What Boerman Moving & Storage does

Boerman Moving & Storage is a family-owned, fourth-generation moving and storage company founded in 1926 by Howard and Mary Boerman in Chicago's western suburbs. The company operates from a 58,500 square foot renovated and expanded headquarters in Woodridge, Illinois and a newly established Wisconsin office in Cudahy (acquired October 2025 via the JL Moving, LLC deal), serving residential and commercial customers across the Chicagoland suburbs, Northern and Central Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southern Wisconsin, with nationwide and international capabilities delivered through its interstate agency relationship with Bekins Van Lines (established 1891).

The company delivers a full suite of relocation services organized around two core products — Local Moving (hourly-billed, with charges broken down to the nearest quarter hour based on crew size, hours, and access factors) and Long Distance Moving (offering Guaranteed Pricing, Actual Weight, and Not-to-Exceed pricing structures as a Bekins agent) — supplemented by an extensive set of add-on modules: Professional Packing Services, climate-controlled Storage Solutions with 24/7 video surveillance, Commercial & Office Moving, Corporate Relocation, Specialty Item Moving (pianos, antiques, fine art), Senior Moving Services, Restoration & Emergency pack-out services, Final Mile & Delivery for retailers, and International Moving. The technology stack is intentionally low-tech: industry-standard moving equipment, a modern warehouse facility, and a marketing/SEO-driven web presence; no proprietary platform, AI, or API is disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services billing (hourly local moves, weight-based or fixed long-distance moves), managed-services storage (climate-controlled household goods storage billed by duration), and B2B final-mile delivery contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated in-home estimators (notably recognized as top 5% in the Bekins network) and a heavy reliance on referrals — cited as the company's largest source of new business — augmented by content marketing, location-specific SEO, social media, community partnerships with realtor associations, and local civic engagement. Ownership remains entirely within the Boerman family (CEO Dan Boerman, CSO Mike Boerman) with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Boerman Moving & Storage

Legal name

Boerman Moving & Storage

Website

https://boerman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boerman Moving & Storage is a fourth-generation, family-owned moving and storage company founded in 1926, providing local, long-distance, and international relocation services to residential and commercial customers across Illinois, Wisconsin, and nationwide via its Bekins Van Lines agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Storage Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Local Storage-to-Home / Home-to-Storage Moves (HSAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Local moving services
• Long-distance moving
• Household goods storage
• Commercial relocation
• Professional packing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Moving Services: Hourly-based local moving services for residential and commercial clients within Illinois and Wisconsin markets. Pricing is based on number of movers, hours required, and access factors such as stairs, elevators, and distance from truck to entrance.
2. Long Distance Moving Services: Long-distance interstate relocations through Bekins Van Lines network. Multiple pricing options including Guaranteed Pricing (fixed price), Actual Weight (based on shipment weight), and Not to Exceed (capped maximum). Revenue is generated through transportation costs plus additional services such as packing, crating, and storage.
3. Storage Solutions: Secure household goods storage using climate-controlled warehouse facilities. Customers are billed for storage duration with flexible short-term and long-term options. The facility features 24/7 video surveillance and fire protection systems.
4. Professional Packing Services: Full-service and partial packing services including professional packing crews, high-quality materials, fragile-only packing, and custom crating for delicate items such as pianos, antiques, fine art, and heirlooms.
5. Final Mile & Delivery Services: White-glove delivery solutions for businesses requiring furniture, equipment, or retail distribution. Services include inside delivery, full placement, light assembly, and ongoing delivery support for retailers, designers, and commercial partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boerman Moving & Storage is a family-owned, fourth-generation moving and storage company providing local, long-distance, and international relocation services for residential and commercial clients. As an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines, the company bundles transportation, professional packing, specialty item handling, secure climate-controlled storage, and white-glove delivery under one roof, primarily serving Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and nationwide through its agent network.

