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American Van Lines is a family-owned moving company that provides local and long-distance relocation services for residential and commercial customers. It offers full-service and partial packing options plus crating and specialty moving for high-value items. The company has been in business since 1995.
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- Some moves handled by subcontractors
- Occasional pickup or delivery delays
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Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
I was relocating for 1326 miles. I didn’t have to call the moving consultant very often, but she was there when I called. It took a while before I knew how soon they get to load me. Also, I had a little disagreement with the crew that helped me move about the washer and dryer. I told them that it was going and they said I didn’t. But, other than that, they got in, got to work and didn’t mess around. The cost ended up being more than I thought it would be but I also had more weight than I thought I was going to be shipping. Still, I was satisfied with the experience.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
We relocated from Nevada to Texas. American Van Lines gave me a quote that was a little high but my experience with them had been positive. I enjoyed talking with the moving coordinator who assisted us. She was very good and very knowledgeable in everything. During the move, the crew took a lot of breaks like having a cigarette and they were a bit slow. But they were entertaining, courteous and professional. The driver was courteous and professional, too. I would recommend my friends to speak to American Van Lines and get a quote from them.
Updated review: Jan. 30, 2018
When moving things from storage in Arizona to Florida, the truck arrived at the storage unit with one person, the driver. My daughter was there waiting, and had hired two movers to take her things from the unit we shared to her own. We paid these two men separately from American Van Lines because we needed more than one person to load the heavy furniture. On the delivery everything was perfect. Three men were there to take the furniture into my home in Florida and did a great job. American Van Lines reimbursed me for the extra money and gave me even a bit more due to the mishap and inconvenience. I would go ahead and use this company again.
Original Review: Jan. 1, 2018
American Van Lines is a well-known name and my daughter decided to get them to bring my stuff from Arizona to Florida. The moving coordinator was very reassuring and we felt completely safe and wonderful. She was also very professional. My daughter flew from Florida to Arizona where we had everything in a storage unit and she had to separate them out. She was there to make sure everything was okay out on the truck. American Van Lines was supposed to come at 10:00 in the morning so my daughter went at 9:00 and hired two guys off to move her little stuff out of the way and to make sure the way is cleared so when American Van Lines came, the movers can get my furniture out more easily. When American Van Lines came, there was a driver and no one else. I have a huge desk, huge bed and heavy stuff so my daughter told the two men we hired that we’d pay for another two hours for them to load the stuff onto American.
Everything got on the truck and my daughter said that the driver was very good at packing it in the truck and everything was packed very well. Then, they drove everything here perfectly and came just in time. They delivered everything and my husband received the stuff. American brought three people here because we complained so much. They put it together and we’re happy. The first half of the move was not that great but the second half of it was perfect. We had this ugly beginning for I lost money and American will not refund anything which is fair since I paid extra to the other movers. Also, I didn’t like the lady I was talking to, who we used to like. She did not offer to refund.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
Setting up the move with American Van Lines worked smoothly and perfectly. But the truck was not big enough to put everything in so the crew had to do it in two shots. They had to return and then take whatever was left over. That was the only problem and that took a long time, from 8:00 in the morning until 9:00 p.m. But it was how they worked and that was okay. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
We just sold our house and moved out of state. The coordinator from American Van Lines was very nice. Also, the crew who picked up everything was very quick and efficient. They were very nice too.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
I was living in Arizona and I had an accident where I fell down some stairs. I'm 73 years old, so I couldn't live alone anymore and my daughter lives in Florida. So, within a week, I had to make arrangements. I had a larger than 2,000-square home that needed to be packed immediately all by myself. I contacted American Van Lines and the sales rep called me back right away. It's one of the things I really appreciated about them. They were so prompt and very transparent. Their rep told me exactly what I was going to be paying for. He got me the estimate right away and he was very accommodating. I was really stressed out and they took a little stress out of it. I also requested that they accelerate the date without charging me extra and if they could pack for me, and they did it all.
Sam, my moving coordinator, texted and called me several times a day. He wanted to know if I needed anything else above and beyond the moving stuff. He was great. He would even answer me on the weekends on his phone. I couldn't get around too much because I had fractured an ankle and the moving crew moved me around, they packed exactly the way I wanted and they were extremely courteous. Within just a couple of weeks, we were packed and I was on my way. No one else would have been able to do that, because I called a lot of different moving companies. Everything arrived great. If you want an honest group, go to American Van Lines. They're going to do what they say they're going to do and they're going to do it on time.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
I was checking around different van lines to see who would go the route I needed to go. I spoke with several different people a long time and they were not very accurate on charges. Plus they told me that we needed to get a shuttle which was $3,000 or $4,000 more. We didn’t need it and it was a hitch that we figured it out ourselves and cancelled the shuttle. The movers were great. They were respectful, friendly and cordial. They were very protective of the furniture and I have high remarks for them. The other hitch we had was on the right timing. American Van Lines gave me a window and we were always at the end of it. But I had a good experience and would recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
We liked American Van Lines' cost and the availability for them to move us. My previous house sold much quicker than we thought. We thought we’d have at least a couple of months and they wanted us out in 28 days. We went through the house and surveyed everything that American Van Lines needed to move and where it was located. The movers needed to familiarize themselves with the house, the layout of all the boxes that I had and the furniture, which to take and which to leave, and everything went very smoothly. The crew who picked up the furniture was a hard worker. They were a lot of fun. We joked back and forth and it was nice out of a turbulent atmosphere of moving furniture.
When the furniture was delivered here, I had a countertop where I laid out all the paperwork and they would yell out the numbers and I would check it off. And as they were checked off, I would tell them which room to put it in or if they needed to pile it in the garage. They set all the beds together as well. They worked like a team who worked before together. They were a business and they wanted to get a job done and get it done as fast as they could of course because they're going to have to go on to something else, yet they were friendly. And when I asked them a question, they were very helpful and no matter what I asked them to possibly do, they just did it. I was satisfied. I've had several other movers and American Van Lines worked out.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
I moved from Deerfield Beach to Tamarac, and the guy who scheduled the move was good. He told me how much and how long it was going to be, and it was pretty accurate. The American Van Lines price was pretty good when I considered the move right across the country. There were three men for the actual move and they were really good. I only packed my boxes and they packed everything else. Then they put all the boxes on the truck. It was pretty accurate, fast and reliable. Then when they set my furniture, they put it where I wanted them. They didn’t damage my furniture like some people do. It was a smooth move and the service was really good. I was very satisfied.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
We relocated to North Carolina and American Van Lines were great. Dealing with their coordinator went very well and their moving crew was wonderful. We would recommend them.
Updated review: Jan. 20, 2018
The issues I had with American Van Lines have been resolved.
Original Review: Dec. 29, 2017
We moved from South Jersey to Clearwater Florida and it was important to me that American Van Lines handled the entire move and I was ensured that that would be the case. But, that's not what happened. We sold our house very quickly and agreed to a closing date. About a week before closing, American Van Lines told us that a reciprocal partner was going to handle the move. From there on, there really was no customer service. Trying to get a hold of people was very difficult. As soon as they had my deposit, I felt like that was the end. When I found out about this other mover, I tried to get in touch with somebody and left messages, but there was no return call and no response when I called.
We had a moving coordinator who was supposed to be in charge of our move. My husband had one interaction with him, then we asked for another. The next guy didn't know what was going on. We had more information than he did and he wasn't helpful. The last two conversations I had with him, he jacked up the price by thousands of dollars. So we stopped interacting with him altogether and just dealt with the reciprocal mover. The actual moving crew was very hardworking, but there were damages to articles. There were several wet boxes and they had to be tossed. There was also damage to furniture and there was broken China. I packed my stuff very carefully and marked the boxes that had breakable things in them as fragile and they were just tossed around.
The other part of this move that was very aggravating was the fact that my husband was in Florida. He had to come down here because of his job and I was in New Jersey. When I arranged the move I wasn't sure of the moving date. I knew when I had to be out of my house but, as it turned out, we were not going to be able to get into the place that we live in until July 11. The movers called us on the fourth of July and wanted to know the address. When I found out the day that we could move in, I notified American Van Lines. Then, we were charged for storage but there was supposed to be free storage. Another thing was that where we're living, they do not allow a big tractor-trailer. They don’t allow that size vehicle there. So they had to move our belongings from the tractor-trailer into a smaller truck and we paid for that.
In addition to that, because I've only planned on not having a place to stay until the 11th, we were put out until the 17th. That's when our furniture was delivered and it was out of pocket lodging expenses that we didn't plan on. So it was expensive and very irritating. There was no service whatsoever with this move. It was terrible and awful. American Van Lines reached out to me last night and they were trying to make me a little happier. But I was very unhappy with the move and would never recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
I went online and found that American Van Lines had the lowest price over other providers. Also their moving coordinator was very nice and helpful. It was a really good experience. Their moving crew was very helpful too and they were super fast. They really did a great job. It was perfect. I’ve already been referring them to other people and I’m going to use them again when I move.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
When I was trying to find something on the internet to ship products from so far up north, American Van Lines came down to the moving companies that had coverage from the two locations that I needed to ship to. Their moving consultant was very helpful and got everything coordinated. At that time, the hurricane was coming through Florida so we had multiple conversations to make sure everything was straightforward and correct on the list. I called them three weeks prior to the actual move day and it all worked out fine. The individuals that picked up and dropped my household goods did a good job. They put some handprints on the wall but that's to be expected when moving stuff around. I was surprised I was able to get my household goods shipped and pulled out of storage in a timely fashion and they sent it to my house that Sunday.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
I was moving about 30 miles from Apex, North Carolina to Sanford, North Carolina. I had already made an appointment with a different company, but American Van Lines offered a better price and a little better scheduling so, I switched. The rep who assisted me was awesome. She answered all my questions easily and was thorough in explaining everything.
We had everything already packed up and a lot of the stuff moved. I simply needed somebody to do the heavy lifting for me. They were on time, which was very important to me, really friendly and they didn't waste time. They wrapped everything up nicely, they didn’t cut corners nor dragged their feet. I paid $115 an hour which was fair. It didn't take them long to put the things on and off the truck and we were charged 2 hours for the drive. In addition, I was well informed by the office and everything that they told me was going to happen happened. I only had to contact them one time because I got a little nervous about scheduling, and they took care of that promptly as well.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
My realtor knows the owner of American Van Lines in Florida. This company only had to move me for a mile as I live around the corner. They wrapped everything well and took care of everything extremely well. Nobody can do better. The service was great and I'm going to call them again when I'm ready to move out of the house. I’ve gone through a divorce and I'll be out by February. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
We were trying weeks in advance to get everything set for the move. The rep from American Van Lines was very nice and everything had been ironed out. I told my agent three or four weeks out that we needed to close on the morning of December 15th and to make sure that there's nothing that needs to be done. We had the idea that they could come that morning to get the furniture and then drop it off at the new house that afternoon, but then we found out that we couldn’t.
We had some last-minute changes the week before the move. The lawyer decided that we couldn’t close until 3:00 because of some miscellaneous form that she said weren’t filled out. So, I called AVL back and asked what we could do. We wound up with them taking out the furniture on Thursday and dropping it off at the new house on a Friday afternoon. They put everything together and I was pleased with that last minute shuffling around. I was a little mad at my agent but the move was still good.
The three guys that came out to pack and pick up the furniture were very nice and polite. They were very careful and there were very minimal problems like scratches. One of my big worries was my computer which I planned moving by myself, but I was tired. I asked them if they could pack it so, the guy put the computer in a small box and put blankets all around the sides. As he closed the top, he had a little slot that was just big enough to put a keyboard in. I was stunned and it looked like a manufacturer's packing up. It was awesome so I was very comfortable with them moving my computer. They met my needs and I’m very happy with the service.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
I have moved eight times and by far, my experience with American Van Lines was the best. Their moving coordinator was fabulous, thorough, concise and accurate. And the moving crew was professional, didn’t complain, showed up when they had to and did their job. They kept us in contact through the entire moving process as well.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017
I found American Van Lines on Better Business Bureau and I chose them because of the reviews and their rating. Everything was fine and I had good communication with the moving coordinator by phone and by email. I had to store for a period of time and when I was moving to Florida, we began to schedule the delivery but a hurricane came so we had to wait until it has left to proceed with the delivery so that got delayed. The only way to deal with it was to have a slower delivery. They showed up and they have their list of all the properties but the homeowner was not involved in boxing all the stuff and delivering them. The problem is when the boxes were coming off the truck, they have about five people doing it but there was nobody checking the inventory. Also, the homeowner has no idea of what was coming on and going off.
