NorthStar Moving Company vs United Van Lines
Researched and written by Daniel Harper · Reviewed by Amanda Brooks · Last reviewed August 2026
We publish no numeric score for moving companies, so this page names no winner. NorthStar Moving Company is described as best for los angeles and southern california household moves booked with a carrier that publishes its own federal registration, 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 | NorthStar Moving Company | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 1836576 | 077949 |
| MC # | 665757 | 67234 |
| Carrier or broker | carrier | both |
| Founded | 1994 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Northridge, CA | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Services | Long-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, Corporate, International | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | NORTHSTAR MOVING CORPORATION | UNITED VAN LINES LLC |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Household goods | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker |
| Power units on the census file | 11 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 3,424 | |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $2,000–$5,600 | $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.
NorthStar Moving Company
NorthStar Moving Corporation, trading as NorthStar Moving Company, files from Northridge, California, active on the federal census with a household goods cargo entry and eleven power units, and common authority active under MC-665757 with household goods authority on the licensing record. The federal filing carries a contact address on the company's own brand domain, which is what ties the registration to the business a reader is quoting. Several further registrants carry the same trading name in California and in other states; their corporate relationship to this registrant has not been established, so they are listed separately as unresolved rather than presented as branches. The company dates itself to 1994 and runs local, long-distance and international relocations from the San Fernando Valley.
- Best for los angeles and southern california household moves booked with a carrier that publishes its own federal registration.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1994.
- The fleet on file is small for the service area advertised, several registrants carry the same trading name in other states, and the site prints a licence-style number that does not match anything in the federal record.
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.
- Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
- Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
Los Angeles and Southern California household moves booked with a carrier that publishes its own federal registration
The fleet on file is small for the service area advertised, several registrants carry the same trading name in other states, and the site prints a licence-style number that does not match anything in the federal record.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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