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Weleski Transfer 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

Weleski Transfer is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 681016 and MC 317129. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Tarentum, PA, Weleski Transfer covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Weleski Transfer is estimated at $2,000–$5,700, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Weleski Transfer is most relevant to pittsburgh and cleveland household and commercial relocations booked with an atlas agent that operates its own household goods fleet.

Key facts

USDOT number
681016
MC / docket number
MC-317129
FMCSA legal name
WELESKI TRANSFER, INC.
Carrier or broker
carrier
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
Tarentum, PA
Power units
36
MCS-150 filed
2026-04-17
Founded
1909
Headquarters
Tarentum, PA
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,000–$5,700
Services
Long-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, Corporate, International
Data as of
2026-08-15
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Weleski Transfer

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Weleski Transfer, Inc. of Tarentum, Pennsylvania is the carrier registration this profile describes: active on the federal census with household goods and general property cargo entries, a fleet in the mid-thirties, and common authority on the licensing file. Two further registrations sit around it. A second active registration at the same Tarentum address carries broker authority under a separate USDOT, and a Cleveland registration filed under a related company name carries a census record whose licensing row was not located. Neither is folded into the carrier record and neither is described as a sibling, a predecessor, a successor or a superseded registration, because the corporate relationship between them has not been established. The company is an Atlas Van Lines agent and no Atlas corporate identifier is stored here. The business dates itself to 1909.

Best for
Pittsburgh and Cleveland household and commercial relocations booked with an Atlas agent that operates its own household goods fleet
Main trade-off
More than one federal registration sits behind the brand, so a customer checking a number needs to know which registration their own shipment moves under before comparing compliance history.

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What is Weleski Transfer's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Weleski Transfer is 681016. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-15.

Is Weleski Transfer the same company as Atlas Van Lines?

No. Weleski Transfer operates as an agent of Atlas Van Lines, which is a separate company with its own federal registration. The van line's number appears in agent branding and interstate notices, not as this company's own registration. The record that belongs to the company itself is USDOT 681016, and that is the one we publish above.

The distinction matters when you check a mover. A van line's safety history, fleet size and insurance filings describe the van line. They say nothing about the agent that will pack your home, load the truck and hold your contract.

Read from https://weleski.com/ on 2026-08-15.

Is there another federal registration connected to Weleski Transfer?

Verification also returned WELESKI TRANSFER INC, USDOT 98062, MC-602180, filed in Tarentum, PA, an active registration whose authority on the licensing file is brokerage, held under its own USDOT number and its own docket rather than on the carrier registration described above. It is connected to the brand only by a second active federal registration filed at the same Tarentum, Pennsylvania address as the carrier registration this profile describes.

This registration carries broker authority under its own USDOT and its own docket. It is recorded as a separate federal record rather than as another authority belonging to the carrier registration this profile describes, because the two are different registrations. The available records do not establish whether the two companies are the same legal entity, siblings, a predecessor and successor, or a superseded and current pair, so none of those words is used. A customer comparing compliance history should read whichever registration their own contract names.

Relationship recorded as unresolved. Read 2026-08-15.

Verification also returned WELESKI TRANSFER OF CLEVELAND INC, USDOT 2508132, filed in Cleveland, OH, an active registration. It is connected to the brand only by a federal contact reference to the brand's own domain, WWW.WELESKI.COM, on the census filing.

This is an active census registration. No licensing row was located for it in the records reviewed, so no operating authority is stated for it either way; that is an absence in the records reviewed and nothing more. The corporate relationship to the Tarentum carrier registration is not established, so it is recorded as related and unresolved rather than as a branch, subsidiary or sibling.

Relationship recorded as unresolved. Read 2026-08-15.

Is Weleski Transfer licensed to move within Pennsylvania?

For a move that stays inside Pennsylvania, movers are authorised by Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, part of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and the authorisation is called Certificate of Public Convenience. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 717-783-5010. We have not verified Weleski Transfer's Pennsylvania 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 Weleski Transfer's USDOT number?

Weleski Transfer carries USDOT number 681016 and docket number MC-317129 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is WELESKI TRANSFER, INC.. The filed physical address is Tarentum, PA. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for Weleski Transfer as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 681016 · Data as of August 15, 2026

How big is Weleski Transfer's fleet?

Weleski Transfer reports 36 power units on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Weleski Transfer last updated that federal registration on April 17, 2026, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 681016 · Data as of August 15, 2026

Does Weleski Transfer have a federal safety rating?

Weleski Transfer 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 Weleski Transfer. 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 681016 · Data as of August 15, 2026

Is Weleski Transfer a carrier, a broker, or both?

Weleski Transfer holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Weleski Transfer 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 Weleski Transfer carries the federal liability for the shipment. The licensing record for Weleski Transfer shows household goods authority, property authority, and no broker authority.

Federal source: FMCSA licensing record, read by hand · Data as of August 15, 2026

Is Weleski Transfer authorised to move household goods?

Weleski Transfer 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 Weleski Transfer to move a household across state lines lawfully.

Federal source: FMCSA licensing record, read by hand · Data as of August 15, 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 Weleski Transfer?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 681016 · Data as of 2026-08-15 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Weleski Transfer in one paragraph

Weleski Transfer has been operating since 1909 (about 117 years), runs out of Tarentum, PA, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 681016 and MC 317129. Weleski Transfer, Inc. of Tarentum, Pennsylvania is the carrier registration this profile describes: active on the federal census with household goods and general property cargo entries, a fleet in the mid-thirties, and common authority on the licensing file. Two further registrations sit around it. A second active registration at the same Tarentum address carries broker authority under a separate USDOT, and a Cleveland registration filed under a related company name carries a census record whose licensing row was not located. Neither is folded into the carrier record and neither is described as a sibling, a predecessor, a successor or a superseded registration, because the corporate relationship between them has not been established. The company is an Atlas Van Lines agent and no Atlas corporate identifier is stored here. The business dates itself to 1909.

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, Weleski Transfer quotes generally land in the $2,000–$5,700 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $3,850. 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 Weleski Transfer 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

Pittsburgh and Cleveland household and commercial relocations booked with an Atlas agent that operates its own household goods fleet. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Weleski Transfer. 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 Weleski Transfer. 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.

Weleski Transfer vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Weleski Transfer1909$2,000–$5,700
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 Weleski Transfer, 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 Weleski Transfer licensed and insured?
Weleski Transfer operates under USDOT 681016 and MC 317129. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Weleski Transfer cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Weleski Transfer is typically estimated at $2,000–$5,700. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Weleski Transfer offer binding estimates?
Weleski Transfer offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Weleski Transfer include?
Weleski Transfer offers long-distance, local, packing, storage, corporate, international. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Weleski Transfer operate?
Weleski Transfer covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Tarentum, PA, where it has been based since 1909.
Who is Weleski Transfer best suited to?
Weleski Transfer suits pittsburgh and Cleveland household and commercial relocations booked with an Atlas agent that operates its own household goods fleet. The main trade-off to plan around: More than one federal registration sits behind the brand, so a customer checking a number needs to know which registration their own shipment moves under before comparing compliance history. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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