Moving Comparison

Bekins Moving Solutions vs Allied Van Lines

Researched and written by Daniel Harper · Reviewed by Amanda Brooks · Last reviewed August 2026

At-a-glance

We publish no numeric score for moving companies, so this page names no winner. Bekins Moving Solutions is described as best for interstate moves booked through an agent-affiliate network, while Allied Van Lines is described as best for large interstate and international moves. 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	Bekins Moving Solutions	Allied Van Lines
USDOT	2256609	076235
MC #	770031	15735
Carrier or broker	carrier	both
Founded	1891	1928
Headquarters	Indianapolis, IN	Fort Wayne, IN
Coverage	All 50 states	All 50 states
Services	Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate	Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filing	BEKINS VAN LINES INC	ALLIED VAN LINES INC
Entity status	A	A
Operating authority held	Household goods	Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file	1	1,056
Drivers on the census file	1	1,944
Safety rating		S
Federal record as of	2026-08-13	2026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)	$3,000–$7,000	$3,200–$7,500

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.

Bekins Moving Solutions

One of the oldest moving brands in the US, Bekins runs an agent-affiliate model similar to Allied, with interstate shipments booked under the Bekins registration and performed by affiliated agents.

USDOT

2256609

Pros

Best for interstate moves booked through an agent-affiliate network.
All 50 states coverage; founded 1891.

Watch out

Online quote tools lag competitors — most pricing requires a phone call or in-home estimate.

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Allied Van Lines

Allied Van Lines operates one of the largest North American moving networks through agent-affiliates, and offers interstate and international household-goods moving. Full value protection is offered as the paid alternative to the default released value liability, as required of interstate carriers.

USDOT

076235

Pros

Best for large interstate and international moves.
All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.

Watch out

Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.

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Bekins Moving Solutions

Best for

Interstate moves booked through an agent-affiliate network

Not ideal for

Online quote tools lag competitors — most pricing requires a phone call or in-home estimate.

Allied Van Lines

Best for

Large interstate and international moves

Not ideal for

Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bekins Moving Solutions or Allied Van Lines better in 2026?

We hold no basis to prefer one over the other. We publish no numeric score for moving companies, and the records we hold for both are the same fields: registration, operating authority, founding year, coverage, and an estimated price range. Bekins Moving Solutions is described as best for interstate moves booked through an agent-affiliate network; Allied Van Lines is described as best for large interstate and international moves. Check each company's USDOT record on FMCSA SAFER for authority status and complaint history, then compare binding-not-to-exceed estimates for your own move.

How do Bekins Moving Solutions and Allied Van Lines compare on price?

For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Bekins Moving Solutions estimates land around $3,000–$7,000 and Allied Van Lines estimates land around $3,200–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.

Are Bekins Moving Solutions and Allied Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?

Bekins Moving Solutions operates under USDOT 2256609 and Allied Van Lines operates under USDOT 076235. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.

How do I check complaints against Bekins Moving Solutions or Allied Van Lines?

Look up each company by its USDOT number on FMCSA SAFER, which publishes complaint and crash history for the registered entity, and check the state regulator where the move starts. Ratings published by third parties are not shown here unless the specific profile they came from has been recorded.

What estimate type should I ask for?

For interstate moves, ask for a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey. Sight-unseen non-binding interstate quotes are not reliable and tend to grow on delivery day.

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