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Nelson Westerberg 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

Nelson Westerberg is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 818102 and MC MC-494781. Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL, Nelson Westerberg covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Nelson Westerberg is estimated at $3,000–$7,300, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Nelson Westerberg is most relevant to chicago-anchored corporate relocations.

Key facts

USDOT number
818102
MC / docket number
MC-494781
FMCSA legal name
NEWESCO INC
DBA name
NELSON WESTERBERG OF TEXAS
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
carrier
Registered cargo classes
Household goods
Carrier operation
Intrastate non-hazardous materials
Federal filing address
1500 Arthur Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Power units
4
Drivers
2
MCS-150 filed
2026-03-12
Founded
1908
Headquarters
Elk Grove Village, IL
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$3,000–$7,300
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Nelson Westerberg

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Atlas Van Lines agent and major corporate-relocation operator with Chicago, Houston, and Dallas hubs. Strong fit for employer-paid moves.

Best for
Chicago-anchored corporate relocations
Main trade-off
Consumer-direct booking is less polished than its corporate operation.

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What is Nelson Westerberg's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Nelson Westerberg is 818102. The registration status of Nelson Westerberg is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Nelson Westerberg licensed to move within Illinois?

For a move that stays inside Illinois, movers are authorised by Illinois Commerce Commission, and the authorisation is called Household Goods License. A consumer can check an individual mover in the agency's own public lookup. We have not verified Nelson Westerberg's Illinois 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 Nelson Westerberg's USDOT number?

Nelson Westerberg carries USDOT number 818102 and docket number MC-494781 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is NEWESCO INC. It also files under the trade name NELSON WESTERBERG OF TEXAS. The filed physical address is 1500 Arthur Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. The census entity status for Nelson Westerberg is active. The census records the operation classification for Nelson Westerberg as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 818102 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Nelson Westerberg registered to carry household goods?

Nelson Westerberg 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 818102 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Nelson Westerberg's fleet?

Nelson Westerberg reports 4 power units and 2 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Nelson Westerberg last updated that federal registration on March 12, 2026, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 818102 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Nelson Westerberg have a federal safety rating?

Nelson Westerberg 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 Nelson Westerberg. 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 818102 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Nelson Westerberg a carrier, a broker, or both?

Nelson Westerberg holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Nelson Westerberg 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 Nelson Westerberg carries the federal liability for the shipment. The licensing record for Nelson Westerberg 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 Nelson Westerberg authorised to move household goods?

Nelson Westerberg 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 Nelson Westerberg registered household goods as a cargo type. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Nelson Westerberg to move a household across state lines lawfully.

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 Nelson Westerberg?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 818102 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Nelson Westerberg in one paragraph

Nelson Westerberg has been operating since 1908 (about 118 years), runs out of Elk Grove Village, IL, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 818102 and MC MC-494781. Atlas Van Lines agent and major corporate-relocation operator with Chicago, Houston, and Dallas hubs. Strong fit for employer-paid moves.

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, Nelson Westerberg quotes generally land in the $3,000–$7,300 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $5,150. 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 Nelson Westerberg 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

Chicago-anchored 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 Nelson Westerberg. 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 Nelson Westerberg. 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.

Nelson Westerberg vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Nelson Westerberg1908$3,000–$7,300
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 Nelson Westerberg, 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 Nelson Westerberg licensed and insured?
Nelson Westerberg operates under USDOT 818102 and MC MC-494781. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Nelson Westerberg cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Nelson Westerberg is typically estimated at $3,000–$7,300. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Nelson Westerberg offer binding estimates?
Nelson Westerberg offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Nelson Westerberg include?
Nelson Westerberg offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Nelson Westerberg operate?
Nelson Westerberg covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL, where it has been based since 1908.
Who is Nelson Westerberg best suited to?
Nelson Westerberg suits chicago-anchored corporate relocations. The main trade-off to plan around: Consumer-direct booking is less polished than its corporate operation. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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