SmartMoving Releases 2026 State of Moving Report Based on Data from 450+ Moving Companies Across the U.S. and Canada

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 24, 2026--

SmartMoving, the leading profitability platform for moving companies, today announced the release of its 2026 State of Moving Report, the most comprehensive, data-backed benchmark study in the industry.

Built from survey responses from 484 moving companies across the United States and Canada, ranging from $250,000 operators to $10M+ regional leaders, the report delivers a clear, unfiltered look at how top movers are running profitable, scalable businesses in today’s market.

This year’s report analyzes:

• Revenue benchmarks and margin ranges by company size
• Operational efficiency metrics across crews, trucks, and dispatch
• KPI standards used by high-performing operators
• Sales process standardization and close rates
• Pricing trends and profitability gaps
• Labor challenges and hiring realities
• The biggest obstacles holding companies back from scaling

Unlike opinion-based industry commentary, the State of Moving Report is built on real numbers from real movers — providing a factual pulse on where the industry stands and where it’s headed.

“For years, moving companies have been told what success should look like,” said Bill Bowles, CEO of SmartMoving. “This report shows what it actually looks like. We have hard data from nearly 500 moving companies across North America defining what separates 7% margin businesses from 20%+ margin businesses. That clarity changes how owners make decisions.”

Setting the Standard for a Smarter Industry

The 2026 State of Moving Report has been sponsored and supported by leading industry organizations and partners, reinforcing its position as the definitive annual benchmark for the moving profession.

As moving companies face rising labor costs, increased competition, and tighter margins, the data reveals a clear trend: the industry is becoming more system-driven, KPI-focused, and financially disciplined. Companies operating with standardized sales processes, integrated dispatch systems, and real-time profitability tracking consistently outperform those relying on manual processes and disconnected tools.

The report highlights a widening gap between operators who are building scalable systems and those still running on whiteboards and spreadsheets.

Exclusive First Access Webinar — February 26

Bill Bowles will present the findings live in a data-focused webinar on:

February 26, 2026
10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern

Attendees will receive early access to the full report before its public release.

The webinar will break down:

• Where margins actually sit across revenue bands
• The operational habits of top-performing companies
• Sales and booking benchmarks by company size
• What separates growth-stage operators from regional leaders
• Actionable insights movers can apply immediately

The full 2026 State of Moving Report will be released publicly immediately following the webinar.

Registration information is available at: https://www.smartmoving.com/2026-mover-benchmarks-webinar

About SmartMoving

SmartMoving delivers business management software for moving companies that serve residential, commercial, and government clients. Customers use SmartMoving daily as their core system of record to automate all aspects of moving service operations, including estimates, dispatching, storage, sales and marketing, payroll, communication, and collecting payments. SmartMoving helps build intuitive web, mobile, and cloud solutions that aim to generate more money, more time, and more confidence for moving and storage companies across North America. For more information, visit smartmoving.com.

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