I had about 40 boxes of legal boxes containing my clients' files and I stopped the crew when we picked them up and had them put tags on those boxes and I kept my own inventory of the numbers. During the delivery, one of the crew was part of the team that loaded my properties in North Carolina so he already knew what the routine was. But still, I told all four of them that when it comes to those boxes, they have to look at my list to confirm that every box that went from those legal boxes were taken off. Nothing got damaged but I found out after about two and a half months when we did the move that I'm missing a box of Christmas decorations including small glass pieces that we have collected over the years.
However, I was satisfied with my experience. They have indicated the price and it was what it turned out to be. There wasn’t any surprises and difference. I have heard of other companies wherein as the property is being brought to the house, they’re negotiating a different up price so the homeowner is stuck with either paying it or the material is going to go back and then they’re going to have to fight with that. So, I find the financial part of it to be very good and I would definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017
We were moving to our new house 17 miles away from where we lived and American Van Lines was recommended by a friend. The moving coordinator was good however, AVL could't guarantee a time window. I was not greatly happy about it but I understand those movers work that way. I was told in advance that I'd get a call the night before so they called and told me that they will be here between 4:00 to 6:00. It was not my choice but I was able to live with it. I was really pleased with the moving crew. They were fast and efficient. The biggest positive thing was that they guarantee about three men but they sent four so that made the move a lot faster. It took a total of four hours to do the transfer which was admirable. It included time on the parkway but not the unpacking of the contents. There was one thing that was cracked but it was not a big deal. Overall, we were pleased.
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017
I had to move for work and American Van Lines gave me a good rate. Their reps were good and quick. My belongings also arrived on time and safe. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017
My mother's 91 and we bought a home that would accommodate my husband, me and her. So we were consolidating two houses, my mother's and mine. We moved into the same neighborhood but to a different house. One of the reasons why I used American Van Lines was because the lady that referred them to me had used them for a move and she, at some time before, had lost a diamond watch in her house. John, the driver, found it and gave it to her so I knew they were honest and dependable.
I felt badly for the guys on the truck though. I don't think the transport organizer had a clear picture of how many things I had and if the guys hadn't brought some extra boxes, it would have been so hard for them. The three of them were fabulous though. I had their phone number and they had mine and we communicated a lot. They started packing my mother's house and they had estimated it would be five-day job but they actually did it in four days. They also had some difficult pieces to move and they had to move them upstairs but they were extremely good-natured and positive. They said, "Don't worry about it. It will be fine," and they did a great job.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017
We're retired and we wanted to be closer to our kids so we decided to move four hundred thirty eight miles and had American Van Lines move our larger pieces. They gave us a complete list and helped us get it together. Our coordinator was efficient and he kept us informed. I was happy with him. And the moving crew was really top-notch. Both of the guys worked really hard and were very careful. They did everything we asked and more and made the move easy. The crew was really exceptional and we liked working with them. We were happy with our move.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
I retired and relocated to Williamsburg, Virginia. I went on the internet and I did some research to find out who the top moving companies were, and American Van Lines was at the top of the list. However, I got switched around a couple of times but nobody called to tell me I had a new coordinator. I found out on my own, which was not quite right. When I switched to the new coordinator, that person led me through the process, and that was okay. I didn’t have a lot of furniture to move, but I have a very expensive bedroom set. My bed is an electronic Tempur-Pedic, which is the main reason that I wanted to hire a professional moving company because I wanted to make sure that nothing was damaged. If anything happens to those units, they are very expensive to repair.
The two gentlemen that came to move it were very professional. Though they were very polite and customer service oriented, they left a mess. There was debris left from the packing and wrapping of everything and I had to clean it up. Also, one of the things that I noticed as they were wrapping up everything was that the material seemed to be a bit worn. It was a solitary wood furniture and I was concerned about that, but again, I was more concerned about the move of my bed. I really wanted for the entire mattress to be thoroughly covered.
They knew it was a Tempur-Pedic and they said they'd be careful, and for the most part, they were. But when I looked at the mattress once it was delivered to Williamsburg there were a couple of tears in it. They were very small but they were not there when the furniture was first moved, so that happened in transport. I did not report that because when I pulled up all the forms for American Van Lines to file a claim, there were so many forms and things that I had to do. I was in the process then of getting my health insurance together for retirement, selling my house, going into settlement, etc. I had a lot going on. The time frame for filling out those forms was too short for me and it required an awful lot of work.
With the bed being electronic, I really wanted to make sure that it worked. I was able to test that out, and while I'm not satisfied that my mattress has some tears in it, it did not stop the bed from working. But that told me that in transport, it was not fully covered. I was also told that I would know beforehand when the furniture was being moved to Williamsburg, but I had to find that out on my own. I was in Maryland at that time selling my house. So then, I had to quick trip it down from Maryland to Williamsburg. I was also told that I would know prior to the delivery, and that I would get a phone call letting me know that they were on their way and exactly where they were. I did not get that call. I got a call from my brother-in-law telling me that the movers had arrived, but I was out of the house.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
I knew that American Van Lines existed. When I was doing an internet search for movers, they were a known name. We moved from our house down in Mount Dora and once we sold it, moving stuff out became necessary. The first coordinator I talked to, Vicky, was awful. The move was long distance. We had just sold the old house and did not have a home here yet. A lot of coordination was needed in terms of the sale of our house and when they could pick up the goods. Plus, I had to be there when I wasn’t living in that house.
Vicky couldn't have cared less about my needs. She never got back to me when she said she would and would leave me hanging. She called me and I explained to her that I was promised I'd know something by 5 PM that afternoon, I asked her if she can tell me by 5 PM. She would "hmm" and "huh", then wouldn’t call me back. When she got transferred, nobody ever let me know so I was still trying to contact her to get information on my move. The second coordinator was better. She called me back when she was supposed to. She kept me posted even though a couple of things got screwed up. She was very good in informing me.
Both of the crews that worked with me were very good and kind. However, they broke an expensive pot that I've had for close to 17 years. Plus, the first driver accidentally took off with my cell phone. We had the exact same cell phones and mine was lying on the table by the paperwork. When he left, he took my cell phone. Nobody answered when I had my husband call my cell. However, the driver shipped it to me overnight the next day and I got it back.
When we sold our house and I had to get my goods out, they picked up the goods within two days after I called them. But getting it back was a lot more work. When I was finally ready for my goods it took a good bit of time after notifying them. They said they had 18 days, but that is a really long time to be waiting for my goods if I've given them a date. Overall, they were good and I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
American Van Lines helped us complete a move from LA to Atlanta, Georgia. The consultant was very thorough and the price was very competitive. Plus, the driver was very professional. All in all, it was a good move.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
American Van Lines' moving coordinator helped me get what I needed to be done. I moved from Missouri to Michigan and it took from Thursday until Sunday. The moving crew were four hours late because they were scheduled to show up between 9:00 and noon and they did not get there till 4:00 in the afternoon but they knew what they needed to do and got it done in a timely manner.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
I had estimates from a couple of people to move my stuff but I didn't like it so, I re-chose. I asked my realtor and he gave me the number of American Van Lines. They were very respectful and very courteous when they came, and they handled my stuff with respect. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
American Van Lines was referred to me by a mutual friend who spoke very highly of them. I met with the salesman, Bryan, who came to my home and he was excellent. He took everything into account including all the rooms and my garage, and that was the end price. Also, the moving crew was awesome. They were three very hardworking young men and they did an incredible job overall. If they had a question, they asked and they treated everything very carefully. Everybody that I contacted with, beginning with Bryan, was great all the way through. I was especially impressed with the crew that was headed by a young man, who was a bit older than the other two gentlemen.
We had established a company here in Boca Raton, Florida and we had bought some furniture from a company that was moving locations, and American Van Lines also moved us then. That move went excellent as well. Everything went as well as you could possibly expect. If I was to move again, I would definitely ask that they do it. And to anybody who needs a mover, I would give them Bryan's phone number and tell them that they're crazy if they use anybody else.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2017
I choose according to how intelligent the people are who run an organization. The president of American Van Lines is my former student. He was highly disciplined and very intelligent, and the assistant was a former student, too. AVL was very careful and the communication among the employees with me was wonderful. The move was a five-hour move from South Florida to North Florida, and they picked things up in two different places. I was moving a lot of really unique stuff that was breakable. We had a hurricane and I didn't know what was going to happen, but that didn't stop them from working hard. Everything came perfectly and their price was great as well. My experience was exceptional.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2017
I moved within the state. American Van Lines came out, did the estimate and the price was very reasonable. The guy was very nice and the movers came when they were supposed to. They were on time, very neat and they stacked everything great, nothing was broken. They did labels, too, so I could label everything.
Updated review: Dec. 23, 2017
American Van Lines committed and met our requested delivery date. Our goods arrived in great shape, which was to be expected due to the care they took in initially packaging it. They expressed regrets for being a bit vague initially, but we agreed that the hurricane that swept through Florida this past year played havoc with their schedules. The delivery team was very professional. While on the phone with their dispatcher they have extremely been polite, and called to le t me know the status and estimated time frequently.
In the end everything turned out well.
Original Review: Dec. 15, 2017
We sold our house in Massachusetts and we're building a new house in Texas. We needed to find a mover that is capable of moving our material cross country, but also store the material in the meantime because the timing wasn't the same. We were going to be living in a condominium we also owned elsewhere while the house in Texas was being finished. The American Van Lines coordinator was very knowledgeable, went through all the paperwork with me, sent it to me, gave me a good explanation of what was required as well as what to schedule specific move date. The assignment of the moving truck was subcontracted to another company because American did not have a truck back to do the pick-up.
The move was supposed to happen on Wednesday but the moving company called after their due time and said they were not going to make it today and would see us the next day. The next day, they called again at the due time they were supposed to pick up stuff and said they won't be here for another six hours. Then they came to pack everything up and by the time they got done, they said it was too late to load the truck so they came back the next day. While they were very polite, I was disappointed in the fact that all the pick-up times were not met. What should happen on a Monday, by 11:00 o'clock, ended up completed on Thursday. What it meant for me was I had to unpack boxes to stay for the extra few days, so that part was not good.
So I requested that my goods be delivered to me here in Texas on November 13th. I still have no idea if and when my goods are going to show up here. They were having trouble getting a driver and it's starting to irritate me because I know there's a window of 3 to 21 days after requesting a date. I had one fork, one spoon, and one knife for my wife and I. We don't have any of our comfortable furniture. We have no dressers, tables, coffeepots, pots and pans. I still do not even have a scheduled date for delivery. I'm not happy.
If someone doesn't come and tell me where my stuff is, then I'm going to charge American Van Lines money for holding my stuff. Three weeks almost have gone by from my target date with a month in advanced notice. I don't understand why they only have a shipment date. It's not acceptable to not even be able to tell me where our stuff is or when I am going to get it.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017
I'm military and I move around a lot. I've purchased a new home 20 miles away and I used American Van Lines. The moving coordinator stayed on top of things and there was consistent communication between us. When the movers came in, they packed and moved their thing in a good amount of time. They were nice, friendly and professional. They made the move a lot easier and everything was great. If I had a chance to move again, I will probably be using American Van Lines. I would give others the description of my experience and tell them to contact American Van Lines, too.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
American Van Lines is a brand name that people know and we had used them for a previous move too. My husband got a new job on the other side of Texas, which means that it's a two-day drive to get there. We had been hit by Harvey and one couldn't get into our town. We were supposed to fly out and find an apartment, but we couldn't do that since Airports were closed.
