Wheaton Van Lines

What Wheaton Van Lines does

Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. (commercially branded as Wheaton World Wide Moving) is a privately held, Indianapolis, Indiana-based interstate household goods moving company founded in 1945 and operating under U.S. DOT No. 70719 and MC 87113. The company operates as a national van line, distributing its services exclusively through a network of more than 300 independently owned and operated local agents that collectively cover approximately 95% of the United States across all 50 states. Wheaton is part of WVLCorp, a private holding entity, and acquired Arpin Van Lines in March 2020 to consolidate van line capacity.

The company's core product is full-service residential and corporate relocation, including interstate, cross-country, local, and priority moves, supported by add-on services such as packing, boxes and supplies, short- and long-term storage, auto transport, specialty-item handling, valuation/protection coverage, and segment-specific offerings for seniors, military (PCS/PPM), commercial, and hospitality customers. The underlying operating technology is the proprietary WVL-100 Commercial Relocation Tariff (in effect since January 1, 2008) for rate determination and an agent-coordination system that links origin and destination agents through a single dedicated move coordinator from estimate through delivery. Customer-facing technology includes in-home, telephone, video, and AI-assisted virtual surveys for estimates, with estimates offered on non-binding, firm-binding, or not-to-exceed bases.

Wheaton makes money primarily through one-time weight-based transportation charges (calculated at the industry-standard 7 lbs per cubic foot), plus accessorial service fees, fuel surcharges (adjusted twice monthly against national diesel averages), packing/storage/auto-transport add-ons, and valuation protection premiums. Pricing is paid in full prior to unloading at destination. Go-to-market is channel-partner-driven: customers originate via website/phone inquiries or local agent referral, with each move executed through the origin-destination agent pair under Wheaton's brand, tariff, and quality standards. The company is ProMover-certified through the American Trucking Association and compliant with FMCSA and STB regulations.

Name

Wheaton Van Lines

Legal name

Wheaton Van Lines, Inc.

Website

https://wheatonworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Wheaton Van Lines (Wheaton World Wide Moving) is a privately held, Indianapolis-based interstate household goods moving van line, founded in 1945, operating through a nationwide network of 300+ independently owned agents covering 95% of the U.S. and serving residential, corporate, military, senior, and commercial relocation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Long-Distance Moving Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Interstate Small Moves & Partial Loads (Consolidated/Shared Truckload) (HSAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vehicle Pickup/Delivery & Concierge (Key Handling, Inspections, Condition Reports) (HSAKAFAL), Interstate DIY/Hybrid Moving (Customer Packs; Carrier Linehaul) (HSAKABAI)

Keywords

• Interstate moving services
• Household goods transportation
• Corporate relocation services
• Moving and storage
• Long distance moving

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Interstate Moving Services: Primary revenue from transporting household goods across state lines. Pricing is weight-based, determined by cubic footage converted to pounds (industry average of 7 lbs per cubic foot), plus transportation charges, accessorial services, and fuel surcharges. Customers pay prior to delivery at destination.
2. Packing Services: Professional packing services including full packing, partial packing for fragile items, and unpacking services. Charges are in addition to transportation costs.
3. Storage Services: Storage-in-transit (SIT) and permanent storage options. Short-term and long-term storage available through the Wheaton agent network.
4. Auto Transport Services: Vehicle transportation either on Wheaton's moving truck or through third-party carriers. Includes open and enclosed transport options.
5. Specialty Items and Valuation Protection: Crating services for fragile items and valuation/protection coverage options for high-value articles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wheaton Van Lines provides long-distance household and commercial moving services throughout the continental United States, transporting customer belongings between states under its own FMCSA carrier authority. Its core offering combines interstate transportation with value-added services including packing and unpacking, short- and long-term storage, auto transport, and specialty handling for items such as pianos and antiques, sold primarily through a nationwide network of independent booking agents.

