Last year my family and I relocated from sunny Southern California to Idaho. To make the 896 mile move easier, I hired professional moving company to pick up and deliver my sofa, bed, chairs, clothes, tow a vehicle, and load our other personal effects (AKA junk) into our new home. As part of my move, I became friendly with the founder of the moving company and gained valuable insight into the operations this service business.
Upon further research, I discovered moving companies are usually ma-and-pa businesses (aside from the most famous U-Haul and PODS) that are boot strapped in spite of the economic impact of the moving services industry hitting $14 billion in annual value. There’s the opportunity to build a nice cash-flowing business that can support a family for the right operator. Check out these available names for your own new moving business below and dive into the FAQ section for more insight into the numbers and operational challenges of this business.
Moving Company Name Ideas
Naming a moving company generally consists of a simple name that includes descriptive words like moving, movers, or haulers in the business name. While this name approach might seem boring, the approach does make it clear what your business does to prospective customers. Each of the name suggestions listed below uses this simple approach to a business name.
- 1st Chance Moves
- 24/7 Moving
- A-1 Freeman Moving Group
- Carl’s Cargo Club
- Aardvark Movers
- Aaron’s Reliable Movers
- ABC Small Move Specialists
- Trusted Transits Movers
- Gentle Journey Movers
- Polite Packers & Movers
- Safe & Steady Relocations
- Smooth Sailing Movers
- Careful Carriage Co.
- Reliable Road Movers
- No-Stress Moving Solutions
- Trusty Trail Movers
- Secure Shifters
- EasyMove Experts
- Serene Scene Movers
- Fair Fare Freight
- Polished Packers
- Gentle Giants Moving Co.
- Safe Steps Movers
- Calm Commute Movers
- Tranquil Transporters
- Respectful Relocators
- Dependable Drive Movers
- Steady Hands Movers
- Honest Haulers
- Careful Carriers
- Trust Transfers
- Meticulous Movers
- Guarded Goods Movers
- Serenity Shifts
- Patient Packers
- Assurance Movers
- Steady Journey Movers
- Thoughtful Transports
- Mindful Movers
- Courteous Carriages
- Safe & Sound Movers
- Integrity in Transit
- Comforting Commutes
- Peaceful Passage Movers
- TrueTrust Transports
- Respectful Roadies
- Consistent Care Movers
- Gentle Hands Movers
- Secure Sojourn Movers
- Pleasant Packers
- Assured Arrival Movers
- Safe Route Relocations
- Careful Commute Movers
- Noble Navigate Movers
- Trusty Transporters
- Careful Conveyors
- Secure Shift Movers
- Kind Carriage Company
- Balanced Moving & Storage
- Amiable Movers
- Safe & Sure Movers
- Tranquil Travelers
- Easygoing Movers
- Cautious Carriers
- Deliberate Delivery Movers
- Assurance Carriage Co.
- Polite Passage Packers
- Trusty Trail Transports
- Safe Haven Movers
- Gentle Glide Movers
- Considerate Carriers
- Trustworthy Transport
- Steady Ship Movers
- Pleasant Passage Movers
- Gentle Journey Transports
- Reliable Relocators
- Calm Cargo Movers
- Mindful Moving Co.
- Kindly Carriers
- Safe Steps Transports
- Comfort Carry Movers
- True Care Transports
- Action-Movers
- Aldo Moving
- Cargo Be Gone
- All My Sons Moving
- America’s Best Moving Company
- American Professional Moving
- Apartment Movers
- Atlas Van Lines
- AZ Student Movers
- Big Boys Moving
- Big League Movers
- Big-movers
- Black Tie Moving
- Buckhead Movers
- Bulldog Movers
- Burrows Moving
- Camelback Moving
- Comforting Movers
- Cross Country Haulers
- Designer Moving Systems
- Easy Florida Moving
- Excel Movers
- EZ Moving Today
- Falcon Moving
- First Class Movers
- Florida Family Movers
- Frestart Moving
- Frontier Apt Movers
- Gomez Moving
- Grand American Movers
- Heartstring Moving
- Hefty Haulers
- Insta-Move
- Interamerican Movers
- Professional Movers Are Us
- All-Star Professional Movers
- Jay Movers
- Knowledgeable Movers
- Luis & Son Moving
- Momma’s Moving Company
- Movers Hub
- Moving Team Six
- New City Moving
- New Life Lifters
- MVP Professional Movers
- New Mood Moving
- On Time Moving Systems
- One Moore Moving
- Orange Movers
- Ox Moving Services
- Parallel Moving
- Peachtree Movers
- Pete’s Ultimate Movers
- Pro Movers
- Raimond’s Movers Inc.
