Compare the Biggest Interstate Moving Companies
Updated September 5, 2026
Ten national moving companies handle a large share of U.S. interstate moves, but they aren't all built the same way — some are cooperatives of independent local agents, some are franchise networks, and a couple are single corporate operators. That structure affects what kind of experience you'll actually get. The table below is a starting point; each company's full profile has real customer review data and an honest read on strengths and weaknesses.
| Company | Founded | Model | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
 Allied Van Lines | 1928 | Agent network (part of SIRVA) | Long-standing national coverage through local agents |
 United Van Lines | 1928 | Agent cooperative (part of UniGroup) | High-volume interstate moves, one of the largest carriers by volume |
 North American Van Lines | 1933 | Agent network (part of SIRVA) | Corporate relocation and long-distance household moves |
 Two Men and a Truck | 1985 | Franchise network | Regional and shorter interstate moves |
 College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | 2005 | Franchise network | Moving combined with junk removal in one booking |
 Bellhop | 2011 | Tech-platform / crew marketplace | App-based booking and transparent hourly pricing |
| Mayflower Transit | 1927 | Agent cooperative (part of UniGroup) | Long-distance moves, sister brand to United Van Lines |
 Atlas Van Lines | 1948 | Agent cooperative | Long-distance moves with a strong Midwest agent presence |
 JK Moving Services | 1982 | Independently owned, corporate-operated | White-glove, high-value, and corporate/government moves |
 International Van Lines | 2000 | Broker-carrier hybrid | Moves that combine a domestic leg with international shipping |
How we compare these interstate moving companies
Each profile below combines real customer reviews pulled from that company's Google Business Profile with general, publicly documented facts (founding year, headquarters, ownership/agent structure). We do not fabricate ratings, review counts, or USDOT/MC numbers — where we can't verify a number directly, the profile links to FMCSA SAFER to check it yourself rather than stating it as fact. Full methodology: see how we select and review movers.
Agent-network and franchise brands such as Allied, United, North American, Mayflower, Atlas, Two Men and a Truck, and College Hunks operate through numerous independently run local locations. Because of this structure, review data on these profiles reflects one representative location rather than the entire national network. We call this out explicitly on each of those company profiles so readers understand exactly what they are looking at before they draw conclusions about service quality.
Head-to-head moving company comparisons
When you need to compare two specific companies for your move, these comparison pages line up the ownership model, real review data, and typical strengths of each pair directly.
- Allied Van Lines vs. United Van Lines
- United Van Lines vs. Mayflower Transit
- Allied Van Lines vs. North American Van Lines
- United Van Lines vs. Atlas Van Lines
- North American Van Lines vs. Mayflower Transit
- Two Men and a Truck vs. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
- JK Moving Services vs. International Van Lines
- Bellhop vs. Two Men and a Truck
- Atlas Van Lines vs. Mayflower Transit
- United Van Lines vs. JK Moving Services