What Bekins Moving Solutions does

Bekins Van Lines, Inc. (operating under the Bekins Moving Solutions brand and headquartered at 8010 Castleton Rd, Indianapolis, IN) is one of America's oldest moving companies, founded in 1891. The company delivers residential and commercial moving services through a network of 300+ independent agents covering 95% of the United States, with service lines spanning long-distance and local residential moves, corporate/employee relocation packages, senior moving under a Silver Certification program, commercial and industrial moves, climate-controlled storage, packing, specialty item transport (pianos, antiques, lab equipment), auto transport, valuation protection, and international moves. Pricing is quote-based, determined by distance, weight, and selected services, with free in-home or virtual estimates available.

The operating model is a franchise/agent network: independent licensed and insured agents execute local moves while accessing the corporate brand, marketing, and coordination infrastructure. Customer acquisition runs through the corporate website (SEO-optimized content, moving guides, agent locator), with an embedded financing option offered via an Enhancify partnership. The most notable technology element is a set of virtual estimate tools — phone, video, and AI-powered surveys — that enable remote inventory assessment as an alternative to in-person walkthroughs. The business holds federal motor carrier authority (U.S. DOT No. 2256609 | MC 770031) and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, funding history, or revenue figures.

Name

Bekins Moving Solutions

Legal name

Bekins Van Lines, Inc.

Website

https://bekinsms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bekins Moving Solutions (Bekins Van Lines) is a 130+ year-old Indianapolis-headquartered US moving company that delivers residential, commercial, corporate relocation, senior moving, storage, and specialty transport services through a network of 300+ independent agents covering 95% of the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Commercial moving services
• Corporate relocation services
• Long-distance moving
• Moving and storage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services: Revenue generated from residential and commercial moving services including local moves, long-distance moves, corporate relocations, and specialty item transport. Pricing is based on distance, weight of belongings, and additional services selected.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bekins Van Lines provides nationwide residential, commercial, and corporate relocation moving services through a network of 300+ independent licensed and insured agents covering 95% of the United States. Core offerings include long-distance, local, and international moves for households, senior relocation, corporate/employee relocation packages, and commercial office and industrial moves. Supporting services include climate-controlled storage, packing, moving supplies, specialty item transport (pianos, antiques, lab equipment), auto transport, and valuation protection, with quote-based pricing and virtual survey estimates.

Product overview

Bekins Moving Solutions operates as a nationwide moving and storage platform built on a network of 300+ licensed and insured agents. The core offering consists of residential and commercial moving services (long-distance, local, and international moves), supplemented by corporate relocation packages for employers and employees. Add-on services include packing, storage (climate-controlled facilities), specialty item moving (pianos, antiques, lab equipment), auto transport, and valuation protection. A notable technology feature is virtual moving estimates using AI-powered surveys as an alternative to in-person assessments. The company covers 95% of the US across its agent network with over 130 years of operational experience since 1891.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Moves Long-distance and local residential moving services for households, delivered by licensed and insured agents across the nationwide network. Covers household relocations within and between states, with optional packing, storage, and specialty item add-ons.
• Senior Moving Services Specialized moving services for older adults, including downsizing, retirement community transitions, and moves requiring additional care and patience. Agents are Silver Certified to meet senior-specific needs.
• Employee and Business Relocation Corporate relocation service that handles employee moves for businesses transferring staff, with hassle-free coordination so employees can focus on their new role and workspace.
• Employer Relocation Packages Relocation packages designed for employers to offer as part of employee benefits, bundling move logistics for staff transfers under a single corporate program.
• Employee Relocation Packages Individual relocation services for employees being transferred by their employer, providing move coordination and execution for the relocating employee.
• Commercial Moves Business moving services including office and industrial relocations, with expertise in commercial equipment and workspace transitions.
• Office and Industrial Moving Specialized moving for office and industrial equipment, handling commercial relocations with professional expertise.
• Storage Climate-controlled storage facilities that are safe and secure for belongings during moves or as a standalone service.
• Packing Services Expert packing services applying professional tips and techniques for secure packing of household and commercial items.
• Moving Supplies Boxes and packing supplies available for purchase to support customer self-packing needs.
• Specialty Items Moving Moving services for specialty items including grand pianos, antiques, laboratory equipment, and other valuable or delicate possessions.
• Valuation Protection Additional peace-of-mind protection coverage for belongings at every stage of the moving process.
• Auto Transport Vehicle transportation services for moving cars and other vehicles during relocations.
• International Moving Global relocation services enabling seamless international transitions for customers moving abroad.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ years of operational experience in moving industry
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PODS: Portable storage container company offering a hybrid DIY moving and storage model. Competes with Bekins for customers who want flexibility between full-service and self-service moves.
• Two Men and a Truck: Franchise-based moving company focused heavily on local and intrastate residential moves, with growing long-distance service. Competes with Bekins' local moving services for the same homeowner customer.
• Allied Van Lines: Direct van line competitor with an analogous network of agents providing local, long-distance, and international household goods moving. Targets the same residential, corporate, and government relocation segments as Bekins.
• Atlas Van Lines: Direct van line peer operating an agent-based model for interstate household and commercial goods moving, including corporate relocation and logistics services. Closely comparable in scale and go-to-market structure.
• Mayflower Transit: Direct van line peer in the interstate household goods moving category, offering agent-based residential, commercial, and corporate relocation services. One of the original US van lines alongside Bekins.
• North American Van Lines: Direct van line peer offering interstate household goods moving, corporate relocation, and storage services through an agent network. Competes for the same corporate RFPs and consumer long-distance move volume.
• Wheaton World Wide Moving: Smaller van line peer offering interstate household goods moving through an agent network. Targets a similar corporate and residential customer base as Bekins.
• United Van Lines: Direct van line competitor operating the same agent-based model for interstate household goods moving across the United States. United is the largest US van line and competes head-to-head with Bekins for the same residential and corporate relocation customers.

Broad incumbents

• Penske Truck Rental: Major truck rental incumbent serving both consumer DIY movers and commercial fleets. Competes indirectly with Bekins by enabling customers to bypass full-service movers entirely for local and short-haul moves.
• U-Haul: Largest US consumer truck and trailer rental brand, also offering moving supplies and self-storage. Competes indirectly by capturing DIY-mover demand that would otherwise be addressable by full-service van lines like Bekins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/myBekins
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bekins-a-1-movers-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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