The Cartwright Companies History

Cartwright 75th Anniversary Group Photo

Our founders, William, Sr. and Jesse Cartwright started a local moving services company in 1934 with a single truck and the determination to succeed. 







Cartwright has been a family enterprise.
Five of William & Jesse's seven children played key roles in the growth and diversification of the The Cartwright Companies: 

  • Cartwright Relocation Service - "We Move the World"
    GSA (Government Agency) & Corporate Move Management specialists.
     
  • Cartwright Logistics Services - "Simply Moving Freight"
    Providing worldwide freight solutions with the best rates and quality service. 
     
  • Cartwright International 
    Military Moving - "Serving Those Who Serve"
    Residential Moving - "Personal Service at a Great Rate"     
     
  • Compass International Forwarding, Inc. - "Moving You in the Right Direction"
    Household goods transportation provider, specializing in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam & the Virgin Islands.

Tom, Andy and Craig Cartwright


During 2005 Mike Cartwright, after completing his 45th year of active service with the company,
assumed the role of CEO and the daily operations of the company were transitioned to the
third generation of family leadership.



 


Over its 75 years of continuous operation, the Cartwright Companies have:

  • Grown and operated a nation-wide Van Line
  • Established Cartwright International as a world-wide freight forwarder
  • Built a new world-wide headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Operates in more than 140 countries
  • Launched multiple divisions providing complete transportation solutions
  • Created a global network of more than 2,000 service providers
  • Actively participated in numerous industry association boards
  •  Developed and implemented cutting-edge technology solutions
 
 

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The Cartwright Companies, formerly Cartwright International Van Lines, international moving, shipping, removals and relocation move management company providing international Logistics and Freight Forwarding global logistic services, freight quotes, supply chain management solutions, global transportation, worldwide logistics support, move management, storage, expedited shipments, express & quick shipment services. Formerly Cartwright International Van Lines, since 1934 we've provided household goods moving, freight forwarding and are air freight forwarders and shippers providing chartered shipping, relocating and moving for homes, household goods, auto, vehicle, car and other heavy equipment. We're also military movers and government relocation services providers. The Cartwright Companies - formerly Cartwright International Van Lines The Cartwright Companies