E.E. Ward Moving & Storage

2235 Southwest Blvd Ste A, Grove City, OH 43123. Founded 22 years ago by chad faurote

About This Company

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage is the oldest African-American-owned business in the US. Founded in 1881, it used to be a stop on the Underground Railroad. Now, it's one of the country's most trusted moving companies. From a wagon pulled by two horses to an award-winning corporation, E. E. Ward is a true tale of endurance and hard work. It's not for nothing that it's been around Ohio for 140 years. Today, the company is in the capable hands of husband and wife Brian and Dominique Brooks. These guys decided to join forces with North American Van Lines, and this took E. E. Ward to a whole other level. To their residential clients, they offer local, long-distance, and international relocations. They also provide them with short or long-term storage. To their commercial clients, they provide employee relocation services. But they also help them manage their moves and install office furniture. They've helped relocate libraries, labs, offices, and industrial businesses. All the excellent work E. E. Ward does has earned it many awards. Most recently, it's won the 2023 and 2024 WHR Global Partner in Quality, the 2023 Sterling Lexicon Service Excellence Silver Award, and the 2021 North American Van Lines Agent of the Year.

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Company Profile

Years in Business: 22 years•First Registered in Mar 2004

Company Information

Legal Name

e e ward moving & storage co llc

DOT Number

1222904

Registration Date

2004-15-03

Entity Type

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Last Government Update

2026-30-01

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officer

chad faurote

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Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Total Inspections

Clean Inspections

62.5%

Inspection Pass Rate

Safety Analysis

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage operates a fleet of 20 trucks and 20 drivers, logging over 1,800,000 miles in 2025.

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62.5%Below Average

Clean Inspection Rate

Total Inspections

Passed Clean

With Notes

Recent Inspections

2025-06-03

Clean

2023-11-27

Minor notes

2023-05-22

Clean

2022-06-10

Clean

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e e ward moving & storage co llc	22	chad faurote	1222904	20	20	1800000	2235 southwest blvd ste a, grove city, oh 43123
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