- Ramsey’s Moving Systems
- Riverside-Moving
- RMP Moving Company
- Road Runner Moving
- Sky-Movers
- Spartan Moving System
- Stair Hopper Movers
- Talented Movers
- The Mountain-Movers
- Tip Top Moving
- Total Moving Services
- Two Man Movers
- Veterans Moving Service
- You Move Me
Funny Moving Company Name Ideas
You can be a little funny in your naming.
Your name can be humorous, while still being serious about the moving business. For example “College Hunks Hauling Junk” has become a household name. With a little forethought and some great pun-based naming ideas, you can launch a light-hearted moving brand of your own.
- Our Hunks. Your Stuff.
- Pack Rat Packers
- Sofa Sprinters
- Box Jocks
- The Reluctant Relocators
- Lug Nut Movers
- Couch Potato Carriers
- The Moving Jokesters
- Haulin’ Laughs & Logistics
- Tickle Trunk Transports
- Giggles & Gears Moving
- Schlep Kings
- The Furniture Funnymen
- Laughing Lorry Loaders
- Chuckle Chasers Movers
- Heave-Ho Ho Ho Movers
- Snicker Shifters
- Guffaw Gurus
- Mirthful Movers
- The Comic Caravan
- Sassy Sofa Shifters
- The Hysterical Haulers
- Chuckles & Cartons
- Wisecrack Wagoneers
- Jocular Journeys
- Silly Squad Movers
- The Amusing Movers
- The Moving Minstrels
- Grin & Bear It Movers
- The Happy Haulers
- The Goofy Goods Gang
- The Jokester’s Journey
- Sarcasm & Sofas
- The Lighthearted Lifters
- The Chuckling Carriers
- Belly Laugh Boxes
- The Pun Packing Co.
- The Witty Wanderers
- The Roaring Relocators
- The Kooky Carriers
- The Funny Freighters
- Joke on the Move
- The Hilarious Haul
- Laughing Loaders
- The Giggling Box Lifters
- The Droll Drivers
- The Jestful Journeymen
- The Moving Mirth
- The Snickering Shifters
- The Comedic Conveyors
- The Whimsical Wheelers
- 1 Mike & A Truck
- 404 Movers
- A to B Moving
- ABC Moving
- Big Boy Movers
- Book It
- Boxed Uptown
- Break It Down Movers
- Brown Box Lifters
- Bubble Wrap Boys
- Bubbly Wrapped Movers
- Carmel Movers
- Cheap Movers
- Chico Moving
- Co-ed Movers
- Discount Movers
- Escape from New York Movers
- EverSafe Moving Co.
- EZ Move
- Ezee Moving
- Family Hauls
- Final Destination
- Flying South Movers
- Get a Move On
- Get Me Outta Here Movers
- Go Go Movers
- Heavy Lifters
- Hella Good Haulers
- Home Transport By Air
- Homes in Transit
- Household Convoy
- Hulk Moves
- Hulk Of It Packed
- Joe’s Lightfoot Moving
- Keep On Truckin’
- Leaving California Movers
- Lots of Boxes Movers
- Magical-Movers
- Make a Move
- Moe Moves You
- Move Along
- Movin’ On Up
- Movin’ Out
- Moving Guy Ron
- Moving Sucks Movers
- Muscle Man Movers
- Muscle Moving Company
- No Cracks Moving
- On the Move
- Out & In Moving
- Pack Rat Race
- Packed Details
- Packed Ready Go
- Pickup Line
- Powerlifter Movers
- Slow & Steady Moves
- Surfer Dudes Moving Co.
