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Armstrong Relocation 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

Armstrong Relocation is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 525 and MC MC-76574. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Memphis, TN, Armstrong Relocation covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Armstrong Relocation is estimated at $2,800–$6,900, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Armstrong Relocation is most relevant to southeast interstate and corporate relocations.

Key facts

USDOT number
525
MC / docket number
MC-76574
FMCSA legal name
ARMSTRONG TRANSFER & STORAGE COMPANY INC
Carrier or broker
both
Federal filing address
4690 Hungerford Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
Power units
2
Drivers
2
MCS-150 filed
2026-03-27
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Last compliance review
1987-05-21
Founded
1951
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,800–$6,900
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-17
Verdict

Armstrong Relocation

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

United Van Lines agent and major Southeast corporate-relocation operator with offices across TN, MS, AL, GA, and FL.

Best for
Southeast interstate and corporate relocations
Main trade-off
Local pricing is mid-tier.

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

The USDOT number of Armstrong Relocation is 525. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

What is Armstrong Relocation's USDOT number?

USDOT number: Not located. We have not located a federal registration record for Armstrong Relocation. That is a statement about our search, not about the company: a record may exist under a legal name that differs from the trading name on this page. Anyone can run the same search on the federal register and see what comes back for the name.

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Is Armstrong Relocation licensed to move within Tennessee?

Tennessee state pages point at two different agencies for a company moving household goods inside Tennessee, and BestMovers.info will not pick one for you until a Tennessee page settles it. Because Tennessee's own pages do not agree on which agency authorises movers, we do not state a requirement for Armstrong Relocation here, and we have not verified its state authorisation. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

What is Armstrong Relocation's USDOT number?

Armstrong Relocation carries USDOT number 525 and docket number MC-76574 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is ARMSTRONG TRANSFER & STORAGE COMPANY INC. The filed physical address is 4690 Hungerford Rd, Memphis, TN 38118. The census records the operation classification for Armstrong Relocation as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 525 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Armstrong Relocation's fleet?

Armstrong Relocation reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Armstrong Relocation last updated that federal registration on March 27, 2026, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 525 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Armstrong Relocation have a federal safety rating?

Armstrong Relocation holds a federal safety rating of Satisfactory on its census record. A safety rating is assigned after a compliance review, and the most recent review of Armstrong Relocation on the federal record is dated May 21, 1987. The rating reflects that review and is not updated continuously.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 525 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Armstrong Relocation a carrier, a broker, or both?

Armstrong Relocation holds both motor carrier authority and property broker authority on its federal licensing record. Carrier authority means Armstrong Relocation can operate the trucks and crews that perform a move itself. Broker authority means Armstrong Relocation can also arrange a move that another licensed company performs. On any given job, ask which of the two applies before you sign, because it decides whose crew arrives on moving day and who is liable for your goods. The licensing record grants Armstrong Relocation motor carrier of household goods from September 22, 1983. The licensing record for Armstrong Relocation shows household goods authority, property authority, broker authority, and no passenger authority.

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

Is Armstrong Relocation authorised to move household goods?

Armstrong Relocation 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. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Armstrong Relocation 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 Armstrong Relocation have on file with the federal regulator?

Armstrong Relocation has 3 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$5,000Evanston Insurance CompanyJuly 31, 2025
BMC-84$75,000Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of AmericaOctober 1, 2013
BMC-91X$1,000,000TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAApril 1, 2009

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 Armstrong Relocation?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 525 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-17

Armstrong Relocation in one paragraph

Armstrong Relocation has been operating since 1951 (about 75 years), runs out of Memphis, TN, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 525 and MC MC-76574. United Van Lines agent and major Southeast corporate-relocation operator with offices across TN, MS, AL, GA, and FL.

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, Armstrong Relocation quotes generally land in the $2,800–$6,900 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $4,850. 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 Armstrong Relocation 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

Southeast interstate and corporate relocations. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Armstrong Relocation. 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 Armstrong Relocation. 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.

Armstrong Relocation vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Armstrong Relocation1951$2,800–$6,900
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 Armstrong Relocation, 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 Armstrong Relocation licensed and insured?
Armstrong Relocation operates under USDOT 525 and MC MC-76574. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Armstrong Relocation cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Armstrong Relocation is typically estimated at $2,800–$6,900. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Armstrong Relocation offer binding estimates?
Armstrong Relocation offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Armstrong Relocation include?
Armstrong Relocation offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Armstrong Relocation operate?
Armstrong Relocation covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Memphis, TN, where it has been based since 1951.
Who is Armstrong Relocation best suited to?
Armstrong Relocation suits southeast interstate and corporate relocations. The main trade-off to plan around: Local pricing is mid-tier. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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