Collins Brothers

What Collins Brothers does

Collins Brothers is a privately held, family-owned full-service moving, storage, and logistics company founded in 1910 in Larchmont, NY. The company operates across four core moving verticals (local, long-distance, international, and commercial/office), supported by seven climate-controlled storage facilities, 300+ pieces of equipment, and 200+ employees. As an agent of Atlas Van Lines since 1998, Collins Brothers extends its reach nationwide and internationally, while its wholly-owned subsidiary Despatch of Southampton (acquired 1957) anchors Hamptons and East End Long Island service. Specialized services include GSA-approved government/military relocations (Contract #GS33F0018Y), white-glove designer receiving and installation (powered by the proprietary CB Track inventory portal), and restoration/insurance pack-out support.

The company's product architecture combines physical logistics infrastructure with operational technology. Core technology includes a real-time tracking and live coordination platform, a customized marking/tagging system for complex commercial moves, and the proprietary CB Track online inventory tool providing 24/7 client access to photographed item inventories with Excel export. Affinity Vault and Mini Affinity containers (412 cu ft and 200 cu ft capacities) address the small-shipment segment with guaranteed dates and flexible climate-controlled warehousing. The technology stack is functional rather than AI-driven, focused on operational transparency and customer-facing inventory management rather than algorithmic automation.

Collins Brothers generates revenue primarily through project-based, quote-driven pricing across most service lines, with storage services additionally offering subscription-based monthly billing. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for commercial and government accounts (each move assigned a dedicated Customer Service Representative) with phone-based inside sales and an online estimate form for residential and mid-market leads. The company serves residential households, enterprise and mid-market commercial clients, federal/military government agencies, interior designers, and restoration professionals across the tri-state area (NY/CT/NJ), the DC metropolitan market, nationwide via Atlas, and globally through international partner agents.

Name

Collins Brothers

Legal name

Collins Brothers Moving Corp.

Website

https://collinsbros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collins Brothers is a privately held, family-owned full-service moving and storage company founded in 1910, serving residential, commercial, government, and specialty customers across the tri-state area, nationwide via Atlas Van Lines, and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Storage Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking, Local (48411)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Interstate Full-Service Door-to-Door Moving (Pack/Load/Transport/Unload) (HSAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Household Goods Move Management (Vendor Coordination) (HSAKAJAE), Interstate Small Moves & Partial Loads (Consolidated/Shared Truckload) (HSAKABAE)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Commercial office relocation
• Climate-controlled warehousing storage
• Government relocation services
• International freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Larchmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Moving Services: Revenue generated from local, long-distance, and international household goods moving services for individual consumers and families. Each move is assigned a dedicated Customer Service Representative and involves professional packing, loading, transport, and delivery.
2. Commercial & Office Relocation: Commercial moves including office, corporate, warehouse, and industrial relocations. The company handles millions of square feet of office, industrial, warehouse, and commercial space relocations annually, providing comprehensive project management, marking/tagging systems, IT move coordination, and systems furniture installation.
3. Warehousing & Storage Services: Secure, climate-controlled storage facilities with 7 full-service locations. Services include short-term and long-term storage, corporate records storage, and temperature-controlled environments. Both subscription payment and one-time payment options are available.
4. Designer Services & Receiving: White-glove receiving, inspection, photo documentation, climate-controlled storage, and coordinated delivery/installation for interior designers and high-value furnishings. Includes CB Track proprietary inventory management for designers.
5. Government Services: GSA-approved provider (Contract #GS33F0018Y) servicing government-related relocation projects including military, office, commercial, and industrial relocations with cleared crews, chain-of-custody procedures, and weekend cutovers.
6. Restoration Support Services: Moving and storage services provided in support of insurance claims and restoration processes following flood, fire, or structural repairs. Includes rapid pack-out, photographed inventory, climate-controlled storage, and coordinated return of belongings.
7. Affinity Vault Container Moves: Small shipment solutions using proprietary Affinity Vault containers with guaranteed dates. Containers can be stored in climate-controlled warehouses until the destination home is move-in ready, offering flexible scheduling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collins Brothers provides full-service residential and commercial moving (local, long-distance, international), warehousing and climate-controlled storage at seven facilities, and specialized services for government, interior designers, and insurance restoration projects. Each move is assigned a dedicated Customer Service Representative from estimate through delivery, supported by a fleet of 300+ vehicles and equipment. The company operates as an Atlas Van Lines agent and holds GSA Contract #GS33F0018Y.

Product overview

Collins Brothers is a century-old moving and storage company (founded 1910) that operates as a full-service moving, storage, and logistics provider. The core product portfolio centers on four primary moving services: Local Moving, Long Distance Moving (as an Atlas Van Lines agent), International Moving, and Commercial & Office Relocation. These core services are supported by complementary offerings including Affinity Vaults (modular storage containers), Warehousing & Storage (seven climate-controlled facilities), and specialized services such as Designer Services (with proprietary CB Track inventory portal), Restoration Support, and Government Services (GSA-approved). The company employs over 200 professionals and operates over 300 pieces of equipment, with sister company Despatch of Southampton extending services to the Hamptons region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Despatch of Southampton: Sister company providing moving and storage services for the Hamptons and East End of Long Island. Acquired to create seamless logistics between tri-state area and the Hamptons.
• CB Track