We talked to American Van Lines and they were able to come get our furniture. We drove over and they did the load without me being there. A neighbor was there just to make sure they got everything and apparently, they did an excellent job down at that end. Plus, they treated my neighbor quite nicely. We weren't expecting them for two days, but they got here half a day early and got everything unloaded. They knew we had been without furniture for 10 days and got here as soon as they could. That shows true professionalism and great customer service. It also shows that they were concerned about us.
The drivers were great and the coordinator was absolutely wonderful. We had to change the date of the pickup because the trucks couldn’t get into the town due the flooding, but it was a great experience and I would definitely use them again. They did an absolutely great job under very difficult circumstances and I would recommend them immediately.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2017
I was moving from NYC to Denver recently and as the date of my move was coming closer, I got more and more anxious about picking the right moving company. I did so much research, heard so many horror stories and got at least a half a dozen estimates. I ended up going with American Van Lines because they were the most responsive, very detail oriented and had excellent reviews on Consumer Affairs.
From the moment I signed the first estimate until the day my things were delivered, everything was done very well. My sales person John ** was so patient with me answering all my questions and my moving coordinator Araminta was extremely responsive and helpful. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the move had to be outsourced to a different moving company last minute due to lack of AVL trucks. The pick up went smoothly but the drop off not so much. A few of my things are damaged and will need to be replaced, for which I will be filing a claim. BUT things get damaged in a long distance move and I understand that. That is why I would advise everyone to get insurance separate than what the moving company is obligated to pay. I definitely recommend American Van Lines, I felt like they were on my side and protected me. Any move is stressful so I needed the support they provided me with.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2017
Our daughter had just moved and the company we went with was an absolute disaster. So, I was a little more cautious with our move. I found American Van Lines online and I talked with them several times because there seemed to be a communication issue with the actual date that we could move. We were selling our house in Florida and we were closing it out and then we were also closing out our house in Connecticut. And I had been very specific with the dates before we could move from Florida and before we could move in here and there. We went back and forth several times with them setting up pick up and delivery dates, but it was finally resolved. We had the same crew in Florida that we had here in Connecticut and the guys were great. Everything went very smoothly and everyone kept in touch with everybody and it worked out perfectly. American Van Lines is a very reputable company and I would definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
We hired them when we were moving close to family and the three moving guys were great. We had no problem and I would recommend American Van Lines highly.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
I was having a reasonably, spatially complicated trip but it seemed like something American Van Lines would be able to do. Stuff were being moved from a place that I'm renting out and I had not seen what was moved. I had been renting that place off for a long time and a whole bunch of stuff wasn't there and the problem is I don't know whether the renters took it or if it just never got packed up. The most interesting that sort of fascinated American Van Lines' driver, who seemed like a nice guy, was that one of the beds came without the bed support and nobody could figure out why that was.
Some things were also broken and I don't know the extent. The people from American Van Lines were professional and everything was wrapped well so I have a suspicion that anything bad happened because of the renters and before American Van Lines even got a hold of it. Everything was well-coordinated too. There was some woman that was contacting me from Florida and she did a good job. The driver also seemed like a nice guy and he kept me posted on his arrival. That part worked smoothly. American Van Lines also voluntarily reduced how much money they got because the stuff weighed less than the estimate. So that part was good and the move was a little cheaper than I thought it would be.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
I sold the property and I have not replaced it with another property yet, so I had to store the furniture. American Van Lines was recommended to me by a real estate agent. The moving coordinator was very professional and made the experience very easy and pleasant. The team did a good job and the price was fair. I would definitely recommend American Van Lines.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
I was shipping a vehicle and the shipper gave me the name of the company, American Van Lines. My interactions with the moving coordinator were great. However, we had some issues. We had to leave before the movers came in, so we had a friend who would stay at our place in Connecticut while they packed up. They left my whole washroom. I had an ironing board, brand-new iron, step stool, and all kinds of things in my washroom that never got moved.
When the moving crew got to Florida, they seemed very nice, very friendly, and seemed to be hard workers. But they didn't finish everything the way I had hoped that they would. They didn't finish putting together a vanity dresser in the bedroom. There were a few things that were broken that I didn't notice until after they were gone. I wished they had let me walk around with them before they left. They could have fixed some while they were there, but I wasn't going to go through the house trying to get the company to fix it after. I didn't have any priceless antiques or anything like that. I wouldn’t give them an A-plus, but I'd give them a B-plus. They were all very nice.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2017
We have family in Florida and we moved there. It was difficult contacting someone at American Van Lines. When I call, it goes to voicemail or I don't get a response. The first person that I talked to from American Van Lines did everything very quickly. However, it was hard to understand what she was talking about. After that, she was not available when I got some other people. The crew had to move all of the furniture and there were some delicate items. There was a piece of furniture that got scratched because one gentleman used a dolly. There were also a couple of instances of that with some different pieces as well but, as far as the dishes, there was nothing broken. They used a smaller truck and jammed everything in there. So, things were piled up especially the tools that my husband keeps in the garage. But the guys were good and took care of it.
We had to wait a few days to get all the paperwork done with the bank to actually own the house. Everything was put in the storage down in Florida and we had to wait for about a week. That week came and gone and then, they were trying to get it at the end of that week. So, it took a little while to get the furniture to the new house. They unloaded everything and overall, they did very well. We're pretty satisfied with the experience.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017
My experience with American Van Lines was awesome and they were fantastic. I had two movers from American Van Lines and they were both excellent. The first move was from Illinois to Indiana and I moved in with my son for a little while. Then I got the second movers when I found a house for myself. My moving coordinator answered all my questions and told me what to expect. Our interaction was great and very simple. My experience with the moving consultant was very good and the crew was great. I can't believe how fast they did everything. Nothing was broken and I was totally amazed by the job they did. It was almost as if they were handling their own furniture and equipment. I would recommend them to anybody who I knew were moving.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017
I just retired from my job and was moving from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach. I got American Van Lines' services and their rep helped me find whatever I needed and answered all my questions. The quote they gave me was fair. I even asked my real estate guy about it and he also thought that it was a fair quote. I ended up paying less than that because they judged the weight a bit more than what it was.
Their moving crew was also very friendly. They helped me pack my stuff, such as my dishes and furniture. It took them three and a half hours to pack and move. However, I had a piano and they left it on the piano board until I could get my carpeting and my hardwood floor in. So then, I had my piano mover move it in but they've been lagging on picking up the piano board. I've been in contact with them for the last two weeks and they told me that they're working on it. It's getting closer to Christmas and I'm going to have company, so I want it out of there. I also got a few nicks on my furniture and there was also a shelf that wasn't delivered, but it wasn't a big deal.
Updated review: Jan. 4, 2018
I hired American Van Lines to move me from Sedona, AZ to Ashburn, Virginia. According to the contract, they had a 21 day delivery window to arrive at my house. They DID not make the delivery window. To compensate, they said that they would pay me a small fee for every day that the delivery was late. My belonging arrived 5 days after 21 days. The problem was that I only received 1/2 of the promised compensation. Customer service called me and sent a check overnight by FedEx to settle the move. It took over one month, but they finally delivered, as promised. In summary, everything else was fine. The movers were helpful and polite and I hope I never have to move across country again. No matter how good the movers are, it is still a hassle.
Original Review: Dec. 8, 2017
I called a bunch of van lines then I settled on American Van Lines because of the reviews I saw online. Everybody was nice. Ari was the person assigned to me but they used Cal Van Lines. She said Cal wouldn’t give her any information but when I called Cal myself, they gave me all the information. I moved from Arizona to Virginia and American said that they have three weeks to deliver but it took me a month to get my stuff. So, I called American and I told them that I’m going to spread what happened over the internet. They said that my stuff will be coming in five days and they sent me an email saying they’ll give me $300 to make up for the late delivery and if I don’t say anything negative. I gave them a 5-star rating.
They sent me $150 and I never heard from them again. I think Cal was supposed to give them the other $150 but they didn’t do it. So, I called American and told them that they owe me $150 but they said they deducted it when I got the final bill. I said that I need an accounting of the final bill. American should have the reconciliation bill at the end. I had no paperwork other than the list of the furniture so I could check it off when they took it off the truck. The unloading had been five hours and I helped them unload everything. At that point, the stuff was all over the house. We were all tired so I just signed the bill when they left. The bill said $2600 and it didn’t say $3100. I didn’t use the shuttle which cost $500 so we took it out and the $150 is either in there or not. That money went to Cal, not American.
American assured me that I would only have to deal with them but the big problem was if I hired American Van Lines, I shouldn't have to deal with Cal Van Lines. It's Cal Van Lines that owes me the $150 so American didn't really care. But I can't tell American Van Lines to get it from them, they have to do it because they hired Cal. The only thing they have to do is give me an accounting of the $150 and I'd be happy. I called Ari, our customer service and she didn’t call me back. I even called Sam at customer service and left a message but they didn’t care after they got their rating. I’d tell people not to use American Van Lines.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
We moved from Tennessee to Massachusetts so my wife could be closer to her family. My wife did some online comparisons with different moving companies and when she called American Van Lines she got the best quote.The moving coordinator called to make sure everything was running smooth and everything did. Their moving crew showed up on time and they had a great demeanor. I was packing and they were packing and everybody got out of there on time. There were some things that got broken in transit but that's to be expected.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
I sold my property to move in with my fiancé and found American Van Lines online to help with that. They were willing to assist me with moving and wrapping my furniture. They did everything. My experience with the moving crew was pleasant. They were on time and on task. It took about an hour and a half to get everything loaded up.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
I was moving my family and the American Van Lines guy that came and did the bid was fantastic. He was really nice and responsive and he was upfront with the cost. It was not the most competitive bid, but he was very outspoken about the value that the crew brings and the company and giving me that extra confidence which was exactly what I experienced. The moving coordinator was great. We had several changes to add on a couple of mirror crates for some wall decor and that was done timely. On payment, I had a little bit of an issue with one of the credit cards. It was 6:00 at night on the day before they were supposed to come, and she was really responsive in going back and forth with me on it.
The moving guys were great too on both ends. They were attentive and they did no damage to my house or to any of my stuff. I also wasn't missing anything which is awesome. I felt bad for the guys upon delivery, though. There were only two of them and my house has a main floor and upper floor and a basement. We had four guys on pick up, so they were pretty extended on delivery. They worked their butts off. I would definitely recommend this company.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
I wanted a new place and so I moved to a different area close to work. The moving consultant from American Van Lines was very nice and detailed. She was also very friendly and persistent which I liked because with my business schedule, it's hard for me to follow up as timely as I would like to sometimes. I called and made some changes in the move a number of times and she was able to adjust. She called back on a very consistent basis to make sure the move was still set, and there were no changes I needed to add or adjust on her end.
The moving crew were nice guys and quick as well. They were on top of everything but I felt that the move took a bit longer than it should considering there were three guys. We budgeted it for four hours but it took five and a half hours. The guy who was in charge of the crew that day was halfway for too long and kept going back and forth and said that he’ll just stay on the truck. The two other guys did the bulk of work and brought it to the other guy so he could put it in the truck which wasn’t the most efficient way of handling things. I would recommend American Van Lined but people would need to be more on top of the guys. Had I had another person there to monitor things and made sure things were going as scheduled and were being moved out efficiently while I stayed in the apartment, things would have moved a bit smoother. So, I'd recommend having at least two people there to help.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
I was relocating and John, from American Van Lines, originally set the move up. He was very pleasant and he got the ball rolling for me. Then, I was assigned a coordinator who was Marcus. He was a little harder to get a hold of and to get answers from. He wasn't as easily available by phone and most of what I had to do was email. I was extremely nervous about it costing more than I thought it was going to cost and also because I had read some really terrible reviews. I ended up taking a lot of things out and my coordinator worked with me about four different price changes. But the balance was actually lower than what they quoted, so I was happy with that.
