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Moving Life Forward The Golden Way

Golden Services LLC is your trusted partner for seamless and stress-free moving experiences. We are dedicated to providing top-tier moving and logistics solutions, ensuring the safe and secure transport of your valuable possessions. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction helps make every move smooth, efficient, and worry-free.

Founded in 1992 by Ed Zielinski, Golden Services LLC began with a simple mission: to provide personalized, high-quality moving services to the military families stationed at Ft. Lewis and McChord AFB in Washington. From the very beginning, our philosophy has been to treat every customer’s household goods with the same care and respect as if they were our own.

This philosophy is what we call “The Golden Way.” It’s the standard that guides how we treat our customers, their homes, and their belongings—with honesty, professionalism, and the highest level of care. The Golden Way is more than a motto; it’s a commitment that our team carries into every move we perform.

What started as a small operation with a single warehouse, a modest office, and a handful of moving trucks has grown into Washington’s largest moving, storage, and port services provider. Today, Golden Services LLC operates three locations with a dedicated team of more than 140 employees. Each year, we proudly manage more than 7,000 household and office relocations, serving military families, residential customers, corporate clients, and businesses across the region and beyond.

While our company has grown significantly over the years, our core values have remained the same. We believe exceptional service starts with strong relationships—with our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve.

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Golden Services tractor pulling a National Van Lines trailer at a warehouse

Industry Partnerships and Affiliations

Golden Services LLC is proud to be an active partner and member of respected industry and professional organizations, including:

  1. Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
  2. Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
  3. Transportation Club of Tacoma
  4. Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®
  5. National Van Lines
  6. Lakewood Rotary

These partnerships allow us to stay connected with industry best practices while strengthening the professional networks that support our customers and our local economy.

Community Involvement

Giving back to the community has always been an important part of who we are. Golden Services LLC proudly supports organizations and initiatives that make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Our community involvement includes partnerships and participation with organizations such as:

  1. Move For Hunger
  2. Wreaths Across America
  3. Emergency Food Network

Through these efforts, we help collect food for families in need, support local food banks, and honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

Move for Hunger.
Moving With Care. Serving With Integrity.

At Golden Services LLC, our mission goes beyond simply moving belongings from one place to another. Through The Golden Way, we are committed to delivering dependable service, building lasting relationships, and continuing the legacy of care and integrity that has guided our company since 1992.

Awards and Recognitions

We take pride in the recognition and accolades that affirm our commitment to excellence in the moving and transportation industry:

  • 2025: Recognized as Best of Pierce County Bronze Winner.
  • 2025: Awarded by TCT Company of the Year.
  • 2022: Recognized by Arpin for 20+ years of service.
  • 2022: Recognized as Arpin Mover of the Year.
  • 2022: Awarded Bronze Medallion Arpin Award for hauling in excess.
  • 2021: Awarded as Arpin Agent of the Month.
  • 2018: Awarded ASA Top Linehaul Sales, 2nd Place – Greg Gonzalez.
  • 2018: Recognized as Wreaths Across America Honor Fleet.
  • 2015: We were honored with the Suddath Government Services Excellence Award for delivering outstanding customer service
  • 2015: The Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors named us the Affiliate of the Year in 2015
  • 2015: Our commitment to service excellence earned us the 2015 Arpin International Group Silver Quality Award
  • 2015: We were recognized as the 2015 Arpin Best Military Agent for the Western Region
  • 2013: In July 2013, we received the Arpin Prime Agent of the Month award
  • 2012: We were the recipients of the prestigious Paul Arpin Award, recognizing our dedication to upholding Mr. Paul Arpin’s values and respect for our drivers
  • 2012: We were honored with the Arpin More than Ten Years of Faithful Service Award
  • 2011: In September 2011, we were named the Arpin Prime Agent of the Month
  • 2010: We received the 2010 Arpin Silver Quality Agent Award for consistently delivering excellent service to all our customers

At Golden Services LLC, our commitment to providing exceptional service continues to be the driving force behind our success.

