Dircks Moving & Logistics vs United Van Lines
Researched and written by Daniel Harper · Reviewed by Amanda Brooks · Last reviewed August 2026
We publish no numeric score for moving companies, so this page names no winner. Dircks Moving & Logistics is described as best for arizona household and commercial moves that need a national network for the long leg, 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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| Category | Dircks Moving & Logistics | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 923640 | 077949 |
| MC # | 398594 | 67234 |
| Carrier or broker | carrier | both |
| Founded | 1990 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, AZ | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Services | Long-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, Corporate | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | DIRCKS MOVING SERVICES INC | UNITED VAN LINES LLC |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Household goods, Property | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker |
| Power units on the census file | 24 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 24 | 3,424 |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $1,800–$5,400 | $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.
Dircks Moving & Logistics
Dircks Moving Services Inc trades as Dircks Moving & Logistics from 4340 W Mohave Street in Phoenix, the address on both its site and its federal filing, with 24 power units and 24 drivers on the census and active common authority carrying household goods. It states first-party that it is a Mayflower agent, so interstate shipments move inside the UniGroup network while the local company handles origin and destination work. The company's own newsletter marks a twenty-fifth anniversary in 2015, dating the business to 1990.
- Best for arizona household and commercial moves that need a national network for the long leg.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1990.
- Coverage is anchored in Phoenix with a 24-truck fleet, and the company's own About page is currently missing, so first-party company history is thin.
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.
- Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
- Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
Arizona household and commercial moves that need a national network for the long leg
Coverage is anchored in Phoenix with a 24-truck fleet, and the company's own About page is currently missing, so first-party company history is thin.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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