Atlas Van Lines vs United Van Lines

Winner summary

On our weighted score, United Van Lines takes the edge (4.3/5). That said, Atlas Van Lines is the better pick for corporate and government relocations, while United Van Lines wins for long-distance moves with full packing.

CategoryAtlas Van LinesUnited Van Lines
USDOT125550077949
MC #7965867234
BBB ratingA+A+
Founded19481928
HeadquartersEvansville, INFenton, MO
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, CorporateLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
2BR estimate$3,000–$7,200$3,100–$7,400
Customer rating4.2 / 54.3 / 5

Atlas Van Lines

Atlas runs a federated agent network with strong corporate relocation operations. Customer experience tracks closely to which local agent handles your shipment, which is worth checking before signing.

Best for: Corporate and government relocations

Watch out: Local availability depends heavily on the specific Atlas agent in your region — quality can vary between markets.

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United Van Lines

United is the largest brand under UniGroup and publishes the well-known annual National Movers Study. Claims handling and tracking tools rank above the industry median based on FMCSA data.

Best for: Long-distance moves with full packing

Watch out: Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.

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