Moving Comparison

Muscular Moving Men 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. Muscular Moving Men is described as best for phoenix and greater arizona household moves booked directly with a carrier that runs its own crews and files its own household goods registration, 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.

Compare written estimates from both

Get matched with FMCSA-licensed movers — typically 3–4 quotes within one business day.

Get free quotes

Side-by-side

CategoryMuscular Moving MenAllied Van Lines
USDOT1829172076235
MC #69149315735
Carrier or brokercarrierboth
Founded20081928
HeadquartersPhoenix, AZFort Wayne, IN
CoverageInterstate (48)All 50 states
ServicesLocal, Long-distance, Packing, Storage, CorporateLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingMUSCULAR MOVING MEN LLCALLIED VAN LINES INC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, PropertyHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file221,056
Drivers on the census file421,944
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-152026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$1,400–$4,800$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.

Muscular Moving Men

Muscular Moving Men LLC files from East Mohawk Lane in Phoenix, Arizona, active on the federal census with household goods and general freight cargo entries, twenty-two power units, forty-two drivers, a current MCS-150 filing and docket MC-691493 on the registration. The filed contact email uses the company's own domain, so registrant and consumer-facing brand agree inside the federal data. Additional inactive registrations associated with the Muscular Moving Men brand were identified and are disclosed separately with the relationship recorded as unresolved; nothing here describes them as former, historical or superseded filings, and no reason for their inactive status is asserted. No federal safety rating was located for this registration, which is neither a positive nor a negative signal. No van-line affiliation was established and none is claimed. The company's own history page states it was founded in 2008 by two Scottsdale friends who began with borrowed trucks.

USDOT
1829172
Pros
  • Best for phoenix and greater arizona household moves booked directly with a carrier that runs its own crews and files its own household goods registration.
  • Interstate (48) coverage; founded 2008.
Watch out
  • No federal safety rating was located for this registration, so there is no compliance-review result to read either way when comparing the company against a rated carrier.
Read full Muscular Moving Men review

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
Muscular Moving Men
Best for

Phoenix and greater Arizona household moves booked directly with a carrier that runs its own crews and files its own household goods registration

Not ideal for

No federal safety rating was located for this registration, so there is no compliance-review result to read either way when comparing the company against a rated carrier.

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.

Free quote request

Compare Muscular Moving Men and Allied Van Lines, and a few alternatives

We match you with FMCSA-licensed movers serving your route. No obligation; written estimates only.

No obligation. Your quote request may be shared with up to 4 moving companies that may serve your requested route.

Step 1 of 3 · Locations

Where are you moving?

Get matched with licensed movers based on your route and move details.

ZIP or City

.

ZIP or City

.

Frequently asked questions

Is Muscular Moving Men 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. Muscular Moving Men is described as best for phoenix and greater arizona household moves booked directly with a carrier that runs its own crews and files its own household goods registration; 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 Muscular Moving Men and Allied Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Muscular Moving Men estimates land around $1,400–$4,800 and Allied Van Lines estimates land around $3,200–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Muscular Moving Men and Allied Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Muscular Moving Men operates under USDOT 1829172 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 Muscular Moving Men 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.
Free quote request

Ready to compare licensed movers?

Get free, no-obligation written estimates from FMCSA-licensed movers serving your route.

No obligation. Your quote request may be shared with up to 4 moving companies that may serve your requested route.

Step 1 of 3 · Locations

Where are you moving?

Get matched with licensed movers based on your route and move details.

ZIP or City

.

ZIP or City

.

Keep researching