Buehler Moving Companies

What Buehler Moving Companies does

Buehler Companies is a privately held, full-service moving and relocation provider founded in 1912 and headquartered in Aurora, Colorado (Denver metro). Operating from four owned locations across Denver, Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, and Fort Worth, the company serves both residential and commercial customers with local, long-distance, and international relocations, and extends its geographic reach through affiliated partnerships with Mayflower Van Lines and United Van Lines. Its customer base is diversified across individual households, commercial/office clients, military and government (DP3) relocations, healthcare facilities, hospitality projects, and educational institutions.

The company monetizes a quote-based, project-driven professional services model across five primary revenue streams: core moving services (residential and commercial), storage and warehousing, packing and unpacking, specialized vertical moves (technology equipment, healthcare, hospitality, education, hazardous materials, crane & rigging), and logistics/project management including distribution, last-mile, and supply chain services. Pricing is custom-quoted per move based on distance, weight, scope, and add-on services; no fixed pricing tiers are publicly disclosed. The go-to-market relies on direct sales via toll-free phone numbers, website quote-request forms, and field sales at each physical office, supplemented by word-of-mouth referrals, social media, content marketing, and radio advertising.

Buehler has no publicly disclosed proprietary technology platform, mobile app, public API, or AI/ML capabilities — the business is fundamentally labor- and fleet-driven. The company is independently owned, with majority ownership transitioning in August 2024 from long-time owner Stuart Smith to CEO Scott Luedke and CFO David Pryor, both of whom were internal operators prior to the transition. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional backing is disclosed. Recognition includes BBB A+ accreditation, Mayflower Van Operator of the Year, Titan 100 CEO awards, the Mayflower Masters Club, and the Admiral's Club Award for Household Goods Government.

Name

Buehler Moving Companies

Legal name

Buehler Companies

Website

https://buehlercompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Buehler Companies is a 110-year-old, privately held moving and relocation provider operating four locations across the Mountain West and Texas, offering residential, commercial, military, healthcare, hospitality, and educational relocations plus storage, logistics, and specialized services via Mayflower and United Van Lines affiliations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAKAKAB

Large Corporate HQ Relocations

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/Office & Commercial Moving Services

SECONDARYHSAKABAE

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

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/Long-Distance & Interstate Moving Services

SECONDARYHSAKALAA

Residential Junk Removal & Hauling

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/Junk Removal, Hauling & Cleanout Services

SECONDARYTLAAAKAL

B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite)

Transportation & Logistics/Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) / Last-Mile Delivery/Heavy/Bulky Goods & White-Glove Delivery (Furniture/Appliances)

Keywords

• Commercial moving services
• Residential relocation services
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Logistics supply chain
• Specialty moving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services: Core revenue from residential and commercial moving services including local, long-distance, and international relocations. Pricing is quote-based, varying by distance, weight, and services required.
2. Storage & Warehousing: Revenue from short-term and long-term storage solutions at their four locations. Customers can quarantine shipments and access secure storage facilities.
3. Packing & Unpacking Services: Additional services including professional packing, unpacking, and supply of packing materials (boxes, tape, bubble wrap, moving blankets).
4. Specialized Moving Services: Services include technology moving, healthcare facility moves, hospitality projects, educational institution relocations, hazardous materials handling, crane & rigging, and decommissioning services.
5. Logistics & Project Management: Distribution, last-mile services, supply chain management, and custom logistics solutions for complex relocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Buehler Companies is a full-service moving and relocation provider that plans, packs, transports, stores, and unpacks household and business belongings for local, long-distance, and international moves. Its core offerings comprise commercial (office, technology, industrial) moving, residential moving, packing/unpacking, and warehouse/storage solutions, complemented by specialized vertical relocations for healthcare, hospitality, education, and military/DP3 clients, plus decommissioning, logistics, hazardous materials handling, and crane and rigging services. Operates from four offices in Denver (Aurora), Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, and Fort Worth, with affiliated access to Mayflower and United van line networks for broader national and international capacity.