The driver and another person were extremely friendly and cooperative. They were the ones I talked to more than Marcus. They did not get there on the day that they said they would, though. They said that they were going to be a little late. There was a hurricane going through where he's moving to. The driver worked it out so that he could move us the following week on his way back through and that was extremely convenient for us. They handled our stuff very well. On delivery, my son and brother-in-law assisted on all the loading and unloading. One of my mattresses' box springs got broken, but other than that, everything was in extremely good shape. I was pleased with the move and the outcome.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017
My company was moving so I had to move from Torrance to Plano. It was good dealing with the American Van Lines rep who assisted me. I had requested for packing service, so the moving crew packed, and it was a nice experience. It was during the hurricane time and the reps couldn’t contact the head office, but I told them that I had paid online. They didn’t create any fuss about having to get the money on hand before delivering my stuff and I appreciate that. I was also happy that the move took four days. On the other hand, the quote started at about $2,100, but the actual charge finally got up to $2,900. Apart from that, however, everything else was good in my experience with American Van Lines and if I had known about the change in fees earlier, it would have been better.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017
We bought a house and we got American Van Lines, which my brother runs, for the move. The team showed up on time, did what we asked them to do, and didn't make a mess. The crew that packed all my stuff up was very professional and courteous. There were one or two little things that were damaged, but it wasn’t a big deal. Everything was fine.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
I was moving for a new job. American Van Lines helped me move from my old place to my new place. The moving coordinator was really nice and helpful. The moving crew was really nice too. They helped me pack out everything and they did it quickly. They were also very careful with my belongings. Everything was in place and it was really nice. I really liked the service.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
At the age of 90, my mother who lives in Florida finally realized she needed to be up in New Jersey closer to her family. We got American Van Lines for the move. I went down there, met with the movers, had them pack up, and move her up near me. The driver was great and the crew was good. When I needed to find out when they would show up, the driver was the one who I was able to get a hold. I was very happy with the service that the guys gave. However, I kept getting passed to different people at the office and it turns out there was an issue. The truck was never weighed after it was loaded and after they dropped everything off. And it's frustrating because the move was by the weight. I was really upset that they didn't do it. I think the driver did it but they lost the paperwork in the office. So, I wound up having to pay a certain amount of money, like their minimum fee. I just had to pay it to put it behind us. I never knew what the actual cost was.
There was a guy named Sam who I was working with and he would never call me back. I'd have to chase him to find out what was going on. With all these billing issues, the scheduler said things like, "I'll call you tomorrow." And then, I'd call him up, "Oh, he's not in". "Oh, I have someone else that supposed to call you." They knew nothing about it. They should act with professionalism. If someone calls them up in the morning, the caller shouldn't have to chase them the next day. I'd call and they go, "Oh, yeah. He's at his desk", and then it would go right to voicemail and I wouldn't get a call back. So, it was that lack of professionalism that needs an improvement. And then, some of the things that they wrapped were damaged, some China was broken. But I never put a claim in because, by the time I found out, it was a little too late.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
I was moving things from my old residence to a new location down in South Carolina. The moving coordinator was very consistent with her callbacks and follow-ups. She was also very helpful in terms of providing information about the delivery date or any type of updates that were needed. Everything was great. Also the moving crew was great. They were very helpful and knowledgeable. They were also very professional in terms of how they move the objects and were careful with the fragile items. The process took about a week and a half at most and I was satisfied. It was a solid overall professional move.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
Those people at American Van Lines were excellent. We used them a few months ago and they were awesome. The coordinator was very thorough and asked us what exactly we thought about moving and where we were moving. She also gave us different options on whether we wanted them to pack up our things in boxes and we went with the box option. We got pretty much the full service and it made the move a lot easier. There was no way that we could have ever done that on our own even if we hired a couple of guys, rented the truck and packed things up. The crew contacted me the day before to let me know more or less what time to expect them then they showed up early in the morning on a Saturday. They were in uniform so my wife knew they were from American Van Lines. We opened the door and it was a four-man crew.
They took the time to do everything they needed to do and they disassembled some of the furniture that we had as well as the beds. It took a few hours. Then, they drove to the townhouse and that was another few hours. Everything was like clockwork. We moved to a two-floor townhouse about 18 to 20 miles away and they were able to bring our stuff up to the kids’ rooms and master bedroom. Everything was great and nothing got damaged or scratched. But we left some things in my garage and I’m still going through the boxes and checking things out.
It was a good experience and I have recommended them to friends. I remember looking for moving companies on Google and American Van Lines and a couple of other companies came up. We read the reviews on Yelp and they're one of the reasons why we hired them. Also, the other two companies never called us but American Van Lines picked up the moment we called them.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
My sister had used American Van Lines once and she liked them. They were wonderful when I got their services to move from my house in Palm Coast, Florida to New Jersey and when I moved again from New Jersey back to Florida. I couldn’t decide where I wanted to live and I'm still undecided, and if I move again, I’ll call them again. The reps were terrific and everything was fine with them. The moving people were helpful, kind and considerate, and they were delightful and pleasant to deal with. Especially in the move from New Jersey to Florida, they were particularly wonderful people. They showed up on time and did a good job, and they even went out of their way in some circumstances. They did a very careful job of moving and nothing was broken.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
American Van Lines did a good job and I had a good interaction with the moving coordinator as well as their crew.
Updated review: Jan. 18, 2018
This issue has been resolved.
Original Review: Nov. 20, 2017
In May 2018 we moved from CA to FL. Having served in the Navy for 21 years, I've made a lot of moves. This was by far the worst move I've experienced. Below is a list of issues I forwarded to the company: 1. Of the 3-man crew, only the driver spoke fluent English which unnecessarily complicated coordination during the loading and unloading of the van. It doesn't seem unreasonable to expect that a company named American Van Lines would require that their employees speak English. 2. After arriving at our house at about 4:00 pm--3 hours late--the driver informed us that he had to take one of his crew members to LAX for a 9:00 pm flight. He seemed to be unaware that our house isn’t a 3-5 hour drive away from LAX depending on the traffic in Los Angeles and it takes about 1.5 hours to get through Security at LAX. We advised him that it is unlikely he could get to LAX in time.
Even so, getting his crew member on that flight became his top priority. So, he decoupled his cab from the trailer and departed leaving the inventory responsibilities to one of the locals he had hired to assist with the loading. Shortly after his departure, it became obvious that the man handling the inventory wasn't sure what he was supposed to do. (This was later confirmed at the destination when about 30 of the boxes they off-loaded had no inventory stickers.) The driver arrived back at our house at about 9:00 pm--about an hour after all of our household goods had been loaded onto the van. As it turned out, the driver had taken his crewman to Santa Barbara Airport where he hired a taxi driver who assured him that he would get to LAX in time.
Santa Barbara Airport is a 45-60 minute drive from our house so the driver could have easily made the round trip in 3 hours and been back to our house at 8:00 and the local crew wouldn't have been kept waiting to get paid and we wouldn't have been kept waiting in an empty home for an hour. Seems that he must have stopped for a leisurely dinner on his return while thinking nothing of keeping us all waiting. 3. We had carefully planned the timing of our move as my wife had a commitment to attend her niece's wedding in NY on June 2nd and she had purchased airline tickets to fly there from FL on June 1 and then after the wedding in NY she had to fly to Boston for business meetings We were assured by every American Van Lines employee we talked to that our household goods would surely arrive before June 1.
As the delivery day drew near we received estimates of the arrival. We got a notice that the van would be arriving on the afternoon of May 24th. Later that day I got a voice message from their Operations Manager that a mistake had been made and the van would not arrive on the 24th. And he was right. The van arrived on June 1. Coincidentally, that was the same time my wife's flight took off for NY--and fully 1 week later than any of the estimates we had been given. Having been assured that the van would arrive before then, she had not brought to FL any of the clothes she planned to wear at her niece's wedding or for the business meetings she would be attending afterwards. So now she had to buy clothes to wear to her niece's wedding and also some business attire since she would be attending business meetings in Boston before returning home. This is a good example of how substandard service causes things to snowball?
4. With my wife travelling to NY, instead of both of us available to direct traffic and keep an inventory during the unloading of the van, there is just me. And let's not forget the 2 manual laborers carting the items off the van and into our home spoke little-to-no English. (And with no driver to supervise them they spent half their timing bickering about the best way to move the heavy items into the proper rooms with the dolly.) Although we had been assured that the unloading would take much less time than the loading, it still took 6 hours. As a result, I was unable to have any dinner until after 9:00 pm. There's that snowball effect again.
5. The next day when I went into the garage I noticed the sorry state our metal shelving was left in by your crew. It clearly states in our contract that they are responsible to reassemble any items that the disassembled. I've attached photos so you can fully appreciate the lousy job they did reassembling them. All shelves should be the same height. Only 1 of the 6 shelves was fully assembled and there was a pile of unassembled parts laying in one of the shelves. I requested a 15% rebate from American Van Lines but they have not responded.
Dear Mr. Clark,
I apologize for the negative experience you experienced with our company. At a high level, this move looks like a success. Please let me explain.
We were hired to move you from CA to FL with pickup dates of May 15, 16, and 17 and deliver you no later than June 4th for $10,361.05. Please note that we picked you up on time (May 15), we delivered you on time (June 1st), we charged you the exact price of your estimate, and we delivered everything without any damage.
Our driver had to leave the move for a few hours at pickup but the crew left behind was skilled and capable to complete the job properly. I am sorry for the inconvenience this caused you.
We don’t have any notes promising you delivery before the 1st. In fact, on May 19th you called our office and asked us to deliver after May 25th because you were having tile installed. We ended up delivering you on June 1st which was within your contract delivery dates. Since we delivered you on time, I don’t believe it is fair to blame us for your wife not taking the clothes she needed for her business trip and wedding.
At delivery, our movers should have put the metal shelves together in your garage. It was simply an oversight on their part. They forgot to go back in the garage after finishing everything inside your house.
This is in no way an excuse, but rather an explanation of facts. We did offer you a reasonable discount on your move considering we forgot to put together your shelves and for not meeting up to your expectations. You declined and instead demanded a 15% ($1554) rebate which we didn’t believe was warranted here.
If we are still able to mend these issues in some way, we would be happy to come to a reasonable resolution with you.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
I moved from Connecticut to California because of a new job and I had American Van Lines' services. Their crew was fine and they were on time, polite and friendly. My interactions with their moving consultant were good too. It has been an excellent experience. Everything went fine as expected.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
We were moving cross-country. We checked with the company that had moved us locally when we lived in California. But they contracted that to another company who had horrible ratings so we wanted to go with a national company that’s well-known. American Van Lines gave us an estimate over the phone based on how many rooms and how big the house was. They also estimated certain items that were in the house that were probably heavy, and the estimate came out pretty close.
We never had to use a company like American Van Lines before so the process was new to us. They gave us a window, not a definite, on when they were going to pick up or deliver, which was typical of what I've read. They come in with a big old truck that can hold about three typical households so they schedule it in a way that they're picked up and then dropped off whatever's close and then pick up something else in trying to keep coming across their route. They hit where you are and then, they drop your stuff off so it's hard for them to say what day they'll be here. We closed our house and camped out for two or three days and then they came and delivered everything. If one's not used to this process, it could be a little stressful.
