For Dedrick Hill, the moving industry is familiar territory. After dedicating 37 summers to the business, he climbed the ranks from a driver to vice president at a major van line. He had built a comfortable career in San Diego, but soon realized it was time to build a legacy alongside his own family. Joining forces with his brothers, Duran McGregory and Darrell Hill, the team officially opened TWO MEN AND A TRUCK in Beverly Hills. 

For the trio, entrepreneurship runs in their veins. Their grandfather owned the historic Dunbar Grill in LA and their parents successfully ran a South LA preschool for 35 years. Following in those footsteps, the brothers chose to franchise with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK because they knew LA consumers demand a recognized, trusted brand. By leveraging Dedrick's industry experience, they successfully negotiated a territory within the franchise system. Now, their focus goes far beyond logistics. They are dedicated to giving back to their hometown, evidenced by their very first job being a giveaway to a local church.

1851 Franchise spoke with Dedrick, Darrell, and Duran to learn more about their backgrounds and family-owned businesses. Here’s what they had to say:

1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us. What do you want us to know?

Dedrick Hill: I've been in the moving business for 37 years. My family is full of entrepreneurs, so this was just the right thing to do at the right time. My brothers and I all have different backgrounds, but they all mesh together. This is the first time that we've actually had a business altogether as one, so it's cool to work with family every day. 

1851: What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?

Darrell Hill: Before I was doing this, I was a director at a preschool. It's different to deal with adults than with children, but it’s fun and exciting.

Duran McGregory: Before this, I worked in the sports and entertainment industry.

Dedrick Hill: I worked for the major van lines and went from being a driver back in the day to a general manager and VP. Our parents were entrepreneurs and they taught us how to be business owners. My grandfather and his brothers were entrepreneurs, too. For us, it was natural because we were always taught to have our own business and to have total independence and autonomy.

1851: What was your perception of franchising prior to becoming a franchisee, and what do you want people to know about franchising now that you are in it?

Dedrick: I was always a brand guy and I knew that the brands worked. I come from a major brand, so I know how the brand sells. I’ve learned that different franchises give you different levels of freedom. Not all franchises are a good fit for you and you have to pick an industry that's familiar. I wouldn't go into something if I didn’t know how it worked because your takeoff will be a  lot longer and your path is a lot harder. 

1851: What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company?

Dedrick: We were approached by other competitors, but for us, it was really the story behind TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. We could have easily gone out and opened up our own moving company, but people in LA like a brand they can trust. The brand sells.

Darrell: I called people that I knew who didn’t live here and they all said that they had moved with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. One person did five moves with them and another person did three, so we knew the brand was out there.

1851: What do you hope to achieve with your business? What are your plans for growth? 

Dedrick: We can really build this business out. It's not just TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. There's TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK for junk removal, Merry Maids for cleaning services, and ServiceMaster, where we can do restorations. This will be the core business, but we have the first right of refusal for any of those other brands. This is just a start.

Duran: The sky is the limit. Right now, our focus is building a strong foundation and serving our community well, but we’re excited about the long-term possibilities

1851: Is there anything else about your story you want us to know?

Dedrick: We always give back. That's one thing we've always done as a family. My parents ran a very successful preschool in South LA for 35 years and gave back to the community by making sure the children ate the same quality food we ate at home. We think everybody should be treated fairly and equally. We do the same thing here. Our very first interaction with our trucks and our crews wasn't a move; it was a giveaway to a church. 

1851: What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming franchise owners?

Duran: Be patient and trust the process. Building something meaningful takes time, and there are always going to be challenges along the way

Dedrick: This isn’t always easy, but it’s incredibly rewarding if you’re committed to it. Having some background or understanding of the industry you’re entering can really help set you up for success and shorten the learning curve.

ABOUT TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 

Headquartered in Michigan, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is an international, full-service franchised moving company with more than 430 locations and 3,000 trucks operating in 47 U.S. states in addition to Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Each location is independently owned and operated, and together, the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK network has performed more than 10 million moves since its inception in 1985. In 2026, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was featured on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, where the brand was ranked No. 1 in the Moving/Junk Removal Services category. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was also named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review and was featured on the Best National Moving Company List by Newsweek. In 2021, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was acquired by ServiceMaster® Brands, which is a leading franchise provider of needs-based residential and commercial services in the restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation industries. ServiceMaster was founded as one of America’s first franchise businesses and does business under seven brands today across 50 states and nine countries that generate more than $3.5B in system-wide sales. For franchising opportunities, visit franchise.twomenandatruck.com.