Product overview

Buehler Companies operates as a unified moving and logistics services platform offering comprehensive relocation solutions across residential and commercial segments. The core offering consists of Commercial Moving Services and Residential Moving Services as the primary revenue drivers, supported by Warehouse & Storage Solutions and Packing Services. Specialized vertical services include Technology Moving Services, Healthcare Moving Services, Hospitality Moving Services, Educational Moving Services, and Military & DP3 Initiatives, which address specific industry requirements. Operational support services encompass Logistics & Supply Chain Services, Project Management Services, Decommissioning & Downsizing Services, Equipment Moving Services, Hazardous Materials Handling, Crane & Rigging Services, and Facility Management Support Services. Add-on offerings include Moving Supplies and Excess Asset Removal services. The company maintains four strategically placed locations in Denver (headquarters), Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, and Fort Worth, with affiliations to Mayflower Van Lines and United Van Lines for extended national coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Moving Services
• Residential Moving Services
• Warehouse & Storage Solutions
• Packing Services
• Technology Moving Services
• Logistics & Supply Chain Services
• Project Management Services
• Healthcare Moving Services
• Hospitality Moving Services
• Educational Moving Services
• Military & DP3 Initiatives
• Decommissioning, Dedensification & Downsizing Services
• Facility Management Support Services
• Crane & Rigging Services

Quantifiable outcome

• James Buda named 2026 Van Operator of the Year by Mayflower Transit - recognition reflecting decades of dedication, professionalism, and commitment to customer service
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mayflower Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuehler Companies is an affiliated agent of Mayflower Van Lines, one of the largest van lines in the United States. This partnership enables Buehler to provide nationwide and international moving services with the backing of a major van line network.
• United Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuehler Companies maintains an affiliation with United Van Lines, another major van line network. This partnership provides additional capacity and coverage for customer relocations.
• Commercial Relocation NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuehler Companies is a member of the Commercial Relocation Network, an organization comprised of the most successful office and industrial relocation companies in the country. This network provides referral business and industry best practice sharing.
• American Moving & Storage Association (ProMover)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuehler Companies is part of the American Moving & Storage Association also known as 'Pro Mover' certification, which provides consumer protection and industry credibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• PODS: Portable storage container company offering moving and storage solutions through a different operational model (customer-packed containers). Partially overlaps Buehler's warehousing/storage and moving services, particularly as an alternative for self-service customers.

Broad incumbents

• Mayflower Transit: One of the largest U.S. van line networks and a Buehler channel partner. Mayflower competes in the same household goods and commercial relocation space through its nationwide agent network, providing direct overlap in service offerings and target customers.
• Allied Van Lines: Major nationwide van line network providing household goods, commercial, and international moving services. Competes with Buehler for the same end customers, particularly on long-distance and corporate relocation jobs.
• United Van Lines: Major nationwide van line network offering household and commercial moving services. United is both a Buehler channel partner and a broader incumbent operating across the same categories — local, long-distance, and international moving — with a much larger owned-agent footprint.
• North American Van Lines: Major van line operator providing household, commercial, and international moving services through a national agent network. Directly comparable to Buehler's full-service moving offerings, including specialized commercial and government relocations.
• Atlas Van Lines: Major U.S. van line with nationwide agent network offering household, commercial, and international moving. Overlaps Buehler's service categories and customer base through its agent-operated delivery model.

Direct peers

• Hilldrup: Privately held, family-owned moving and storage company serving residential, commercial, and government customers from multiple regional offices. Closely comparable in operating model, family/privately-held heritage, and diversified service mix to Buehler.
• Armstrong Relocation: Regional full-service moving and relocation company serving Texas and the broader Southwest with residential, commercial, and specialized relocation services. Direct regional competitor with comparable vertical coverage to Buehler's Fort Worth and Mountain West footprint.
• College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving: National franchise combining junk removal with local and long-distance moving services. Directly comparable to Buehler's combination of junk removal/excess asset removal with its core moving offering, especially in the residential segment.
• Two Men and a Truck: Largest franchised moving company in the U.S. with a comparable mix of local residential and commercial moving, packing services, and junk removal. Directly overlaps Buehler's core service portfolio and customer segments across multiple regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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