Our business was established in 1943. At that time, it was called Auclair Transport. Noël-Aimé Auclair, our founder, distributed mail with the help of his wife and his eleven children. In 1971, Mr. Auclair partnered with his children to purchase Rapide Transport, which was to operate under the Atlas Van Lines banner for the next 27 years.
Since then, many branches and sales offices have emerged, notably in Montreal, Fermont and Chicoutimi. In 1993, Rapide Transport opened a branch in Goose Bay, which allowed it to compete as a specialized moving company in the North.
When Groupe Auclair was established in 1996, the name Rapide Transport changed to Déménagements Rapide. In 1999, our company partnered with United Van Lines, which made our services more comprehensive than ever, especially thanks to a revolutionary
Residential Moving Across Quebec
Movers Who Watch Over Your Property
Our staff at Déménagements Rapide stands out for their courtesy and professionalism. They provide all the necessary support at every stage of your move. From evaluating the costs and all the administrative side of your moving plan to experienced movers who ensure the integrity of your belongings from the start to their final destination, we support you throughout the trip. Visit our Tips page to help you prepare for your move.
Residential and long distance moving service in Quebec & Canada
At Déménagements Rapide, we offer an effective and professional long-distance moving service through our partnership with United Van Lines (UVL). For your residential or commercial move, our team makes sure to carry all your goods to your destination, on time and in perfect condition.
Secure, Heated Storage from Montreal to Goose Bay
At Déménagements Rapide, we have 40,000 square feet of heated warehouse space, equipped with containers and an alarm system in Quebec City and Montreal and 15,000 square feet in Chicoutimi and Goose Bay. When it comes to storage, two possibilities are offered. You can choose a container or an inside storage unit. Both are perfectly secure.
Long-Distance Transport
Whether it’s for a residential or commercial move, Déménagements Rapide has access to an extensive network of resources. Through our affiliation with reputable companies such as United Van Lines and UniGroup Worldwide UTS, we are your partner of choice. Our territory covers all of Canada, the US and the rest of the world. These partnerships give us access to a vast network of resources through our many agents.
Items of extraordinary value such as jewelry, money, antiques, and stamp collections
can be included in your shipment, provided that you notify your local moving representative
of these items before packing and moving day. It is strongly recommended that you carry
irreplaceable and expensive articles with you, or make alternate arrangements for their
transport.
In the moving industry, items worth more than $100 per pound are considered to be articles
of "extraordinary value.” To be assured that a claim involving these articles is not limited
to minimal liability, complete and sign your mover's high-value inventory form.
Also, be sure to sign the "Extraordinary Value Article Declaration" box, if applicable, on
your Bill of Lading.
Each mover has a slightly different procedure to follow as it relates to high-value items.
Ask your relocation specialist to provide you with an explanation of their company's process.
This is a confusing (but important) task, so be sure that you clearly understand the rules
prior to load day.
Appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators must be disconnected, and the washer
must have a stabilizer installed. Again, your estimator can help you understand how these
items are properly serviced. All local moving companies have business relationships with
local service providers that handle this type of service, however full service moving
companies and national moving companies will also be able to provide all of the moving
services you require. Be sure you know who your mover will be using, as you will need to let
these people into your home to provide the service.