Product overview

Wheaton Van Lines operates as a long-distance moving company with a nationwide network of over 300 agents serving 95% of the U.S. Founded in 1945, the company provides comprehensive interstate and cross-country moving services centered around a dedicated move coordinator model. The core offering includes Residential Moves (interstate, local, and full-service), Long Distance Moving, and Cross Country Moving services. Additional value-added services include Packing Services, Boxes & Supplies, Storage, Valuation/Protection, Auto Transport, Specialty Items handling, Senior Moving, Priority Moving, and Military Moves. The company also supports Corporate Relocation and Commercial Moves for businesses. Customers can receive estimates through in-home surveys or Virtual Estimates using phone, video, or AI walkthrough options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Long-Distance Moving Interstate household goods transportation between states for residential customers, provided under Wheaton's own FMCSA carrier authority through its nationwide network of more than 300 independent agents. Includes pickup, line-haul transportation, and delivery of household belongings.
• Corporate Relocation Employer-sponsored household goods relocation services for companies with employee mobility programs. Wheaton manages employee moves on behalf of corporate clients, providing consistent service quality, reporting, and coordination across multiple origin and destination pairs.
• Commercial Moving Long-distance and large-scale relocation services for businesses moving offices, equipment, and commercial assets. Designed for organizations that need coordinated, professional handling of business property.
• Packing Services Professional packing and unpacking of household or commercial goods using appropriate materials and techniques to protect items in transit. Offered as a stand-alone or add-on service to long-distance and local moves.
• Storage Services Short- and long-term storage of household and commercial goods in Wheaton-managed facilities, available to bridge timing gaps between pickup and delivery or for extended storage needs.
• Auto Transport Transportation of personal vehicles as part of a household relocation, allowing customers to ship their cars alongside their household goods.
• Senior Moving Services Specialized moving assistance for older adults and their families, often coordinated with senior living communities and senior move managers to ease downsizing and transitions.
• Military Moving Relocation services designed for service members and their families, supporting permanent change of station (PCS) moves and other military-driven relocations.
• Specialty Items Moving Specialized handling and transportation of high-value, oversized, or fragile items such as pianos, antiques, artwork, and other items requiring extra care beyond standard household goods.
• Boxes and Supplies Sale of moving boxes, packing materials, and supplies to customers who want to pack some or all of their belongings themselves ahead of a move.
• Priority Moving Service Expedited or priority-scheduled moving option for customers who require faster pickup or delivery windows than standard long-distance service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Claims process: complaints acknowledged within 30 days, disputes resolved within 120 days
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026NASMM endorses Bekins Van Lines' Silver Certified™ senior moving program. Bekins and Wheaton share common van line industry practices and standards.
• Bekins Van LinesminorOthers · 12 June 2026Bekins Van Lines operates in the same van line industry. Related through shared industry associations and similar operational models.
• American Trucking Association (ATA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheaton participates in the ATA Moving & Storage Conference. All Wheaton agents are ProMover certified through ATA, requiring compliance with ATA, FMCSA, and STB regulations.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)coreOthersFMCSA regulates interstate moving industry. Wheaton is registered with FMCSA (U.S. DOT No. 70719) and operates in compliance with federal regulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bekins Van Lines: Bekins Van Lines is a national interstate household goods carrier with a similar agent-based model and overlapping services including corporate relocation and senior move management; named in Wheaton's own partnership/industry data.
• United Van Lines: United Van Lines, operated by UniGroup, is one of the largest US interstate household goods van lines with a national agent network, directly competing with Wheaton on long-distance residential, corporate, and military moves.
• Two Men and a Truck: Two Men and a Truck is a franchise-based moving company focused heavily on local and intrastate moves, with growing long-distance offerings; competes with Wheaton in the residential moving customer segment with a different but adjacent distribution model.
• Allied Van Lines: Allied Van Lines, part of SIRVA, is a national household goods and corporate relocation van line with a comparable agent-based service model and interstate moving offering directly overlapping Wheaton's core business.
• Graebel Companies: Graebel is a large corporate relocation and household goods moving company with global mobility services, competing with Wheaton for corporate relocation accounts and high-touch managed moves.
• Atlas Van Lines: Atlas Van Lines is a national interstate household goods carrier operating through a network of agents and corporate relocation services, competing head-to-head with Wheaton on residential and commercial moves.
• North American Van Lines: North American Van Lines is a long-distance household goods and corporate relocation carrier with an agent network, offering interstate moving services that directly overlap Wheaton's geographic and service footprint.

Emerging players

• PODS: PODS offers portable container-based moving and storage, providing a DIY/hybrid alternative to traditional van line service; competes for the same residential customer who might otherwise choose Wheaton for a self-paced move.

Broad incumbents

• U-Haul: U-Haul dominates truck and trailer rental for DIY self-moves and competes with Wheaton at the lower end of the residential moving market; broader in scope and infrastructure (rental fleet, storage) but does not offer full-service van line moves.

Regional players

• Republic Moving Services: Republic Moving is a regional van line offering interstate household goods moving, primarily serving the western US; comparable offering to Wheaton but with narrower geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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