North American Van Lines vs Allied Van Lines (2026)
By Daniel Harper, Senior Editor, Moving Costs · Reviewed by Melissa Grant, Pricing & Estimates Reviewer · Last updated April 2026
North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines are sister brands — both owned by SIRVA Worldwide. That ownership confuses many shoppers into thinking they're the same product. They're not. They run separate agent networks, have separate operational reputations, and sometimes quote the exact same lane at meaningfully different prices.
This comparison breaks down what's actually different between the two, what stays the same because of the shared SIRVA infrastructure, and when each brand tends to be the better pick.
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Side-by-side
| Category | North American Van Lines | Allied Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Parent company | SIRVA Worldwide | SIRVA Worldwide |
| Founded | 1933 | 1928 |
| Coverage | Interstate (50) + international | Interstate (50) + international |
| 2BR estimate range | $4,500 – $8,500 (1,000 mi) | $4,500 – $8,500 (1,000 mi) |
| Estimate type | Binding-not-to-exceed available | Binding-not-to-exceed available |
| Specialty / crating | Strong reputation | Available |
| Corporate relo | Yes (SIRVA programs) | Yes (SIRVA programs) |
| Self-service tracking | WorldTrac shipment tracking | Available via SIRVA |
- Cleaner self-service shipment tracking
- Strong specialty / crating reputation
- Long-distance specialist heritage
- SIRVA backbone for claims and ops
- Service quality varies by local agent
- Premium pricing vs container or non-van-line options
- Sometimes booked through SIRVA's enterprise programs only
- Wider corporate-relo presence
- Often the easier book for international moves
- Mature SIRVA claims and IT systems
- Comprehensive household-goods services
- Service quality varies by local agent
- Premium pricing vs container or non-van-line options
- Pricing can vary 10–20% from sister brand on the same lane
Households with specialty items, long-distance moves, and shoppers who want strong shipment tracking.
Budget-driven moves where containers or non-van-line carriers are cheaper.
Corporate-paid relocations and international moves through SIRVA's enterprise programs.
Budget-driven moves where containers or non-van-line carriers are cheaper.
The shared SIRVA backbone
Because both brands sit under SIRVA Worldwide, they share corporate infrastructure: claims handling, IT systems, valuation products, and many enterprise relo accounts. Long-distance moves booked under either brand often ride on shared interstate capacity during peak season.
Where the brands diverge
- Agent network: North American and Allied each have their own independent agent locations. The agent quoting your move is what actually determines your service quality.
- Reputation: North American has historically been associated with a more transparent claims process and stronger reviews on long-distance specialty items. Allied is associated with a broader corporate relo footprint.
- Sales process: Both will perform a virtual or in-home survey before binding pricing; the actual quote comes from the local agent.
Pricing comparison
For a 2-bedroom interstate move (~5,500 lbs, 1,000 miles), 2026 quotes from either brand typically land in the $4,500 – $8,500 range with full-service load and unload. Specific quotes vary widely by agent, season, and lane. It's common to see one brand quote 10–20% below the other on the same move; that's the local agent's pricing, not the parent brand's.
Services
- Both: full-service local, long-distance, international, corporate relo, vehicle transport, fragile-only packing, full pack, storage in transit.
- North American: long-tenured "WorldTrac" shipment tracking and a vocal claims-team reputation.
- Allied: heavier overlap with SIRVA enterprise relo programs, often appearing in corporate-paid moves.
FMCSA & BBB
Both companies are long-established carriers with active interstate household goods authority. Both maintain BBB profiles with strong parent-brand ratings. As with any van line, the local agent's FMCSA and BBB record matters more than the parent brand — always verify the agent on FMCSA SAFER before signing.
Where North American wins
- Specialty items (artwork, antiques, pianos) where the company's claims and crating reputation matter.
- Moves where you want a cleaner self-service tracking experience.
- Lanes where the local North American agent has stronger reviews than the local Allied agent.
Where Allied wins
- Corporate-paid relocations using SIRVA's enterprise programs.
- Lanes where the local Allied agent quotes meaningfully cheaper.
- Moves bundling international or visa-related household goods shipments.
How to choose
- Get binding-not-to-exceed estimates from both — they're sister brands but you'll often see different prices.
- Triangulate with one quote from outside SIRVA (e.g. United Van Lines, Mayflower, JK Moving).
- Verify each quoting agent on FMCSA SAFER and BBB. The parent brand's profile is not the agent's.
- Compare delivery windows, claims process, and which carrier is named on the bill of lading.
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