Brookline Transportation Inc. Mayflower

What Brookline Transportation Inc. Mayflower does

Brookline Transportation Co., Inc. (BTI), founded in 1943 and headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, is a family-owned moving and logistics services provider operating as an agent for Mayflower Van Lines. The company serves the New England market through three primary service lines: residential relocations (local, long-distance, international, and corporate), commercial/workplace solutions (office moves, lab and science equipment relocations, industrial machinery, decommission services, warehouse relocations, and trade show logistics), and specialized moves (pianos, sports relocation). Supporting these are a 28,000 sq. ft. storage facility with 24-hour monitoring, packing and crating services, and eight specialized industry divisions covering hotel, health club, warehouse, banking/CRE, senior living, shared space, retrofit, and trade show segments.

The underlying technology includes proprietary bar code scanning for full traceability at lot level, a real-time asset management system allowing clients to requisition and track inventory throughout storage and distribution, and cellular-based temperature monitoring for cold chain logistics supporting laboratory specimen transport. The Boxless Office Moving System uses reusable plastic rental crates as an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard. BTI maintains HazMat University, IOMI Certified Office Mover, AMSA COIC, and OSHA 10 certifications, with cold chain capability enabling lab moves for institutions such as Harvard, Merck, University of Chicago, and Marine Biological Laboratory.

BTI generates revenue through transaction-based fees for residential and commercial moves, managed-service contracts for storage and asset management, and project-based fees for complex laboratory and industrial relocations. Pricing is quote-based with free in-home and video survey estimates. Go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated Move Consultants for residential clients and Project Coordinators for commercial accounts, supported by referral partnerships with the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors, MassBio membership, and a prominent Google Reviews presence driving inbound leads. Distribution is direct plus the Mayflower/Unigroup Worldwide agency network for national and international reach.

Name

Brookline Transportation Inc. Mayflower

Legal name

Brookline Transportation Co., Inc.

Website

https://usamover.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brookline Transportation Co., Inc. is a family-owned, Hanover, Massachusetts-based Mayflower Van Lines agent providing residential, commercial, laboratory, and specialized moving, warehousing, and logistics services throughout New England since 1943.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Moving & Household Goods TL Carriers (TLADADAL), Dedicated/Exclusive-Use Interstate Moves (HSAKABAF)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Commercial office relocation
• Laboratory relocation logistics
• Cold chain transport storage
• International freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Moving Services: Core moving services for household relocations including local, long-distance, and international moves. Services include packing, loading, transport, unloading, and unpacking. Revenue generated per job based on distance, size, and service level.
2. Commercial and Office Moving: Office relocations, workstation decommissioning, furniture installation, and corporate relocation services. Revenue per project based on scope, complexity, and duration.
3. Laboratory and Specialized Moves: Specialized relocation services for laboratories, medical facilities, and scientific equipment including cold chain transport and custom crating. Higher margin services due to complexity and expertise required.
4. Storage Services: Short and long-term storage at 28,000 sq. ft. facility equipped with security systems. Storage charged per duration and volume of items.
5. Asset Management: Ongoing asset management and inventory services for corporate clients. Projects can span years with recurring revenue from storage, handling, and logistics coordination. Advanced Instruments project ran July 2020 to August 2023.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Brookline Transportation Co., Inc. (BTI) provides household, commercial, and specialized moving and relocation services throughout New England and internationally. Core offerings include residential local/long-distance/international moves, commercial and office moves, laboratory and scientific equipment relocations with cold chain handling, piano and specialty item moves, secure warehousing (28,000 sq. ft.), asset management with bar code inventory tracking, and trade show logistics. As a Mayflower Van Lines agent, BTI delivers full-service packing, transportation, storage, and decommissioning services for both consumers and enterprises.

Product overview

Brookline Transportation Co., Inc. (BTI) operates as a Mayflower Van Lines agent offering comprehensive moving and relocation services. The company provides a unified portfolio centered on residential relocation, commercial/office moving, and specialized services including laboratory relocations, trade shows, and industrial moves. Supporting services include packing/crating, storage solutions (28,000 sq. ft. facility), vehicle shipping, and specialized divisions for hotels, health clubs, warehousing, banking, senior living, and shared spaces. The Boxless Office Moving System provides eco-friendly alternatives using reusable crates. The company serves the New England region including Boston, Cape Cod, and broader New England markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trade Show and Exhibits Division: Specialized services for trade show and exhibit industry including staff on show floor, marshalling yard services, direct pick-up and delivery worldwide via ocean, air, or ground, and international document preparation
• Hotel Division
• Health Club Division
• Warehouse Division
• Banking and Commercial Real Estate Division
• Senior Living Division
• Shared Space Division
• Retrofit Division
• Boxless Office Mover

