Jaime Ortega
Founder & CEO
Started Pioneer in 2010 after years working for the big national vans. Built it on the moves he wished he'd been booked on himself.
Our story
Pioneer Moving started in a one-truck garage in East Austin in 2010. Fifteen years later, we run eight trucks, 30 movers, and a 12,000 sq ft warehouse — but we've stayed family-owned, locally-headquartered, and obsessive about the same thing we started with: being the moving company we'd want to hire.
BBB A+
Accredited
Licensed & Insured
$2M coverage
4.9★ Google
1,800+ reviews
AMSA ProMover
Industry-vetted
Family-owned
Since 2010
Values
The 'why' behind every decision we make — from how we hire to how we price.
We move fast, but never at the cost of careful. Wrapped, padded, set down gently — every time.
We give the real number even when it's not the cheapest. We say 'no' when something is genuinely bad for you.
Background-checked, paid living wages, trained on every truck before they touch yours.
Moves completed
Across Austin and Central Texas since 2010
Average rating
Based on 1,800+ verified reviews
Years in business
Family-owned, Austin-headquartered
On-time arrival
Or your first hour is on us
Meet the team
A few of the leaders running the show. Plus 30+ background-checked movers who've been with us an average of 5 years.
Founder & CEO
Started Pioneer in 2010 after years working for the big national vans. Built it on the moves he wished he'd been booked on himself.
Operations Director
Maria runs the day-to-day. If you've ever been blown away by how on-time your move was, she's the reason why.
Lead Crew Trainer
12 years on Pioneer trucks. Now trains every new mover for two weeks before they ride solo.
15 years, 10,000+ moves, 4.9 stars. Let's add yours to the list.