It’s also stressful closing escrow on a house. They think, "Well, it might be they'll be foreclosed," while you can't. Plus, you might have storage issues. Other than that, the people who did the move were the same guys that loaded up the truck that came and delivered. They were very friendly and very helpful too. They did the job as quick as they could considering the load. We had packed our boxes first, but there were things that they packed for us, so everything was wrapped up. They were really good as we only had one broken item. However, American Van Lines’ communication for the customer service could be a lot better as it was hard for me to pin down things. But overall, it was a very good experience with American Van Lines.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
I used American Van Lines over a year ago and it was perfect. Their rep came over and talked to me and then we agreed on a price. Then they came over and brought some boxes and I helped pack a lot of the stuff. They packed the big stuff and moved it. They were very good to me and they helped me that I can't say anything bad about the company. The main thing that I was happy with was I happened to have moved three times in Florida in six years and this last move with American Van Lines there wasn't one piece of item missing. They were honest and fair. They kept their word and everything they said. They did everything to the tee. They were perfectly on time. The driver and his two helpers went beyond the call of duty to help me, because I'm older, to get it unpacked and where I wanted it. So I had no complaints at all and I would recommend them to anybody.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
I’m changing jobs so I had to move about 800 miles away and I got American Van Lines. The experience was really good with the moving consultant but he underestimated the amount of stuff I had. American Van Lines couldn't get to the move, so they farmed it off to another contractor who brought his truck. But it was not enough to carry everything we had and they were going to charge me another $1,100 because they were going to have to rent a truck and then continue loading. I ended up renting a truck and driving it there myself. The guy that American Van Lines sent took some of the stuff, and I took the rest.
There was a couple of guys who helped with the move, and they were really nice, pleasant people and hard workers. American Van Lines did everything very well but it was a bit frustrating when according to the coordinator, we had plenty of room in the truck. Yet nobody came out and he just did the estimation on the phone, which was a little problematic. Still, I was happy with the way everything turned out. It was pleasant, quick and concise.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017
I moved from my apartment to another and got American Van Lines’ services. I had a good experience with the moving consultant and the movers who worked were very good. But when the truck left the building, they crashed the building.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017
We were relocating my grandparents to my parent's house and my experience with American Van Lines was positive. Their rate was very good, their reps were all perfectly nice and the moving crew was excellent. However, the moving consultant was unmemorable. Our biggest complaint was the three-day window of our booking which was really too wide. Other than that, it has been an efficient, smooth and painless experience.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017
We had a second home up in North Carolina and we've got it on the market and we were just moving some items from that place back down to Florida. Their moving coordinator was very good. She was easy to get a hold of and stayed in contact with me throughout the process. The crew during the move was very helpful. They showed up on time and did their job in a reasonable amount of time. Everything just went smoothly. I've done a lot of the packing myself with the fragile items. I packed in boxes and put in big red letters, breakable or fragile. They complied with whatever I asked them to do. Nothing ended up broken as I unpacked my stuff.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017
I needed to move for work so I looked for van lines online that had decent reviews. I wanted a major carrier so I searched on Google and it kept on coming back to American Van Lines. My moving coordinator was very helpful. It seemed like I could reach him anytime I wanted. He was very responsive and always available. The person who I worked with to estimate what was in my house was very thorough. The end pricing ended up being almost spot on due to her estimate of how much weight we would have.
The moving crew was fantastic and we liked them. They were good, kind, considerate and they seemed to get along well as a crew, which made us feel like they were a family, that we could trust them with all of our stuff. The same crew both packed us up then drove the truck and then unloaded us. They worked very hard packing and then gave us a great time estimate for getting down. They packed on a Monday and Tuesday, drove on Wednesday. And then got to our new place on Thursday, so it was a great turnaround time. They were very efficient at getting things into the new house and into the correct room. Anything they had a question about, they asked us. Our new house is right next to an ice cream store. At the end of their service, they took my four-year-old for ice cream. They were lovely.
However, I wish they would have paid a little bit more attention to the assembling or reassembling of the furniture because they stripped a couple of screws that I think in the future might be an issue for our next move. In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a huge deal but that was the only negative that I had. Other than that, it was a great experience. They were quick and efficient, moved all of my stuff, didn’t break things, and they were pleasant about it. We’re moving again next summer and I plan to use them again.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I am writing this review to provide a forewarning to others. Like I did, you are doing as much research as possible in choosing which moving company to select. This review concerns our cross-country move from Los Angeles, CA to Brooklyn, NY last winter. I had originally intended to publish earlier, but the birth of a child and a serious injury ate up much of the past several months. Before I detail my experience for this review, let me qualify by stating in the last 29 years, I have previously moved from NYC to Chicago. From NYC to upstate NY. From NYC to Los Angeles. In addition, over many decades, members of my immediate family have moved from one state to another, crisscrossing the US. Not myself, nor any one of my relatives had anything to match my appalling experience. Before choosing American Van Lines from among a group I’d shortlisted, I did considerable research of my own.
There is a lot of useful information on what to look for and what to avoid when choosing a mover, so do your research but learn from my cautionary tale. Owing to the schedule of my wife’s employment contract, our move was set for December 1st. After finally choosing to go with American Van Lines, their representative told me that most of their cross-country moves take 10 – 14 days. Three weeks, he repeated to me more than once was extremely rare. Thus, even if worst came to worst, we would still be getting all our things before the Christmas and New Year’s holidays shut everything down. The contract we agreed on gave the movers a delivery window of 22 days at the outside. This was not a problem for my wife and I as we were also driving across country and would have with us the necessities of life (inflatable bed, some plates, pots, and pans) so we could wait a bit for the bulk of our things if needed.
American Van Lines subcontracted all the actual moving to another company, CAL VAN LINES INC. who picked up our things over 2 days at the start of December. The 22 days at the far end of the contract came and went and we learned our things hadn’t yet left California. From this point on, every few days we’d get a call from American Van Lines to update us with a new ETA. Each ETA would come and go without delivery, only another call with a new ETA. Finally we were told our things wouldn’t be leaving CA now until after New Years. Our things were finally delivered to us 38 days after they were picked up. After we finished our cross-country drive we wound up waiting for the rest of our stuff for 32 days. When the Van Lines rep called us to notify us that our things in fact would not be leaving CA until about a week after that 22-day limit, they began to negotiate with me for compensation for the delay.
Their final offer was $60 per overdue day in exchange for my not posting or saying anything negative about my experience. At that point however our things still had not arrived and I felt I couldn’t agree that I wouldn’t have anything negative to say, so I didn’t feel I could accept. Before hiring them, I had done my best to gather as much information as I could in choosing this company and it was still an unmitigated disaster. I wanted the next person in my situation to at least also have my experience to consider before choosing whom to hire. Long distance movers disassemble and upon delivery, reassemble all furniture. That is standard and was stipulated to by the movers when they were hired. The two guys who showed up to deliver all our things In Brooklyn arrived without any tools, even though they knew they would be expected to reassemble several pieces.
As it happened, every piece of furniture that had been disassembled arrived missing parts making reassembly impossible. Tabletops and desktops arrived without the legs or leg support system. Also, Several pieces of furniture including 2 antique pieces were destroyed. We are also missing numerous CDs and some books. There are always minor damages to some things during a big move and we had those as well. I don’t include details on those because they are standard, even with a very well executed cross-country move. The movers did a trace to try to locate the missing items but weren’t able to locate any of them. We paid over 6k for the move. After the late delivery, Cal Van Lines, Inc. (the actual movers) paid me the contracted $30 per overdue day late delivery fee – about $500.
American Van Lines again offered me about $700 for their role in this move, again on condition that I agree in writing not to ever say, write or post anything detrimental about my experience. It was American Van Lines whom I had hired and held ultimately responsible for the totality of the move. I must make clear, these sums were for only the lateness of the delivery. Actual lost and damage claims are handled separately by movers. This review is not at all a reflection in the companies handling of damage or loss claims. By now I was thoroughly disgusted with the company and unwilling to take the money. I didn’t feel it at all compensated me for the tense strain my wife and I experienced with this move, the hours and hours of talking with the company reps about the situation while waiting for our overdue property or the hassle of having to go through a long claims process.
Worst, I didn’t feel the company actually felt genuine remorse at their unprofessional and indifferent service and all my final dealings with the company just repeatedly confirmed me in this opinion. Before concluding I want to make one positive statement about my dealings with both movers. I feel that American Van Lines’ attitude to its customers’ experience is indifferent, miserly and disingenuous. However, I must say every human being I dealt with were very nice and did do their best to try to reconcile their responsibilities as company reps with the deplorable performance of their company overall. Both pairs of movers who did the actual picking up and dropping off of our things were very hard working and easy to deal with. American Van Lines dispatch coordinator Sam **, who had the crumby task of continually apologizing to me as each new deadline for delivery came and went, was hard working and always available.
I think all these people who performed their various tasks were set up to fail by a very hands-off and unprofessional coordination between the two moving companies which underscored the actual disinterest on the part of the corporation(s) in doing a cross-country move responsibly and effectively. Bottom line: I know moving things across country is difficult to do and I know that some sort of mishaps and even possible property damage is possible. Perhaps to some degree it’s even unavoidable. If you can, try not to move around major holidays – it was unavoidable in our case. If you have to, DO NOT USE American Van Lines or Cal Van Lines, Inc. The officers of these two companies could care less about what happens to your things and it shows!
Please accept our public apology for the delay and damages you suffered on your move. Even with over 100 trucks and trailers on the road today, we could not get our driver in position to do your move directly. Instead, with your approval, you worked with one of our agents to complete your move from CA to NY. We hold our agents to the same high standards we expect from our drivers. Sadly, our agent failed you and so did we. Earlier this year, we were working with you to fully compensate you for the 17 days we were delayed delivering you. Thankfully, the furniture damage you suffered was being paid by the insurance company already. We were under the impression that we came to a mutual settlement which fully compensated you for the delay. Our offer was much higher than the amount you stated below. Then you went radio silent for the next 6 months and we never heard back from you until now. We have tried to reach you again to continue discussion in hopes we can still come to a reasonable resolution. Our intentions are to still work with you towards a full resolution if you are interested. Please contact our office at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
American Van Lines has a good reputation and I know some people who have used them in the past. I got them for a move and they were really courteous throughout the whole process. There were no curveballs or any confusions. The crew was awesome and they were the same people who picked the stuff up and dropped it off. They were hilarious and we were bantering back and forth at each other while having a good time. The American Van Lines people were very nice but also had to be very careful because there was a lot of fragile stuff. They did a great job and I'm bought. I would recommend American Van Lines to anyone else and I'd probably use them if I were to move again.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I was relocating and found American Van Lines online. Our moving coordinator, Toni, assisted us with everything that we needed. During the move, the crew was very professional and worked in a timely manner. They showed up when they needed to and delivered in a reasonable time. The entire process took less than 5 days. I had a great experience with them.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
We used American Van Lines for moving to our new house which was 10 minutes away from the old house. Renee, our coordinator was very helpful. One of our tabletops, glass tops or the outdoor furniture was left in the truck on the day of the move. That could have been delivered elsewhere by mistake so I was glad that they found it. And then, the person who was bringing it back on a certain day didn’t show up until a week later when I followed up. We had to make a couple of calls for them to bring it back. Other than that issue, I’m happy with everything. It all worked out.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
I was moving and the guy from American Van Lines was easy to work with. Plus, Paul, the lead driver, and the other two members of the crew worked so hard. What they did was impressive and I appreciated it. My wife and I thought it was a good experience. They did what they said they were going to do, picked up when they said they were going to pick up and dropped off at the earliest date they said they could drop off.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
My grown daughter, a single parent, and granddaughter need to move back to Arkansas, North Carolina and she needed help. I wasn't able physically or just time-wise, to get it down there and do it all myself so I had to figure out what was the best mix of her packing it and somebody else moving it. I got prices from two other companies and American Van Lines’ price was significantly lower. I also looked at the U-Haul option and American was probably about $500 maybe more than U-Haul. But at that time I figured the rental, the gas, the insurance, and everything else, and the plane ticket to get out there to pick up the U-Haul. So for 500 bucks and somebody to help load and unload stuff, that's a no-brainer.
Also my interaction with the moving coordinator was extremely positive. We had an unusual move and they were willing to work with me. Normally a moving company gives you like a two-day window and because it was on a school campus and everything enrolled we had to have a specific day. And they said fine and scheduled the move. On the day it was supposed to happen the truck of the guy who was supposed to pick this up broke down in Florida like the day before. So obviously it was not going to happen.
