The service of a moving company is to help people or businesses relocate their possessions from one place to another. The entire process usually is undertaken by way of a van but on events and particularly for global relocations, storage may be necessary and using a transport container or a van might be necessary.

Moving companies are often organized with local branches or affiliated agents. On occasions, you can also find small independent companies operating within a certain area. They need to obtain a licensed according to regulations

The industry also includes services provided for trailers, trucks, or equipment leasing in addition to companies that sell moving supplies for individuals who only need things like packages, tapes. These persons may subsequently seek assistance from a professional moving company, rent a car and in some instances may use their own vehicle to relocate.

If you're going to rent a truck out of a moving company, in the vast majority of cases, if it's a respectable rental company, you'll be provided training for DIY if you lease their truck, trailer or other moving equipment. 

Some companies can even give you packages to package your household items at no cost. In such cases it could be an option to consider because if you the moving company does all the work, even the packaging, you might have to pay some very high cost.