How we select and review movers
Updated September 5, 2026
Who we cover
We started with the 10 largest national interstate van lines by recognition and search volume — the companies people are most often actually comparing when they search for an interstate mover. These are the names that come up repeatedly in consumer research, the ones people tend to recognize from highway sightings or previous moves. We are expanding coverage to regional and local interstate movers over time, since plenty of solid carriers operate in specific corridors without national brand recognition. A company being covered here is not an endorsement, and a company not yet covered is not a mark against it. Our goal is to build out useful profiles methodically, starting where the most search traffic already is.
Where our review data comes from
Every rating, review count, and quoted review on this site is pulled from that company's real Google Business Profile — we do not write, edit, or generate reviews. What you see is what customers actually posted. For national brands that operate through many independent local agents or franchise locations rather than one corporate storefront, we say explicitly which specific location's reviews we are showing. We do this because a Mayflower agent in Denver and a Mayflower agent in Tampa are separate operations with separate crews, separate equipment, and separate customer experiences. We would rather be specific and narrow than imply one location's performance represents the whole national network.
We do not fabricate USDOT numbers, MC numbers, review counts, or pricing. Where we can't independently verify a fact, we say so and link to a primary source — usually FMCSA SAFER for licensing status — rather than stating an unverified number as fact.
How we frame strengths and weaknesses
Each profile's 'where this carrier is good' and 'where it falls short' sections are drawn directly from patterns in the real reviews we pulled — recurring praise or recurring complaints — not a proprietary scoring formula. If eight customers mention damaged furniture and six praise punctuality, that shows up in the profile. A high star average does not mean a company has no weaknesses, and a lower one does not mean it is a bad fit for every move. A carrier with mediocre ratings might still be the right choice for a small shipment to a rural destination, while a top-rated firm might struggle with complex corporate relocations. Read the actual review themes, not just the number.
How often this is updated
Review data is a snapshot from the date shown on each profile, not a live feed. A profile might reflect data pulled on March 15, even if you are reading it in June. Ratings and review counts change over time — new reviews come in, old ones get updated, and averages shift. For the most current number, check the company's Google Business Profile or FMCSA SAFER directly using the links on each profile. We include those links so you can verify where things stand now, not just where they stood when we last collected data.