What Macho Movers does

Macho Movers Inc. is a privately held, Guelph, Ontario-based moving and storage company founded in 2016 by Brad Veldman. The company provides residential, commercial, and long-distance moving services across more than 20 Canadian cities spanning 10 provinces, supported by physical offices in Guelph, Waterloo, and Hamilton and weekly line-haul departures from 14 major metros. Its service portfolio includes packing and unpacking, indoor and outdoor storage units, portable storage containers, specialty item delivery (pianos, hot tubs, pool tables), furniture assembly and disassembly, and an industrial/commercial racking installation line.

The business operates on a quote-based, transactional revenue model with pricing tied to move size, distance, and ancillary services. Storage and portable containers introduce a recurring-revenue component, while packing supplies are sold at unit prices. Technology is used for routing, customer relationship management, and both in-home and virtual estimates, though no proprietary AI or software platform is disclosed. Long-distance capacity is augmented through a partnership with Great Canadian Van Lines. Distribution combines direct field sales (on-site estimates), inside sales (phone/email/website), and a website-driven self-serve booking flow, with social media and an influencer partnership program as additional top-of-funnel channels.

The customer base is dominated by long-tail residential consumers (homeowners, families, students, apartment/condo dwellers) with a secondary commercial/office segment and a niche industrial-warehouse segment for racking. Headcount sits in the 11-50 band, with an 11-person named team across management and execution roles. The company self-identifies as 'Ontario's Most Awarded Moving Company,' with continuous recognition from Consumer Choice, Top Choice, Three Best Rated, Canadian Choice, BBB A+, and other bodies from 2017 through 2024.

Name

Macho Movers

Legal name

Macho Movers Inc

Website

https://machomovers.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Macho Movers is a Guelph, Ontario-based moving and storage company founded in 2016 that provides residential, commercial, and long-distance moving, packing, storage, furniture assembly, and specialty delivery services across 20+ Canadian cities, serving primarily long-tail residential consumers with secondary commercial and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Local Household Moving (Truck + Crew) (HSAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apartment & Condo Local Moving (HSAKAAAB), Local Moving with Packing/Unpacking Add-On (HSAKAAAH), In-Home Labor (Furniture & Box Carry, Room-to-Room) (HSAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Commercial moving
• Long-distance moving
• Packing services
• Storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services: Primary revenue stream from residential, commercial, and long-distance moving services. Pricing based on size of move, distance, and additional services required. Quotes provided after consultation.
2. Packing and Unpacking Services: Full-service packing and unpacking as add-on services to moving. Includes professional packing with high-quality materials.
3. Storage Solutions: Revenue from indoor/outdoor storage units and portable storage containers, offered as short-term and long-term options.
4. Delivery Services: Specialized delivery services for heavy items, fragile items, and inter-city deliveries.
5. Furniture Assembly: Professional furniture assembly services for residential and commercial customers, including disassembly and reassembly.
6. Industrial/Commercial Racking: Customizable racking system installation, space optimization consultation, and maintenance services for warehouses.
7. Packing Supplies: Sale of packing materials including boxes, tape, bubble wrap, mattress bags, sofa covers, and specialty boxes for TVs and wardrobes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Macho Movers provides full-service residential, commercial, and long-distance moving across Ontario and Canada, supplemented by packing/unpacking, secure indoor and outdoor storage, specialized delivery of heavy and fragile items, furniture assembly/disassembly, and industrial racking installation. The company operates a fleet of trucks with weekly departures from major Canadian cities and serves homeowners, businesses, and warehouses with in-home and virtual estimate options.

