Rainier Overseas Movers 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. Rainier Overseas Movers is described as best for overseas household relocations arranged and forwarded end to end, where the reader wants a single point of accountability across ocean, air and destination handling, 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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Side-by-side
| Category | Rainier Overseas Movers | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 3729864 | 077949 |
| MC # | 1567976 | 67234 |
| Carrier or broker | broker | both |
| Founded | 1979 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Renton, WA | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | International | All 50 states |
| Services | International, Long-distance, Packing, Storage | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | RAINIER OVERSEAS MOVERS INC | UNITED VAN LINES LLC |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Broker | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker |
| Power units on the census file | 0 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 0 | 3,424 |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $3,000–$9,000 | $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.
Rainier Overseas Movers
Rainier Overseas Movers Inc files from Renton, Washington, active on the federal record with freight forwarder docket FF-1072 and docket MC-1567976. The authority presentation read for this registration shows freight forwarder of household goods, freight forwarder of property and broker of household goods; no motor carrier authority was located, so the company is described here as a freight forwarder and broker rather than as a motor carrier. The registration reports zero power units. That is the expected shape of a forwarding and broking business rather than a deficiency, and it is not presented as one. No separate FMC or ocean transportation intermediary licence was verified in the records reviewed, so none is published. No federal safety rating is on file, which is the normal state for a registration carrying no motor carrier authority and carries no implication about service quality. A similarly named Los Angeles forwarding operation was returned during verification with no identity evidence connecting it to this brand, and it is excluded. The company states first-party that it was founded in 1979.
- Best for overseas household relocations arranged and forwarded end to end, where the reader wants a single point of accountability across ocean, air and destination handling.
- International coverage; founded 1979.
- Rainier arranges carriage rather than performing it, so the crews who load and deliver the shipment are the forwarder's chosen agents and should be identified before booking.
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.
Overseas household relocations arranged and forwarded end to end, where the reader wants a single point of accountability across ocean, air and destination handling
Rainier arranges carriage rather than performing it, so the crews who load and deliver the shipment are the forwarder's chosen agents and should be identified before booking.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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