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Corrigan Moving Systems vs Atlas Van Lines

Researched and written by Daniel Novak · Reviewed by Brittany Evans · Last reviewed August 2026

At-a-glance

We publish no numeric score for moving companies, so this page names no winner. Corrigan Moving Systems is described as best for great lakes moves handled by a large agent that runs its own trucks and crews, while Atlas Van Lines is described as best for corporate and government relocations. 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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CategoryCorrigan Moving SystemsAtlas Van Lines
USDOT153343125550
MC #04160879658
Carrier or brokerbothboth
Founded19291948
HeadquartersDearborn, MIEvansville, IN
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, CorporateLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingCORRIGAN MOVING & STORAGE COMPANYATLAS VAN LINES INC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and brokerHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file2452,731
Drivers on the census file2152,351
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-152026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$2,800–$6,800$3,000–$7,200

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.

Corrigan Moving Systems

Corrigan Moving & Storage Company trades as Corrigan Moving Systems and Premier Relocations, filing from Dearborn, Michigan with 245 power units and 215 drivers on the federal census, an unusually large in-house fleet for a regional agent. The company has been family-owned since 1929 and describes itself as the third largest mover inside the United Van Lines system, so a long-haul leg may be performed by that network rather than by Corrigan directly. Corrigan Moving Systems - New York LLC is a separately registered company and is not covered by the record on this page.

USDOT
153343
Pros
  • Best for great lakes moves handled by a large agent that runs its own trucks and crews.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1929.
Watch out
  • As a van-line agent, part of a long-distance job may be carried by another agent in the same network, and the New York arm is a separate company from the Michigan one.
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Atlas Van Lines

Atlas Van Lines books interstate household goods shipments under its own federal registration and handles them locally through affiliated agents. The agent assigned to your origin is a separate business from the van line, so ask which company's crew is scheduled before you sign.

USDOT
125550
Pros
  • Best for corporate and government relocations.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1948.
Watch out
  • The company performing your move is usually a separate agent business rather than the van line itself, so the terms, crew and equipment differ by market and are not set by Atlas.
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Corrigan Moving Systems
Best for

Great Lakes moves handled by a large agent that runs its own trucks and crews

Not ideal for

As a van-line agent, part of a long-distance job may be carried by another agent in the same network, and the New York arm is a separate company from the Michigan one.

Atlas Van Lines
Best for

Corporate and government relocations

Not ideal for

The company performing your move is usually a separate agent business rather than the van line itself, so the terms, crew and equipment differ by market and are not set by Atlas.

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Is Corrigan Moving Systems or Atlas 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. Corrigan Moving Systems is described as best for great lakes moves handled by a large agent that runs its own trucks and crews; Atlas Van Lines is described as best for corporate and government relocations. 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 Corrigan Moving Systems and Atlas Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Corrigan Moving Systems estimates land around $2,800–$6,800 and Atlas Van Lines estimates land around $3,000–$7,200. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Corrigan Moving Systems and Atlas Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Corrigan Moving Systems operates under USDOT 153343 and Atlas Van Lines operates under USDOT 125550. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.
How do I check complaints against Corrigan Moving Systems or Atlas 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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