Moving Comparison

Safebound Moving & Storage 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. Safebound Moving & Storage is described as best for florida moves booked with a company that operates its own fleet, 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	Safebound Moving & Storage	United Van Lines
USDOT	2900155	077949
MC #	975408	67234
Carrier or broker		both
Founded	2016	1928
Headquarters	West Palm Beach, FL	Fenton, MO
Coverage	Interstate (48)	All 50 states
Services	Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage, Auto transport	Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filing	SAFEBOUND LOGISTICS LLC	UNITED VAN LINES LLC
Entity status		A
Operating authority held		Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file	33	4,731
Drivers on the census file	34	3,424
Safety rating		S
Federal record as of	2026-08-14	2026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)	$1,600–$5,800	$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.

Safebound Moving & Storage

Safebound Logistics LLC operates as Safebound Moving & Storage from West Palm Beach under its own federal registration, with 33 power units on the federal census and household goods, general freight and motor vehicles registered as cargo. The census records cargo classifications, not operating authority, so nothing about the authority this registration holds is stated here. A separately registered sibling, Safebound Van Lines LLC, is a different legal entity and is not covered by this record.

USDOT

2900155

Pros

Best for florida moves booked with a company that operates its own fleet.
Interstate (48) coverage; founded 2016.

Watch out

Ask which company will carry the shipment and confirm it in writing before you sign.

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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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Safebound Moving & Storage

Best for

Florida moves booked with a company that operates its own fleet

Not ideal for

Ask which company will carry the shipment and confirm it in writing before you sign.

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 Safebound Moving & Storage 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. Safebound Moving & Storage is described as best for florida moves booked with a company that operates its own fleet; 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 Safebound Moving & Storage and United Van Lines compare on price?

For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Safebound Moving & Storage estimates land around $1,600–$5,800 and United Van Lines estimates land around $3,100–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.

Are Safebound Moving & Storage and United Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?

Safebound Moving & Storage operates under USDOT 2900155 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 Safebound Moving & Storage 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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