McLure Moving and Storage

What McLure Moving and Storage does

McLure Moving and Storage is a privately held, full-service moving and storage company headquartered in Essex Junction, Vermont. Founded in 1915 as Hilliker Van Service, the company has operated continuously for over 110 years under the McLure brand and currently employs 11-50 people. It serves two primary markets: residential customers relocating within Vermont (priced on an hourly basis) and residential customers executing interstate moves (priced on shipment weight and distance) under the company's official agency relationship with Mayflower Transit, part of the Unigroup family. The company holds DOT operating authority (#086305) and MC license (#55517), is BBB A+ accredited, and carries ATA ProMover certification.

The company's product surface spans local moving, long-distance moving, and three storage formats: traditional on-site mini-storage (280 units under the wholly-owned Access-Mini Storage subsidiary, ranging from 3x3 to 10x30 with heated options and 24/7 gated access), warehouse storage (30,000 sq ft across two facilities supporting long-term, vehicle, and between-homes storage), and COWS mobile storage containers (6.5 ft x 16 ft delivered for DIY loading). Supporting add-on services include certified professional packing, unpacking with debris removal, valuation protection plans (basic coverage at $0.60/lb/article with higher tiers available), and sale of new and used moving boxes.

McLure operates a sales-led go-to-market in which certified moving consultants conduct in-person visual home surveys to generate accurate quotes. Distribution is direct for Vermont local moves and storage retail, and runs through the Mayflower Transit agent network for interstate moves. The business targets residential customers as its primary segment with a secondary commercial and industrial accounts motion (office, national account, and industrial relocations). The company has no disclosed revenue, no parent company, no institutional investors, and no public technology stack; its competitive position rests on brand longevity, regulatory incumbency, and the Mayflower agency relationship rather than proprietary technology or scale advantages.

Name

McLure Moving and Storage

Legal name

McLure Moving and Storage

Website

https://vermontmovers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Privately held Vermont moving and storage company founded in 1915. Provides local Vermont moves, interstate relocations as a Mayflower Transit agent, traditional and mobile storage, and packing services to residential and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Storage Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (53113)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Full-Service Storage (HSAKAHAB)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Long distance moving
• Storage services
• Commercial relocation
• Mobile storage containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Essex Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Local Moving Services: Hourly rate-based local moving services within Vermont. Quotes are computed by certified moving consultants based on the estimated labor time and number of people required to complete the move.
2. Long Distance Moving Services: Weight and distance-based interstate moving services through Mayflower Transit network. Actual cost computed based on official weight of goods determined by weighing the truck at certified scales.
3. Traditional Storage Services: Traditional on-site mini storage in various sizes (3x3 to 10x30) with heated options and 24/7 gated access. Also includes 30,000 square feet of warehouse space across two locations for long-term storage, packing, and crating services.
4. Mobile Storage (COWS): Mobile storage containers (6.5 ft x 16 ft) delivered to customer locations for DIY loading. Containers can be stored on-site or at McLure's facility. Customers arrange pickup and delivery.
5. Packing Services and Materials: Full-service packing by trained crews, with option for customers to purchase new and used boxes from company inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McLure Moving and Storage is a full-service moving and storage company operating from Essex Junction, Vermont since 1915. The company provides local Vermont residential moves (hourly rate), long-distance interstate moves (weight and distance based) as an agent for Mayflower Transit, and three storage formats: traditional mini storage (Access-Mini Storage, 280 units), warehouse storage (30,000 sq ft across two facilities), and mobile storage containers (COWS). It also offers packing, unpacking, valuation protection plans, and moving supplies.

Product overview

McLure Moving and Storage is a single-service moving and storage company offering integrated relocation solutions through distinct but complementary service lines. The core offerings include Local Moving Services (hourly-rate, Vermont-based) and Long Distance Moving Services (weight-based interstate moving via Mayflower agent network). Storage services are delivered through three formats: Traditional Storage (Access Mini Storage mini-units with 24/7 access), Warehouse Storage (30,000 sq ft across two facilities), and COWS Mobile Storage (container-on-wheels for DIY moving). Supporting add-on services include professional packing, unpacking with debris removal, valuation protection plans, and moving supplies (boxes). All services are unified under a single company with Certified Moving Consultants providing in-person estimates for both local and long-distance moves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Access-Mini Storage: Traditional on-site mini storage company with 280 units ranging from 3×3 to 10×30, featuring heated options, 24/7 gated access, and security cameras.

