Republic Moving & Storage of Chula Vista, Calif. has been chosen to receive the 2010 Moving and Storage Agent of the Year Service Excellence Award.
The company is an agent of North American Van Lines, a division of SIRVA, Inc., which nominated Republic for the honor.

The award reflects AMSA's and the industry's commitment to excellent customer service, and is presented to agents nominated by their affiliated van line based on customer surveys and van line experience. Nominations are judged primarily on customer service assessments and industry awards and recognitions. Consideration is also given to additional factors such as leadership, innovation, community involvement and activities that enhance the industry image.

The firm traces its history to 1952, when Republic Van & Storage Co. opened a San Diego office as a branch of the worldwide moving company, Republic Van Lines, located in Los Angeles, California. Soon after, the agency was purchased by the Cutting family and stayed with them for ten years. During this time the company became an independent corporation, while remaining an agent of North American Van Lines.

Acquired by the Lovejoy family in 2008, Republic Moving & Storage today sets some of the most stringent requirements in the industry for its in-home service providers. Each packer, driver and helper must pass a seven-year background check and be an AMSA Certified Packer Loader (CPL).

"I am so pleased that this excellent agency has received this honor," said Linda Bauer Darr, AMSA president & CEO. "Republic Moving & Storage is very deserving of this recognition, and we are proud they are an AMSA member and a ProMover."

Each year AMSA recognizes some of the best performing and highest achieving individuals and companies in the industry. The awards programs receive many impressive nominations, all of which reflect the dedication and diversity of the sector. The corresponding 2010 award for an independent mover went to Albert Moving & Storage of Wichita Falls, Texas.