3LITE Transport started in 2008 with a small van and a vision. The developer, Justin, was watching five men try to muscle a 500 pound photocopier machine up a flight of stairs, and thought, “there must be a better way to do this!” After some research, he discovered a company that sold heavy-duty electric stair-climbing dollies, capable of lifting up to 750 pounds. He purchased two of these machines and a Mercedes Sprinter. He modified the Sprinter with a ramp and a variety of moving tools and began to deliver photocopiers for vendor companies. Eventually, Justin found other niche markets to move for, including aquariums, monitors and sheets of glass.

By 2021, I had tried a number of different careers, including construction and teaching, and I was ready to move on. I met Justin over coffee, where he agreed to train me as a driver and mover for 3LITE. I loved the company so much that I eventually purchased it fromJustin. Immediately, I began to grow the business into the residential arena. I joined networking groups, began to focus on marketing and sales, and landed furniture and house moving jobs. Clients loved the service so much that we started to get noticed through word of mouth, and we also noticed that clients kept coming back to 3LITE. Nowadays, we are completing several house moves each month, and dozens of deliveries, both commercial and residential. We now employ one full-time driver and mover, one part-time swamper, and various casual contractors. 

The future for 3LITE looks bright. Like Goldilocks, we have found a unique niche that fits in-between large moving companies and small ones. The plan for 3LITE’s future is to grow vertically within the markets that we already operate, to search for new niche items to deliver, to maintain good relationships with our clients, and to continue to provide the best service that we possibly can.