Products and services

• Residential Relocation Services Household moving services ranging from basic to full-service packages including local, long-distance, and international household moves, corporate relocation, and full packing services for individuals and families.
• Workplace Solutions (Commercial Moving) Commercial and office moving services including project management, office moves, lab and science equipment relocations, computer and electronics moving, trade show and exhibits, furniture management and installation, industrial machinery moves, decommission services, and warehouse relocation for businesses.
• Storage Solutions 28,000 sq. ft. storage facility with central alarm system, 24-hour monitoring, fire and theft protection with sprinklers, and 24-hour video surveillance. Offers short and long-term household, commercial, and records management storage.
• International Moving Services International relocation services with teams trained by Mayflower Van Lines logistics partner, offering free in-home estimates, single contact throughout process, full-service packing, customs clearance, and specialty item transport.
• Specialized Moves Specialized moving services including piano movers and sports relocation services for delicate and valuable items.
• Laboratory Relocation Services Specialized laboratory moving services for medical, scientific, and educational labs including customized containers, temperature-controlled transport for samples and specimens, and cold chain storage.
• Asset Management Services Storage and asset management services including white-glove delivery, inventory management, bar code tracking, and coordination of disposal and recycling for corporate clients.
• Trade Show and Exhibits Services Trade show and exhibit moving services including staff on show floor during move-in/out, marshalling yard services, direct pickup and delivery worldwide via ocean, air, or ground, and international document preparation.
• Retrofit and Decommissioning Services Office space revamping services including removal or installation of workstations and cubicles, furniture decommissioning with non-profit donation coordination, and electronics destruction with certificates of destruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Customer Loyalty Score from Better Business Bureau with zero customer complaints
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mayflower Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrookline Transportation (BTI) operates as an agent for Mayflower Van Lines, one of the most recognized names in the moving industry. This partnership provides access to national and international moving networks, training programs, and shared resources. BTI represents Mayflower in the New England market and is held to high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Unigroup WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough Mayflower affiliation, BTI has access to Unigroup Worldwide shipping and logistical resources for international trade show logistics and global freight services.
• Massachusetts Department of CorrectionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for bed disassembly services in hotel division. Inmates learn valuable skills that can be utilized with any moving company.
• UTEC of LowellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services organization in Lowell, MA that picks up, deconstructs, and recycles mattresses from hotels across northern New England as part of sustainable hospitality division services.
• Massachusetts Biotechnology CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTI joined MassBio, connecting with over 1,300 Massachusetts life science and biotechnology companies. Supports laboratory relocation services to the biotech sector.
• Cape Cod & Islands Association of RealtorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKatie Dawson, BTI's Cape Cod Sales Executive, selected for 2020 Leadership Academy. Partnership drives residential moving referrals through real estate network.
• ATA Moving and Storage ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTI is a member of the American Trucking Associations Moving and Storage Conference. Promotes industry best practices and National Moving Month initiatives.
• American Moving & Storage AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTI is a member of AMSA, ensuring adherence to industry standards and access to professional development resources.
• Massachusetts Movers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal industry association membership ensuring adherence to Massachusetts moving regulations and standards.
• International Office Mover Institute (IOMI)coreTechnology or IntegrationBTI received certification as Certified Office Mover through IOMI training programs. Provides standardized methodology for office relocation services.
• HazMat UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationBTI's Jarrod Rohlfing received certification from HazMat University's Bureau of Dangerous Goods for handling hazardous materials in lab relocations.
• National Distribution Services (NDS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBTI provided asset management and storage services for NDS on behalf of CVS locations across New England for LED lighting replacement project.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Van Lines: Major national household goods carrier and sister-brand competitor to Mayflower Van Lines within UniGroup. Comparable long-distance and interstate moving offerings, but at vastly larger national scale versus BTI's regional New England agent position.
• PODS Enterprises: National portable storage and moving container company. Competes in adjacent portable storage and self-service moving categories; relevant comparable for storage-based revenue streams but does not match BTI's full-service pack-and-move model.
• North American Van Lines: National van line with agent network providing residential and commercial moving services across the U.S. Comparable interstate moving and corporate relocation offerings; competes with BTI's Mayflower-affiliated long-distance services.
• Atlas Van Lines: National van line agent network offering residential and corporate relocation services nationwide. Comparable long-distance/interstate moving capability and agent-network model, but operates as a broad incumbent serving all U.S. geographies.
• Allied Van Lines: National household goods carrier with agent network offering residential and corporate relocation. Comparable long-distance moving capabilities via agent network model; competes with BTI for enterprise and consumer long-haul jobs.
• Bekins Van Lines: National household goods mover with agent network serving residential and commercial customers. Provides comparable interstate moving capability through agent model, competing for the same long-distance customers BTI accesses via Mayflower.

Direct peers

• Marathon Moving & Storage: New England-based residential and commercial mover with warehousing capacity and corporate relocation services. Closely comparable regional footprint and service portfolio to BTI's residential and commercial segments.
• Gentle Giant Moving Company: Boston-area residential and commercial moving company serving New England with comparable local/long-distance and storage offerings. Directly comparable in geography, customer base (residential + commercial), and service mix to BTI's core business.
• Collins Brothers Moving Corporation: Massachusetts-based residential and commercial moving company with warehouse storage and corporate relocation. Directly comparable service mix and Massachusetts operating geography to BTI.
• A. Walecka & Son Moving & Storage: Long-standing New England moving and storage company serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable regional footprint, family-owned history, and full-service packing/storage offerings to BTI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/usamover
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrooklineTransportation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brookline-transportation-co-inc

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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