Products and services

• Local Moving Services Hourly-rate residential and small commercial moving services within Vermont, including in-home estimate by a Certified Moving Consultant, packing assistance, truck loading, transport, and delivery. Households may be delivered same day or secured overnight in a gated facility if weight requires.
• Long Distance Moving Services Interstate moving services delivered as an official Mayflower Transit agent, with weight-based pricing, free visual estimates, professional packing, inventory management, truck weighing at certified scales for accurate billing, and delivery scheduling with optional unpacking and debris pickup.
• Traditional Storage (Access-Mini Storage) Traditional on-site mini storage through the Access-Mini Storage subsidiary, with unit sizes ranging from 3x3 to 10x30, heated options, 24/7 gated access, and security cameras.
• Warehouse Storage 30,000 square feet of warehouse space across two locations with ability to pack and crate items for long-term storage, suitable for vehicles, motorcycles, and between-homes storage.
• COWS (Container On Wheels) Mobile Storage Mobile storage containers (6.5 feet by 16 feet) delivered to customer locations for self-loading, then picked up and stored on-site or at the McLure facility. Targeted at home sellers, remodelers, and small residential moving projects.
• Packing Services Full-service packing by trained staff, including special crating for fragile items such as marble tops, valuable artwork, and other delicate pieces. New and used boxes available for purchase.
• Unpacking Services Optional unpacking service after delivery, including debris pickup to remove used packing materials.
• Valuation Protection Plans Liability protection options for goods in transit and storage. Basic Protection Plan provides $0.60 per pound per article coverage at no additional charge. Higher valuation levels available for purchase at additional expense.
• Moving Supplies Sale of new and used moving boxes and packing materials to customers packing themselves.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 years of continuous successful operation demonstrating sustained service quality
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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 minor and core.

• North American Van LinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1939Historical partnership from 1939 when Hilliker-McLure company became an agent for North American Van Lines at their 6 Central Street location. This was later replaced by Mayflower Transit agency status around 2002.
• Mayflower TransitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcLure Moving and Storage is an official agent for Mayflower Transit, one of the nation's most reputable household goods carriers. This partnership provides access to Mayflower's fleet of drivers, trucks, and nationwide network of strategically aligned agents, enabling McLure to offer interstate moving services throughout the United States.
• UnigroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMayflower Transit is part of the Unigroup companies. As an agent for Mayflower, McLure benefits from the broader corporate infrastructure and resources of Unigroup.
• Access Mini StoragecoreOthersRelated company operating traditional on-site mini storage in sizes ranging from 3x3 to 10x30 with heated options, 24/7 gated access, and security cameras. Operates 280 self-storage units as part of McLure's storage service offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• U-Haul: National moving truck rental, trailer rental, and self-storage operator. Comparable across the DIY moving and self-storage categories, with U-Haul's truck rental representing an alternative to McLure's full-service model and U-Haul's self-storage directly competing with Access-Mini Storage.
• CubeSmart: National self-storage REIT with thousands of facilities. Comparable to McLure's self-storage operations under Access-Mini Storage, representing the institutional, capital-rich side of the same product category.
• Public Storage: Largest U.S. self-storage REIT. Comparable to McLure's Access-Mini Storage subsidiary on the self-storage line of business, though at vastly greater scale and geographic footprint.
• United Van Lines: Major interstate household goods carrier and sibling brand to Mayflower within Unigroup. Direct comparability on long-distance moving services, weight-based pricing, and agent network economics that McLure accesses as a Mayflower agent.
• North American Van Lines: National interstate carrier with agent model. McLure was historically an agent for North American Van Lines from 1939 before switching to Mayflower in 2002, making this a direct prior and comparable network partner in the same agent-based interstate moving category.
• Extra Space Storage: Major U.S. self-storage REIT with broad national footprint. Comparable to McLure's self-storage business on operating model (rental of individual units to consumers) and customer use cases (transitional and long-term storage).
• Allied Van Lines: National household goods carrier with an agent network model similar to Mayflower. Comparable in interstate moving service delivery, agent-based distribution, and DOT/MC-regulated operations, but operating as an incumbent with national brand recognition.

Emerging players

• 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: National junk removal and hauling franchise. Adjacent to McLure's moving and storage business — handles the de-cluttering and removal segment that complements downsizing moves, and is increasingly a competitive option for customers who would otherwise use portable storage (COWS).

Direct peers

• PODS: National portable storage container company offering delivered containers for moving and storage — directly comparable to McLure's COWS mobile storage product. Operates at significant scale and represents the primary competitive threat to McLure's portable container service.
• Two Men and a Truck: Franchised full-service moving company with local agents offering residential and commercial moving, packing, and storage. Most direct comparability to McLure's full-service local moving + storage model, though operating at much greater scale via franchising.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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