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Areas We Serve in PA, WV and OH

Central Van Lines is a family-owned moving company based in Pittsburgh, PA, with offices across West Virginia. We are the largest mover in the state of West Virginia and an Allied Van Lines agent with the equipment, warehouse space, and movers to handle residential, commercial, logistics, and specialty moves anywhere in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Gene Papa took ownership of the company in 1997, and the business has been in the family since 1968. Today we operate from multiple locations and dispatch movers to every community listed below.

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Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh is our largest and most competitive market. Our Pittsburgh office serves Allegheny County and the surrounding metro area, covering everything from the city neighborhoods of Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, and the South Side to the suburbs of Mt. Lebanon, Fox Chapel, Wexford, Cranberry Township, and Monroeville. The Pittsburgh metro has a dense mix of row houses, hillside properties, high-rise apartments, and newer suburban construction, and our movers know how to work in all of them. We handle local, long-distance, commercial, and specialty moves out of this office.

Allegheny County, PA

Allegheny County covers the 130 municipalities surrounding Pittsburgh, from the North Hills to the South Hills and the Mon Valley to the western suburbs. Our movers handle local and long-distance moves throughout the county, including hillside properties, older homes, and newer suburban developments. The county’s geography means steep driveways, narrow streets, and split-level entries are common, and our movers plan truck positioning and crew size around those conditions.

Beaver County, PA

Beaver County sits northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River, covering Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Monaca, and the surrounding boroughs and townships. Our movers handle moves in the older river towns and the growing suburban areas in Chippewa, Center, and Brighton townships. Home prices in the county are lower than the Pittsburgh average, which brings a steady flow of families and retirees moving into the area. Packing, storage, and long-distance moves are all available.

Cranberry Township, PA

Cranberry Township sits in Butler County just north of Pittsburgh at the junction of I-79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The area is a mix of newer residential developments, the corporate offices and medical practices of the Cranberry Woods business park, and the commercial corridor along Route 19. We serve Cranberry and the surrounding communities, including Mars and Adams Township, for residential, commercial, and specialty moves.

Butler County, PA

Butler County stretches north of Allegheny County, from the fast-growing Cranberry Township corridor to the city of Butler and smaller communities like Mars, Zelienople, and Saxonburg. Our movers handle both the high-volume suburban homes in the south and the rural properties in the north. Southern Butler County has been one of the fastest-growing parts of the Pittsburgh metro for the past two decades, with newer construction, larger floor plans, and finished basements that require a full day or more to move.

Washington, PA

Washington is the county seat of Washington County, about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh along I-70. The area has a mix of older homes in the downtown core, newer developments in the surrounding townships, and rural properties throughout the county. We serve Washington and the surrounding communities, including Canonsburg, McMurray, Peters Township, and Waynesburg in Greene County to the south.

Greene County, PA

Greene County is the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, covering Waynesburg, Carmichaels, Jefferson, and the rural communities throughout the county. Our movers handle local and long-distance moves across the county’s hilly terrain and remote properties. Greene County is nearly 90 percent rural, and many homes sit on unpaved township roads that require advance planning for truck access. We bring shuttle vehicles when driveways or lanes cannot accommodate a full-size moving truck.

Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County sits directly east of Pittsburgh and includes Greensburg, Murrysville, Latrobe, and the communities along the Route 30 corridor. The county is a mix of suburban development near the Allegheny County border and smaller towns and rural properties further east. We serve the entire county for residential, commercial, and specialty moves.

Indiana County

Indiana County sits east of Pittsburgh and includes the borough of Indiana, home to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with Homer City, Blairsville, and Marion Center. The county is rural with a mix of college-town housing and country properties. We serve the entire county from our Pittsburgh office.

Fayette County

Fayette County is in southwestern Pennsylvania along the Route 40 corridor. Uniontown is the county seat, and the county also includes Connellsville, Brownsville, and Masontown. Fayette County borders West Virginia, and we regularly handle moves between the county and Morgantown to the south. Our Pittsburgh and Washington PA operations both cover this area.

West Virginia

Central Van Lines is the largest mover in the state of West Virginia. We have operated in West Virginia since the business was founded. We operate locations in Charleston (Poca), Morgantown, Clarksburg, Beckley, Huntington, and Parkersburg (Belpre, OH), plus Pittsburgh and Washington, PA, and we dispatch movers to every county in the state.

Charleston, WV

Our Charleston office serves the Kanawha Valley and the surrounding region of southern West Virginia. Charleston is the state capital and our base for moves throughout the southern half of the state. We move households and businesses in Charleston, South Charleston, St. Albans, Hurricane, Teays Valley, and communities across Kanawha and Putnam counties. Charleston is also a hub for our commercial and logistics operations in southern West Virginia, including government office relocations and institutional moves.

