Viking Moving Services vs United 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. Viking Moving Services is described as best for small eastern massachusetts household moves handled end to end by one small owner-operated crew, 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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Side-by-side
| Category | Viking Moving Services | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | 569481 | 077949 |
| MC # | 278184 | 67234 |
| Carrier or broker | carrier | both |
| Founded | Not stated precisely by the company | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Concord, MA | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | Interstate (48) | All 50 states |
| Services | Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| Legal name on the federal filing | VIKING MOVING SERVICES INC | UNITED VAN LINES LLC |
| Entity status | A | |
| Operating authority held | Household goods | Household goods, Property, Carrier and broker |
| Power units on the census file | 5 | 4,731 |
| Drivers on the census file | 5 | 3,424 |
| Safety rating | S | |
| Federal record as of | 2026-08-16 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate) | $1,200–$4,400 | $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.
Viking Moving Services
Viking Moving Services files as a single federal registrant in eastern Massachusetts, with five power units and five drivers on the federal file. The Viking name is used by unrelated registrants elsewhere in the country; identity on this profile is locked to one registration number and legal name, and same-name registrants are excluded rather than described as related companies. No federal safety rating is on file, which is neither a positive nor a negative signal. The company publishes no founding year of its own, so none is stored or published here.
- Best for small eastern massachusetts household moves handled end to end by one small owner-operated crew.
- Interstate (48) coverage.
- The fleet on the federal file is very small, so scheduling flexibility in peak season is limited and the company publishes no founding year.
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.
- Best for long-distance moves with full packing.
- All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
- Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
Small eastern Massachusetts household moves handled end to end by one small owner-operated crew
The fleet on the federal file is very small, so scheduling flexibility in peak season is limited and the company publishes no founding year.
Long-distance moves with full packing
Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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