Full-Service moving company with a truck

Homeowners, families and tenants moving a whole home, plus small offices, realtors and property managers.

Hourly rate for the truck and crew, or a fixed quote, plus extras for packing materials, long carries and stairs.

• Organising crews and schedules
• Quoting jobs accurately
• Driving a larger vehicle safely
• Managing customer expectations

• Heavier trucks may need a different licence class and commercial vehicle registration or safety rules, so check your province
• Commercial auto, cargo and general liability insurance cost more for movers, so get quotes early
• WCB/WSIB registration once you hire, as moving is a high-injury industry (rules differ by province)
• Provincial consumer protection rules, written estimates and Quebec language requirements, if relevant
• Check whether your municipality needs a business licence
• Peak-season rush, quiet winters, and cash flow for fuel and wages

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on whether the box truck is new or used, your insurance and your equipment. Treat this as an estimate and get insurance quotes early.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on how many jobs you book, your crew size and your rates. Expect a peak-season rush and quiet winters, and plan cash flow for fuel and wages.

Check whether heavier trucks need a different licence class and commercial vehicle registration or safety rules in your province. Check insurance, WCB/WSIB registration once you hire, provincial consumer protection rules, written estimates, Quebec language requirements if relevant, and municipal business licences.