The Inc. 5000 list is a prestigious ranking and Montway is #165 in Illinois. Few, if any, auto transport companies can say they’ve earned a spot on this respected list.
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Montway named winner of a 2021 Bronze Stevie® Award in the Innovation of the Year - Business Service Industries category in the 19th Annual American Business Awards®.
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Arranged transport for over 140,000 vehicles, which included cars, trucks, motorcycles and powersports.
Launched Home Delivery Solution which enables auto dealers to provide home delivery to online consumers and compete in the growing digital retail market.
Changed company policy to offer remote work in support of CDC guidelines and to keep employees safe during the pandemic. Not only did productivity remain steady, both the retail and business-to-business lines experienced growth.
Montway moved its headquarters from Des Plaines, IL to Schaumburg, IL creating an office space with Chicago-themed conference rooms, workstations with adjustable height desks and state-of-the-art kitchen and lounge area.
Exceeded 40,000 customer reviews across eight major platforms with a 4.7 average customer rating
Montway experienced a record breaking fall season with a 26% increase in retail bookings.
Several new corporate moving and relocation companies began leveraging Montway’s expertise, spurring growth of 24% for the company’s Relocation Services business.
Montway proudly accepted the prestigious Patriot Award for recognition as being a Military Support Employer.
Montway earned 8th place by the Nationally recognized Chicago Crain's Business which annually ranks the top 50 fastest growing businesses.
The company launched it’s new website which stands out with its modern design, customer-centric focus and seamless user experience.
Premium service was added for our Retail customers by offering guaranteed pickup dates.
Montway was named by Inc.500 among the fastest growing companies for 2015 as number 429.
Consonantly growing, Miles Ahead platform is now capable of handling large-volume and full-load shipments as well.
Today Montway is one of the largest and most reputable auto transport companies in the country. Customers include thousands of satisfied individuals, as well as corporate clients in the moving and relocation, dealership, auctions, and OEM industries. We are A+ accredited by the BBB, fully licensed and insured broker, with a 5-star review rating across all top review sites.
Montway now partners with some of the biggest names in the industry - SIRVA, North American Van Lines, Allied Van Lines, Graebel Companies, Move Management, Unigroup, Mayflower, and United Van Lines. Business partnerships have expanded to include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), such as Volkswagen, General Motors and Chrysler, auctions and dealerships.
The company became the exclusive transport partner for Swap-A-Lease and Auto Trader Classics, online classifieds platforms. Our calculator widget was built into their listings, providing value-added service to their customers. Just by clicking a button, they can immediately get a price and book the shipment online.
Our family continued to grow with the addition of dozens of sales agents. The expansion of all departments, including a fully-staffed in-house marketing, social media, new business development, claims and support teams.
While working with the moving and relocation industry, we recognized the need for technological solutions for businesses that regularly ship vehicles. Montway came up with the concept for transport management enterprise software called Miles Ahead. The platform provides direct, 24/7 access for companies and their sales people to tools they need to quote and book vehicle transport. The orders are managed on Montway's end by a dedicated customer service team that handles all the logistical and administrative aspects of the auto transport.
In April 2012, Montway Auto Transport's name was approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and became a trademark on June 1.
Expansion continued with the hiring of logistics coordinators and an in-house marketing manager. We also set up a customer service team in Europe.
Always looking for new ways to make the car shipping services easier and more efficient for consumers, Montway formed partnerships with several software developers to evolve our digital services. Montway began a software development subsidiary, putting together an amazing team of talented people to push the limits of modern technology.
2012 saw the formation of great partnerships, including Auto Trader Classics and Hemmings.com. We began partnering with moving and relocation companies to ship their customers' vehicles.
We transported almost 10,000 vehicles in 2011. Four more employees were brought on board. That year the company also began the process to apply for trademark status.
Considering customer convenience, the company relocated to a new office close to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport for easy drop-off and pick-up access for customers flying in and out of the area.
A customer service and sales expert with experience from Walmart and Kroger, Dimitre Kirilov was the perfect fit for the job.
We became the number one auto transport service provider on uShip - the world's largest transportation marketplace. uShip also adopted Montway's vehicle shipping rate calculator on their car shipping section.
Our family grew as well, relocating to an office space to accommodate the addition of two new sales agents and an accountant.
Steady growth marked Montway's first few years of development. 2010 was no exception, with over 5,000 moves all across the country that year. The company had become a serious brand that customers looked for.
Review ratings skyrocketed, demonstrating dedication to high-quality service and customer care. This year established the company as the top-rated auto transporter, a reputation still maintained to this day.
As the nation struggled with transition from vibrant economy to recession, many transport companies suffered the storm alongside other industries. Keeping pace with the shifting economy and job market, Montway helped people relocating out of states hit hard by the recession. The company surpassed many established competitors by providing adequate pricing and superior service to those who needed it most.
With our new website and transport management system, customers could calculate quotes in real time and book directly online. Both were revolutionary ideas at a time when most transport companies were more focused on sales than optimizing user experience and customer satisfaction.
As deliveries for private customers to California and New York increased, we added a Transport Coordinator to the constantly growing team.
We cruised into 2008 with an increased customer base. Delivering hundreds of cars safely and with expert care, established the company as one of the country's top reliable nationwide shippers.
The company hired its first full-time employee to help sustain the financial side of the rapidly expanding business.
Recognizing a need for convenience and efficiency in the marketplace, Montway developed an advanced website with user-friendly features for streamlining the auto shipping experience.
Our breakthrough came with Luxury Motors in Chicago, the company's first client as an independent transport management company. With this partnership, Montway's reputation was established as a reliable auto shipping company.
Montway Auto Transport started as a basic brokerage, providing shipping services for local dealerships and auctions. Mike Mihaylov and Galya Svetlieva started the company from their modest home office.
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