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Ace Relocation Systems review (2026)

Daniel Harper, Senior Moving Industry Research Editor at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byDaniel HarperSenior Moving Industry Research Editor
Amanda Brooks, Senior Editorial Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byAmanda BrooksSenior Editorial Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

Ace Relocation Systems is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 1052359 and MC MC-495480. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, Ace Relocation Systems covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Ace Relocation Systems is estimated at $2,900–$7,100, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Ace Relocation Systems is most relevant to west coast interstate and corporate.

Key facts

USDOT number
1052359
MC / docket number
MC-495480
FMCSA legal name
ACE RELOCATION SYSTEMS INC
DBA name
MILLS VAN LINES
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
carrier
Registered cargo classes
Household goods
Carrier operation
C
Federal filing address
5608 East Gate Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
Power units
108
Drivers
89
MCS-150 filed
2025-09-10
Founded
1981
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,900–$7,100
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-17
Verdict

Ace Relocation Systems

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Atlas agent and one of the largest West Coast interstate operators. Strong corporate-relocation track record with Fortune 500 clients.

Best for
West Coast interstate and corporate
Main trade-off
Local hourly availability varies by metro.

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What is Ace Relocation Systems's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Ace Relocation Systems is 1052359. The registration status of Ace Relocation Systems is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Ace Relocation Systems licensed to move within California?

For a move that stays inside California, movers are authorised by Bureau of Household Goods and Services, part of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and the authorisation is called Household Movers (HHM) permit, commonly called a Cal-T number. A consumer can check an individual mover in the agency's own public lookup. We have not verified Ace Relocation Systems's California authorisation, and nothing here says it lacks one. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

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What is Ace Relocation Systems's USDOT number?

Ace Relocation Systems carries USDOT number 1052359 and docket number MC-495480 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is ACE RELOCATION SYSTEMS INC. It also files under the trade name MILLS VAN LINES. The filed physical address is 5608 East Gate Dr, San Diego, CA 92121. The census entity status for Ace Relocation Systems is active.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1052359 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Ace Relocation Systems registered to carry household goods?

Ace Relocation Systems lists household goods among the cargo classifications on its federal census record, alongside no other class. A cargo classification records what the company registered on its MCS-150 form. It is not the same thing as active household goods operating authority, which is held on a separate federal licensing and insurance record and has to be checked there.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1052359 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Ace Relocation Systems's fleet?

Ace Relocation Systems reports 108 power units and 89 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Ace Relocation Systems last updated that federal registration on September 10, 2025, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1052359 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Ace Relocation Systems have a federal safety rating?

Ace Relocation Systems has no federal safety rating on its census record. Most interstate carriers have never had a compliance review, and a rating is only assigned after one, so the absence of a rating is not a negative signal about Ace Relocation Systems. It means no rating review has been recorded, and the other federal registration details remain the material check.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1052359 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Ace Relocation Systems a carrier, a broker, or both?

Ace Relocation Systems holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Ace Relocation Systems is licensed to perform moves with its own trucks and crews rather than arrange them through another company. The crew that arrives on moving day works under this authority, and Ace Relocation Systems carries the federal liability for the shipment. The licensing record grants Ace Relocation Systems motor carrier of household goods from August 6, 2004. The licensing record for Ace Relocation Systems shows household goods authority, and no property authority, no broker authority, no passenger authority.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Ace Relocation Systems authorised to move household goods?

Ace Relocation Systems holds active operating authority covering household goods on its federal licensing record. This is a stronger statement than the cargo classification on the census registration, which only records that Ace Relocation Systems registered household goods as a cargo type. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Ace Relocation Systems to move a household across state lines lawfully.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of August 13, 2026

What insurance does Ace Relocation Systems have on file with the federal regulator?

Ace Relocation Systems has 2 insurance forms on its federal insurance record. The table below shows the most recent filing of each form, the amount written on that filing, and the insurer named on it. These are filings as submitted. The federal insurance file records no cancellation date, so nothing here states whether a filing is still in force, and the amount on a filing is not the cover that would apply to your shipment.

FormAmount on the filingInsurer namedEffective date on the filing
BMC-34$5,000Atlantic Specialty Insurance CompanyFebruary 1, 2020
BMC-91X$1,000,000Arch Insurance CompanyFebruary 1, 2011

Federal source: FMCSA Insurance History file · Data as of August 13, 2026

Information provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

How much can a mover charge above a non-binding estimate?

