Moving Comparison

Roadway Moving 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. Roadway Moving is described as best for new york city apartment moves where building access is the hard part, 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.

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CategoryRoadway MovingAllied Van Lines
USDOT1854436076235
MC #67132515735
Carrier or brokerboth
Founded20081928
HeadquartersNew York, NYFort 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 filingROADWAY MOVERS INCALLIED VAN LINES INC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file1901,056
Drivers on the census file2001,944
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-142026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$1,800–$6,200$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.

Roadway Moving

Roadway Movers Inc trades as Roadway Moving: the federal census records 190 power units against its own registration, filed from a Bronx River Avenue address in New York. Household goods are registered on the federal record and the registration is active.

USDOT
1854436
Pros
  • Best for new york city apartment moves where building access is the hard part.
  • Interstate (48) coverage; founded 2008.
Watch out
  • Pricing sits above the New York market floor, and the in-house fleet means peak summer weekends book out early.
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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
Roadway Moving
Best for

New York City apartment moves where building access is the hard part

Not ideal for

Pricing sits above the New York market floor, and the in-house fleet means peak summer weekends book out early.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Roadway Moving 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. Roadway Moving is described as best for new york city apartment moves where building access is the hard part; 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 Roadway Moving and Allied Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Roadway Moving estimates land around $1,800–$6,200 and Allied Van Lines estimates land around $3,200–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Roadway Moving and Allied Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Roadway Moving operates under USDOT 1854436 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 Roadway Moving 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.
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