The initial person said they couldn't resolve it. I said they needed to get me somebody higher and 20 minutes later the supervisor called me, looked into the problem and developed a work-around and everything went off smoothly. Their ability to resolve it that was quite frankly very impressive. They had another truck scheduled. They said, "Well, we said, we'd be there between 10:00 to 12:00 and now the next truck won't be there till 12:00 to 1:00," which for me is no big deal. And they made it happen. It's very impressive. So no fuss, no mess, no like "God, you burned us out.” I've heard they were very apologetic for the hassle and the delay.
My wife and my daughter packed all the boxes but they had to pick up from two different locations and the crew was well-versed that they had to go to two locations. They had the addresses. They communicated with my daughter saying, "We're going to this location. So, is that okay? Can you meet us?" She had things in a U-Haul storage unit that they had to pick it up so they did all that and picked it up. And because my daughter had her apartment on a school campus they had to go like up, down, around, and going to have to back the building and they loaded it up. There was no problem and without a whole lot of grumbling or "We're going to charge you an arm and a leg extra because you make us actually work hard." They just did it very efficiently, very quickly, and did it on the time limits that they had given it.
And then when they had to unload, that went too. My experience mirrored the positive online reviews. I'm retired army so I moved a lot and this move was nerve-wrecking but more on edge because there was a certain time limit. But American Van Lines did a very good job. They kept us informed, straight and honest and had good with follow throughs. A couple of the big moving companies roundup and wanted $1,000 to ship out a one-way move plus $300 for the additional insurance, $600 to fly out and get a truck and $400 if I got Three Brothers Moving Services to help. The total is just under $3,000 but when I got done paying American Van Lines I paid $3,400 and some change for a thousand mile move. It saved me a lot of time, labor and headache for only a difference of a few hundred dollars.
I recommend American Van Lines. I communicated with them clearly and knew what I was getting into. American Van Lines was very honest because they said if we went over 5000 pounds they were going to charge us incrementally for what we were over when we use the truck. They made sure I understood how they charge. It was refreshingly candid and honest.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
I've used American Van Lines multiple times and I used them for my daughter's move to New York City. I had a good experience working with the moving coordinator and the moving crew did everything they needed to do. They were very courteous and very careful. They picked up the stuff, secured it, delivered it, and put it where I wanted them to. Excellent productivity and they did a great job. I get a little concerned about moving companies, but they were awesome. They were A+.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
I called different moving companies and the American Van Lines reps were excellent. They were very helpful. Plus, the moving people were prompt, courteous and professional. They did an excellent job.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
I searched online and read some reviews and then I found American Van Lines. It’s for a move from West Coast to East Coast, a two bedroom apartment move. I called them up for a quote and they gave me the quote pretty quickly and set up to pick up on all those things. The entire process was smooth except for few last-minute changes and when they started charging few things based on a distance between where the truck stops and where my house is located, and based on the distance anywhere from where the main door is located.
When they put the quote, it looks like they’re putting it based on the distance from the main door of the elevator to the elevator where they can pull the truck closer. But once the truck came in and the truck driver started while waiting, how far it is so then he’s letting me know that there will be additional charges, which I understand. But they should’ve gotten that information first while they’re getting the quote outright so they could have asked me how far the place is approximately, from the front door to where this big truck can come closer, so that they can do a better estimation. Other than that, I was happy with the service.
The rep who helped me with the planning was good. The customer care also, whenever I called, they responded. The moving crew was great too, as well as the driver. He communicated from the beginning to end, he told me where he was and how and when he’s approaching. I had a satisfactory experience and I would definitely recommend this service. In fact, I did recommend it with my colleagues.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017
American Van Lines sent me a card in the mail then I called them up. I told their moving coordinator that I would have everything boxed up so all they had to do was to move the boxes. I also told him how many boxes would be in each room so it was very easy. The crew that we had during the move was excellent. They were moving and talking at the same time. American Van Lines did a very good job and I highly recommend them.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017
Six months ago, we used American Van Lines. I Googled them, then my wife and I decided to go with them because we saw a lot of good reviews. We had pleasant interactions with the moving coordinator all the time. I was informed if they had delays. The moving crew was excellent too.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017
I was moving cross country and a colleague of mine referred me to American Van Lines. They have provided service for the pickup, the delivery, and the destination during the time of booking. They were able to accommodate my request and walk me through the process. This was the first time I was doing the move and it was a long distance one as I was moving from Florida to California. Their reps were professional and they answered all the questions that I had. There were just one or two things and probably this is across the industry or the way it works. I was requesting if somebody could come and take a look at what I have, and that way there will be no surprises on the day of pickup.
However, I was told that it's not possible and told me how it's done. They get as many details over the call and they prepare an estimate based on that. Then on the day of the pickup, if the person who picks up the goods finds that something is not appropriate or something was not mentioned clearly in that call, that estimate may vary and there could be an additional cost. I wonder if there is any way to close that gap. The crew who came here did their job and there were no additional things that they demanded so it was all proper. I like their service and it's been a positive experience. I already recommended them to a few friends.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017
It’s been a great experience with American Van Lines. They helped with the very hard move that I had. The rep who facilitated the move was great and wonderful. She did her job. She called me and kept telling me everything like when their crew was coming and what they were going to do. The movers were very good too. I have recommended this company to a lot of people I know.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017
American Van Lines did a really good job. I don't ever plan on moving again, but if I did, I would definitely contact them again. I had to make a couple of changes after the initial booking and the rep took care of them without any problem. Their moving crew was extremely good. They let me know when they'd be arriving and got there right on time. We had most of our stuff packed up and they had to pack up the large stuff, like the beds. They did really well when they packed them up.
They got here in Colorado about a day after we did and contacted us. We met them where we're having our stuff stored and they did a good job helping unload. The driver, plus the three other local guys, jumped on it and took care of it very quickly, which was very good since we just got here and we're still getting settled in. We planned for them to take the whole day to take care of stuff, but they had it done easily in half a day. They had it all unpacked and put away in our storage bins in about two and a half hours. We then hired them to move our stuff from our storage area into our new house about five months later. Everything was handled and I never had any problems. It was a very positive experience.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017
We had a bad experience with another company that we've hired so I wanted to know if American Van Lines would hold to their bid and they did. We had a large move from Colorado to California and American Van Lines was on time and provided excellent service. Dwight, the driver, was very professional and helpful. The moving crew was also professional. There weren't any major damage in my belongings. I gave a recommendation of Dwight and the guy that coordinated the movers.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2017
I had to move because of my job. The American Van Lines coordinator on the phone kept me in the loop and everything that he told me seemed to work out well. He did a good job. The driver and his staff who came in were very professional, did a great job as well, and showed up when they told me they’re going to show up. I couldn’t be more pleased. It was a good and positive experience.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2017
I moved from outside New York City to Madison, Wisconsin, for work. The interactions with the consultant and the moving crew were good, and the crew was quick. American Van Lines was very helpful and friendly and went out of their way to make everything easy for me.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2017
American Van Lines gave me a reasonable price and they were decent on the phone. Everything went fine with the moving coordinator and my questions were all answered. The company’s moving crew was good and quick-witted too. Everything worked out well with them. I’d recommend American Van Lines and if anybody wants to move, they should visit AVL.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2017
I sold my house that I lived in for 40 years to move into a townhome. I got American Van Lines' services because the rep that I talked to on the phone told me how to communicate to them what I had and was very helpful since I've never moved before. I also compared prices and theirs was good. During the move, their crew did a good job. They answered any questions I had that moment and worked quickly. I had a very good experience with AVL and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
I retired and I got American Van Lines for my move as they’ve been around for years. Everything went nice and smooth with my moving coordinator and the crew for the move was awesome. Romeo and his partner were really friendly, easy to talk to and get along with, and did a bang-up job for me. I was ecstatic.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
Everything was fine with American Van Lines. Their rate was still high but compared to the other companies, it was very competitive. Their crew during the move did a good job. American Van Lines should give a better time frame from pick up to delivery, but they have been helpful in a stressful time.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
We had some stuff moved from our grandmother’s apartment in Ohio to my house in Iowa. I googled movers on the web and American Van Lines came up. Their moving coordinator was friendly. We had a unique move so she and her team worked with us as far as only doing certain things. They also helped with the pricing since it was based on the fact that it was just some pieces of furniture as opposed to moving a three-room apartment. Overall, American Van Lines was excellent and very efficient. Everything was great.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
The moving coordinator was nice but I had an issue with them. When he set me up, I told him the day that my daughter had to move. He set it up for a Thursday and they were good about getting me set up for the pickup. I was living in West Virginia, and I was going to North Carolina for her graduation that weekend. They were nice and set it up for that day, but then I was going to be down there that weekend, so when they said that nobody was going to be home to receive the delivery, they were supposed to let me know. The night before they were to pick it up, they told me they were going to pick it up on Thursday, and deliver it to West Virginia on Friday. And I was going to be in North Carolina. So it was not a very good experience in that situation because I didn’t feel that they listened to me. I was very upset because I said I was not going to be home to accept the delivery.
The customer service girl called me and said she couldn’t do anything about it, and I couldn’t cancel it because it was only 24 hours. I ended up having to hire someone to come into my house for the delivery. I was in North Carolina, so it was a bit stressful. But as far as the move went, that part was okay. The movers themselves were good. I got my stuff and it wasn’t damaged. The transaction ended up working out, but it wasn’t the best. It cost me a lot of anxiety. Though I know they don’t always know what their timeline is going to be and where the trucks have to stop, they should have worked a little harder to try to accommodate me when it was a big day for my daughter.
We apologize that you felt inconvenienced with your move. Please understand that our agreed contract with you included us picking you up on 5/11 in NC and delivering you the next day in WV. The day before your pickup, you informed us that you didn't want to accept your delivery on the 12th because you had your daughter's graduation. Unfortunately by then, it was too late to change our truck's schedule. We were thankful that you found somebody to accept your delivery. I am glad you liked the movers and that we didn't damage anything. We are very surprised by the 2 star review considering the move was perfect except for the delivery confusion that wasn't our fault. I hope in the future you will still consider our company for any moving needs.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017
A friend of mine inquired with American Van Lines and they gave him the best quote out of all the companies that he contacted. So he recommended them to me. When I called them, I got a really favorable quote within 20 minutes of the conversation and they were able to accommodate my work schedule so we decided to go with them. We already packed everything and moved the small items so they just moved our furniture. They were very quick and efficient. They were like clockwork and they finished the project in less time than they quoted me. They wanted to get the project done before the storm came in, so they brought in an extra hand and didn't charge me for his help. They were very good.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017
My brother passed away and I needed to move certain objects of his belongings to another state. It was a situation where I was taking care of the aftermath of his death and I used American Van Lines to move his belongings. There was not a lot of objects, but we had some difficult objects. We had a motorcycle and a generator. The experience was good. When I talked to my moving coordinator, he was very responsive and always very helpful. He answered my questions, was able to engage with me and understand the nature of the circumstances and what I was trying to do. The delivery crew was good. They were also responsive and very helpful. The communication was wonderful. Every step of the way, they were calling and telling me what was happening. So, it was great. I was very satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017
I got an advertisement from American Van Lines in the mail after my house went on the real estate market. The person I spoke with was so helpful and pleasant compared to the other places I called. The crew was friendly, efficient and professional. They showed up on time and the boxes were delivered when they said they would be. So, I'm very happy with my experience.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017
We were referred to American Van Lines by another van line because they didn’t want to do our move since it was too far. The moving coordinator and the moving consultant were one and the same person, and she was terrific, very helpful and had a very good personality. The crew during the move was also great. Those guys were really good and we really like them. They were good guys, had good personalities and did a good job in moving. American Van Lines is upfront about the cost and the timing as well. They put out a schedule and they kept their schedule, so our family is very pleased with them. We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. It was, after all, a very rewarding professional experience.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017
When I listed my property, all the moving companies started sending postcards. Peter who was the man I had dealt with was the reason I went with American Van Lines because he was very informative and a very nice person, and I just felt comfortable with them. The only bad thing was that we moved the day after Christmas. Two guys called in sick and so they didn’t have enough movers. They didn’t finish our job in time. It was getting dark so we had to stay in a hotel because all our stuff was in the truck. We hadn’t planned it because we thought they were going to be done. But it was just a small inconvenience and they did a fine job. A few things were broken, but you kind of expect that, and it wasn’t anything near and dear to our hearts. I called them and they said, “Oh, well, too bad”. Nevertheless, I’ve recommended American Van Lines since then.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017
The moving coordinator was very enthusiastic and very professional, and it gave me a sense of confidence. I liked the crew that helped me during the move. However, there was a little bump in the service that I received because they were working with the apartment personnel in my building. Somehow, there was a misunderstanding between the building personnel and the crew as the crew needed to request access to the elevator when they needed it. They didn't do that and we ended up having to wait a lot longer for the elevator, not realizing what was going on.
