Intelligent Labor and Moving

What Intelligent Labor and Moving does

Intelligent Labor and Moving (legal entity: Intelligent Labor Inc., dba Intelligent Labor and Moving) is a family-owned moving company founded in 2005 by Ezekiel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and now headquartered at 18 Beck Rd, Arlington, MA. The company provides local and long-distance residential and commercial moving, professional packing, and climate-controlled vaulted storage across Greater Boston (Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, Lexington, Medford, and approximately 25 surrounding Middlesex County towns) and is licensed for interstate moves to all lower-48 states under US DOT 2065664 and Massachusetts MDTE #31373. It operates with 10-15 W-2 movers (no subcontractors) using a fleet of 5 trucks ranging from 16' box trucks to a semi tractor/trailer, and supports storage through two company-owned warehouses in Arlington and Hudson (approximately 100+ vaults combined at $125/month).

The company's core technical differentiator is its sustainability stack: it operates two electric moving trucks (Hino 195 chassis with SEA Electric SEAdrive 120a drivetrains, ~138 kWh packs, 130-150 mile range) — claimed to be the first electric moving trucks in the world and first in Massachusetts — powered by company-owned rooftop solar (a 17.1 kWp/60-panel array from 2016 plus a 24 kWh system from 2022, together having produced 145 MWh). The Arlington facility is all-electric (heat pumps for HVAC, Clipper Creek Level 2 EVSE chargers, electric forklift) and is opt-ed-up to 100% renewable supply via Arlington Community Electricity. IL&M also offers a proprietary petroleum-free, plastic-free moving service using imported European reusable furniture/TV/mattress/chair covers, paper tape, and shredded-cardboard packing materials.

The revenue model is straightforward usage-based services. Local moves are billed by the hour on an all-inclusive basis ($195/hr for 2 movers + 14' truck, $255/hr for 3 movers + 24' truck, $315/hr for 4 movers, plus $60/hr per additional worker), with quarter-hour billing rounding and seasonal rush surcharges during the August/September peak; interstate moves are flat-rate exclusive or expedited loads. Storage is a recurring monthly subscription ($125/month per 245 ft³ vault). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a website quote form (estimates.intelligentlabor.com), phone (617-864-0620), and email; field service is delivered by company crews at customer origins and destinations. Marketing relies on word-of-mouth, local reputation (self-described highest ratings on Yelp and Google), a YouTube channel, a moving-tips blog, and earned media including Boston Magazine. The company has no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and is entirely bootstrapped.

Name

Intelligent Labor and Moving

Legal name

Intelligent Labor Inc.

Website

https://intelligentlabor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intelligent Labor and Moving is a family-owned Arlington, MA moving company providing local and long-distance residential and commercial moving, packing, and climate-controlled storage in Greater Boston, distinguished by two electric trucks, an all-electric solar-powered warehouse, and plastic-free moving practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Moving Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Moving with Packing/Unpacking Add-On (HSAKAAAH)

Keywords

• Local moving services
• Storage vault rentals
• Residential packing services
• Electric moving trucks
• Green moving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services (Hourly): Primary revenue stream from hourly moving services. Rates include truck, fuel, equipment, and supplies. Billed at $195/hr for 2 workers + 14-16' truck, $255/hr for 3 workers + 24' truck, $315/hr for 4 workers + two trucks. Additional workers charged at $60/hr each. Rush rates apply August 1–September 3. No minimum charge. Same price 7 days a week.
2. Storage Vault Rentals: Monthly storage vault rentals at company-owned warehouses. Storage vaults priced at $125/month for 245 cubic feet; $100/month for oversized items. Warehouses are owned in Arlington and Hudson, MA.
3. Packing Services and Materials: Packing services billed at the same hourly rate as moving, plus charges for packing materials (cardboard boxes, paper pads, etc.). The company makes some packing materials in-house from used cardboard using a shredder.
4. Overnight On-Truck Storage: Overnight on-truck storage at $250/night/truck for situations where goods are loaded one day but delivered another. Not available August 27 through September 3.
5. Interstate/Long Distance Moving: Licensed for interstate moving under US DOT 2065664. Offers flat rate exclusive loads and direct expedited interstate services to the lower 48 states.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Intelligent Labor and Moving provides hourly-rate residential and commercial moving services in the Greater Boston area (2-4 workers with 14'-24' trucks at $195-$315/hr including all equipment and materials), long-distance interstate moving to the lower 48 states under US DOT 2065664, packing services, and vaulted storage rentals ($125/month per 245 cubic feet) at company-owned warehouses in Arlington and Hudson MA. The company differentiates through a Green Moving offering that uses two electric moving trucks, rooftop solar-powered warehouses, and petroleum-free and plastic-free packing materials including reusable European furniture covers.

