{"id":1411,"date":"2016-11-26T18:01:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-26T22:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=1411"},"modified":"2023-10-11T07:38:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T11:38:25","slug":"start-a-moving-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/start-a-moving-company\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Successful Moving Company Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-3708b0\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_open_a_moving_company?\">How to Open a Moving Company?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Starting_a_moving_company:_Ideas\">Starting a Moving Company: Ideas<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Draft_a_business_plan\">Draft a Business Plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#License_for_Moving_Company\">License for Moving Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Costs_associated_with_starting_a_movingnbsp;business\">Costs Associated with Starting a Moving&nbsp;Business<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Purchase_moving_equipment\">Purchase Moving Equipment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Moving_and_Transportation_Insurance\">Moving and Transportation Insurance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Advertise_Your_New_Moving_Company_Business\">Advertise Your New Moving Company Business<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Name_of_The_Company\">Name of The Company<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Logo\">Logo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Brand_Awareness\">Online or Offline Advertising?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Website\">Website<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Affiliations\">Affiliations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Labor_Service\">Labor Service<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Purchase_Moving_Leads\">Purchase Moving Leads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tips_on_starting_-_the_beginning\">Tips on Starting &#8211; The Beginning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Starting a moving company <strong>doesn&#8217;t require large trucks or warehouses<\/strong>.<\/li><li>A comprehensive <strong>business plan<\/strong> is essential for running a <strong>successful<\/strong> moving company.<\/li><li>Obtaining the necessary <strong>permits<\/strong> and <strong>licenses<\/strong> is crucial to operate <strong>legally<\/strong>, requirements vary by state.<\/li><li>To start a moving company, you&#8217;ll need <strong>moving equipment<\/strong> such as dollies, ropes, furniture belts, moving pads, and packing materials.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_open_a_moving_company?\">How to Open a Moving Company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"346\/259\" width=\"346\" height=\"259\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/starting-a-moving-company.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39252 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/starting-a-moving-company.jpg 346w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/starting-a-moving-company-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><figcaption>d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a new business today would be a scary undertaking considering the state of the economy. Yet many people would like to take the risk and start a new business and thus become financially independent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people think that they need those big commercial trucks and a huge warehouse in order to start the business when in fact you can start small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to start a moving company?<\/strong> Here we will share starting moving company business ideas, steps and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Starting_a_moving_company:_Ideas\">Starting a Moving Company: Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start a moving company you don\u2019t need to buy those big trucks and rent a warehouse. In most big cities 80 percent of the moves are small, local moving jobs for which you don\u2019t need storage facilities or big trucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/338\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Starting-a-moving-company.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39286 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are also looking for <strong>in-house moving help that only requires manpower<\/strong> to move a <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pack-a-bedroom\/\">bedroom&#8217;s worth of furniture<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you can easily start your new moving company with a smaller van. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many customers today prefer to <strong>call a small moving company<\/strong> because usually is <strong>less expensive<\/strong> and still quality moving service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This though does not mean you won\u2019t be making a profit. Moving is a hard labor and it is not cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some different types of moving companies for you to choose from. You should decide if you want to provide <strong>moving labor services<\/strong> only or become a <strong>full-service coast-to-coast mover<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few general and mandatory steps will get you started on how to open a moving company business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Draft_a_business_plan\">Draft a Business Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"300\/449\" width=\"300\" height=\"449\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/business-plan-for-a-moving-company-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39298 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t start a business without a <strong>business plan<\/strong>. No matter the size of your new moving company you will need a plan of action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a business plan for starting a moving company is necessary, just like when starting any other business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business plan will help you answer the question of how to start a small moving company. It is vital for running a successful business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will help you forecast business development, <strong>allocate resources and markets, focus on key points and opportunities and prepare<\/strong> for possible problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customize your plan to highlight unique aspects that differentiate your moving business from competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"License_for_Moving_Company\">License for Moving Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Permits<\/strong> are legal authorizations you need to start a moving company in any state. Since you want to open a legal business, you will