Best Moving Companies
of 2026

North American Van Lines has operated since 1933 and built one of the largest agent networks in North America — which translates into genuine local availability almost anywhere in the country. The brand’s core differentiator is service flexibility: buyers can customize their moving package to include only what they need, from full pack-and-move to transport-only, rather than paying for services built into a fixed-price structure. Corporate relocation and high-value item transport (fine art, electronics, custom furniture) are specialties developed over decades of commercial and residential moving work. North American also offers binding estimates on interstate moves, which means the quoted price is the price paid regardless of how long loading and transit take. For buyers who want a customizable full-service move without committing to a rigid package, North American’s menu-style service structure is the most buyer-friendly format in the traditional van line category.

Two Men and a Truck is the largest franchised moving company in the United States, operating in 48 states as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland. Founded in 1985 by two brothers in Lansing, Michigan — using a 1966 Ford pickup truck — the brand has grown to more than 3,000 trucks and a 96% referral rate across its franchise locations. While Two Men and a Truck handles long-distance moves, the brand’s strength is local and intra-city moves: hourly crews, flexible scheduling, and franchise-level local knowledge make it the most practical option when you’re moving within a metro area or to an adjacent city. Junk removal services are available as an add-on, letting buyers clear unwanted items on move day rather than scheduling a separate pickup. The franchise model means service quality varies by location — reading reviews specific to your local franchise, not the national brand, is the right research approach. For local moves where you want a professional crew at a reasonable hourly rate, Two Men and a Truck is the benchmark.

Mayflower Transit has operated since 1927 — making it one of the oldest moving companies in the United States — and remains a go-to brand for corporate relocations, military moves, and long-distance household moves where brand reliability matters. As the sister company to United Van Lines under the UniGroup parent, Mayflower shares infrastructure, agent network depth, and operational systems with United while maintaining a distinct brand and booking experience. Military move specialization is a particular strength: Mayflower has handled government-contracted relocations for decades and understands the logistics and documentation requirements that military families navigate. The Mayflower customer portal provides move management tools similar to United’s MyUnited system. For buyers moving with employer relocation benefits, corporate accounts, or military orders, Mayflower is one of the most practical and experienced options available.

U-Pack operates on a straightforward model that eliminates most of the cost of a traditional long-distance move: you pack and load, U-Pack drives. Available in all 48 continental states and Canada, U-Pack uses ReloCubes (portable containers) or moving trailer space with a pay-for-what-you-use pricing structure — meaning buyers aren’t charged for empty space on the truck. Transit times are faster than PODS because U-Pack uses commercial trucking schedules rather than flexible pickup windows. No deposit is required to book. Among buyers who’ve used U-Pack on Trustpilot, it holds a 4.9-star rating — among the highest customer satisfaction scores in the moving industry — driven largely by pricing transparency and on-time delivery performance. For long-distance moves where the buyer is willing to handle packing and loading in exchange for substantially lower cost than a full-service mover, U-Pack consistently outperforms every alternative at the price point.

American Van Lines is a family-owned full-service mover founded in 1995, operating in all 50 states with an emphasis on predictable pricing and specialty item handling. The brand has built a reputation specifically around high-value and difficult-to-move items: antiques, fine art, grand pianos, safes, and custom furniture that other movers decline or handle poorly. Binding estimates are standard — the price quoted before the move is the price paid, regardless of time or complications during loading. Crew members who handle specialty items go through additional training beyond the standard requirements. For buyers who have items that require dedicated expertise rather than general household mover handling — a baby grand piano, a collection of artwork, antique furniture that can’t be wrapped in standard packing blankets — American Van Lines is the most purpose-built option in the full-service tier.

International Van Lines is licensed by the FMCSA as an interstate household goods carrier (USDOT No. 2293832) and operates as both a direct carrier for domestic moves and a broker for international shipments to more than 180 countries. The brand distinguishes itself on sustainability: electric and biodiesel trucks reduce emissions on domestic moves, and recycled or biodegradable packing materials are standard. International shipments are handled door-to-door via ocean or air freight with customs clearance assistance included, which removes one of the most confusing aspects of an international move from the buyer’s responsibility. For domestic moves, IVL operates its own in-house crew alongside affiliated carrier partners. The breadth of international destination coverage — 180+ countries, more than most competitors — makes IVL the strongest single mover for buyers relocating outside the US, whether permanently or for a work assignment.

U-Haul has operated the largest truck rental fleet in North America since 1945. With locations in all 50 states and Canada, truck sizes ranging from a 10-foot van to a 26-foot box truck, and one-way rentals available between most locations, U-Haul is the default choice for buyers who want to handle their own move completely. Trailers, dollies, moving blankets, and packing supplies are available at every location. The U-Box portable container program — where U-Haul delivers a container, you pack it, and they drive it — provides a middle-ground option between full DIY and a container service like PODS. U-Haul’s self-storage facility network can bridge the gap when there’s a delay between moving out and moving in. For buyers on the tightest budgets, first-time apartment movers, or anyone moving a small volume of belongings where professional crew costs are hard to justify, U-Haul provides the infrastructure to do it yourself without being stranded.