College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving vs Atlas Van Lines

Winner summary

On our weighted score, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving takes the edge (4.4/5). That said, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is the better pick for local moves combined with junk removal, while Atlas Van Lines wins for corporate and government relocations.

CategoryCollege Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingAtlas Van Lines
USDOTVaries by franchise125550
MC #Varies by franchise79658
BBB ratingA+A+
Founded20051948
HeadquartersTampa, FLEvansville, IN
CoverageRegionalAll 50 states
ServicesLocal, Long-distance, Packing, StorageLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate
2BR estimate$450–$2,400$3,000–$7,200
Customer rating4.4 / 54.2 / 5

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Franchise system that bundles moving with hauling and donation drop-offs — useful when downsizing. Customer satisfaction scores beat the moving-industry average.

Best for: Local moves combined with junk removal

Watch out: Hourly rates run higher than no-frills local movers because junk-removal capability is built in.

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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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