United Van Lines vs Atlas Van Lines

Winner summary

On our weighted score, United Van Lines takes the edge (4.3/5). That said, United Van Lines is the better pick for long-distance moves with full packing, while Atlas Van Lines wins for corporate and government relocations.

CategoryUnited Van LinesAtlas Van Lines
USDOT077949125550
MC #6723479658
BBB ratingA+A+
Founded19281948
HeadquartersFenton, MOEvansville, IN
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, CorporateLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate
2BR estimate$3,100–$7,400$3,000–$7,200
Customer rating4.3 / 54.2 / 5

United Van Lines

United is the largest brand under UniGroup and publishes the well-known annual National Movers Study. Claims handling and tracking tools rank above the industry median based on FMCSA data.

Best for: Long-distance moves with full packing

Watch out: Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.

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Atlas Van Lines

Atlas runs a federated agent network with strong corporate relocation operations. Customer experience tracks closely to which local agent handles your shipment, which is worth checking before signing.

Best for: Corporate and government relocations

Watch out: Local availability depends heavily on the specific Atlas agent in your region — quality can vary between markets.

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