- The Easiest Move
- The Exit Movers
- The Great Escape Moving Co.
- The Joyful Movers
- The Moving Guru
- Transporter Tom
- Two Dudes Movers
- Unload On Us
- Wagon Train Movers
Mover and Packer Name Ideas
Offering box packing services can increase revenue for this business.
Before you can move, you need to pack everything into big brown moving boxes. Packing boxes requires time and planning to make sure nothing gets broken during transit. Many movers also provide packing services for an additional fee.
The fee depends on how many boxes need to be packed and shipped. The contents of these packages also determine cost for this. While a packing service can provide more revenue for your business, it’s time consuming and can be a challenging service to provide depending on the customer. Some customers will micromanage the packing process making this service a more complex than simply loading and hauling furniture from point A to point B.
- Total Pack & Transport
- All-in-One Moving Solutions
- PackN’Move Professionals
- Complete Care Movers
- Full Home Packers
- Smooth Move & Pack
- Boxed Up & Beyond
- All Packed Moving Co.
- Precision Packers & Movers
- Household Harmony Movers
- Wrap & Roll Relocations
- ReadySetPack Movers
- Safe & Sound Moving Co.
- Ultimate Unpackers
- Effortless Move & Pack
- Homely Pack & Shift
- Pack Perfection Movers
- Securely Sealed Movers
- The Whole Kit & Caboodle Movers
- Careful Crate Movers
- Neatly Nested Movers
- The Packing Pros
- Swift Packing Services
- Tranquil Transition Movers
- Tidy Transporters
- Comprehensive Care Moving
- Detailed Delivery & Packing
- Everything Encased Movers
- Harmony Home Movers
- Trusty Trunks Moving & Packing
- Seamless Shift Movers
- Total Package Movers
- Organized Odyssey Movers
- All Set to Go Movers
- Complete Crate Movers
- Easy Move & Pack Experts
- Packed with Care Movers
- Full Scope Moving Solutions
- Home Sweet Home Movers
- Expertly Packed & Moved
- Safe Packing Movers
- Full-Fledged Moving Co.
- Comfort Carry Movers
- Stress-Free Packing & Moving
- Perfect Pack Movers
- All Boxed Up Moving Co.
- Household Helpers Movers
- Ready to Roll Relocations
- Pack-It-All Movers
- Effortless Packing & Moving Co.
- 1st Choice Moving & Packing
- 24/7 Moving & Packing
- A Box Moving and Packing
- A-1 Pioneer Moving and Packing
- All Together Moving and Packing
- American Moving & Packaging
- Any Town Packing and Moving
- Bannister Moving & Packing
- Basin Moving & Packing
- Berger Allied Moving & Packing
- Boxed-uptown Moving & Packing
- Bubbly Wrapped Moving & Packing
- Chandler Moving and Packing
- Citizens Transfer & Packing
- City Escape Moving & Packing
- Comforting Moving & Packing
- Creative Moving and Packing
- Crown Moving & Packing
- Dose Moving and Packing
- EZ Moving & Packing Today
- First Class Moving & Packing
- Fresh Moving & Packing Gurus
- Freshstart Moving & Packing
- Genesis Moving & Packing
- Heartstring Moving & Packing
- Helping Hands Moving and Packing
- Joyful Moving & Packing
- Lewis & Clark Movers and Packers
- Lifetime Moving & Packing
- Mass Packers
- Monti Moving & Packing
- Mooney’s Moving & Packing
- Morales Moving & Packing
- Mountain Moving & Packing
- Mountain States Moving & Packing
- Mounting Moving & Packing
- Moving & Pack & Go
- Moving & Packing Co-op
- Moving Memories Movers & Packers
- Moving Memories Moving & Packing
- Muscular Moving Men and Packing
- New Mood Moving & Packing
- New Venture Moving & Packing
- Ocean Moving and Packing
- Olympia Moving & Packing
- One Moore Moving & Packing
- Open Road Moving & Packing
- Oscar’s Moving and Packing
