Excel Moving & Storage is a North Carolina-based moving and logistics company that has been in operation since 1997. The company was founded by Jody Hatley and Jim Dorsett, two former Allied Van Lines employees who branched out to start their own firm. [1, 2]
Key Company Facts
- Leadership: James (Jim) Dorsett serves as the CEO, while Jody Hatley is the President and Co-Owner.
- Affiliation: They are a prominent, award-winning agent for Allied Van Lines, which allows them to handle local, interstate, and international moves.
- Scale: The company manages over 100,000 square feet of warehouse space and provides 3PL (third-party logistics) services in addition to standard residential and commercial moving.
- Distinctions:
- They were the first moving company in North Carolina to become GreenPlus Certified for environmental sustainability.
- They are active partners with Move For Hunger, helping collect and deliver unneeded food to local food banks during moves.
- They have been named Allied Van Lines Agent of the Year multiple times (2005 and 2007). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Services Provided
- Residential & Commercial Moving: Professional packing, loading, and transport for homes and offices.
- Specialized Logistics: Expertise in moving sensitive high-value assets like laboratory and medical equipment (e.g., CT scanners).
- Storage Solutions: Climate-controlled, 24/7 monitored facilities for short-term and long-term needs.
- Corporate Relocation: Tailored services designed to minimize downtime for businesses moving single offices or entire headquarters.