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Moving APT 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. Moving APT is described as best for comparing multiple long-distance carriers in one quote, 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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CategoryMoving APTAllied Van Lines
USDOT2247863076235
MC #73109015735
Carrier or brokerbrokerboth
Founded19991928
HeadquartersFort Lauderdale, FLFort Wayne, IN
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, Auto transportLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingMOVING APT INCALLIED VAN LINES INC
Entity statusAA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, Property, BrokerHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file01,056
Drivers on the census file1,944
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-132026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$2,500–$6,200$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.

Moving APT

Moving APT arranges household goods moves that other licensed carriers perform. Ask for the assigned carrier's legal name and USDOT number, and check that record yourself, before you commit.

USDOT
2247863
Pros
  • Best for comparing multiple long-distance carriers in one quote.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1999.
Watch out
  • Operates as a broker, not a carrier — the actual hauler is matched after booking.
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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.
Read full Allied Van Lines review
Moving APT
Best for

Comparing multiple long-distance carriers in one quote

Not ideal for

Operates as a broker, not a carrier — the actual hauler is matched after booking.

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 Moving APT 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. Moving APT is described as best for comparing multiple long-distance carriers in one quote; 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 Moving APT and Allied Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Moving APT estimates land around $2,500–$6,200 and Allied Van Lines estimates land around $3,200–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Moving APT and Allied Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Moving APT operates under USDOT 2247863 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 Moving APT 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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