- Our Word Moving & Packing
- Pack & Protect Moving
- Pleased Pack & Go
- Precise Packers
- Riverside Moving & Packing
- Sky Moving & Packing
- Smartbox Moving and Packing
- Soft Touch Moving and Packing
- Steady Hand Moving & Packing
- Stevens Moving and Packing
- Stressless Moving & Packing Trucks
- Sullivan Moving & Packing
- Sunrise Moving & Packing
- Swift & Gentle Moving and Packing
- Team Transport Moving & Packing
- The Green Truck Moving & Packing
- The Mountain Moving & Packing
- The Moving & Packing Guru
- The Prime Packers
- Three Days Moving & Packing
- U-Pack
- Upstate Moving and Packing
- Venture Moving & Packing
- Vidal Moving & Packing
- Wildcat Moving & Packing
- Zen Lady Moving & Packing
- Zip Moving and Packing
Relocation Company Name Ideas
Sample name for a relocation company.
Relocation businesses are usually those that transport homes from one state to another or even overseas in some cases. If you are planning on opening up a business for inter-state relocations, where you do everything from start to finish, here’s our list of suggestions.
- 24/7 Relocation
- 7 Brothers Relocation Company
- A-1 Southeast Relocation
- ABC Relocations
- Ace Relocation Systems
- Affordable Relocation Company
- Alliance Professional Relocation
- American Connection Relocations
- Any Town Relocations
- Armstrong Relocation
- Assurance Relocation Systems
- Atlantic Relocation Systems
- Blitz Relocation Systems
- Boston Express Relocations
- BrockStar Relocation Service
- Classic Relocations
- Cleansville Relocations
- Co-ed Relocations
- Coleman American Relocation Services
- CompassMoves
- Creative Relocation by Kyle
- Destination Relocation
- Elvis Relocation Co.
- Emergency Family Relocation
- Falcon Relocation
- Family Hauls Relocations
- Family Transition Relocations
- Fastruck Relocation Company
- Father & Son Relocation
- Flat Rate Relocation
- Frisco Relocations Guys
- Frisco Transfer Guys
- Gentle Giant Relocation Company
- Handle On Relocation
- Hands On Deck Relocation Company
- Home Relocations By Air
- Household Relocations
- Hulk Relocations
- Interstate Relocations
- Island Jumper Relocation
- Magical-Relocations
- Minnesota Relocation Systems
- Muscle Relocation Company
- Nationwide Relocations
- Nevada Home Relocations
- Nevada Home Resettling
- New Venture Relocations Co.
- Nobel Relocation
- Old School Relocation
- One Shot Relocation Company
- Ox Relocation Services
- Peterson Relocation Co.
- Phoenix A to Z Relocations
- Powerlifter Relocations
- Pro Movers Relocations
- Progressive Relocation Systems
- Relocating for You
- Slow & Steady Relocations
- Southern Comfort Relocations
- Statewide Relocation
- Steady Family Relocations
- Strong Brothers Relocation
- The Easiest Relocation
- Tri-State-Relocations
- True Fellas Professional Relocations
- Two Marines Relocation
- Upstate Relocation
- US Standard Relocations
- Venture Relocation Co.
- Wagon Train Relocations
- Woody And Sons Relocation
Nationwide Mover Name Ideas
- Cross Country Carriers
- StateLine Movers
- HomeStretch Haulers
- Nationwide Navigator Movers
- All-Aboard Moving Services
- Interstate Item Movers
- Coast-to-Coast Conveyors
- TransState Transports
- FullHouse Freighters
- USA United Movers
- EveryState Express
- LongHaul Homemovers
- Continental Carriage Company
- AcrossBorders Moving
- All-American Moving & Storage
- Homeward Bound Haulage
- Borderless Belongings Movers
- The Great Migration Movers
- Nationwide Nomads
- The Big Move Maestros
- House-to-House Haulers
- CrossMap Movers
- American Odyssey Movers
- From Sea to Shining Sea Movers
- All Corners Moving Co.
