Einstein Moving Company 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. Einstein Moving Company is described as best for local and statewide texas moves in austin, dallas, houston and san antonio handled by a large in-state crew operation, 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 | Einstein Moving Company | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 2193963 | 077949 |
| MC # | 67234 | |
| Carrier or broker | both | |
| Founded | 2012 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Austin, TX | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | Regional | All 50 states |
| Services | Local, Packing, Storage, Container/Portable | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | EINSTEIN MOVING COMPANY LLC | UNITED VAN LINES LLC |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker | |
| Power units on the census file | 80 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 182 | 3,424 |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $700–$2,600 | $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.
Einstein Moving Company
Einstein Moving Company LLC files from Brown Lane in Austin, Texas, active on the federal census with 80 power units, seven non-commercial units, 182 drivers and an MCS-150 filed 27 March 2026. The registration is filed as intrastate only for non-hazardous cargo and the federal record carries no MC, MX or FF docket and no interstate operating authority. That is what the federal file shows and it is stated as a description of the filing, not as a finding about the company's right to operate: an intrastate Texas operation does not require interstate authority. A docket number circulated in secondary sources for this brand was not located on the federal record and is therefore not stored. The company publishes this USDOT number in its own footer together with a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles number, and it publishes a separate Florida registration for its Tampa operation; the Texas registration is the primary record this profile describes and the Florida registrant is disclosed separately as a related registration rather than merged into it. The state numbers are state identifiers and are not recorded as federal registrations. No federal safety rating was located for this registration, which is neither a positive nor a negative signal. The company states it was founded in 2012.
- Best for local and statewide texas moves in austin, dallas, houston and san antonio handled by a large in-state crew operation.
- Regional coverage; founded 2012.
- The federal registration is filed as intrastate only and carries no operating authority docket, so this is not a record of interstate household goods authority and an out-of-state move should be confirmed against whichever registrant would carry it.
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.
Local and statewide Texas moves in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio handled by a large in-state crew operation
The federal registration is filed as intrastate only and carries no operating authority docket, so this is not a record of interstate household goods authority and an out-of-state move should be confirmed against whichever registrant would carry it.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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