Morgantown, WV

Our Morgantown office serves Monongalia County and the surrounding area. Morgantown is home to West Virginia University, which drives a steady flow of student, faculty, and staff moves throughout the year. The market extends beyond the city into Fairmont in Marion County, Bridgeport and Clarksburg in Harrison County, and the communities along I-79. Because the population centers in northern West Virginia are spread out, our Morgantown movers routinely travel 30 to 45 minutes to reach jobs in Clarksburg, Fairmont, Elkins, and the surrounding areas.

Clarksburg, WV

Our Clarksburg office is a satellite location south of Morgantown in Harrison County. It serves Clarksburg, the surrounding communities of Shinnston and Salem, and acts as a closer dispatch point for moves in the central part of the state. Having an office here reduces travel time for jobs that would otherwise require a longer dispatch from Morgantown or Charleston.

Bridgeport, WV

Bridgeport is adjacent to Clarksburg in Harrison County and has seen commercial growth tied to the North Central West Virginia Airport and the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services center. We serve Bridgeport and the surrounding communities for both residential and commercial moves.

Beckley, WV

We serve the Beckley area in Raleigh County, including Oak Hill in Fayette County and Lewisburg in Greenbrier County. Beckley sits at the intersection of I-77 and I-64 in southern West Virginia, making it a transit point for long-distance moves through the state. While we no longer maintain a physical office in Beckley, we continue to serve the market from our Charleston and other West Virginia operations.

Huntington, WV

Huntington sits on the Ohio River in the Tri-State area where West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky meet. It is home to Marshall University and has a mix of residential neighborhoods, historic properties, and commercial districts. We serve Huntington and the surrounding communities, including Barboursville and the Cabell County area.

Putnam County, WV

Putnam County covers Teays Valley, Hurricane, and Winfield along the I-64 corridor between Charleston and Huntington. Our movers handle residential and commercial moves in one of West Virginia’s fastest-growing counties. The area’s newer subdivisions, townhomes, and hillside properties each come with their own moving challenges, from cul-de-sac truck access to walkout basements on steep grades. We bring the right crew size and truck based on the pre-move survey.

Parkersburg

Parkersburg sits on the Ohio River at the border of West Virginia and Ohio. The city is the commercial center of the Mid-Ohio Valley, with Marietta and Washington County, Ohio just across the river. We serve Parkersburg, Vienna, Williamstown, Marietta, and the surrounding communities for residential, commercial, and specialty moves.

Randolph County, WV

Randolph County is in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, centered on Elkins in the Tygart Valley. The county is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest and connected to the rest of the state by US Route 33 and US Route 219. Mountain roads and seasonal weather require planning, and our movers account for road conditions when scheduling moves in this part of the state. We serve Elkins, Dailey, Huttonsville, Beverly, and the surrounding communities.

Upshur County, WV

Upshur County covers the Buckhannon area and surrounding communities of French Creek, Rock Cave, and Tallmansville in north-central West Virginia. Our movers handle local and long-distance moves throughout the county, including rural properties with limited truck access. Buckhannon is also home to West Virginia Wesleyan College, which creates a seasonal cycle of student and faculty moves at the start and end of each semester. Packing and storage services are available for all Upshur County moves.

Northern Panhandle, WV

The Northern Panhandle is the narrow strip of West Virginia between Pennsylvania and Ohio along the Ohio River. Wheeling is the largest city, and the area includes Weirton, New Martinsville, and the communities along Route 2. The panhandle is within an hour of Pittsburgh and directly across the river from Belmont County, Ohio. We handle moves within the panhandle, between the panhandle and Pittsburgh, and long-distance moves out of the area.

West Virginia Statewide

As the largest mover in West Virginia, Central Van Lines serves every county in the state. If your community is not listed above, we still move there. We dispatch movers from whichever office provides the most efficient routing for your move, and we handle local, long-distance, commercial, and specialty moves statewide.

Ohio

Eastern Ohio

We serve the eastern Ohio communities along the West Virginia and Pennsylvania border. Athens, home to Ohio University, is the primary market on this side of the river. We also serve the communities in Belmont County near Wheeling, Washington County near Parkersburg, and the surrounding area. Eastern Ohio is within range of our West Virginia and Pittsburgh operations, and we handle residential, commercial, and student moves throughout the region.

Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky

We serve eastern Kentucky communities along the West Virginia border. The Tri-State area around Huntington extends into Boyd and Greenup counties in Kentucky, and we handle moves in this part of the state from our West Virginia operations.

Maryland

Western Maryland

We serve western Maryland communities along the I-68 corridor, including the Cumberland area. Western Maryland is within range of our Morgantown and Clarksburg offices, and our Morgantown movers regularly cross into Maryland for jobs. The I-68 corridor connects Morgantown directly to Cumberland, making this a natural extension of our northern West Virginia service area.

McHenry, MD

McHenry is a community in Garrett County on the northern shore of Deep Creek Lake. Our movers handle moves for full-time residents, vacation homeowners, and retirees in the Deep Creek area, including lakefront and hillside properties. Many homes in the area are built on wooded slopes with limited driveway space and multiple levels, which requires advance planning for truck positioning and heavy-item handling. Summer and early fall are the busiest moving seasons in the area.

Oakland, MD

Oakland is the county seat of Garrett County near the West Virginia border. Our movers handle local and long-distance moves for residents and retirees in this small mountain town and the surrounding rural communities. The area draws retirees from the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metros looking for a quieter lifestyle at a lower cost, and many of those moves involve downsizing from a larger home. Winter moves are possible but require flexibility around mountain road conditions and weather.

WHERE WE MOVE

Moving Routes

We run dedicated routes between our major markets. These are the corridors our trucks travel most frequently, which means competitive pricing and flexible scheduling for moves along these paths.

Pittsburgh to Morgantown

About 75 miles on I-79, one of our most traveled corridors. Learn more about Pittsburgh to Morgantown

Morgantown to Pittsburgh

The same route in reverse, common for WVU graduates and faculty relocating to Pittsburgh. Learn more about Morgantown to Pittsburgh

Charleston to Pittsburgh

Roughly 230 miles on I-79, connecting our two largest markets. Learn more about Charleston to Pittsburgh

Charleston to New York City

A long-distance route through the Mid-Atlantic corridor. Learn more about Charleston to NYC

Pittsburgh to Seattle

A coast-to-coast route coordinated through our Allied Van Lines network. Learn more about Pittsburgh to Seattle

Our Services

No matter which market you are in, Central Van Lines offers the same full range of services:

Residential Moving

From a one-bedroom apartment to a large family home, we load, transport, and place your belongings in the rooms you choose. Our residential moving crews handle local, long-distance, interstate, and international household moves with the same quilted pads, dollies, and careful handling on every job.

Employee Relocation

When staff move for work, we manage the whole relocation from planning through final placement. Our employee relocation teams coordinate corporate transfers, government and hospital moves, and university appointments, keeping the process organized for both the company and the person on the move.

Commercial Moving

Offices, industrial facilities, government buildings, and institutions all rely on a move that keeps downtime short. Our commercial moving crews pre-label equipment, map the new floor plan, and relocate department by department, working evenings and weekends when your operations cannot stop.

Storage

When your new space is not ready on moving day, we keep your belongings wrapped, padded, and secure until you need them. Our climate-controlled storage at our warehouse facilities covers both short-term gaps and long-term needs, with delivery scheduled whenever you are ready.

Logistics and 3PL

Beyond a single move, our warehouses support businesses that need inventory handled, staged, and delivered on schedule. Our logistics and 3PL services cover warehousing, distribution, FF&E, and final-mile delivery, giving commercial clients one partner for storage and fulfillment across the region.

Specialty Moving

Some belongings need more than a standard pad and strap. For pianos, fine art, antiques, vehicles, and wine collections, our specialty moving crews build custom crating and use heavy-duty rigging so high-value and awkward pieces arrive in the same condition they left.

College and University Moving

Campuses across Pennsylvania and West Virginia drive a steady cycle of moves throughout the academic year. Our college and university moving crews handle student, faculty, and staff relocations, from single dorm rooms to full household moves for professors joining a university.

Long-distance and Interstate Moving

Moving across state lines or across the country starts with a plan and a firm delivery window. Our long-distance and interstate moving service inventories your shipment at pickup, tracks it in transit, and delivers inside the window we set, with every move covered under our federal operating authority and carrier liability.

Packing & Unpacking

The most time-consuming part of any move is the boxes, and we can take it off your hands entirely. Our packing and unpacking service brings professional materials, packs room by room with clear labeling, and includes furniture disassembly and reassembly, plus unpacking at the destination when you want it.

All of Your Moving Needs, Across Town or Across the Country Wherever life or business is taking you, Central Van Lines is ready. Reach out today for a free, no-pressure quote and find out why families and businesses across PA, WV, and OH have trusted us since 1997.

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