Richmond College Students Balance Textbooks and Business With New Moving Startup

By Billy Briefman · October 8, 2026 · 2 min read read

Childhood Friends Launch Moving Box Rental Company RVA Totes While Juggling College Course Load Originally reported by Richmond BizSense. Richmond BizSense Two childhood friends launched RVA Totes...

Childhood Friends Launch Moving Box Rental Company RVA Totes While Juggling College Course Load

Originally reported by Richmond BizSense. Richmond BizSense

Two childhood friends launched RVA Totes to provide Richmond residents with reusable plastic moving containers while balancing full-time university schedules, according to reporting from Richmond BizSense.

The new venture aims to streamline the relocation process by providing durable alternatives to traditional cardboard boxes. According to Richmond BizSense, the founders manage all delivery and pickup logistics between their academic coursework.

Sustainable Solutions for RVA Relocations

RVA Totes enters the local market with a focus on convenience and environmental impact. The company delivers plastic totes directly to customers' homes and retrieves them once the move is complete, according to the report. This model eliminates the need for residents to source, tape, and eventually discard large quantities of cardboard.

The founders developed the business plan to address common frustrations associated with residential moving. According to Richmond BizSense, the duo coordinates the physical labor and scheduling around their existing university commitments.

Managing Growth and Education

Operating a logistics-heavy business requires significant coordination for students. The founders currently handle inventory management and customer service tasks themselves. According to the report, the team utilizes local knowledge of the Richmond area to optimize delivery routes and serve the community.

As the company establishes its footprint in the RVA market, the founders plan to scale operations while completing their degrees. According to Richmond BizSense, the business represents a practical application of their entrepreneurial interests within their hometown.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Richmond BizSense. Channel RVA provides this coverage with additional local context for the Richmond community.