Moving Comparison

International Van Lines vs Allied 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. International Van Lines is described as best for long-distance and overseas moves, while Allied Van Lines is described as best for large interstate and international moves. 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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CategoryInternational Van LinesAllied Van Lines
USDOT2293832076235
MC #79697115735
Carrier or brokercarrierboth
Founded20001928
HeadquartersCoral Springs, FLFort Wayne, IN
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transportLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingINTERNATIONAL VAN LINES INCALLIED VAN LINES INC
Entity statusAA
Operating authority heldHousehold goodsHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file241,056
Drivers on the census file151,944
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-132026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$2,700–$6,400$3,200–$7,500

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.

International Van Lines

International Van Lines services overseas destinations in addition to US interstate work. What it is licensed to do federally is set out in the federal record on this page rather than described here.

USDOT
2293832
Pros
  • Best for long-distance and overseas moves.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 2000.
Watch out
  • Domestic and overseas moves are quoted through the same brand, so confirm in writing which service and which estimate type your quote covers before paying a deposit.
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Allied Van Lines

Allied Van Lines operates one of the largest North American moving networks through agent-affiliates, and offers interstate and international household-goods moving. Full value protection is offered as the paid alternative to the default released value liability, as required of interstate carriers.

USDOT
076235
Pros
  • Best for large interstate and international moves.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
Watch out
  • Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
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International Van Lines
Best for

Long-distance and overseas moves

Not ideal for

Domestic and overseas moves are quoted through the same brand, so confirm in writing which service and which estimate type your quote covers before paying a deposit.

Allied Van Lines
Best for

Large interstate and international moves

Not ideal for

Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.

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Frequently asked questions

Is International Van Lines or Allied 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. International Van Lines is described as best for long-distance and overseas moves; Allied Van Lines is described as best for large interstate and international moves. 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 International Van Lines and Allied Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, International Van Lines estimates land around $2,700–$6,400 and Allied Van Lines estimates land around $3,200–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are International Van Lines and Allied Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
International Van Lines operates under USDOT 2293832 and Allied Van Lines operates under USDOT 076235. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.
How do I check complaints against International Van Lines or Allied 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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