College Movers — A UniMovers & College Movers Partnership
Two student-run moving companies. One shared mission. In 2026, UniMovers and College Movers joined forces to create the definitive college moving brand — laser-focused on serving students at universities across the US.
Two Companies, One College Moving Brand
College Movers is a joint brand operated collectively by UniMovers and College Movers (thecollegemovers.com) — two independently built, student-focused moving companies that found each other and decided the college moving market deserved something better.
UniMovers
Labor-only moving focused on residential, commercial, event setup & teardown, and furniture installation. Community-driven. Student-staffed.
College Movers
The original college student moving brand, built specifically around university markets, dorm moves, and the academic calendar.
A collectively operated brand focused exclusively on college moving, student move-in day, and turn services for university housing.
How the Partnership Came Together
Collin Flynn started College Movers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2017 as a one-man moving operation while studying at Coe College. Ethan Vastbinder independently built his own college student moving company in Rexburg, Idaho while attending BYU-Idaho — same model, same values, same name.
The two connected in 2021, realizing they had built nearly identical businesses on opposite ends of the country. After years of growing their respective brands, they formalized a partnership in 2026 — combining their markets, their teams, and their shared vision under the College Movers joint brand.
Collin Flynn starts a one-man moving operation at Coe College, Iowa. Friends join in, College Movers becomes official.
Ethan Vastbinder independently builds the same business in Rexburg, Idaho — same concept, same model, same name.
College Movers opens branches across Iowa and the Carolinas, growing into a multi-state student moving operation.
The brand evolves to UniMovers, reflecting a broader community mission beyond just college students — while keeping college moving at its core. Collin and Ethan connect for the first time.
UniMovers and College Movers grow independently across their respective markets, building toward a shared future.
UniMovers and College Movers begin working together allowing them to serve 38+ university markets collectively.
What the College Movers Brand Focuses On
The joint College Movers brand is built exclusively around the college moving market — the specific needs of students, universities, and student housing communities.
College Moving
Apartment and dorm moves near universities. Labor-only pricing saves 40–60%.
Student Move-In Day
Residence hall and campus apartment move-ins. We know the logistics.
Turn Services
Furniture installation for student housing communities and apartment complexes.
What Both Brands Share
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The joint College Movers brand serves 38+ university markets. Click your city to see local pricing and availability at thecollegemovers.com:
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