Moving Comparison

Hall Lane Moving & Storage vs United Van Lines

Researched and written by Daniel Harper · Reviewed by Amanda Brooks · Last reviewed August 2026

At-a-glance

We publish no numeric score for moving companies, so this page names no winner. Hall Lane Moving & Storage is described as best for long island household moves and storage handled by a family firm that has held the same registration for decades, 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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CategoryHall Lane Moving & StorageUnited Van Lines
USDOT25055077949
MC #08424267234
Carrier or brokercarrierboth
Founded19501928
HeadquartersCommack, NYFenton, MO
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, CorporateLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingORIGINAL HALL-LANE MOVING AND STORAGEUNITED VAN LINES LLC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, PropertyHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file104,731
Drivers on the census file163,424
Safety ratingSatisfactoryS
Federal record as of2026-08-172026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$1,900–$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.

Hall Lane Moving & Storage

The registrant behind the brand is Original Hall-Lane Moving and Storage at 67 Mall Drive in Commack, New York, carrying the DBA the company trades under, with 10 power units, 16 drivers and a household goods cargo entry, and household goods authority on the licensing record. The company marked 75 years in 2025 and dates its business to 1950. The number displayed alongside its northAmerican branding identifies North American Van Lines, not Hall Lane, and is recorded here as a van-line relationship rather than as the company's own registration, so a reader comparing numbers is looking at the right entity.

USDOT
25055
Pros
  • Best for long island household moves and storage handled by a family firm that has held the same registration for decades.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1950.
Watch out
  • Ten power units is a small fleet for interstate work, and the USDOT number printed in the site's own materials is the van line's, which is easy to mistake for Hall Lane's registration.
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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.

USDOT
077949
Pros
  • Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
Watch out
  • Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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Hall Lane Moving & Storage
Best for

Long Island household moves and storage handled by a family firm that has held the same registration for decades

Not ideal for

Ten power units is a small fleet for interstate work, and the USDOT number printed in the site's own materials is the van line's, which is easy to mistake for Hall Lane's registration.

United Van Lines
Best for

Long-distance moves with full packing

Not ideal for

Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.

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Is Hall Lane Moving & Storage or United 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. Hall Lane Moving & Storage is described as best for long island household moves and storage handled by a family firm that has held the same registration for decades; United Van Lines is described as best for long-distance moves with full packing. 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 Hall Lane Moving & Storage and United Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Hall Lane Moving & Storage estimates land around $1,900–$5,400 and United Van Lines estimates land around $3,100–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Hall Lane Moving & Storage and United Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Hall Lane Moving & Storage operates under USDOT 25055 and United Van Lines operates under USDOT 077949. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.
How do I check complaints against Hall Lane Moving & Storage or United 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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