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Best Full-Service Movers
Only the movers that fit "best full service movers", quoted for the same 1,000-mile move and checked against federal complaint data.
Last Updated: Sep 2026Suggested moving companies for you
SNorth American Van Lines
Very Good
8.5
Not-to-exceed estimate: you pay less if the ship...Learn More
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UUnited Van Lines
Very Good
8.6
Binding estimate delivered within a day of the v...Learn More
SAllied Van Lines
Very Good
8.5
Vehicle shipping coordinated with the household...Learn More
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United Van Lines (Full-service interstate) - The largest van line in the country, with a binding estimate after a video survey, full-value protection and a tracked delivery window Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Binding estimate delivered within a day of the video survey
- Full-value protection quoted as standard
- Agent network covers every state; corporate and military moves
Very Good
8.6
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$5,800 · checked Sep 11
Full-service van line
5800 USD
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North American Van Lines (Full-service interstate) - Allied's sister brand with the clearest estimate menu — binding, not-to-exceed or non-binding — and the lowest full-service quote we got Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Not-to-exceed estimate: you pay less if the shipment weighs less, never more
- Lowest full-service quote for our move
- Same SIRVA network as Allied
Very Good
8.5
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$5,100 · checked Sep 11
Full-service van line
5100 USD
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Allied Van Lines (Full-service interstate) - A century-old van line with vehicle shipping, in-house and virtual surveys, and a slightly lower quote than United for our move Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Vehicle shipping coordinated with the household move
- Binding estimate and full-value option
- Slightly cheaper than United for the same move
Very Good
8.5
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$5,400 · checked Sep 11
Full-service van line
5400 USD
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Atlas Van Lines (Full-service interstate) - An agent-owned van line with strong corporate and military relocation programmes and a quote in the middle of the field Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Agent-owned network — agents have a stake in the brand
- Deep corporate and government relocation experience
- Binding estimates and full-value protection
Good
8.0
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$5,500 · checked Sep 11
Full-service van line
5500 USD
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Two Men and a Truck (Local franchise) - The biggest local-moving franchise, with hourly crews for in-town moves and a container-based long-distance option Tested Aug 2026 by Team RankingRight
- Local crews from about $120–$180 an hour for two movers and a truck
- Consistent training and a 96% referral rate the company publishes
- Packing and junk removal
Fair
7.7
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$4,900 · checked Sep 11
Local franchise (hourly) + long-distance container
4900 USD
Frequently asked questions about moving companies
How much does it cost to move across the country?
For our two-bedroom, 1,000-mile sample: about $1,400 in a rented truck plus fuel and your labour; $2,000–$3,000 with a freight trailer or container you load yourself; $4,500–$7,500 with a full-service van line that packs, loads and delivers. Add 10–25% in summer and for short notice.
What is a binding estimate and why does it matter?
A binding estimate fixes the price for the inventory surveyed; a non-binding one can rise on moving day and federal rules let the mover collect up to 110% at delivery. Insist on a binding or not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey — the van lines and container companies here all offer one.
Is my stuff insured?
By default, interstate movers are liable for only 60 cents per pound per item — a $1,500 TV pays out $30. Full-value protection, which costs 1–2% of the declared value, makes the mover repair or replace. Homeowner's policies rarely cover goods in transit; check.
How do you test moving companies?
We request quotes for the same move from each company, note whether a survey was required and whether the estimate was binding, and read the tariff and protection terms. We check USDOT registration and safety records on the FMCSA site, BBB rating and complaint counts against company size, and published claims data. We do not accept payment or discounts from movers.
*Scores: Reliability & complaints 30 · Pricing transparency 25 · Services 20 · Coverage & scheduling 10 · Value 15; score = Σ ÷ 10, ties break on the earlier test date. Prices shown were checked on the date beside each and may change. Affiliate links are added only after a score is locked and can never change it. How we rank.
#1 United Van Lines8.6 · $5,800
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