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IMS Relocation Is Your Moving Specialist

Serving the varied moving needs of the Carrollton-Fort Worth metro area since 1991, IMS Relocation expertly handles local, long distance and international moves. Our trusted Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas moving company is owned and operated by Mike Lohner and Chris Moucka. We have built a solid reputation because of our unwavering dedication to quality and honesty.

Moucka is past chairman of household goods for the Southwest Movers Association, representing Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Both owners are industry veterans from the Carrollton area who maintain daily hands-on involvement with the company.

The Carrollton-based moving company is a certified Pinnacle Mover with the Southwest Movers Association, a designation that requires a commitment to being the best in the moving business. To qualify as a Pinnacle Mover, a moving company must meet and maintain high levels of service and consumer protection.

There are numerous advantages to choosing IMS Relocation as your Dallas-Fort Worth mover, including but not limited to the following:
  • Fully licensed and trained Mayflower Transit agent
  • All movers employed full time and work exclusively for IMS
  • Short- and long-term storage available in our secure warehouse facility
  • FREE moving estimates delivered in writing
  • Professional moving counselors help coordinate every move to your specifications
  • Trucking services at competitive rates
  • Portable storage containers (formerly SAM) available
  • Offer packing and a wide range of relocation services

Qualified Mover with Diversified Services

IMS Relocation, formerly known as Independent Moving & Storage, has all the equipment and manpower needed to successfully complete any residential or corporate relocation. With the support of more than 800 agents worldwide, we can move you across town or around the globe.

Our trained full-time movers have the ability to transport everything, from household goods to specialized commodities, including electronics and automobiles

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