Product overview

Macho Movers is a residential and commercial moving and storage company offering a suite of coordinated services. The core offering consists of Residential Moving, Commercial Moving, and Long Distance Moving services, which operate alongside add-on modules including Packing and Unpacking, Storage (indoor/outdoor units and portable containers), Delivery Services, Furniture Assembly, and Industrial/Commercial Racking. The company operates from Guelph, Ontario serving communities across Ontario and Canada with a fleet of trucks and weekly departures from major Canadian cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Moving Full-service residential moving for households ranging from apartments and condos to family homes and student residences, including packing, safe transportation, and unpacking services for individual consumers and families relocating within Ontario or Canada.
• Commercial Moving Office and commercial relocation services designed to minimize business disruption, including packing/unpacking of office equipment and documents, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and large item moving for businesses in Ontario.
• Long-Distance Moving Cross-Canada and inter-city relocation services with weekly truck departures from major Canadian cities, including careful planning, packing, secure transport, optional transit storage, and unpacking for customers relocating between provinces or cities.
• Packing and Unpacking Full-service packing and unpacking using high-quality materials, offered as an add-on to residential and commercial moves, including junk removal.
• Storage Secure indoor and outdoor storage units plus portable storage containers delivered to the customer's doorstep, with flexible short-term and long-term options, 24/7 security, and climate-controlled indoor spaces.
• Delivery Services Specialized delivery of heavy items, fragile items, and inter-city shipments such as pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, commercial equipment, and electronics.
• Furniture Assembly Professional furniture assembly, disassembly, and reassembly for residential and commercial customers, covering beds, wardrobes, desks, chairs, outdoor furniture, and kitchen cabinets.
• Industrial and Commercial Racking Customizable industrial and commercial racking system installation, space optimization consultation, and ongoing maintenance and safety inspections for warehouses and commercial storage facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Specialized handling of difficult items including hot tubs, pianos, pool tables, commercial equipment

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Association of Movers (CAM)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility and industry standards alignment. Macho Movers displays the CAM logo on their website and has received the Moving Influencer Award from CAM.
• Great Canadian Van LinesminorOthersTransportation partner for long-distance and cross-Canada moves. Their logo appears alongside Macho Movers on the website.
• Guelph Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business chamber membership providing community engagement and local business network connections.
• Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional chamber membership supporting business community engagement in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.
• Moving WaldominorOthersMoving industry directory/rating platform that has recognized Macho Movers with the Best Business/Industry Award.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AMJ Campbell: Major Canadian household and commercial mover with national footprint and storage. Comparable Canadian competitor for residential, long-distance, and storage services Macho Movers provides.
• College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving: Franchised moving and junk removal brand serving residential and commercial customers across North America. Comparable service mix (local moving, packing, junk removal, labor-only) and similar SMB/residential customer profile.
• Great Canadian Van Lines: Canadian long-distance and cross-country moving specialist. Directly comparable in long-distance Canadian moves; also an existing transportation partner of Macho Movers, indicating overlapping service profiles.
• Two Men and a Truck: Largest franchised local moving company in North America, offering residential and commercial moving, packing, and storage. Directly comparable to Macho Movers in service mix (local + long-distance moves, packing, storage) and target customer (residential/SMB).

Broad incumbents

• U-Haul: Dominant North American truck and trailer rental and moving supplies provider with storage offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving DIY movers — a customer segment Macho Movers addresses with packing supplies and portable storage.
• United Van Lines: Established Canadian/U.S. long-distance moving brand. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for interprovincial and corporate relocation customers that Macho Movers also serves via its long-distance line.
• North American Van Lines: Large multi-service moving and logistics company with cross-border capabilities. Comparable for corporate relocations and long-distance household moves where Macho Movers also competes or partners.
• Allied Van Lines: Major North American long-distance and interstate moving carrier with agent network. Comparable as a long-distance competitor for cross-Canada moves and as a benchmark for the corporate moving segment Macho Movers targets.

Emerging players

• Bellhop Movers: Tech-enabled on-demand moving platform serving local and long-distance moves across North America. Comparable as an emerging digital-native mover targeting similar residential/SMB customers with online booking.
• PODS: Portable storage container company offering moving and storage solutions. Comparable for the portable storage container and self-service storage portion of Macho Movers' offering, with overlap in long-distance relocation workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/machomoversinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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