Specialties
Family-owned since 1952 by Earl and Elaine Piepho, we're a trusted Allied Van Lines agent with locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin—delivering 99% on-time loads for corporate moves.
We offer full-spectrum services: professional packing, climate-controlled storage, specialty handling for pianos/antiques/artwork, healthcare FF&E relocations, and no-deposit policy with online tracking—no juggling multiple providers.
Customers rave about our professional, courteous crews who treat belongings like their own (91%+ positive reviews), dedicated move coordinators, and hassle-free local-to-international relocations.
History
Established in 1952.
Piepho Moving & Storage was founded in 1952 by Earl and Elaine Piepho in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Earl used proceeds from a childhood life insurance policy to purchase their first three trucks, two of which formed the initial fleet.
Key Milestones:
- Expanded to Rochester, MN in 1970; Mankato, MN in 1975; La Crosse, WI in 1981; and Eagan, MN (headquarters) in 1986.
- Earl and Elaine's six children (Lawrence, Kirk, Jeffrey, Mary, Mark, Kathryn) helped grow the business; today, Jeff Piepho owns and manages it with his son Colin.
- Over 70+ years, served 40,000+ customers as a family-owned Allied Van Lines agent, earning "Excellent" ratings and 98-99% on-time performance.
The company built its reputation on honesty, reliability, and customer service, evolving from local moves to full-service residential, commercial, international relocations, and secure storage across 100,000+ sq ft facilities.
Meet the Business Owner: Colin P.
Hi, I'm Colin Piepho, Vice President at Piepho Moving & Storage. Growing up in a family business founded by my grandparents Earl and Elaine in 1952, I was inspired by their legacy of honest, reliable service—watching them build it from three trucks into a trusted Allied Van Lines agent serving thousands across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
I joined full-time in 2007 as a Relocation Coordinator after internships in finance, drawn by the chance to blend my economics background from St. Olaf College with hands-on strategy to modernize operations—like streamlining corporate relocations and boosting efficiency. Today, alongside my dad Jeff, I'm passionate about delivering stress-free moves with our 70+ years of expertise, professional crews, and personalized care that treats your belongings like our own.