On an interstate move priced with a non-binding estimate, a mover may require no more than 110% of the estimated charges before it will release your goods at delivery. That cap is set by 49 CFR 375.407, and it applies to the mover you hire regardless of what the final weight turns out to be. Anything owed above that amount is not payable on delivery day: the mover must bill you for it, and you have 30 days from delivery to pay it under 49 CFR 375.407.

Source: 49 CFR 375.407, eCFR

What is a mover liable for if my belongings are damaged?

Every interstate mover must offer released value, the no-extra-charge level of liability set by 49 CFR 375.701. Under released value the mover owes 60 cents per pound per article, so a claim is settled on what a damaged item weighs rather than on what it is worth. A heavy item pays out more than a light expensive one. The alternative is full value protection, which a mover must also offer, costs extra, and settles at repair, replacement, or a cash equivalent. Released value applies by default if you sign nothing else.

Source: 49 CFR 375.701, eCFR

How can I verify Ace Relocation Systems?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1052359 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-17

Ace Relocation Systems in one paragraph

Ace Relocation Systems has been operating since 1981 (about 45 years), runs out of San Diego, CA, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 1052359 and MC MC-495480. Atlas agent and one of the largest West Coast interstate operators. Strong corporate-relocation track record with Fortune 500 clients.

Estimated cost of a move with this carrier

This is an estimated quote range, not a record of prices paid. For a 2-bedroom interstate move, Ace Relocation Systems quotes generally land in the $2,900–$7,100 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $5,000. The low end of that range usually applies to off-season runs under 1,000 miles with self-packing; the high end shows up on full-service summer moves over 2,000 miles.

Local hourly pricing through Ace Relocation Systems is not published by the company and we hold no rate card for it. Our national editorial estimate for a two-mover crew and a truck on a local move is $105 to $155 an hour, May 2026, and it is a model figure rather than a quote from this carrier. Ask whether travel time, fuel surcharge, and stair fees sit inside or outside the hourly number, because that is where two apparently identical quotes diverge.

Where this carrier may fit

West Coast interstate and corporate. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Ace Relocation Systems. Three things make any move with this company more predictable, whatever the carrier: an inventory list locked in two or more weeks ahead, a binding not-to-exceed estimate in writing, and a destination ZIP the company services directly rather than through a subcontracted agent.

How to work around the main trade-off

The trade-off summarised at the top of this page is the one that most often costs readers money with Ace Relocation Systems. Two questions defuse it at quote stage: ask for the specific line items that drive the number up on your move profile, and ask whether the crew at your origin is employed directly or subcontracted to a local agent.

Then price the same inventory with one alternative below. A second quote on identical inventory is the only reliable way to tell whether the premium buys you anything on your particular lane.

Ace Relocation Systems vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Ace Relocation Systems1981$2,900–$7,100
Allied Van Lines1928$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines1948$3,000–$7,200

Booking process, step by step

  • Request a quote with a complete inventory list. Online forms are fine for a first pass; a video survey is what makes a binding number stick.
  • Insist on binding-not-to-exceed in writing. Federal rules let a carrier collect up to 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed later; a binding not-to-exceed estimate removes that exposure.
  • Confirm valuation coverage. Released value (the federal default) pays $0.60 per pound. Full-value protection costs more but actually replaces a damaged TV.
  • Confirm pickup and delivery windows. For interstate jobs the delivery window is a range, not a date — plan accordingly.
  • On move day, walk the truck and check the inventory list before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any pre-existing damage on the form.

What this page does and does not say

We publish no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for Ace Relocation Systems, and we recommend no company over another. What this page carries is the federal registration record above and the sourced facts beside it. Read those, then price the same written inventory with one alternative before you sign.

Updated August 2026 Reviewed by Amanda Brooks182 company profiles published

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ace Relocation Systems licensed and insured?
Ace Relocation Systems operates under USDOT 1052359 and MC MC-495480. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Ace Relocation Systems cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Ace Relocation Systems is typically estimated at $2,900–$7,100. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Ace Relocation Systems offer binding estimates?
Ace Relocation Systems offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Ace Relocation Systems include?
Ace Relocation Systems offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Ace Relocation Systems operate?
Ace Relocation Systems covers all 50 states and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, where it has been based since 1981.
Who is Ace Relocation Systems best suited to?
Ace Relocation Systems suits west Coast interstate and corporate. The main trade-off to plan around: Local hourly availability varies by metro. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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