About Us

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Since 1963, Gearharts Moving & Storage, Inc. has been a family-owned and operated moving company proudly serving Altoona, PA and the surrounding Central Pennsylvania region. For over 60 years, we’ve helped thousands of families and businesses move with confidence, building a reputation as one of the most trusted moving companies in Altoona, PA.

As a proud agent of United Van Lines, we combine small-town service with global reach. Whether you’re planning a local move in Altoona, a long-distance move across Pennsylvania, or an international relocation, our team has the experience and resources to handle every detail from start to finish.

At Gearharts, moving is more than just a job, it’s about helping people through important life transitions. That mindset has guided us for generations and continues to shape how we treat every customer.

We offer a full range of professional moving services, including:

  • Local moving in Altoona and Central PA

  • Long-distance and cross-country moving

  • Interstate and intrastate relocations

  • Full and partial packing services

  • Commercial and office moving

  • Corporate relocation services

  • Military moves

  • International moving services

Our team includes 7 trained and licensed drivers and movers who are committed to providing careful, efficient service. We operate our own fleet—including a tractor trailer, multiple straight box trucks, and a 20-foot box truck, allowing us to handle moves of all sizes with reliability and flexibility.

In addition to moving services, we offer secure storage solutions with over 20,000 square feet of warehouse space in Altoona. Whether you need short-term or long-term storage, your belongings are safe with us.

Gearharts Moving & Storage has also been recognized as a “community-minded business,” reflecting our deep roots and ongoing commitment to the Altoona community and beyond . We take pride in not only moving families locally, but also helping customers relocate across the country and around the world.

If you’re searching for a reliable moving company in Altoona, PA, a trusted long-distance mover, or a full-service moving and storage company, Gearharts Moving & Storage is here to help, every step of the way.

Gearhart’s crew, 2007

A person in dark clothing and a beanie carrying a wooden table into a building under construction or renovation, with building materials and tools around.
A man with a beard and dark hair wearing a black cap, a blue shirt, and a watch is lifting a cardboard box labeled "UNITED Van Lines" in a storage room filled with stacked boxes.
A person in work clothes and a baseball cap is pushing a cart loaded with furniture wrapped in a blue quilt inside a warehouse or storage area.

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