need to apply for a moving company license depending on what type of moving company you want to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information contact your <strong>local state regulatory authority<\/strong> or go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/registration-licensing\/registration-licensing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The US Department of Transportation<\/a> to get information on registration and licensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that in every state requirements for moving companies are different. Also here is a full list of <a href=\"\/move\/moving-companies-regulations\/\">government agencies that regulate household goods transportation companies by state<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Costs_associated_with_starting_a_movingnbsp;business\">Costs Associated with Starting a Moving&nbsp;Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1774\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"243\/192\" width=\"243\" height=\"192\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/how-to-start-moving-business.jpg\" alt=\"How to start a moving business\" class=\"wp-image-1774 lazyload\"\/><figcaption>This is how to start a moving business &#8211; training, professionalism and hard work. Having a well-trained crew is key to the company&#8217;s success.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how big you want to start, the amount of money you would need will vary. When starting a moving company, it is a good idea to start small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Purchase_moving_equipment\">Purchase Moving Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy or rent a van or smaller moving truck to start your new moving company. If you already have a van or a pick-up truck, your<strong> initial costs will be fuel and some moving equipment<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may need a couple of moving dollies, ropes, furniture belts, moving pads (also called moving blankets) and some packing and wrapping materials. Buying an initial inventory of various moving boxes is a good idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These necessary moving basics will make you look professional in the eyes of your first customers. You can even rent a dolly for around <strong>$10<\/strong> and approximately <strong>$10<\/strong>0 more for the rest. If you have to rent a truck for a day, it will be an additional <strong>$80 &#8211; $160<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are serious about starting a moving company business, you should definitely consider buying a small truck. You can find great deals on used trucks or talk to any truck rental company near you for their inventory for sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/254\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Moving-Equipment.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39307 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you want to <strong>open a moving company<\/strong> that will be your main source of income, then you should <strong>consider investing in a new truck with a moving body<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that additional insurance requirements come with purchasing your truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your moving truck, you will need to register it with the <strong>US Department of Transportation<\/strong>. You will receive a unique <strong>US DOT number<\/strong> and another moving license for your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some states, having a valid US DOT registration is enough to operate as a moving company. Depending on the state, the local regulations differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Moving_and_Transportation_Insurance\">Moving and Transportation Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/338\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Business-Insurance.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39305 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When starting a moving company you need to have liability and cargo insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your insurance agency to obtain reasonable insurance coverage for damages and liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some states have specific requirements on what is the minimum legal amount of your cargo and vehicle insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check with your state authority or insurance agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Advertise_Your_New_Moving_Company_Business\">Advertise Your New Moving Company Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should develop a brand that stands out. Branding your new moving company successfully will result in more sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Name_of_The_Company\">Name of The Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a <strong>great name<\/strong> for your new company. Choose carefully and make sure you don&#8217;t get sued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Logo\">Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invest in a great logo. Put your <strong>logo and company numbers<\/strong> on your moving truck, so people can see it in the city while you are working. Most moving companies have unique branded T-shirts for all employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Marketing-strategy.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39302 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Brand_Awareness\">Online or Offline Advertising?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today your <strong>online<\/strong> strategy is your business strategy. There is no other answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure you need to make some connections, become a&nbsp;<strong>member of local chambers of commerce<\/strong> and get listed on local business directories, online and paper-based publications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Become a member of the most popular moving associations and become one of the accredited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/\">BBB<\/a> moving companies. You should also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/biz\/register\/\">join us for free<\/a> and become a registered moving company at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/\">MyMovingReviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Website\">Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, people search online first. According to Google today we do more than 30 billion searches each month, and 80 percent of them are about services and products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, having a strong online presence is a major component of your business. This means you need a <strong>well-designed, professionally-looking website<\/strong>, which can become your main source of jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you will <a href=\"\/move\/list-of-moving-services-costs\/\">list your moving services<\/a> provided. Consult with a professional web design and online marketing company to secure your online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Affiliations\">Affiliations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to kick-start your newly opened moving company, contact some online brokers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/biz\/leads\">l<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movingsham.com\/ultimate-list-quality-moving-leads-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ead providers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/263\" width=\"450\" height=\"263\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Affiliate-Marketing.