It cost me extra hours worth of moving because they didn't speak up that it was taking a long time. I figured out the problem at the end of the move. The crew should have communicated to me sooner when there was an issue. Other than that, the crew was great. They were professional and worked really hard to get the job done fast. American Van Lines was effective and I appreciated their professional and positive approach to the work.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017
I got divorced and moved from Houston to Brooksville, Florida, where my brother, the only family I have left, lives. I went to the Better Business Bureau and American Van Line was one of the recommended ones. I also got in touch with one of their rep and she was so good at selling me their service that I took it. They gave me a quote based on the boxes and things that but after they loaded the truck and checked everything, they gave me $300 back which was good. The person who did the move was very professional and delicate. I was so happy that they brought mats and took them inside the house before they started doing things inside. They kept the carpet clean and the new house has hardwood floors and they were very careful not to get anything dirty.
American Van Lines has been very professional and clean. They take care of their customers. They kept me posted all the time. They also gave me a phone number for the person that was taking care of me and I could call him anytime. They didn’t mind answering everything every time I called. That’s another thing that is very good because I’m an old lady and old ladies keep asking questions. However, the thing I didn’t like about them was that from the beginning, they didn’t tell me the exact day and time they’re going to pick up the stuff. They instead give me a window.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017
I contacted about three other moving companies, and American Van Lines had the best reviews online. They also kept me with the same person throughout. He was good and very knowledgeable. The other ones would transfer me to another person and their communication in between didn’t’ work out, and I got frustrated with them. The moving crew was great. I even tipped them because nothing was broken or missing. I moved from California to Portland, Oregon, and so I flew up and met them at my house. They were moving stuff when it was snowing. They did a great job and I would recommend them.
American Van Lines was really professional and they said what they were going to do. That was another problem I had with the other moving lines - they gave me a guesstimate of, “We’d be here within the estimate of 7 to 15 days." That didn't help me when I’m flying up, because I didn’t want to wait around for a week. American Van Lines was within 2 or 3 days so that was a great benefit for me because I needed it. They said that they were going to be there Monday or Tuesday. I flew up Sunday night, I was ready for them, and sure enough, they were there on a Monday afternoon. I would definitely use American Van Lines again whenever I have to move. They were not the cheapest, but they were right in the middle.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017
I got a new job so we moved from coast to coast and American Van Lines had my stuff where they needed to be. Their moving coordinator was really good and every time I had a question, he got back to us quickly. One guy took our information and the other one was our point of contact if there were issues along the way. He told us when the truck was going to be there, checked it periodically to make sure that we had the right weight amount and if we had to add or take anything off, he did it for us so our moving estimate would be updated in real time.
Also, the two moving people from American Van Lines hired a local one. They packed everything fast and got the truck loaded. The driver and his cousin moved it to the other country in time and unpacked it quickly too, so it worked well. On the other hand, AVL was pricey but moving was one of those hard things because it's not something people do most of the time, so it's hard to get a price point on it. But, overall, they were reliable and I had a good experience with them.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017
I would recommend American Van Lines. My interactions with them were good.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017
I moved up to a place closer to my work and I had a good experience with the moving consultant of American Van Lines. They were very helpful. The moving coordinator told me what they were going to do and he showed me the list of what I gave them when I asked for the quotation. I did my packing and sent for the furniture. They came on time, did the pick up and move to the other apartment, and they were able to finish within two hours.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017
The woman from the American Van Lines office called about five times and repeated the same things over and over again. I complained about that and they gave me somebody else. Now, the coordinator was great and then there were five people who handled the delivery. They were very professional and I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017
Somebody recommended American Van Lines and everything went smoothly until the day we moved out. Something happened and they showed up five hours later. I did not know ahead of time that there was going to be a delay and by the time we moved it was night time. Other than that, everything was fine. There was no damage to anything when they delivered the stuff from the warehouse.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017
My experience with American Van Lines was terrible. We had four different coordinators. The week before we left, we changed coordinators again and everything got lost in the transition. The driver came a day late and there weren't enough people. His trailer was broken down and he also said he got the flu and a cold. And then they broke a headboard and a dresser. I ended up going out buying a new dresser and bedroom furniture. We had to get a hotel and stay in there for five nights. The whole thing was a nightmare. I’ve got a claim on my desk but I’m not going to file it because it’s not worth the ache. The claim through the company was only going to pay $90 out of the $800 that the bed cost. I’m telling everybody not to use American Van Lines and I wouldn’t use them ever again.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017
My realtor recommended American Van Lines and a gentleman came and gave me an estimate. This move was back in February but it was after they left that I started going through stuff that I became a little unhappy. I had two Queen-sized beds and they reversed the frames. If he would have waited to put it together until I got there, I could have stopped it. But now I've got to get somebody to come in and undo them because they squeak. They also damaged the top of a hutch that I have that is well over six feet high.
Aside from that, they also put a really deep gash on my headboard for the bed. I've got to get somebody to come in and take care of that as well as nicks on the dining room table. All they had to do was wrap it in blanket and it would have been shielded. They could have slowed down and cared a little bit more. It's little things like that that are irritating to me now. I didn't call them as it had been months now.
Original Review: Oct. 24, 2017
My horrible experience started with the company calling me a few days before my scheduled pickup date. The date was changed because there were no drivers available. When the movers arrived one driver complained about how “inexperienced” the other mover was. Interesting the delivery movers made the same comments. To that end there were several items broken or missing. Specifically, lamps, picture frames, glasses covers for large pictures and bed frames were broken. All screws and metal structures from furniture dismantled by the movers were missing. Finally, my coffee table leg was broken when the mover was trying to determine how to dismantle the table. Consumers beware.
Hi Gloria,
Please accept our apology for the damages and poor services you received. We have tried to contact you regarding your move but have been unsuccessful reaching you. Customer satisfaction is very important to us. We are still committed to working with you towards a full resolution with the hope we gain regain your trust in our brand. Please contact us at your convenience.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
With American Van Lines, I would have to pay the extra if I was overweight, but if I was underweight, they would refund the difference. The coordinator was absolutely wonderful and the moving crew was fabulous. They busted their butts, packed everything up really well, and moved everything. They met us up here when they said they were going to and unpacked everything with no problems. American Van Lines made moving across the country painless and effortless.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017
We moved from several different places across the country and used American Van Lines before. I’ve done this three times. When we moved my wife’s mother from Southern Missouri to North Carolina, their coordinators were very helpful, straightforward and even recommended certain things and saved us money. And the two guys I worked with for the move were outstanding. They bent over backwards and were nice as they could be. We couldn’t have asked for any better guys to load and unload. They’re making money for American Van Lines so they need a raise.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017
Over a year ago, I shopped at all the different carriers that do house moving in my area. I asked for quotations and got different ones. Then a personable fellow whose name was Allen had a quotation that was below what other people offered. He was from American Van Lines. And since I was dealing with a national carrier, I believed they were all going to be in the same quality of service. I also wanted somebody I could trust and a big name meant something to me.
The guys who delivered were pretty fast and they didn't take a lot of time. They did what they needed to do and everything was stored on the truck for a day and a half before they could come to the new property. But the driver that was running the crew was not the most personable person in the world. And they damaged one major piece. I had to make a claim on a piano because it wasn't loaded properly on the truck from the first house. They admitted it was their own fault. They didn't take enough care. Somebody left it on the dolly and it had no support. So moving it in transport truck broke the piano in half.
Although they paid the claim, the piano happened to be a family heirloom and what they gave me was peanuts. You can't replace something that's been in the family for two generations. Besides, it took a month and a half to get the claim resolved. In the end, they also started telling me that the price that was quoted was wrong. That they wanted to charge me 15% more than what the price was quoted. I didn't pay that because a quotation is a quotation. It says right in writing that my bill will not be higher than this amount.
But I had to argue with them to get that settled since they told me the quotation was wrong and we had this many more boxes. I insisted that they saw what had to be packed - the photographs, the stuff in the china cabinets, and the furniture. They knew everything. They have been doing this long enough that they shouldn't be making a mistake of 15%. It took some pushing and shoving, and also with Allen's persistence, it was all resolved eventually. He was the best liaison and I would recommend anybody to call him back. Overall, my experience with American Van Lines was challenging. There were errors and some problems and they were all taken care of, but it took persistence on my part, and my work with Allen, to get this satisfied in the end.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017
American Van Lines has been around for years and whenever I travel I see their van going down the road. So when I moved to Arizona, I went on the internet and hired them. They knew what they were talking about. They asked me the right questions and I got the right answers for them. I had an excellent experience with their moving consultant. Also, the moving coordinator lined me up for the days they would be here. They wanted me to count how many boxes I had, what kind of weight they were talking about and how much furniture I had, so they had some idea. Everything worked out well.
The driver was a nice guy as well and was willing to work with me. However, they couldn't get to my house as close as they wanted to. So, I put my trailer on my quad and made it easy for them. They loaded the furniture on my trailer and everything got to the truck instead of them running back and forth. It's easy to work with people than against them. I had a wonderful experience with American Van Lines. Excellent people to work with.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017
American Van Lines did an excellent job and I was a pleased customer. We did a local move to our new home after selling the old one. I love that the moving consultant was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Also, the moving coordinator was great, really good about scheduling, and quick to call me back when I needed a question answered. The actual crew who were in our house were nice, very considerate, careful, and they put big, old blankets down to move stuff on. Everything went smooth as requested and as they told me it would be.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017
I had a very good experience with American Van Lines. My husband and I retired, and we also retired from blizzards so we came to hurricanes. Brian was my coordinator and he was wonderful. He was very patient. I actually talked to him back in March when I first purchased my home in Florida and was still living in Connecticut. He called me promptly and he knew that I wasn't going to be moving for a while because I haven't sold my house yet. But he still called and explained everything.
Every time I made a phone call for him, he was always available and willing to explain. He was always apologetic if he couldn't call me promptly. So, I liked him even before I hired him. There was something about Brian that made me want to deal with American Van Lines. As it turns out, the people that he works with closely were also very good. The guy who actually came and did the packing was also a really excellent contact. He brought eight guys with him who packed my house and then he watched to unpack. It was just an incredible experience, and I’ve recommended them.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017
We had a huge move to be near our friends and family. And because American Van Lines had good reviews, we used them and filled their truck completely. The quote we got was close to what I ended up paying, and they were able to accommodate our time window and it was amazing. They even moved up the day. Also, their moving consultant was great and helpful. Their crew was exceptional, fast and very efficient, and everything arrived in one piece. If we had to pick a company again, we would certainly pick American Van Lines. We were really pleased with them and we would recommend them to friends and family.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017
I was looking for somebody to help me with furniture and other family heirlooms across the country. I noticed American Van Lines when I did an internet search and I used them because of the service that I got from the person who helped me book my move. Also, I've seen their trucks around over the years. The movers were helpful and cheerful, and they worked hard. They cared about our stuff and they weren't rude when they dropped it off. However, I wasn't happy with the final move. The scheduling seemed fine upfront. And then, at the last minute, they couldn't find somebody to ship my stuff but they finally got a company that was willing to pick up the job and the folks showed up. They did the crating they needed to do and seemed fine the day the things were packed under the truck. But the unloading was less pleasing.