Our Journey to Growth and Achievement

Here’s a snapshot of our journey to becoming the industry leader we are today:

  • 2017: We expanded our reach with the acquisition of Lile Moving & Storage’s Spokane Valley WA branch
  • 2017: Diversifying our services, we ventured into logistics and warehousing, with a 63,000 square foot facility designed to handle freight of all kinds
  • 2016: To accommodate our growing customer base, our port services division relocated to a new warehouse in Fife, WA
  • 2012: Our Lakewood, WA, warehouse also expanded to meet the needs of our growing clientele
  • 2010: We welcomed Viking Moving Service, Inc., based in Anacortes, WA, into the Golden Services LLC family, enhancing our ability to serve military, residential, and commercial customers in the North Sound region
  • 2007: Continued growth led to an expansion of our Lakewood warehouse space
  • 2005: We launched our long haul fleet to provide extended service capabilities
  • 2002: Golden Services LLC joined forces with Arpin Van Lines as an agent affiliate
  • 1999: To meet the needs of international customers and their Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma import/export requirements, we established our port services division
  • 1997: Expert Moving and Storage, Inc acquired Golden Services, LLC, broadening the range of moving and storage solutions we offer
  • 1996: We partnered with National Van Lines, becoming an agent affiliate
  • 1994: To accommodate our growth, we moved into a larger warehouse facility
  • 1992: Our journey began with the establishment of Expert Moving & Storage, Inc in Lakewood, WA, specifically to serve military families at Ft. Lewis and McChord AFB, Tacoma, WA
About Us

MEET OUR SALES TEAM

Meet our Sales Team, a group of dedicated professionals committed to providing expert guidance and personalized solutions to help you achieve your goals.

Smiling professional moving consultant ready to assist with relocations

Tiffany Holmon

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Greg Delano

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Greg Gonzalez

MEET OUR OFFICE TEAM

Meet our Office Team, a group of skilled professionals working behind the scenes to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service.

Golden Services LLC staff members standing together at the company facility

Cindy, Megan, Christie, Kim

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Jessica

Receptionist

TEAM MASCOTS

Meet our team mascots: a group of spirited, loyal, and fun-loving dogs who bring energy and excitement to every day!

Yellow lab puppy sitting behind a safety gate during a home relocation

Toby

Golden Services LLC company dog wearing a safety harness at the warehouse

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Why Choose Golden Services LLC?

We understand that moving is a significant life event. Our experienced team is committed to earning your trust by handling every detail with care and professionalism. Whether you're moving your home or business, we strive to make the entire process as efficient and straightforward as possible.

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Expertise

Leveraging deep local knowledge and extensive moving experience, we handle your move with professionalism and care.

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Reliability

We pride ourselves on punctuality and dependability, ensuring your move happens on schedule and without hassle.

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Customization

Every move is different. We offer personalized moving solutions designed to match your specific requirements, making your transition seamless.

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Care

We treat your belongings with the utmost respect and care, using high-quality materials and techniques to ensure their safety throughout the move.

Customer Reviews

What our clients are saying

alen smith
alen smith
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They know how to get you taken care of in a timely manner. Highly recommended.
Jamie Fields
Jamie Fields
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Very professional, clean, quick but careful. Highly recommend them for moving assistance.
Charitee Swift
Charitee Swift
1788995560
Arturo, Linet, and Willam were very communicative through the process and the move went smoothly! They all were nice and took special care in packing my belongings for my overseas move! Thank you all again.
I had a great experience with Adrian, Kilafuta, and Fusaga. They were very helpful and attentive
Nino Cintron
Nino Cintron
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C WEST
C WEST
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Sandra Butler
Sandra Butler
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Exceptional Service!I had a fantastic experience with this moving team! Isaac, Kory, and Mike were absolute professionals... extremely efficient, careful, and right on time. They handled everything with care and made what is usually a stressful process feel completely seamless.I couldn't have asked for a better moving crew. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, top-notch service!
Quentin Stewart
Quentin Stewart
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Great customer service. Javier and Randy did an amazing job with my delivery and handled evey piece with extreme care.
Great customer service from Golden Services on a move! The team was professional, friendly, and very efficient with the time they were given to pack up our four-bedroom home. They worked quickly while still taking care to properly pack and handle our belongings. Fantastic team of Isaac, Jason, Manny, Moss, Whitney!
RJ G.
RJ G.
1790122388
Great Move With This Company. Special mention to Issac, Jason, Michael, and Lennett did great and fast.
Brady Ray
Brady Ray
1789507223
Great experience all around - Isaac, Turbo, Chris, Jacob, Mike, and Muss were all super helpful and professional.
Great move in service from Jacob, DJ, and Issac! Thanks guys!
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