U-Pack vs Atlas 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 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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Side-by-side
| Category | U-Pack | Atlas Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 125550 | |
| MC # | 79658 | |
| Carrier or broker | both | |
| Founded | 1997 | 1948 |
| Headquarters | Fort Smith, AR | Evansville, IN |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Services | Long-distance, Container/Portable | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker | |
| Power units on the census file | 2,731 | |
| Drivers on the census file | 2,351 | |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-13 | |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $1,500–$3,800 | $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.
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.
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.
- Best for corporate and government relocations.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1948.
- 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.
Long-distance budget moves with self-loading
Three-day load and unload windows can pressure tight schedules.
Corporate and government relocations
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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