About Mother Lode Van & Storage

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Mother Lode Van & Storage has the most trusted Sacramento movers, and for good reason. We provide comprehensive moving services you can’t find with other Sacramento moving companies, including business relocation services. We are obsessed with details like scheduling the perfect moving date, ensuring your needs are met seamlessly. We value teamwork, clarity, availability, and resourcefulness, and we’re ready to give you an efficient move today.

Mother Lode History

Mother Lode Van & Storage was founded in 1956. Back then, the company was based in Placerville and owned just one truck. But Mother Lode’s commitment to quality moving services and friendly customer service allowed our company to grow steadily. In 1989, Ron and Barbara Larson bought the company. Mother Lode continued to expand, eventually becoming the preferred moving company of the Governor of California Jerry Brown.

Ron and Barbara’s sons Mark and Brian took over the company in 2010. During their tenure, Mother Lode became a full service moving company and a leader amongst local movers in Sacramento. Our professional movers became known for our top office, industrial moving, and corporate relocation services.

Louis and Erin Lane now run Mother Lode Van & Storage. Louis started his career in real estate and banking, becoming a top small business lender. Erin began her career in the non-profit development space, leading her to oversee top mass-marketed fundraisers. A desire to do meaningful work and achieve business success drove both Louis and Erin to assume leadership of Mother Lode in 2024.

We’re currently based in Rancho Cordova, using a 50,000-square-foot full-service logistics facility. We serve all of Northern and Southern California, handling the entire moving process for each client. We strive to build off of our legacy for top Sacramento moving services, innovating and enhancing the processes that have led to our success.

In 2025, Mother Lode Van & Storage expanded with the acquisition of Right Way Receiving & Delivery, a leader in the final mile and white glove delivery service in Northern California. This expansion brings 20 talented staff and 6 trucks to the fleet, making the Mother Lode team even stronger and well-positioned to serve their customers. Learn more about the services offered at www.RightWayReceiving.com

Quality and Training

Mother Lode is a fully licensed and insured Sacramento moving company. We hold all necessary licenses and certificates, including:

California Small Business Enterprise (#31587)
Licensed Household Mover (CAL-T #189243)
Licensed Contractor, C-61/D-34 Modular Furniture Installation (CSLB #941230)
Motor Carrier/MS (#679515)
US DOT (#1885461)
NAVL US DOT (#070851)
GSA Schedule Holder
Certified ProMover with the American Trucking Association

Our professional moving company is fully insured. Our insurance coverage includes:

Cargo Policy – Vanliner Insurance Company
Damage (PL & PD) Policy – Vanliner Insurance Company
Workers’ Compensation Policy – Vanliner Insurance Company
Subhaulers Surety Bond – Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Contractor’s Bond – Hudson Insurance Company

We train our crew of over 40 professional movers in Sacramento to perform specialty moving services like packing services and storage services. We conduct full background checks on each mover, hiring only the most dependable and experienced movers in the moving industry. We have a long-haul driver and six owner-operators who haul for us full-time, and we never use sub-contractors.

Van Line

Mother Lode became an agent of North American Van Lines in 1989. We are the official agent of North American Van Lines in Sacramento. Our partnership allows us to use their premium trucks for all relocations, including long distance moves.

North American has been voted the highest in average customer satisfaction amongst all leading full-service moving companies in America. North American gives us full access to their cutting-edge tools, including:

Crane vans to relocate large equipment and bulky objects
Customer shipment tracking system
WorldTrac satellites to track the location of moving truck drivers

Awards and Recognition

Mother Lode has won numerous awards for our top local and long distance moving services. Our accolades include:

We are partnered with or an affiliate of numerous Sacramento and California-based organizations, including:

Giving Back

Mother Lode Van & Storage values giving back to our community. We are an active partner of Move for Hunger, and we’ve been recognized multiple times as their Mover of the Month. We have provided over 7,400 meals with Move for Hunger.

We also support the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment) Program. The program provides customized homes for wounded military veterans and their families.

Our owners Louis and Erin are top fundraisers for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which helps families of September 11, first responders, and military veterans.

Our People & Culture

Our team of over 40 professional Sacramento movers can give you the stress free moving experience you deserve. Our moving crew is highly experienced in performing packing, labor only, and transportation services. Our culture is of continuous improvement, so we have regular training sessions to keep our crew up to date. We encourage each staff member to contribute to the company and enhance their professional skills.

Who We Help and Testimonials

Mother Lode Van & Storage serves a variety of clients, from homeowners to businesses, government agencies, and colleges and universities. Whether you need a local, long distance, or even cross country move, we have the training and experience you need to handle all your moving needs. We have over 150 positive customer reviews with an average star rating of 4.7.