Product overview

Intelligent Labor and Moving is a family-owned moving company offering a unified suite of relocation services centered around local and long-distance moving, packing, and storage. The core offering consists of hourly-rate local moving services (with 2-4 workers and truck sizes from 14'-24'), complemented by flat-rate interstate moving to the lower 48 states. The company differentiates through its Green Moving specialty service—a petroleum-free and plastic-free alternative utilizing two electric trucks, reusable covers/bags, and paper tape. Storage is provided through 100+ vaulted units across two company-owned warehouses in Arlington and Hudson, MA. All services are delivered by W-2 employees (not subcontractors) with transparent pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Moving Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 145 MWh of solar energy produced to date
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEA ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2021SEA Electric provided the SEAdrive 120a electric drivetrain for the company's two electric moving trucks (Hino 195 chassis). SEA is an Australian-origin company with US-installed power-trains. SEA's battery packs are positioned between the frame rails for safety. The company describes SEA as the best implementation available for electric truck conversion.
• Hino (Toyota)coreTechnology or IntegrationHino (truck division of Toyota) provided the 195 cab and chassis for the company's two electric trucks. The company rented Hino 195 trucks from Penske to evaluate before purchasing. The decision to use SEA's electric drivetrain in a Hino chassis was driven by the chassis's maneuverability, visibility, and competitive pricing compared to other options.
• Arlington Community Electricity (ACE)minorOthersIntelligent Labor and Moving has opted up to 100% renewable energy through Arlington Community Electricity, supplementing their rooftop solar to ensure fully clean energy for their electric trucks and facilities.
• MOR-EV Truck Rebate Program (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)coreOthersThe company participated in the Massachusetts MOR-EV (Morrison Electric Vehicle) truck rebate program, which provided financial incentives for the purchase of electric trucks. The company received payment for the first voucher and reserved a second voucher for their second electric truck. The owner gave a talk on fleet electrification at the Mass Fleet Advisor Program hosted by MassCEC and the state.
• MassCEC (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center)minorOthersMassCEC is a state agency supporting clean energy. The company participated in the Mass Fleet Advisor Program hosted by MassCEC and the state, and is listed as a link on the company's green moving page.
• Green Energy Consumer's AllianceminorOthersEnvironmental advocacy organization the company has partnered with. Listed as a link on the company's green moving page.
• CABA (Continental Automated Buildings Association)minorOthersHome and building automation industry organization the company has worked with. Listed as a link on the company's green moving page.
• Ryder Truck LeasingminorOthersThe company partnered with Ryder Truck Leasing to procure a 2018 Isuzu FTR truck, specifying custom features including a Supreme Corp body, Waltco EM series liftgate, barn doors, and e-track. Ryder was chosen for commercial rentals and fleet support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Two Men and a Truck: Largest franchised local moving company in the U.S., offering residential and commercial moving, packing, and storage across many metros including Boston; relevant scale and brand comparable, though broader and less specialty-positioned than IL&M.
• PODS Moving & Storage: National portable moving and storage company offering container-based moves that substitute for traditional truck-based moves; relevant because both serve the same customer need (relocation + storage) at greater scale and with a different model.
• North American Van Lines: Major national interstate household goods carrier under SIRVA; competes with IL&M's flat-rate interstate moving program on Boston origin/destination long-distance moves at significantly larger scale.
• Allied Van Lines: Established national household goods and corporate relocation carrier; overlapping interstate moving service to/from Greater Boston and providing the broad-incumbent benchmark against which IL&M's smaller interstate product must compete.

Direct peers

• Gentle Giant Moving Company: Boston-area (Somerville, MA-headquartered) residential and commercial moving company with a comparable full-service local and long-distance offering; competes directly with IL&M in the Greater Boston market on hourly moving, packing, and storage.
• Olympia Moving & Storage: Woburn, MA-based residential and commercial mover offering local, long-distance, packing, and storage services in the same Greater Boston/Middlesex County geography as IL&M.
• Boston Local Movers (bostonlocalmovers.com): Smaller Boston-area residential moving company offering hourly local moves and packing services; comparable in size and service mix to IL&M and competing for the same Greater Boston residential customer base.
• Stairhopper Movers: Boston-headquartered local and long-distance residential moving company with hourly pricing and packing services, directly competing with IL&M for moves in and around Cambridge, Somerville, and Greater Boston.
• Magic T Moving: Boston-headquartered local moving company providing hourly residential and small commercial moves in the Greater Boston area; comparable business model, crew size, and pricing structure to IL&M.

Emerging players

• GoMini's of Greater Boston: Portable storage and moving container operator serving the Greater Boston area; partial overlap with IL&M's storage offering and competes for moving customers seeking flexible, lower-touch options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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