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Clark Moving & Storage vs United 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. Clark Moving & Storage is described as best for upstate new york household and office moves handled by a long-standing mayflower agency with its own crews, 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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CategoryClark Moving & StorageUnited Van Lines
USDOT1782592077949
MC #67234
Carrier or brokerboth
FoundedNot published by the company1928
HeadquartersRochester, NYFenton, MO
CoverageRegionalAll 50 states
ServicesLocal, Packing, StorageLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingCLARK MOVING & STORAGE INCUNITED VAN LINES LLC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file114,731
Drivers on the census file93,424
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-162026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$800–$3,000$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.

Clark Moving & Storage

Clark Moving & Storage Inc files from 3680 Buffalo Road in Rochester, New York, active on the federal census with 11 power units, nine drivers, general freight and household goods cargo entries and an MCS-150 filed 12 February 2024. The registration is filed as intrastate only for non-hazardous cargo and carries no MC, MX or FF docket. That is a description of what the filing contains, not a finding about the company's right to operate: an intrastate New York operation does not require interstate authority. The company states first-party that it is an agent of Mayflower Transit and has been a Mayflower agency for more than 35 years; Mayflower Transit LLC is a separate registrant and its USDOT number is recorded as a van-line identifier rather than stored on this record. No federal safety rating is on file. A separate Albany-area registrant carrying the Albany form of the name was returned during verification, and with no bridge established it is held as an unresolved same-name candidate rather than attached here. The company's own site states no founding year, so none is published.

USDOT
1782592
Pros
  • Best for upstate new york household and office moves handled by a long-standing mayflower agency with its own crews.
  • Regional coverage.
Watch out
  • The federal registration is filed as intrastate only and carries no MC, MX or FF docket, so an interstate move would be performed under authority this record does not describe.
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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.

USDOT
077949
Pros
  • Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
Watch out
  • Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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Clark Moving & Storage
Best for

Upstate New York household and office moves handled by a long-standing Mayflower agency with its own crews

Not ideal for

The federal registration is filed as intrastate only and carries no MC, MX or FF docket, so an interstate move would be performed under authority this record does not describe.

United Van Lines
Best for

Long-distance moves with full packing

Not ideal for

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Is Clark Moving & Storage or United 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. Clark Moving & Storage is described as best for upstate new york household and office moves handled by a long-standing mayflower agency with its own crews; United Van Lines is described as best for long-distance moves with full packing. 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 Clark Moving & Storage and United Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Clark Moving & Storage estimates land around $800–$3,000 and United Van Lines estimates land around $3,100–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Clark Moving & Storage and United Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Clark Moving & Storage operates under USDOT 1782592 and United Van Lines operates under USDOT 077949. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.
How do I check complaints against Clark Moving & Storage or United 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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