Crown Relocations vs Allied Van Lines
By Daniel Harper, Senior Editor, Moving Costs · Reviewed by Melissa Grant, Pricing & Estimates Reviewer · Last updated May 2026
On our weighted score, Allied Van Lines takes the edge (4.3/5). That said, Crown Relocations is the better pick for international corporate and household relocations, while Allied Van Lines wins for large interstate and international moves. Always get binding estimates from both before booking.
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Side-by-side
| Category | Crown Relocations | Allied Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | Verify on FMCSA | 076235 |
| MC # | Verify on FMCSA | 15735 |
| BBB rating | A+ | A+ |
| Founded | 1965 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Houston, TX | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Coverage | International | All 50 states |
| Services | Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| 2BR estimate | $4,500–$12,500 | $3,200–$7,500 |
| Customer rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
Crown Relocations
Global mover with strong international corporate-relocation business. Domestic US moves are available but not the primary focus.
- Best for international corporate and household relocations.
- International coverage; founded 1965.
- BBB rating: A+.
- Domestic US pricing rarely competes with US van lines.
Allied Van Lines
Allied operates one of the largest North American moving networks through agent-affiliates. The brand earns high marks for full-value protection and international relocations, less so for last-minute or budget-tier jobs.
- Best for large interstate and international moves.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
- BBB rating: A+.
- Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
International corporate and household relocations
Domestic US pricing rarely competes with US van lines.
Large interstate and international moves
Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
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