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Imlach & Collins Brothers 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

Imlach & Collins Brothers is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 1473185 and MC MC-554555. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Coppell, TX, Imlach & Collins Brothers covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Imlach & Collins Brothers is estimated at $2,900–$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, Imlach & Collins Brothers is most relevant to texas-anchored interstate.

Key facts

USDOT number
1473185
MC / docket number
MC-554555
FMCSA legal name
IMLACH & COLLINS BROTHERS LLC
Registration status
A
Registered cargo classes
Household goods
Carrier operation
Intrastate non-hazardous materials
Federal filing address
Dallas, TX 75247
Power units
20
Drivers
15
MCS-150 filed
2025-02-04
Founded
1928
Headquarters
Coppell, TX
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,900–$6,900
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Imlach & Collins Brothers

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

United Van Lines agent and one of the largest Texas-based movers. Consistent on-time performance and strong claims handling.

Best for
Texas-anchored interstate
Main trade-off
Smaller brand visibility outside the Southwest.

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What is Imlach & Collins Brothers's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Imlach & Collins Brothers is 1473185. The registration status of Imlach & Collins Brothers is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Imlach & Collins Brothers licensed to move within Texas?

For a move that stays inside Texas, movers are authorised by Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Carrier Division, part of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and the authorisation is called TxDMV motor carrier certificate of registration. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 888-368-4689. We have not verified Imlach & Collins Brothers's Texas 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.

What is Imlach & Collins Brothers's USDOT number?

Imlach & Collins Brothers carries USDOT number 1473185 and docket number MC-554555 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is IMLACH & COLLINS BROTHERS LLC. The filed physical address is Dallas, TX 75247. The census entity status for Imlach & Collins Brothers is active. The census records the operation classification for Imlach & Collins Brothers as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1473185 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Imlach & Collins Brothers registered to carry household goods?

Imlach & Collins Brothers 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 1473185 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Imlach & Collins Brothers's fleet?

Imlach & Collins Brothers reports 20 power units and 15 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Imlach & Collins Brothers last updated that federal registration on February 4, 2025, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1473185 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Imlach & Collins Brothers have a federal safety rating?

Imlach & Collins Brothers 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 Imlach & Collins Brothers. 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 1473185 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Imlach & Collins Brothers authorised to move household goods?

Imlach & Collins Brothers does not hold active household goods authority on its federal licensing record. The licensing file shows authority for Imlach & Collins Brothers in other categories rather than in household goods. This is a statement about the federal licence only. It does not describe intrastate work, which states license separately, and it does not describe any company that Imlach & Collins Brothers may work with.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing 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 Imlach & Collins Brothers?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1473185 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Imlach & Collins Brothers in one paragraph

Imlach & Collins Brothers has been operating since 1928 (about 98 years), runs out of Coppell, TX, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 1473185 and MC MC-554555. United Van Lines agent and one of the largest Texas-based movers. Consistent on-time performance and strong claims handling.

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, Imlach & Collins Brothers quotes generally land in the $2,900–$6,900 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $4,900. 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 Imlach & Collins Brothers 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

Texas-anchored interstate. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Imlach & Collins Brothers. 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 Imlach & Collins Brothers. 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.

Imlach & Collins Brothers vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Imlach & Collins Brothers1928$2,900–$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 Imlach & Collins Brothers, 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 Imlach & Collins Brothers licensed and insured?
Imlach & Collins Brothers operates under USDOT 1473185 and MC MC-554555. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Imlach & Collins Brothers cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Imlach & Collins Brothers is typically estimated at $2,900–$6,900. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Imlach & Collins Brothers offer binding estimates?
Imlach & Collins Brothers offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Imlach & Collins Brothers include?
Imlach & Collins Brothers offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Imlach & Collins Brothers operate?
Imlach & Collins Brothers covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Coppell, TX, where it has been based since 1928.
Who is Imlach & Collins Brothers best suited to?
Imlach & Collins Brothers suits texas-anchored interstate. The main trade-off to plan around: Smaller brand visibility outside the Southwest. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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