Moving Comparison

American Eagle Movers vs United 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. American Eagle Movers is described as best for florida and east coast interstate, 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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CategoryAmerican Eagle MoversUnited Van Lines
USDOT077949
MC #67234
Carrier or brokerboth
Founded20011928
HeadquartersHialeah, FLFenton, MO
CoverageInterstate (48)All 50 states
ServicesLocal, Long-distance, Packing, StorageLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingUNITED VAN LINES LLC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file4,731
Drivers on the census file3,424
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$1,900–$5,500$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.

American Eagle Movers

Florida-based interstate mover with steady East Coast operations. Spanish-speaking crews are a meaningful advantage for South Florida moves.

USDOT
Not confirmed
Pros
  • Best for florida and east coast interstate.
  • Interstate (48) coverage; founded 2001.
Watch out
  • Limited West Coast coverage.
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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.

USDOT
077949
Pros
  • Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
Watch out
  • Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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American Eagle Movers
Best for

Florida and East Coast interstate

Not ideal for

Limited West Coast coverage.

United Van Lines
Best for

Long-distance moves with full packing

Not ideal for

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Frequently asked questions

Is American Eagle Movers or United 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. American Eagle Movers is described as best for florida and east coast interstate; United Van Lines is described as best for long-distance moves with full packing. 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 American Eagle Movers and United Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, American Eagle Movers estimates land around $1,900–$5,500 and United Van Lines estimates land around $3,100–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are American Eagle Movers and United Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Look up each company on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate. United Van Lines operates under USDOT 077949.
How do I check complaints against American Eagle Movers or United 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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