Moving Comparison

Victory Van Corporation vs United 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. Victory Van Corporation is described as best for northern virginia and washington dc household and government-related moves handled by a long-established allied agent, while United Van Lines is described as best for long-distance moves with full packing. 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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CategoryVictory Van CorporationUnited Van Lines
USDOT36816077949
MC #12815367234
Carrier or brokercarrierboth
Founded19281928
HeadquartersSterling, VAFenton, MO
CoverageAll 50 statesAll 50 states
ServicesLong-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, Corporate, InternationalLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingVICTORY VAN CORPORATIONUNITED VAN LINES LLC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goods, PropertyHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file214,731
Drivers on the census file253,424
Safety ratingSatisfactoryS
Federal record as of2026-08-152026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$2,100–$5,800$3,100–$7,400

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.

Victory Van Corporation

Victory Van Corporation files from 110 Terminal Drive in Sterling, Virginia with 21 power units, 25 drivers and a household goods cargo entry, and common authority active under MC-128153 with household goods and property authority. The rating on file is Satisfactory, from a compliance review recorded in 2006. The company's own site dates the business to 1928, when it was founded as the Federal Storage Company, and states that it took the Victory Van name in 1945. Its site publishes a docket that differs by one digit from the federal record, a discrepancy recorded on this page rather than quietly corrected, and long-distance shipments move inside the Allied Van Lines network under that van line's separate registration.

USDOT
36816
Pros
  • Best for northern virginia and washington dc household and government-related moves handled by a long-established allied agent.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
Watch out
  • The docket number printed on the company's own site is one digit short of the docket the federal record carries, and the rating on file rests on a compliance review from 2006.
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United Van Lines

United Van Lines is the largest brand under UniGroup and publishes the annual National Movers Study. It offers shipment tracking and a published claims process; we hold no dataset that compares its claims outcomes with other carriers.

USDOT
077949
Pros
  • Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
Watch out
  • Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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Victory Van Corporation
Best for

Northern Virginia and Washington DC household and government-related moves handled by a long-established Allied agent

Not ideal for

The docket number printed on the company's own site is one digit short of the docket the federal record carries, and the rating on file rests on a compliance review from 2006.

United Van Lines
Best for

Long-distance moves with full packing

Not ideal for

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Is Victory Van Corporation or United 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. Victory Van Corporation is described as best for northern virginia and washington dc household and government-related moves handled by a long-established allied agent; United Van Lines is described as best for long-distance moves with full packing. 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 Victory Van Corporation and United Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Victory Van Corporation estimates land around $2,100–$5,800 and United Van Lines estimates land around $3,100–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Victory Van Corporation and United Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Victory Van Corporation operates under USDOT 36816 and United Van Lines operates under USDOT 077949. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.
How do I check complaints against Victory Van Corporation or United 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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