Product overview

Boerman Moving & Storage is a family-owned, fourth-generation moving and storage company offering a comprehensive suite of relocation services. The core offerings include Local Moving and Long Distance Moving (as an Interstate Agent for Bekins Van Lines), supplemented by professional add-on services including Professional Packing Services, Storage Solutions, Commercial & Office Moving, Corporate Relocation, Specialty Item Moving, Senior Moving Services, Restoration & Emergency Services, Final Mile & Delivery Services, and International Moving. The company serves residential and commercial clients across Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and nationwide/internationally, with facilities in Woodridge, IL and Cudahy, WI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Moving Hourly-based local moving services for residential and commercial customers within Illinois, Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana. Pricing is based on the number of movers, hours required, and access factors such as stairs, elevators, and distance from the truck to the entrance.
• Long Distance Moving Interstate moving services as an agent for Bekins Van Lines, with in-home estimates, move consultants, and three pricing options: Guaranteed Pricing (fixed price), Actual Weight (based on shipment weight), and Not to Exceed (capped maximum).
• Professional Packing Services Full-service, partial, and fragile-only packing services with professionally trained crews, high-quality materials, and custom crating for delicate items such as pianos, antiques, fine art, and heirlooms.
• Storage Solutions Secure short-term and long-term household goods storage in a climate-controlled warehouse with 24/7 video surveillance and fire protection systems, with flexible billing by storage duration.
• Commercial & Office Moving Services Office relocations, employee moves, furniture disassembly/reassembly, equipment handling, and flexible after-hours scheduling for businesses needing to minimize downtime.
• Corporate Relocation Corporate employee relocation programs featuring 100% certified professional movers, dedicated single point of contact, move management support, advanced shipment tracking, and customized corporate billing.
• Specialty Item Moving White-glove moving services for high-value items including upright, baby grand, and grand pianos, antiques, heirlooms, fine art, sculptures, and oversized or fragile furniture using custom crating and specialized equipment.
• Senior Moving Services Compassionate, hands-on support for seniors and their families during life transitions, downsizing, and moves to senior living communities, with thoughtful pacing and personalized care.
• Restoration & Emergency Services Pack-out services, secure storage, and contents handling in partnership with restoration companies during fire, water, or storm damage recovery situations.
• Final Mile & Delivery Services White-glove delivery solutions for retailers, designers, and commercial partners requiring inside delivery, full placement, and light assembly of furniture, equipment, or retail products.
• International Moving Overseas relocation services including logistics coordination, customs documentation navigation, professional packing for overseas transit, global partner network, and flexible air or sea shipping options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100-year legacy of serving customers through fourth generation of family leadership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JL Moving, LLCcoreOthers · 28 October 2025Acquisition of JL Moving, LLC in October 2025 representing Boerman's expansion into Wisconsin market. This acquisition established the company's new facility in Cudahy, Wisconsin and is a key component of their growth strategy as an agent for Bekins Van Lines. The expansion aims to enhance service network, warehouse capacity, and operational efficiency across Illinois and Wisconsin, serving both residential and commercial clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Van Lines: National van line operating an interstate agent model nearly identical to Bekins. Competes for the same agent talent, corporate relocation accounts, and household-goods long-distance moves.
• United Van Lines: Major national van line with an interstate agent network. Direct competitor to Bekins for long-distance household goods moves and a parallel business model to Boerman's agent-operated model.
• North American Van Lines: SIRVA-owned national van line with an interstate agent network. Direct parallel to Bekins Van Lines, competing for the same long-distance household goods agent relationships and corporate relocation work.
• Allied Van Lines: One of the largest US national van lines. Competes with Bekins and its agents—including Boerman—for long-distance household goods and corporate relocation accounts, while also offering a broader portfolio (logistics, supply chain) beyond Boerman's scope.

Direct peers

• Crown Relocations: International and domestic moving and storage specialist. Directly comparable to Boerman's international moving service line and competes for the same multinational corporate relocation customers.
• JK Moving Services: Large independent US mover offering residential and corporate relocation, storage, and white-glove services. Similar size, multi-generation family-operated profile, and comparable specialty/B2B mix to Boerman.
• PODS: National portable moving and storage container company. Serves residential and B2B moving/storage customers with an alternative self-service model that competes with Boerman's full-service local moving and storage offerings.
• Wheaton World Wide Moving: Operates a national van-line interstate agent network in the same household goods moving category as Boerman's Bekins partnership. Wheaton is a head-to-head competitor for long-distance and corporate relocation work with comparable agent economics and customer profile.
• Two Men and a Truck: Large national franchise system focused on local and intra-state residential and small-business moving. Closest direct competitor for Boerman's hourly local moving, packing, and storage offerings with similar SMB customer economics.

Emerging players

• College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: Growing national franchise system in local moving and junk removal. An emerging competitor in the hourly local moving segment where Boerman operates, with a younger brand targeting similar residential customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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