- Domestic Odyssey Transports
- The Moving Connection
- United States Shifters
- Across America Movers
- National Trek Transports
- Journey’s End Movers
- Hearth to Hearth Hauling
- Freedom Frontier Movers
- Pathfinder Movers
- Eagle’s Wing Nationwide Movers
- Total Transfer Solutions
- Star-Spangled Movers
- America’s Move Masters
- Pioneering Path Movers
- Liberty Lane Movers
- United Roads Relocation
- The Big Leap Logistics
- Every Mile Movers
- Nationwide Nest Movers
- All-States Moving Specialists
- Across the Map Movers
- New Horizons Household Movers
- Pioneer Pathway Movers
- Interstate Integrity Movers
- All-American Road Runners
- Coastline to Coastline Carriers
- Family Treasures Transporters
- State to State Stewards
- Homeland Hauling Heroes
- Boundless Belongings Movers
- Trusted Trek Transports
- Nationwide Navigators
- Moving Mountains Movers
- The Long Haul Legends
- The Whole House Haulers
- Cross-Country Commodities Carriers
- Continental Cargo Carriers
- Homely Hauls
- The Domestic Voyage Movers
- Nationwide Moving Maestros
- American Dream Movers
- Liberty Bell Logistics
- Across the Nation Navigators
- The Moving Manifest
- State-by-State Shifters
- Home Run Relocations
- The Great American Move
- United Moves of America
- The Moving Melting Pot
- Liberty Lane Logistics
- Nationwide Nest Navigators
- State to State Saviors
- The Home Team Haulers
- American Journey Movers
- Pan-American Packers
- Nationwide Home Heavers
- Boundless Borders Movers
- Countrywide Carriage Co.
- Pioneer Passageways
- The Moving Frontier
- The Household Highway
- Frontier Freight Forwarders
- The Nationwide Nomad
- All-American Avenue Movers
- United States Shifters
- From Coast to Cozy
- National Nook Movers
- American Route Relocators
- The Moving Mosaic
- Family Freight Frenzy
- The Continental Caravan
- Boundless Home Movers
- All-State Stalwarts
- Homely Horizon Haulers
- Great American Gearshift Movers
Other Names for Moving Company
Sample name alternative aside from “Movers”.
“Movers” is not the only term that can be used to describe a moving company. You can also use words like “solutions”, ‘transport”, “transit”, “carriers”, and much more. Our list of alternative naming options can help you to stand out from the other moving companies in your market.
- 404 Transit
- All Star Metro Movers
- A-Plus Logistics Company
- Arpin Van Lines
- Borrow Boxes
- City Escape Transport
- Colonial Van Lines
- Family Transition Drivers
- Fellowship Pack & Go
- First Class Logistics
- Fresh Move Gurus
- Full Service Carriers
- Horizon Logistics
- Hypermovers Max
- Integrity Moving Solutions
- King Tote Transit
- Knightspeed Transits
- Mayflower Transit
- Moveout Helper
- Moving APT
- Moving Co-op
- Moving Pictures Logistics
- Moving Soldiers Logistics
- Ocean to Ocean Movers
- Our Word Transit
- Ship Smart
- Skinny Wimp Logistics
- Smooth Move Logistics
- Steady Family Transport
- Steady Hand Transport
- Stellar Moving Solutions
- Stressless Moving Trucks
- Student Movers
- Sunset Moving Solutions
- Team Transport Ease
- Tri-State-Transport
- Truck and I, Inc.