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39310 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to have a source of jobs as soon as you are in the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a moving company is not an easy job, but it is totally doable if you are persistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your moving schedule filled up all year long is not an easy task to accomplish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Labor_Service\">Labor Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to provide moving labor services and not full-service moves, you can join some of the online communities, marketplaces, and services that offer moving labor services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the popular moving labor services are Emove by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/\">Uhaul<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hireahelper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hire a Helper<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some <a href=\"\/move\/marketing-tips-for-moving-companies\/\">marketing ideas for movers<\/a> you may want to go through to boost your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Purchase_Moving_Leads\">Purchase Moving Leads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You definitely need <strong>moving leads<\/strong> for your business if you want to have a headstart. This is the easiest way to start booking jobs and pretty much how this industry operated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>MyMovingReviews<\/strong> you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/biz\/leads\">buy moving leads<\/a> directly from us, or you can try one of the numerous lead providers out there. We&#8217;ve also prepared a separate guide on <a href=\"\/biz\/blog\/moving-leads-tips\">how to convert moving leads into customers easily<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tips_on_starting_-_the_beginning\">Tips on Starting &#8211; The Beginning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1771\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"250\/165\" width=\"250\" height=\"165\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/open-moving-company-storage.jpg\" alt=\"Open moving company storage\" class=\"wp-image-1771 lazyload\"\/><figcaption>Most professional moving companies offer storage services as a part of their moving service options.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Obtain moving training<\/strong>. You will definitely need some kind of training if you have not moved households before. Practice is the best teacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will help you better understand the mechanics behind proper packing and loading. It will make you look professional in your customers&#8217; eyes. Having a good reputation is very important in this business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may need to obtain some sales training.<\/strong> This is when you start growing and getting busier. Employing proper sales techniques will teach you how to book more jobs and respectively help you increase your profit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This would be the moment when you will start thinking about hiring employees and renting an office. But for now, your home is your office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start small and then grow when starting a moving company &#8211; <a href=\"\/move\/moving-business-office-tips\/\">moving a business office<\/a> is easy once you have your company working well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secure a warehouse if offering storage<\/strong> when you start your new moving company. If you are thinking of starting large by offering storage services, you will have to find the space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be an additional cost because you will have to rent storage space and secure it. You may also contact the local storage facilities and get into a long-term contract with them. Check your storage insurance options as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take good care of your customers<\/strong> and turn them into referrers. Make sure you can answer all frequently asked <a href=\"\/move\/movers-faq\/\">questions to ask movers<\/a>. People say that word-of-mouth advertising is the best and in the moving industry, this is particularly true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many moving companies owe a&nbsp;huge percentage of their business each year to repeat customers and referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please, let us know if we have not addressed any questions you may have about how to start a moving company. We will gladly give more details or direct you where to find the right information. Share your thoughts in the <strong>comments below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1687419775079\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is owning a moving company profitable?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Like every other business if you take good care of it- have patience, invest time and money, your success is guaranteed one day.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1687419896406\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the average profit of a moving company?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/sharpsheets.io\/blog\/how-profitable-is-a-moving-business\/#:~:text=As%20a%20reference%2C%20movers%20make,you%20create%20have%20many%20employees\">Sharpsheets.io<\/a> a moving company can make on average <strong>$35,000<\/strong> per year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1687420028643\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the average moving price?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The national cost of moving is on average <strong>$1500<\/strong>, it ranges from <strong>$500<\/strong> for small short-distance moves and up to <strong>$5,000<\/strong> for big long-distance moves.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Starting a moving company doesn&#8217;t require large trucks or warehouses. A comprehensive business plan is essential for running a successful moving company. Obtaining the necessary permits and licenses is crucial to operate legally, requirements vary by state. 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