What began in 2010 with nothing more than a Ford Bronco, a motorcycle trailer, and boundless determination has transformed into one of Kentucky's most respected moving companies. Raleigh "RJ" Bruner, a University of Kentucky MBA graduate, initially viewed moving as a temporary summer gig to stay fit while earning extra income after helping his sister Elisabeth move into her college dorm. This casual beginning quickly revealed a significant gap in the market that Bruner was uniquely positioned to fill. For nearly fifteen years, Wildcat Moving has revolutionized the Kentucky moving industry by adhering to three fundamental principles: punctuality, quality workmanship, and fair pricing. While competitors relied on fancy trucks and elaborate websites, Bruner focused on service excellence and customer satisfaction—a strategy that has paid remarkable dividends. What truly distinguishes Wildcat Moving is not just their impressive evolution from a single vehicle to a fleet of twenty-four moving trucks and eight marketing vehicles, but their pioneering legal battle that transformed the entire industry. When established moving companies attempted to prevent Wildcat from operating without a "certificate of necessity"—an antiquated regulatory tool that stifled competition—Bruner refused to surrender. Partnering with the Pacific Legal Foundation, he successfully challenged this anti-competitive practice, resulting in a federal judge declaring it unconstitutional. This landmark legal victory opened doors for numerous moving companies to enter the marketplace, fostering fair competition and better services throughout Kentucky. Today, Wildcat Moving continues its community-focused approach while maintaining the same core values that drove its initial success. Under Bruner's leadership, the company has expanded to include specialized services through sister company Ladycat Packing & Organizing, and Wildcat Van Lines for long-distance relocations anywhere in the continental United States. With multiple storage facilities in Lexington and Nicholasville, they offer comprehensive moving solutions while remaining true to their founding vision of providing exceptional service at reasonable rates.
Started in 2014, Cardinal Moving has grown into one of Kentucky's most trusted moving companies. Owner Andy Montgomery built the business from his real-world experience in the moving industry. Today, the company helps people move in Louisville, Southern Indiana, and across Kentucky. What makes Cardinal Moving different is how they care about both their employees and customers. Montgomery worked his way up from mover to manager to owner, giving him a clear view of how happy employees create happy customers. Without franchise fees to pay, they keep their costs low and offer better rates to customers while still hiring the best movers. The company has reached important milestones since opening. They hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have earned a reputation for being reliable and professional. Their focus on making customers happy has made them the "#1 Top Rated Movers in Kentucky." Customers often comment on how carefully their belongings are handled, how punctual the teams are, and how positive the movers remain throughout the job. Cardinal Moving helps people in many Kentucky communities, including Anchorage, Fern Creek, Highview, Jeffersontown, Louisville, Middletown, and Newburg. They've grown to offer long-distance moving through their sister company, Wildcat Van Lines, and added junk removal services with Cardinal Junk Removal. They stay connected to their community through memberships in the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors, The Louisville Apartment Association, The Chamber of Jeffersontown, One Southern Indiana, and Louisville Independent Business Alliance. Under Montgomery's guidance, Cardinal Moving sticks to their main promise: providing excellent service that's both safe and efficient at prices people can afford. This dedication to quality and their focus on employee satisfaction has made Cardinal Moving stand out in Kentucky's moving industry.