Two Small Men With Big Hearts vs Allied Van Lines
By Daniel Harper, Senior Editor, Moving Costs · Reviewed by Melissa Grant, Pricing & Estimates Reviewer · Last updated May 2026
On our weighted score, Two Small Men With Big Hearts takes the edge (4.4/5). That said, Two Small Men With Big Hearts is the better pick for us-canada cross-border moves, while Allied Van Lines wins for large interstate and international moves. Always get binding estimates from both before booking.
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Side-by-side
| Category | Two Small Men With Big Hearts | Allied Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | Verify on FMCSA | 076235 |
| MC # | Verify on FMCSA | 15735 |
| BBB rating | A+ | A+ |
| Founded | 1979 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC / Buffalo, NY | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Coverage | International | All 50 states |
| Services | Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| 2BR estimate | $2,800–$6,800 | $3,200–$7,500 |
| Customer rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
Two Small Men With Big Hearts
Cross-border specialist serving US-Canada household moves with customs-paperwork experience and dual-currency invoicing.
- Best for us-canada cross-border moves.
- International coverage; founded 1979.
- BBB rating: A+.
- Limited US-domestic-only operations.
Allied Van Lines
Allied operates one of the largest North American moving networks through agent-affiliates. The brand earns high marks for full-value protection and international relocations, less so for last-minute or budget-tier jobs.
- Best for large interstate and international moves.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
- BBB rating: A+.
- Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
US-Canada cross-border moves
Limited US-domestic-only operations.
Large interstate and international moves
Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
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