Bailey's Moving & Storage vs United Van Lines
Researched and written by Daniel Harper · Reviewed by Amanda Brooks · Last reviewed August 2026
We publish no numeric score for moving companies, so this page names no winner. Bailey's Moving & Storage is described as best for utah and colorado moves handled by a large regional crew inside a national van-line network, while United Van Lines is described as best for long-distance moves with full packing. Compare the registration and authority records below, verify each USDOT number on FMCSA SAFER, and get a binding estimate from both before booking.
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| Category | Bailey's Moving & Storage | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 4205683 | 077949 |
| MC # | 1623239 | 67234 |
| Carrier or broker | carrier | both |
| Founded | 1952 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | North Salt Lake, UT | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Services | Long-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, Corporate | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | BAILEYS CONSOLIDATED SERVICES LLC | UNITED VAN LINES LLC |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Property | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker |
| Power units on the census file | 55 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 101 | 3,424 |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-16 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $2,200–$6,000 | $3,100–$7,400 |
Legal name, entity status, operating authority, fleet counts and safety rating come from the FMCSA motor carrier census and licensing files, and appear only where the identifier on the federal record matched the company record on this page. Where a row is absent for one company, this site holds no verified federal value for it.
Bailey's Moving & Storage
The operating registrant behind the Bailey's brand today is Baileys Consolidated Services LLC at 400 N 700 W in North Salt Lake, carrying the DBA Baileys Moving & Storage LLC, with 55 power units and 101 drivers and common authority active. Readers who look the brand up elsewhere may still find the older Bailey's Holding Company registration at the same address; that entity's census status is inactive and its docket is no longer active, so it is recorded here as superseded rather than shown as current. The company states it was founded in Orem, Utah in 1952 by Cliff Bailey. Interstate moves run inside the Allied Van Lines network, and Allied's registration belongs to Allied, not to Bailey's.
- Best for utah and colorado moves handled by a large regional crew inside a national van-line network.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1952.
- The current registration was added to the census in 2024 and carries property rather than household goods authority on the licensing record, so interstate household shipments rely on the Allied network's authority.
United Van Lines
United Van Lines is the largest brand under UniGroup and publishes the annual National Movers Study. It offers shipment tracking and a published claims process; we hold no dataset that compares its claims outcomes with other carriers.
- Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
- Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
Utah and Colorado moves handled by a large regional crew inside a national van-line network
The current registration was added to the census in 2024 and carries property rather than household goods authority on the licensing record, so interstate household shipments rely on the Allied network's authority.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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