Liberty Moving & Storage 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. Liberty Moving & Storage is described as best for new york metropolitan household and corporate moves where the mover's own registration can be checked before booking, 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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Side-by-side
| Category | Liberty Moving & Storage | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 325439 | 077949 |
| MC # | 198104 | 67234 |
| Carrier or broker | carrier | both |
| Founded | 1939 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Commack, NY | 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 | LIBERTY MOVING AND STORAGE CO 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 | 20 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 20 | 3,424 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory | S |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-17 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $2,000–$5,600 | $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.
Liberty Moving & Storage
Liberty Moving & Storage Co Inc files from 350 Moreland Road in Commack, New York with 20 power units and 20 drivers, a household goods cargo entry, and household goods authority under MC-198104. Unusually for a van-line agent, the company publishes that exact registration in its own site footer alongside its New York state licence, and the published pair matches the federal record, which is the cleanest form of identity evidence this directory records. The company traces its start to 1939 on Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. Long-distance shipments travel inside the United Van Lines network under that van line's own separate registration.
- Best for new york metropolitan household and corporate moves where the mover's own registration can be checked before booking.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1939.
- Twenty power units against a tri-state and national offering means much of the long-distance capacity is van-line equipment, and the rating on file dates from a 1988 review.
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.
New York metropolitan household and corporate moves where the mover's own registration can be checked before booking
Twenty power units against a tri-state and national offering means much of the long-distance capacity is van-line equipment, and the rating on file dates from a 1988 review.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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