- Truckloadable
- Two Men And A Truck
- Unique Van Lines
- United Van Lines
- US Relocation Services
- USA Moving Solutions
- Veterans R Moving Us
- Xpress Moving Logistics
- Zen Lady Transit
Frequently Asked Questions about Starting a Moving Company
In this section, I share the economics behind the operations and profitability of a moving company based on my conversations with the owner. To move out of our four bedroom house and have my Ford Focus towed, I was charged $6,300 for the service. While this isn’t cheap, I received quotes from other national moving companies that exceeded $10,000 for the same job. As you can see there’s real money to be made.
How much do moving companies make?
According to the moving company I spoke with based in Idaho, the owner generated approximately $500 per day for every truck on the road. The company regularly sent out five or six trucks per week on four – five day trips. Moving trucks generally left Idaho on Monday to drive to destinations like Seattle Washington or California. The trucks returned either Thursday or Friday of the same week to complete job an unload the vehicle in Idaho.
Everyones profitability and fees will be a different, but as mentioned previously this is an $14 billion dollar per year industry. Each year millions of Americans move and need help from a professional. There is money to be made within this industry, but if you want to make the big bucks you’ll need to hire employees to help move everything and manage multiple moves and trucks at the same time. Fortunately, this is a business that can be started with a single truck and you as the primary employee as first.
How do you market a moving company?
According to the moving company I worked with, they got most of their business from a couple Facebook groups. There are private Facebook groups dedicated to the subject of moving from California to Idaho. The founder of the moving company said they got enough work out of this one online group to sustain his entire business. Based on this insight, you should look for private Facebook groups that are dedicated to helping people move into or out of your town.
Another place I’ve personally hired smaller movers is through Craigslist. You can post a listing for your moving service on Craigslist for free. This is another smart place to generate leads if you’re staring out.
How much does it cost to hire a moving company?
Anyone selling or buying a home is a potential customer for moving services.
The cost of hiring a company to move house for you depends on where you are in the country, how much stuff the movers will carry, and the distance of the move. Generally, the further the move and the more stuff you own, the more costly the move will.
Across the country, the average cost of a local move start around $1,250. Cross country moves will quickly exceed $10,000 so the company can cover the costs of gas, labor, and time. Other factors also affect the cost, including travel fees, the size and distance of the move, what packing services you require, whether or not you require storage, the cost of boxes and other moving supplies, and the cost of liability coverage to insure your goods. In my most recent move, I gladly paid an additional $500 to have my car towed to my new home.
How much will it cost to start a moving company?
You can get started on a budget. The company I spoke with was renting a Penske truck for only $150 per day. When you book a moving job, you can also schedule the rental of a moving truck.
As you build your business, you can eventually buy a truck to help reduct cost further. But you don’t need to do this in the beginning. Many movers rent the truck and purchase insurance though the rental company in the early days. Otherwise you can put sweat equity to get the business off the ground in the early days and use the free marketing tips provided above.
What are challenges of running a moving company?
Every business faces obstacles of one sort or another. Here are some of the main challenges you’ll face when running a moving company:
- Hiring / management: If you want to grow beyond a single moving truck, you’ll need to hire employees. Employees come and go overtime. They also need to be well trained in loading / unloading, but also provide quality customer service. Your employees are the face of your company and are essential to your companies growth.
- Customer service / communication: There’s a lot of communication with every move. First you need to get the details about a move with customers to provide a custom move quote. These move details include how much furniture needs to be move in addition to the address information about the move. Some customers will require more hand holding than others. This is a communication heavy business and you’ll need to be extremely organized to manage the operation of multiple trucks and routes.
- The unexpected: At some point, a moving truck is going to break down or have a flat tire. You’ll get into an accident with another vehicle. Or an employee may get lost and delay a transport for a customer. These sort of headaches are a part of doing normal business. Make sure to carry good insurance, have tow companies on speed dial, and a cell phone charged at all times in case of emergency.
Moving is a stressful time for any family. You can help relieve this stress for customers by doing the heavy lifting and transportation. According to reports, there are more than 15,000 moving companies in the United States. No matter where you live, there’s almost guaranteed to be demand for a reliable moving company.
