Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Illinois Moving & Storage Services
Hutchcraft Van Service has been a family-owned leader in the moving and storage industry since 1947. Our commitment to quality service spans over 75 years, providing residential, commercial, and international relocation solutions tailored to individual client needs. Based in Urbana, Illinois, we operate a fleet of more than 25 specialized vehicles, including liftgate trucks and climate-controlled storage facilities, serving Central Illinois, Western Indiana, and beyond. As an original United Van Lines agent since 1953, we combine small-town dedication with global logistics capabilities.Our expertise in handling sensitive materialssuch as the internationally recognized Shanghai Archives projectdemonstrates our ability to meet complex transportation challenges. With generations of family leadership maintaining hands-on oversight, we continue offering personalized support for local moves, corporate relocations, and military assignments, ensuring every relocation experience exceeds expectations.
Services
Residential Moving
Office Relocation
International Moving
Climate-Controlled Storage
Military Relocation
Specialized Equipment Transport
Record Storage
Student Summer Storage
Corporate Moves
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Family-operated for 75+ years with generational expertise
- Climate-controlled storage facilities with 24/7 security
- Specialized transport for valuable/heavy items with liftgate trucks
- Certified United Van Lines agent for nationwide coordination
- Proven experience handling sensitive archival materials internationally
Services
Local Residential Moving
Specialized household goods transportation for local moves within Central Illinois. Our trained crews use sanitized, climate-controlled vans and protective ClearGuard covers. With over 75 years' experience, we handle everything from single items to complete household relocations. Our proximity to Champaign-Urbana ensures efficient service for area residents requiring expert packing and delivery solutions.
International Relocation
Comprehensive cross-border transportation solutions for both individuals and corporations. As a United Van Lines registered international mover, we coordinate multi-modal logistics including customs documentation and specialized crating. Our team's notable projects include temperature-controlled shipment of medical archives to China, demonstrating our capability for complex international assignments while maintaining chain-of-custody integrity.
Climate-Controlled Storage
Environmentally regulated storage facilities in Champaign and Bloomington locations. Our fire-protected, dust-free warehouses offer short and long-term solutions for household goods, business records, and sensitive materials. The facilities support student summer storage and military PCS moves with flexible access options and SkyBitz tracking integration for inventory security.
Office Relocation
Specialized business relocation services for small offices through corporate clients. Our trained personnel handle IT equipment, heavy machinery, and document archives with liftgate trucks and pallet vans. With over 40 years managing corporate accounts, we provide customized scheduling to minimize business disruption while maintaining strict inventory control for office inventory.
Military Relocation
GSA-compliant transportation services for military personnel and government agencies. We coordinate with transportation offices to ensure proper documentation for PCS moves, including entitlement verification and regulatory compliance. Our expertise extends to secure handling of government equipment and adherence to federal travel regulations through United Van Lines' established protocols.
People
Orin C. Hutchcraft
Founder
Co-founder who established the company in 1947 after wartime service in Europe. Pioneered Champaign-Urbana's moving industry standards and developed partnerships that shaped modern relocation practices.
Gerald Hutchcraft
Co-founder
Brought initial moving industry expertise through local apprenticeships. Partnered with his brother to build the foundation for what became Central Illinois' premier relocation service provider.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide services throughout Central Illinois, Western Indiana, and offer nationwide/international relocations through our United Van Lines partnership.
Do you handle office moves?
Yes, we specialize in commercial relocations with dedicated crews for office furniture, IT equipment, and sensitive business records.
How do you protect delicate items?
Our ClearGuard protection system safeguards upholstery, while climate-controlled containers maintain proper temperature/humidity for sensitive materials during transit.
Are you affiliated with United Van Lines?
We became United Van Lines agents in 1953 and currently operate as one of their longest-standing model agencies nationwide.
Can you move military personnel belongings?
Yes, we're certified to handle government/military relocations including PCS moves with full GSA compliance documentation.
Reviews (7)
Tyler Crow
Mar 15, 2022
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Please note that my review is based on a local in town move. YMMV if you have a long distance move. Hutchcraft wasn't my first choice, but they should have been! Through no fault of their own, the other moving contractor I hired was unable to support my move due to my closing date being delayed. I called Hutchcraft, and they were able to squeeze me in with little notice. They were even able to quote my move the same day based upon my prior contractors quote and be very price competitive.
On moving day my movers called me to say they were running EARLY and wanted to make sure that was ok. Once they arrived, the movers were kind, courteous and efficient and had me moved in record time. 10/10
On moving day my movers called me to say they were running EARLY and wanted to make sure that was ok. Once they arrived, the movers were kind, courteous and efficient and had me moved in record time. 10/10
Courtney Mann
Feb 25, 2022
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They service a lot of my clientele and my clients are consistently happy with Hutchcraft as a moving company. Family owned business!
Becky Monson
Jun 20, 2021
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We have used Hutchcraft several times and each time, they exceed our expectations. Their workers are excellent with everything from fragile antiques to appliances. They work extremely fast and efficiently making them cost effective. Also, they have top notch customer service at all levels. Service: In-state moving
Patti Smith
May 23, 2021
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Can't imagine a move going any better! Thanks Sherry and Orin for helping create solutions for circumstances. Randy, Justin and James were fantastic with packing our belongings into the truck. Extra guys were brought in to get full semi unloaded in record time! Pleasant, respectful and upbeat crew! Will definitely use again!
Ashley Mingee
May 13, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Value Do not use this company for your move! We hired them to move and store our belongs. It has been a complete nightmare. We are not only out the cost of our move and storage but $10,000+ dollars worth of furniture and belongs due hail damage to their semi trailer they stored our stuff in. I would highly recommend using another company. Services: Local moving, Moving-related storage
Peggy Penwell
Mar 25, 2021
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What an amazing group of people! The entire process of scheduling, estimating the items being moved to the wonderful team that moved us, I can't say enough good things about our experience. An amazing company! I will always use them if we ever move again. Please don't hesitate to call them! You won't regret it! They are professional, personable, and very caring! Thanks again!
Stephanie Parkhill
Mar 14, 2019
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Absolutely DO NOT USE HUTCHCRAFT for any moving needs. My engagement band and wedding ring coincidently went "missing" after we used this company to move. I packed up and moved the jewelry myself to the new house, yet they still went "missing". The company is blaming their background check company for hiring a mover in our crew that had been arrested multiple times for theft - he even had two warrants out for his arrest when he was hired. Don't use this company unless you want criminals moving your possessions. And after all of this, the customer service has been horrible!
