Our Story
In the winter of 2018, Calvin Krech walked the halls of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at Oregon State University with a simple pitch: help him move people on weekends and earn some cash. No fancy trucks. No warehouse. Just a group of fraternity brothers, a borrowed pickup, and the kind of work ethic you build hauling couches up three flights of stairs in the Corvallis rain.
What started as a way to fund his college life quickly became something bigger. By the end of that first year, Calvin was assembling three to five crews a day during peak season, all built from that same SAE brotherhood and the word-of-mouth trust they earned one move at a time.
The first “headquarters” was a rented townhouse down the street from the SAE house. Calvin set up a whiteboard on the wall to plan routes, stacked equipment in the garage, and ran the entire operation from that small space. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was the launchpad for everything Cal’s Moving would become.
In those earliest days, Calvin didn’t even have a parking lot. The first box truck, with “Cal’s Moving Help — Moving the Willamette Valley” painted on the side, was parked on the street near the National Guard building in Corvallis. Every morning started with a walk down the block to fire up the truck and get to work.
Calvin built up the Corvallis branch move by move, earning the trust of families and students across the Willamette Valley. As his fraternity brothers graduated from Oregon State, many joined the crew full-time, and Cal’s started expanding north. Originally from Portland, Calvin always planned to bring the company home.
Today, Cal’s Moving & Storage operates four branches across Oregon — in Tigard, Beaverton, Corvallis, and Eugene — serving the entire Willamette Valley corridor and Portland metro area with fast, reliable service. Our team of 50+ dedicated crew members and fleet of 15 modern, well-maintained trucks have completed over 10,000 moves, including more than 500 long-distance interstate relocations reaching every corner of the continental United States.
From the moment you speak with Cal or Morgan until the last box is set down in your new home, you can call us, ask questions, make changes, or just vent about the stress of moving. We get it. Moving is hard. That’s exactly why we built a company around making it easier.
“Hired as Movers, Left as Friends.”
What Makes Us Different
A lot of movers will get your stuff from A to B. Here’s why thousands of Oregon families choose Cal’s, and keep choosing us every time they move.
From your first call to move day, we keep you informed at every step. No guessing, no ghosting. Our level of communication and detail is what sets us apart from every other moving company in Oregon.
Every crew member is trained according to American Moving Association standards and passes a full background check. We show up in uniform, on time, and ready to work with professional-grade protection equipment.
We give you an honest quote and stick to it. No surprise charges on move day, no fuel surcharges, no stair fees buried in the fine print. You know exactly what you’re paying before we lift a single box.
Furniture pads, custom dollies, floor runners, door frame protectors, and specialized crating for fragile items. We invest heavily in our equipment because the quality of your move reflects the quality of our preparation.
With four Oregon branches in Tigard, Beaverton, Corvallis, and Eugene, we’re never far from where you need us. Local knowledge, statewide capability, and interstate reach.
We’re a family-owned Oregon business, not a franchise with a 1-800 number. Calvin still answers calls. Your move matters to us personally, and you’ll feel that from start to finish.
Why Choose Cal’s
Our professionalism guarantee means no cut corners, no shortcuts, and every job completed to the highest standard.
By the Numbers
What Our Clients Say
We don’t just promise five-star service. We deliver it — 2,300 times and counting. Here’s what our customers have to say.
“Thinno and his crew arrived right on time and went above and beyond to help. The price was very reasonable, and everything was handled carefully. Definitely recommend them.”
“Ricardo and his crew took great care wrapping my furniture and packing everything securely. They were friendly, professional, and efficient. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
“Very professional movers. Jeramie and his team handled multiple pickups and deliveries over a long distance, and everything went as smoothly as clockwork.”
“I’ve used Cal’s Moving & Storage several times — Brandon and his crew are always professional, courteous, and efficient. Highly recommend!”
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Our Services
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, Cal’s handles every detail. From careful packing to safe delivery, we offer the complete range of moving and storage services Oregon families need.
Our Community
Giving back isn’t something we do on the side. It’s been part of who we are since Calvin first started recruiting friends to help people move. Every team member understands that the communities we serve are the same communities we live in.
Supporting Oregon families in need through regular donations and volunteer efforts, helping provide essential items to children and families across our communities.
Investing in youth development and mentorship through sponsorships and involvement with the Boys & Girls Club, because the next generation matters.
Recognized by the community itself with the Gold Award for Best of the Willamette Valley, reflecting our commitment to service excellence.
From day one, generosity and community service are woven into our company culture. Our crew members don’t just move furniture — they move communities forward.
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Corvallis/Salem/Eugene: (541) 250-6324
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