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Welch Transfer & Storage vs Allied 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. Welch Transfer & Storage is described as best for west texas households moving long-distance through a van-line network while dealing with a single local crew, 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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CategoryWelch Transfer & StorageAllied Van Lines
USDOT2526877076235
MC #87774615735
Carrier or brokercarrierboth
FoundedNot stated precisely by the company1928
HeadquartersSan Angelo, TXFort Wayne, IN
CoverageInterstate (48)All 50 states
ServicesLocal, Long-distance, Packing, Storage, CorporateLong-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate
Legal name on the federal filingHUSEMAN LOGISTICS INCALLIED VAN LINES INC
Entity statusA
Operating authority heldHousehold goodsHousehold goods, Property, Carrier and broker
Power units on the census file151,056
Drivers on the census file161,944
Safety ratingS
Federal record as of2026-08-162026-08-13
2BR interstate estimate (BestMovers.info estimate)$1,400–$5,000$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.

Welch Transfer & Storage

Welch Transfer & Storage is the trading name on a federal registration filed under the legal name Huseman Logistics Inc, with the Welch and Angelo Transportation names carried as filed trade names on the same record. That is recorded as read: the legal registrant and the consumer-facing brand are named separately rather than collapsed into one another. The company is a Wheaton Van Lines agent; the van line holds its own registration, and no van-line identifier is stored on this record. The federal file shows fifteen power units and sixteen drivers, and carries no safety rating, which is neither a positive nor a negative signal. On founding, the company publishes relative wording only rather than a year, so no founding year is stored or published for this company.

USDOT
2526877
Pros
  • Best for west texas households moving long-distance through a van-line network while dealing with a single local crew.
  • Interstate (48) coverage.
Watch out
  • The registrant behind the brand files under a different legal name, and the company publishes no founding year, so neither the corporate history nor the trading age can be stated precisely here.
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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.

USDOT
076235
Pros
  • Best for large interstate and international moves.
  • All 50 states coverage; founded 1928.
Watch out
  • Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.
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Welch Transfer & Storage
Best for

West Texas households moving long-distance through a van-line network while dealing with a single local crew

Not ideal for

The registrant behind the brand files under a different legal name, and the company publishes no founding year, so neither the corporate history nor the trading age can be stated precisely here.

Allied Van Lines
Best for

Large interstate and international moves

Not ideal for

Pricing skews higher than budget operators; binding estimates require an in-home survey.

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Is Welch Transfer & Storage or Allied 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. Welch Transfer & Storage is described as best for west texas households moving long-distance through a van-line network while dealing with a single local crew; Allied Van Lines is described as best for large interstate and international moves. 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 Welch Transfer & Storage and Allied Van Lines compare on price?
For a typical 2-bedroom interstate move, Welch Transfer & Storage estimates land around $1,400–$5,000 and Allied Van Lines estimates land around $3,200–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on weight, distance, service level, date, and availability.
Are Welch Transfer & Storage and Allied Van Lines both FMCSA-licensed?
Welch Transfer & Storage operates under USDOT 2526877 and Allied Van Lines operates under USDOT 076235. Always verify the specific entity quoting your move on FMCSA SAFER before signing an estimate.
How do I check complaints against Welch Transfer & Storage or Allied 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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