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Isaac's Moving & Storage vs Atlas 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. Isaac's Moving & Storage is described as best for boston and philadelphia corridor moves booked with an independent carrier rather than a van-line agency, while Atlas Van Lines is described as best for corporate and government relocations. 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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CategoryIsaac's Moving & StorageAtlas Van Lines
USDOT552840125550
MC #27236979658
Carrier or brokercarrierboth
Founded19881948
HeadquartersStoughton, MAEvansville, IN
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, International, CorporateLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingSAFE MOVERS INCATLAS VAN LINES INC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goodsHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file252,731
Drivers on the census file282,351
Safety ratingSatisfactoryS
Federal record as of2026-08-152026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$2,000–$5,600$3,000–$7,200

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.

Isaac's Moving & Storage

Safe Movers Inc, carrying the Isaac's Moving and Storage DBA, files from 181 Campanelli Parkway in Stoughton, Massachusetts with 25 power units, 28 drivers and a household goods cargo entry, with common authority active under MC-272369. The rating on file is Satisfactory, from a compliance review recorded in 2001, which is old enough that it describes the operation of that era rather than today's. The brand has run since 1988 and operates as an independent carrier rather than a van-line agent, with a second active Philadelphia registrant and one inactive registration also carrying the name, listed below so a reader can check the entity that will actually appear on their paperwork.

USDOT
552840
Pros
  • Best for boston and philadelphia corridor moves booked with an independent carrier rather than a van-line agency.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1988.
Watch out
  • Three separate registrants carry the Isaac's name, so which company performs the move depends on the branch, and the only safety rating on file comes from a compliance review in 2001.
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Atlas Van Lines

Atlas Van Lines books interstate household goods shipments under its own federal registration and handles them locally through affiliated agents. The agent assigned to your origin is a separate business from the van line, so ask which company's crew is scheduled before you sign.

USDOT
125550
Pros
  • Best for corporate and government relocations.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1948.
Watch out
  • The company performing your move is usually a separate agent business rather than the van line itself, so the terms, crew and equipment differ by market and are not set by Atlas.
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Isaac's Moving & Storage
Best for

Boston and Philadelphia corridor moves booked with an independent carrier rather than a van-line agency

Not ideal for

Three separate registrants carry the Isaac's name, so which company performs the move depends on the branch, and the only safety rating on file comes from a compliance review in 2001.

Atlas Van Lines
Best for

Corporate and government relocations

Not ideal for

The company performing your move is usually a separate agent business rather than the van line itself, so the terms, crew and equipment differ by market and are not set by Atlas.

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Is Isaac's Moving & Storage or Atlas 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. Isaac's Moving & Storage is described as best for boston and philadelphia corridor moves booked with an independent carrier rather than a van-line agency; Atlas Van Lines is described as best for corporate and government relocations. 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 Isaac's Moving & Storage and Atlas Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Isaac's Moving & Storage estimates land around $2,000–$5,600 and Atlas Van Lines estimates land around $3,000–$7,200. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Isaac's Moving & Storage and Atlas Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Isaac's Moving & Storage operates under USDOT 552840 and Atlas Van Lines operates under USDOT 125550. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.
How do I check complaints against Isaac's Moving & Storage or Atlas 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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