U-Pack vs Allied 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. U-Pack is described as best for long-distance budget moves with self-loading, 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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Side-by-side
| Category | U-Pack | Allied Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 076235 | |
| MC # | 15735 | |
| Carrier or broker | both | |
| Founded | 1997 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Fort Smith, AR | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Services | Long-distance, Container/Portable | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | ALLIED VAN LINES INC | |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker | |
| Power units on the census file | 1,056 | |
| Drivers on the census file | 1,944 | |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-13 | |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $1,500–$3,800 | $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.
U-Pack
U-Pack is operated by ABF Freight and uses commercial trucking for the actual transport, which keeps prices below traditional movers. You handle loading; they handle the long haul.
- Best for long-distance budget moves with self-loading.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1997.
- Three-day load and unload windows can pressure tight schedules.
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.
- Best for large interstate and international moves.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
- Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
Long-distance budget moves with self-loading
Three-day load and unload windows can pressure tight schedules.
Large interstate and international moves
Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
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