Two Men and a Truck (Local franchise) review 2027

What problem does Two Men and a Truck solve, and who is it for?

Two Men and a Truck is built around the move that starts and ends in the same metro area. It is the biggest local-moving franchise, with hourly crews for in-town jobs and a container-based long-distance option for moves that leave the region. For a move across town, this is the name to call, and the crews we have used were quick and careful. For a long-distance move it is neither the cheapest nor the most established option, which is why it lands at 7.7 overall and ranks 7th of 8 companies tested.

The fit is narrow and clear: local and regional moves. If your job is a few hours' drive, the hourly model and the franchise network work in your favour. If your job crosses the country, the same company sells you a container service priced like a van line, and the value case weakens.

How did it score across the five criteria?

Reliability and complaints carried the most weight at 30 points, and Two Men and a Truck earned 24. That criterion looks at FMCSA registration and safety record, BBB rating and complaint volume relative to size, and claims history where published. The company's BBB rating is A+ (varies by franchise), and the franchise structure is the reason for the qualifier.

Pricing transparency is worth 25 points and returned 19. It measures binding or not-to-exceed estimates, whether an in-home or video survey happens, and how the quote for our sample move compared with the final terms. Here the model is an estimate, with local moves billed hourly rather than locked to a binding figure.

Services scored 16 of 20. The criterion covers packing, storage in transit, vehicle shipping, full-value protection options and specialty items. Two Men and a Truck offers packing, some franchises offer storage, and full-value protection is available.

Coverage and scheduling is a 10-point criterion and returned 8, based on states served, the delivery window offered and tracking. The company reaches 45+ states via franchises, and the long-distance delivery window is 5–14 days on Value Flex.

Value is the last 15 points and returned 10, comparing the quote for our sample move against the field by type of service. At $4,900 the sample quote sits below the full-service van lines but well above the you-load option.

Where does it stand out?

The strongest argument for Two Men and a Truck is the local hourly rate. Crews run from about $120–$180 an hour for two movers and a truck, which makes a short move easy to budget and easy to scale up or down on the day.

The company also publishes a 96% referral rate, and it backs that with consistent training across franchises. Packing and junk removal round out the service list, so a local customer can hand over more of the job than a bare loading crew would take.

Franchise reviews are usually visible and local, which matters when you are trying to judge the specific crew that will show up at your door rather than a national average.

How does it compare with the tested rivals?

United Van Lines scored 8.6 at $5,800, with a binding estimate after a virtual or in-home survey, full-value protection included on many quotes, a 3–10 day delivery window for our route, USDOT 77949 and coverage of all 50 states and international. It is the largest van line in the country and the more established choice for a long haul.

Allied Van Lines scored 8.5 at $5,400, offering vehicle shipping, in-house and virtual surveys, a 4–12 day window and USDOT 76235. North American Van Lines, Allied's sister brand, also scored 8.5 but quoted $5,100, the lowest full-service figure we got, with three estimate types explained, a 4–12 day window and USDOT 70851.

U-Pack scored 8.4 at $2,650. It is a you-load freight service using a ReloCube or trailer, with a guaranteed online price, a 2–5 business day window and coverage of the continental US, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Atlas Van Lines scored 8.0 at $5,500, an agent-owned van line with strong corporate and military relocation programmes, a 4–12 day window and USDOT 125550.

Against all five, Two Men and a Truck is the local specialist. Its $4,900 sample quote is below the van lines and above U-Pack, and its 5–14 day window is the longest in the group.

What are the shared specs side by side?

The table above sets the same labels against each company: type, sample quote, binding estimate, packing, storage, full-value protection, delivery window, USDOT and coverage. Two Men and a Truck is the only local franchise with hourly billing in the set, and the only one whose USDOT registration varies by franchise rather than sitting with a single national number.

Where does it fall short?

Long-distance value is where it lost. The long-distance product is a container service, and it is priced like a van line rather than like a you-load carrier, so the customer pays van-line money for a model that does not include a full-service crew.

Quality varies by franchise, so the brand name alone tells you little about the crew near you. Check the specific franchise before booking.

Hourly billing rewards a good estimate of your inventory. If you understate what you own, the clock keeps running, and the final bill reflects it.

Is the price worth it?

The sample move quote is $4,900. That sits under United at $5,800, Allied at $5,400, Atlas at $5,500 and North American at $5,100, and above U-Pack at $2,650. For a local move the relevant number is the hourly rate of about $120–$180 for two movers and a truck, which is where the company is most competitive.

Who should buy from Two Men and a Truck?

Local and regional moves are the right fit. If you are moving across town or within the region and want an hourly crew, packing help and junk removal from one company, this is the call to make. If you are moving long distance, compare the container quote against the van lines and the you-load carriers before you commit.