Liffey Van Lines 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. Liffey Van Lines is described as best for new york city and westchester household moves booked with a mover that publishes its own federal number rather than the van line's, 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 | Liffey Van Lines | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 663326 | 077949 |
| MC # | 67234 | |
| Carrier or broker | both | |
| Founded | 1975 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Mahopac, NY | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Services | Long-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, International | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | LIFFEY VAN LINES INC | UNITED VAN LINES LLC |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker | |
| Power units on the census file | 15 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 20 | 3,424 |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $2,000–$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.
Liffey Van Lines
Liffey Van Lines Inc files from 429 Stillwater Road in Mahopac, New York with 15 power units, 20 drivers, a household goods cargo entry and a current MCS-150 on file. The company publishes its own federal registration on its site rather than the van line's, which is the cleaner practice among Allied agents, but the licensing file returns no docket for that number, so its interstate work runs inside Allied's authority. It has moved New York City households since 1975 and handles local, long-distance and international relocations from a single Hudson Valley base.
- Best for new york city and westchester household moves booked with a mover that publishes its own federal number rather than the van line's.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1975.
- No operating-authority docket was located for this registrant, so interstate shipments appear to move under Allied's authority rather than a docket of the company's own.
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 City and Westchester household moves booked with a mover that publishes its own federal number rather than the van line's
No operating-authority docket was located for this registrant, so interstate shipments appear to move under Allied's authority rather than a docket of the company's own.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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