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Wheaton World Wide Moving 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

Wheaton World Wide Moving is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 70719 and MC 87113. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, Wheaton World Wide Moving covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Wheaton World Wide Moving is estimated at $2,900–$6,800, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Wheaton World Wide Moving is most relevant to mid-priced interstate moves.

Key facts

USDOT number
70719
MC / docket number
MC-87113
FMCSA legal name
WHEATON VAN LINES INC
DBA name
WHEATON WORLD WIDE MOVING
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
carrier
Registered cargo classes
General freight, Household goods
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
8010 CASTLETON ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46250-0800
Power units
767
Drivers
937
MCS-150 filed
2025-09-12
Safety rating
S
Safety rating date
2014-01-30
Last compliance review
2014-01-23
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,900–$6,800
Services
Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Corporate
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Wheaton World Wide Moving

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Wheaton World Wide Moving shares a parent company with Bekins and moves interstate household goods through an agent network under its own federal registration.

Best for
Mid-priced interstate moves
Main trade-off
Interstate work runs through an agent network, so the crew at your origin may be an affiliate rather than a Wheaton employee.

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What is Wheaton World Wide Moving's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Wheaton World Wide Moving is 70719. The registration status of Wheaton World Wide Moving is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Wheaton World Wide Moving licensed to move within Indiana?

For a move that stays inside Indiana, movers are authorised by Indiana Department of Revenue, Motor Carrier Services, and the authorisation is called Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 317-615-7200, option 3 then option 1 for passenger and household goods. We have not verified Wheaton World Wide Moving's Indiana 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving's USDOT number?

Wheaton World Wide Moving carries USDOT number 70719 and docket number MC-87113 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is WHEATON VAN LINES INC. It also files under the trade name WHEATON WORLD WIDE MOVING. The filed physical address is 8010 CASTLETON ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46250-0800. The census entity status for Wheaton World Wide Moving is active. The registration covers interstate operations.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 70719 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Wheaton World Wide Moving registered to carry household goods?

Wheaton World Wide Moving lists household goods among the cargo classifications on its federal census record, alongside General freight. 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 70719 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Wheaton World Wide Moving's fleet?

Wheaton World Wide Moving reports 767 power units and 937 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Wheaton World Wide Moving last updated that federal registration on September 12, 2025, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 70719 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Wheaton World Wide Moving have a federal safety rating?

Wheaton World Wide Moving holds a federal safety rating of Satisfactory on its census record, issued on January 30, 2014. A safety rating is assigned after a compliance review, and the most recent review of Wheaton World Wide Moving on the federal record is dated January 23, 2014. The rating reflects that review and is not updated continuously.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 70719 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Wheaton World Wide Moving a carrier, a broker, or both?

Wheaton World Wide Moving holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Wheaton World Wide Moving 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving carries the federal liability for the shipment. The licensing record grants Wheaton World Wide Moving motor carrier of household goods from July 25, 1984. The licensing record grants Wheaton World Wide Moving motor carrier of property (except household goods) from November 24, 1989. The licensing record for Wheaton World Wide Moving shows household goods authority, property authority, and no broker authority, no passenger authority.

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

Is Wheaton World Wide Moving authorised to move household goods?

Wheaton World Wide Moving 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving registered household goods as a cargo type. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Wheaton World Wide Moving 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving have on file with the federal regulator?

Wheaton World Wide Moving 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$5,000Travelers Property Casualty Company of AmericaApril 1, 2026
BMC-82$1,000,000Protective Insurance CompanyApril 30, 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 70719 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Wheaton World Wide Moving in one paragraph

Wheaton World Wide Moving has been operating since 1945 (about 81 years), runs out of Indianapolis, IN, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 70719 and MC 87113. Wheaton World Wide Moving shares a parent company with Bekins and moves interstate household goods through an agent network under its own federal registration.

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, Wheaton World Wide Moving quotes generally land in the $2,900–$6,800 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving 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

Mid-priced interstate moves. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Wheaton World Wide Moving. 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving. 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.

Wheaton World Wide Moving vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Wheaton World Wide Moving1945$2,900–$6,800
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 Wheaton World Wide Moving, 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 Wheaton World Wide Moving licensed and insured?
Wheaton World Wide Moving operates under USDOT 70719 and MC 87113. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Wheaton World Wide Moving cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Wheaton World Wide Moving is typically estimated at $2,900–$6,800. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Wheaton World Wide Moving offer binding estimates?
Wheaton World Wide Moving offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Wheaton World Wide Moving include?
Wheaton World Wide Moving offers long-distance, international, packing, storage, corporate. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Wheaton World Wide Moving operate?
Wheaton World Wide Moving covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, where it has been based since 1945.
Who is Wheaton World Wide Moving best suited to?
Wheaton World Wide Moving suits mid-priced interstate moves. The main trade-off to plan around: Interstate work runs through an agent network, so the crew at your origin may be an affiliate rather than a Wheaton employee. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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