Whether you focus on local residential moves or long-distance commercial relocation, we connect you with Moving company business brokers who understand fleet maintenance, DOT regulations, and seasonal cash flow.
Selling a moving company involves valuing significant tangible assets like your truck fleet, as well as intangible assets like your brand reputation and commercial contracts.
We start by analyzing your service mix. Are you primarily residential or commercial? Do you offer storage services? Is your revenue seasonal or year-round?
From there, we identify business brokers who specialize in the moving and storage sector. Some are experts in selling local independent movers to owner-operators, while others work with large national van lines looking to acquire regional agents.
• Fleet Condition – A well-maintained fleet of trucks and trailers reduces immediate capital expenditure needs for the buyer.
• Commercial Contracts – Recurring corporate relocation contracts provide stability against the seasonality of residential moves.
• Storage Revenue – Monthly storage fees offer high-margin, recurring revenue that boosts valuation multiples.
• Safety & DOT Compliance – A clean safety record and full DOT compliance are essential for a smooth transfer of ownership.
Selling a moving business requires organized maintenance records and a strategy to manage seasonality during the sale.
The first step is a comprehensive valuation. Moving companies are typically valued on a multiple of EBITDA, often adjusted for the fair market value of the fleet.
We work with business brokers who will "recast" your financials. This involves normalizing earnings to show true operating profit and ensuring that your fleet value is accurately reflected in the asking price.
You don't want your crews or competitors to know the business is for sale. Confidentiality is critical to keeping your workforce stable.
Our partner business brokers utilize strict protocols—blind listings and NDAs—to ensure your employees and customers remain unaware of the sale until the deal is finalized.
Buyers evaluate your fleet, recurring contracts, and safety record.
A fleet of newer, well-maintained trucks reduces risk. Buyers pay a premium for assets that don't require immediate heavy CapEx.
Contracts with office parks, realtors, or military bases provide year-round revenue stability, offsetting residential seasonality.
Recurring monthly storage fees are high-margin and highly valued. A warehouse full of long-term storage creates a sticky customer base.
To get the highest price, we work with brokers who "recast" your P&L to show the true Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). In the moving industry, this involves specific adjustments:
The moving industry is fragmented, attracting diverse buyers.
1. Strategic Competitors:
Local or regional movers acquire competitors to gain trucks, crews, and market share in specific territories.
2. National Van Lines:
Major van lines often look to acquire successful local agents to secure their presence in key metropolitan areas.
3. Individual Entrepreneurs:
First-time buyers often seek established residential moving companies with SDE between $200k-$500k to enter the logistics space.
To maximize your multiple, ensure your fleet maintenance records are digital and up to date. Buyers will audit your trucks. A well-documented history builds trust.
Our Advice: Review your safety scores and DOT compliance. High insurance premiums due to a poor safety record can kill a deal. Address any compliance issues before going to market.
If crews hear you are selling, they may fear job loss and leave.
Our Approach: We utilize strict NDAs and "blind profiles." We market the fleet size, revenue, and service area without revealing your company name until a buyer has been qualified.
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"In our first six months with Centergrowth, we secured over $3.5 million in high-quality listings across Florida. One of them received over 40 inquiries in just two days."
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Cincinnati, OH
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"Centergrowth booked over 480 appointments in 3 months directly onto our calendar."
Eurasian Capital was facing a number of difficulties as they tried to increase their top-of-funnel sales activity. They can only function with top-notch appointments (the majority of the time, funding has been successfully raised), but Centergrowth was consistently able to attract high-quality appointments from the beginning.
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Partner @Eurasian Capital
If you are exploring a sale now or in the next few years, your first move should be speaking with someone who understands the moving industry.
On our first call, we will discuss your revenue, fleet status, and exit goals. From there, we will suggest one or more brokers or M&A advisors who are best positioned to sell your specific type of moving company.
We support Moving Company owners across the United States. Select your state to find local assistance.
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