Products and services

• Local Moving Services Residential and commercial local moving services within metropolitan areas with dedicated Customer Service Representatives assigned to each move. Includes professional packing, loading, transport, delivery, and unpacking.
• Long Distance Moving Services Interstate moving services operated as an Atlas Van Lines agent, providing coast-to-coast relocation with single-point-of-contact coordination, real-time tracking, and destination-side partner agent support.
• International Moving Services Door-to-door and door-to-port international relocation services managing customs documentation, overseas shipping logistics, and coordination with international partner agents for global household and corporate moves.
• Commercial and Office Relocation Corporate and industrial relocations handling office furniture, fixtures, IT equipment, systems furniture installation, and IT move coordination with comprehensive project management, marking/tagging systems, and a specialized commercial fleet.
• Affinity Vaults Storage Containers Modular moving containers including Affinity Vault (412 cu ft, 2,000-2,500 lbs) and Mini Affinity (200 cu ft, 750-1,250 lbs) for small shipments with guaranteed dates, exclusive-use transportation, and flexible climate-controlled warehouse storage until destination readiness.
• Warehousing and Storage Services Seven full-service, climate-controlled storage facilities with state-of-the-art security systems and sprinkler protection; short-term and long-term storage, corporate records storage, and flexible duration options with monthly billing or one-time payment.
• Designer Services and Receiving White-glove receiving, inspection, photo-documented inventory management via the CB Track portal, climate-controlled storage, and coordinated delivery and installation for interior designers and high-value furnishings.
• Restoration Support Services Disaster recovery moving and storage services supporting insurance claims and restoration processes following flood, fire, or structural repairs, including rapid pack-out, photographed inventory, climate-controlled storage, and coordinated return of belongings.
• Government Relocation Services GSA-approved provider (Contract #GS33F0018Y) servicing government-related relocation projects including military, office, commercial, and industrial relocations with cleared crews, chain-of-custody procedures, and weekend cutovers.
• Customer Portal and CB Track Inventory System Online inventory management portal for customers to track and access their stored belongings, view digital photographs of received items, and monitor shipment status in real time, used primarily for designer services and commercial move coordination.
• Despatch of Southampton (Sister Company) Sister company (founded 1957) providing moving, receiving, storage, delivery, and installation services for the Hamptons and East End Long Island markets, creating seamless logistics between the tri-state area and East End.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time delivery rate with no hidden fees or surprises
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlas Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1998Collins Brothers has been an agent of Atlas Van Lines since 1998, operating as part of America's most trusted moving network. This partnership provides access to a nationwide network of trusted partner agents for coast-to-coast interstate relocations, Atlas's technology platform, and the ability to coordinate moves with other agents nationwide. Collins Brothers is consistently recognized as one of the top agents in the network and has been an Atlas agent for more than 30 years.
• Despatch of SouthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollins Brothers acquired Despatch of Southampton (founded 1957) as a sister company to extend its service reach into the Hamptons and East End Long Island markets. This acquisition created a seamless connection between the tri-state area (NYC, Westchester, Connecticut) and the Hamptons, allowing clients to rely on one experienced team for all logistics needs across both regions. Together, Collins Brothers and Despatch deliver personalized local service with the capability and nationwide reach of the Atlas network.
• International Partners & AgentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough its international moving division, Collins Brothers maintains long-term working relationships with professional movers and agents around the world for door-to-door and door-to-port international relocation services. These international partners and agents handle destination-side coordination, customs, and final delivery for global relocations.
• Restoration PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollins Brothers partners with insurance carriers and restoration professionals to provide moving and storage support during property restoration projects. Services include rapid pack-out, photographed inventory, climate-controlled storage, professional cleaning and treatment (via specialized wash stations and ozone treatment), and coordinated return of belongings after restoration is complete.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gentle Giant Moving Company: Regional full-service moving company operating in the Northeast US with local, long-distance, and storage services. Highly comparable to Collins Brothers in service mix, regional concentration, and emphasis on residential and commercial relocations.
• Alexander's Mobility Services: National household goods mover with full-service residential, commercial, designer receiving, and storage services. Comparable scale and service breadth, including specialized designer services akin to Collins Brothers' CB Track offering.
• Two Men and a Truck: Large multi-state moving franchise brand offering local and long-distance residential and commercial moves plus storage. Comparable in scale, multi-location footprint, and franchised service delivery model.
• Sterling Van Lines: Long-distance household goods mover with comparable freight, packing, and storage services. Operates as an interstate van line agent similar in structure to Collins Brothers' Atlas agency model.

Regional players

• FlatRate Moving: NYC-based moving company offering local and long-distance residential and commercial moves in the same metropolitan market as Collins Brothers. Competes head-to-head for Tri-State household and office moves.

Broad incumbents

• Mayflower Transit: National van line offering interstate household goods moving through an agent network analogous to Collins Brothers' Atlas affiliation. Provides comparable long-distance and international service infrastructure.
• Allied Van Lines: Major national van line competing with Atlas Van Lines for agent-driven interstate and international moves. Comparable network model where regional agents deliver long-distance household and commercial relocations.
• Atlas Van Lines: Collins Brothers' parent van line and brand partner since 1998. Operates the nationwide agent network that Collins Brothers leverages for long-distance and international moves, and is itself an indirect competitor for agent-driven residential/business relocations.
• United Van Lines: One of the largest US household goods van lines. Competes with Atlas for agent-driven residential, commercial, and government relocations across all 50 states.

Emerging players

• PODS: National portable storage container company offering a self-service alternative to traditional full-service movers. Competes with Affinity Vaults and residential storage customers on convenience and pricing for small/mid-sized shipments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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