Moving Comparison

Two Men and a Truck vs Atlas 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. Two Men and a Truck is described as best for local moves and short-distance interstate jobs, while Atlas Van Lines is described as best for corporate and government relocations. 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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CategoryTwo Men and a TruckAtlas Van Lines
USDOT125550
MC #79658
Carrier or brokerboth
Founded19851948
HeadquartersLansing, MIEvansville, IN
CoverageRegionalAll 50 states
ServicesLocal, Long-distance, Packing, StorageLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingATLAS VAN LINES INC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file2,731
Drivers on the census file2,351
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$400–$2,200$3,000–$7,200

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.

Two Men and a Truck

The largest local-focused moving franchise in the US with 350+ locations. Pricing is competitive for local hourly work but their long-distance arm is less mature than van-line brands.

USDOT
Not confirmed
Pros
  • Best for local moves and short-distance interstate jobs.
  • Regional coverage; founded 1985.
Watch out
  • Quality varies by franchise — read reviews for your specific local branch, not the brand as a whole.
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Atlas Van Lines

Atlas Van Lines books interstate household goods shipments under its own federal registration and handles them locally through affiliated agents. The agent assigned to your origin is a separate business from the van line, so ask which company's crew is scheduled before you sign.

USDOT
125550
Pros
  • Best for corporate and government relocations.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1948.
Watch out
  • The company performing your move is usually a separate agent business rather than the van line itself, so the terms, crew and equipment differ by market and are not set by Atlas.
Read full Atlas Van Lines review
Two Men and a Truck
Best for

Local moves and short-distance interstate jobs

Not ideal for

Quality varies by franchise — read reviews for your specific local branch, not the brand as a whole.

Atlas Van Lines
Best for

Corporate and government relocations

Not ideal for

The company performing your move is usually a separate agent business rather than the van line itself, so the terms, crew and equipment differ by market and are not set by Atlas.

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Is Two Men and a Truck or Atlas 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. Two Men and a Truck is described as best for local moves and short-distance interstate jobs; Atlas Van Lines is described as best for corporate and government relocations. 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 Two Men and a Truck and Atlas Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Two Men and a Truck estimates land around $400–$2,200 and Atlas Van Lines estimates land around $3,000–$7,200. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Two Men and a Truck and Atlas Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Look up each company on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate. Atlas Van Lines operates under USDOT 125550.
How do I check complaints against Two Men and a Truck or Atlas 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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