, I have TWO calculators, I found that rather implausible, but whatever.
Then today, they called my husband at home and proceeded to tack on all kinds of extra stuff that we never
The movers themselves were fabulous. Quick, efficient, professional. As soon as they were done moving us, one of them made a phone call (to the office, I presume) and when he got off the phone, informed us that, "he'll call you Monday because he doesn't have a calculator." Considering that between my phone and my computer, I have TWO calculators, I found that rather implausible, but whatever.
Then today, they called my husband at home and proceeded to tack on all kinds of extra stuff that we never
Robert Williams
Apr 01, 2017
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