Moving Comparison

Nationwide Relocation Services 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. Nationwide Relocation Services is described as best for long-distance quote comparison, 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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Category	Nationwide Relocation Services	United Van Lines
USDOT	2226268	077949
MC #	MC-381766	67234
Carrier or broker		both
Founded	1999	1928
Headquarters	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Fenton, MO
Coverage	All 50 states	All 50 states
Services	Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage	Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filing	NATIONWIDE MOVE MANAGEMENT LLC	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	0	4,731
Drivers on the census file		3,424
Safety rating		S
Federal record as of	2026-08-13	2026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)	$2,200–$6,100	$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.

Nationwide Relocation Services

Fort Lauderdale long-distance moving company operating nationally. Read the contract for the company named as the hauler before paying any deposit; the federal record above is what states the authority this registration holds.

USDOT

2226268

Pros

Best for long-distance quote comparison.
All 50 states coverage; founded 1999.

Watch out

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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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Nationwide Relocation Services

Best for

Long-distance quote comparison

Not ideal for

Confirm in writing which company will carry the shipment, and verify that company's USDOT before paying a deposit.

United Van Lines

Best for

Long-distance moves with full packing

Not ideal for

Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nationwide Relocation Services 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. Nationwide Relocation Services is described as best for long-distance quote comparison; 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 Nationwide Relocation Services and United Van Lines compare on price?

For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Nationwide Relocation Services estimates land around $2,200–$6,100 and United Van Lines estimates land around $3,100–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.

Are Nationwide Relocation Services and United Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?

Nationwide Relocation Services operates under USDOT 2226268 and United Van Lines operates under USDOT 077949. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.

How do I check complaints against Nationwide Relocation Services 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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