And then, I ended up with a missing box. I didn't realize what was missing because there were two tags on one box. The driver picked up on it right away and was in a big hurry to get out of my house at delivery. They unloaded and wanted to go fast. They had somewhere else to go. He was like, "Oh, just sign right here. We'll take care of this. This will all be taken care of later. Don't worry. I'll take pictures. And I'll start the process for you." He took pictures, but he didn't start the process for me. I felt used because the driver was in such a hurry.
I was not happy with American Van Lines' customer service on the side of the claim. The letter I got was cold. The company refused to acknowledge that there was a missing box because they said that I had signed that everything was there. I never got the box and was never compensated for it. Also, there were a couple of dented items. One was a wooden furniture piece which was a family heirloom and they gave me $120 in remuneration for it.
Hi Amy, please accept our apology for the buffet piece that was damaged on your move. We did compensate you for the damage though. Unfortunately, we were not able to compensate you for the missing box because you claimed it missing over 90 days after we delivered your items. I am happy to hear that you liked the movers. Also, please consider we delivered you from SC to NV in just 7 days. We wish you the best in your new home and we hope you will still consider us on your next move.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017
American Van Lines was great. My interactions with the moving coordinator went fast and well, and the moving crew was outstanding and friendly. My American Van Lines experience was pleasant and worry-free. We recommended them to another couple and they were very pleased.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017
I was moving from Louisiana to Florida and American Van Lines did exceptionally well. I got screwed by using a moving company once before because apparently, you need to have a moving company come out and look at your stuff and give you a quote which I did not do that the first time. It was the same thing with American Van lines. They also don't come out and give a quote but they've given me information. So, I took a chance in everything I read that they said they were going to do and I got confirmation when I spoke to somebody on the phone. They did exactly what they said they were going to do. They don't do all the crappy stuff that the other places do. I was very impressed with the moving crew. They were on time, polite and friendly. Nothing got damaged and everything showed up. It was a great experience and I would use them again.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017
It was a relocation and we packed the stuff up ourselves then we realized we hated doing it. That was a Friday and American Van Lines did it by Monday. They were really good and we were in a hurry too. The guys who loaded the stuff up were good too. It was a good experience and I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017
American Van Lines was referred to me by somebody that I worked with. Her husband is in the real estate industry and I got to use Van Lines for several moves that he recommended as a realtor and used them personally. The second move I did with them, I had to deal with a personal issue. I had to get out of my place fast because of physical abuse and they were on top of it immediately. They were sympathetic to what I was going through.
As far as the moving consultant, the timing was precise. I had to be at work on the second move and meet the movers. Everything that they said they would do, they did. They provided what I needed at the time of the move because I've asked them for boxes and wrapping materials which they did bring. I have antiques and a lot of the things that I have is expensive. Nothing got broken and everything was well taken care of. The move went well and if I'd move again, they would be the first company that I would contact and I wouldn't even consider any other company. I would recommend them highly to anybody who asks me who I would recommend as a mover.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017
American Van Lines gave me the best price after I’ve eliminated a bunch of stuff that includes the look of the truck, timing and the wanting to go a long distance. The coordinator was great and extremely helpful even after we got here and had some problems. The consultant was very thorough and answered all the questions that we had. He was actually kind of funny and I can still call him if I needed to since I have his name and number on my phone. We moved from a house in Florida to a storage unit here in Macon so it was different since the storage unit had to be filled out. The one guy brought the truck and together with another local guy they hired, they unloaded it. I was there to help a little bit because I brought a trailer up ahead of time and moved my tools.
It was harder to move back than it was to move down because I used to have a big truck and moved a lot of stuff on my own. So, when American Van Lines came down to move, I had to sell my truck and empty it having a lot more stuff to move. The moving guys didn’t like to move my toolbox that weighs 300 pounds but they handled it. They only broke one glass shelf, so that was pretty good. I would recommend American Van Lines. They were timely and kept a good schedule as to when they are going to be there. They went through and inventoried all of our stuff before they even loaded it on the truck. There were two other families in the truck after we got our stuff in the truck. It was a good experience all the way.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017
I moved from Denver to San Antonio and American Van Lines was good, friendly, fair and worked well.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017
We went from Maryland to Florida nine months ago and everything was good. We asked AVL's moving rep if they were going to bring blankets and stuff like that and they said, "No problem." The crew was very good. It was two guys and they explained the procedure of how the move would work. They also said that it would not be transferred from one truck to another. It would come straight down here but it would stop somewhere in Tampa and they were exactly right. We checked back and forth and they were telling me how they make their trips. It was the same two guys who loaded our things that unloaded it, which was very nice. I would definitely recommend American Van Lines. Everything that they stated was fulfilled and the timing was great. Nothing was lost, ruined, or dented - everything was perfect. I would use them again.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017
It was the first time I used American Van Lines and it was for a cross-state move. At first, dealing with the coordinator was fine and it was more of the back-end, trying to find where our stuff was and when it was coming in. Some of the people were very nice and helpful. Others didn't return calls and hard to track down. But it's the normal average service.
It took two weeks from when they picked the furniture up till the end. There was some damage to the furniture and they were late. But the crew was great and very nice. They just need to improve on getting back to you after your stuff has been picked up. They were good in getting back to me before the pickup date but once it was picked up and you have any issues, it took a lot of calls to get through to somebody.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017
During my relocation, I had an overall good experience with American Van Lines. I had different moving teams, one for pickup and one for delivery and they were nice. But at the time of delivery, I found some communication gap between me and the providers because they delivered on a weekend. But somehow, somebody contacted me on the phone and it got rectified. There were discrepancies at the time of delivery but everything was fine because they delivered with no items damaged and everything intact. I referred one of my colleagues to American Van Lines.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017
I've known about American Van Lines my whole life. The interactions with their moving coordinator went well. I've moved 20 times already and this time, in Georgia, the moving and packing crew was the best crew I ever had in my life. While in the California end, they were very good as well. My experience with American Van Lines was outstanding overall.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017
I retired and I was relocating out of state with my daughter. I was looking for a moving company through Google, read the reviews and went with American Van Lines. I've spoken to their coordinators and they were good. They gave me all the information and what to expect. The delivery guys were pleasant, very informative and very professional. They explained to me what they were doing and how the stuff would be stored into the unit. They came in, packed and moved things in a timely manner. They kept me abreast of all the details and when it got delayed, they called me and let me know that it was going to be delayed and explained to me why. Overall, everything was great.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017
I looked online for the highest rated moving company and American Van Lines was on the site that I found. Their coordinator was very good and the packers were wonderful too. However, we're told that it would take a short number of days to get our things to our destination but they came early in the given window. They got there a day before closing but we had found out that might happen, so we were prepared. We had asked the people whose home we were buying, through the Realtor, if we could get it early and we were able to get in the house early. And that was the only issue we had. The movers were really sweet and amazing fellows. And all in all, it was a good experience. Nothing was broken and missing. So, they did a fine job.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017
We relocated and we had three moving coordinators from American Van Lines. The two have been very on top of things and we’re still using one coordinator who is energetic and nice for our upcoming move. The crew was also great. We’ve been in touch with American Van Lines in the past and our expectations have been met each and every time.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017
We were relocating for family and American Van Lines walked me through everything. The crew was accommodating and personable. The driver and the lead person did a tremendous job. We had one issue 'cause we were moving a piano which was a little different and they helped us with that. And although we didn't utilize the services that they offered, they helped us with the services that we got. But there were three little things that we didn't notice were missing until we needed them. We felt they were on the truck but for some reason, we didn't get them. I made a phone call about that and I was told that somebody would contact me but I never heard another word from anybody. I just dropped the issue because the items were insignificant and not worth the effort. Other than that, they were efficient and on time.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017
The moving coordinator from American Van Lines was very good. We're downsizing and the crew was great. They did everything we asked and there were no damages on any of our furniture. It was a good experience and I was very happy. I'd use American Van Lines again.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017
American Van Lines is great. Their rep around town is really good. I had them about a year ago in November when I left from an apartment to own a house. They’re tremendous. The guys were very fragile doing my furniture, wrapping it. They were very calm and collective while they're moving everything. Khadija, the moving coordinator, was amazing. She'd tell me, "They're coming now. They're leaving now. They're doing this, they're doing that." She would call me during the day and say how they're doing. They were so polite and so on time. Nothing was as that good ever in my whole life. It's on point with everything. American Van Lines have been tremendous and very caring like they're moving their own furniture. I can't ask for better and I recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017
I sold my house and I was relocating. I went on the internet and got prices from three different places, but I used American Van Lines. Everything worked out well, and our experience was very positive and professional.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017
We have a lot of stuff in storage and the job relocation isn't quite complete yet, so we're still in limbo with the job. It's a very complicated move because American Van Lines is going to move us yet again soon. Being able to put things in storage was wonderful. American Van Lines' people did a great job and were very helpful and professional. I appreciated their help a lot. I was very pleased with everything about the whole process. The movers were very polite and seemed like they were very well-trained. If I have to move again, I would probably go back to them.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017
I used American Van Lines for retirement about six months ago. I did an internet search for moving van companies and I found them. The coordinator was pretty thorough and the crew was great. The driver was really professional - he told me everything that he was doing, what his crew was going to be doing and asked me if I needed anything special. They were all very good. I would definitely recommend the moving company to other people. If I needed to, I would use them again as well.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017
I was in North Carolina and I had to move to Massachusetts. I was just starting to do my research when I picked up something in the mail about American Van Lines. So, I put them in the list of people I should look into. The guy who organized the move all together was great and nice. He took care of everything. However, there was one little disconnect that happened. I had to move my stuff from my house, which I sold and I had to close on, into storage and I didn't know how long it's going to be in there. I had the same guy who coordinated all of this and then moved it out of storage up to Massachusetts. Some of the directions that were originally given were not passed on to the next group because when my things arrived up here, the bed was put on a lot of things.
Also, although I supposed I should be able to expect certain scratches and rubs since it's a long move, there was a lot of scratches and rubs in everything. Another thing I didn’t like that the movers did is that they broke the leg off of a bench and they didn't tell me about it. They just propped the leg up and put boxes on top because half of the things was going into my garage. And because I moved into a condo and I was unpacking a little at a time, I didn't find about that until three months later. I was really disappointed with that since it’s a nice bench that I really liked. Other than that, American Van Lines was pretty good and organized.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017
I got American Van Lines when I had to move two miles because I sold my house. The process was done over the phone and the coordinator did a great job. It took about six hours to get the truck loaded and unloaded and there was great teamwork with the crew who helped me during the move. American Van Lines is expensive but I’d recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017
American Van Line's coordinator was very helpful. She was friendly and seemed to be pretty upbeat about the crew that was coming out to help with me. What I paid have been a little bit less than what she quoted me and that was nice. The movers were also very professional. They had a lead guy and he seemed to be on top of the other ones. They were all nice and asked questions, "Should we do this? Should we not do that?" When we got to our new house, he made sure that everybody paid attention to where we wanted things to go. It was an overall a good experience and I've recommended them to a few of our friends.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017
I bought a new house on the opposite side of town and had an excellent moving experience with American Van Lines. I liked the things that the moving consultant offered. He asked me about the rules, charges in the house and how much he had to pack. He was very courteous, too. The three young men who came to help me move were as nice as they could be and they treated me with great respect. I was very pleased.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017
American Van Lines gave me a good estimate over the phone that was very accurate. They were also able to work within my schedule because I was moving out of a condo that had restrictions. I already moved out my personal belongings and so the movers went in the condo with the supervision of my dad and helped pack up everything and move it without even me being there.
Unfortunately, they had a delay and so they weren't able to meet the time when my loading dock was available for them to do the move. So we had to reschedule to another day but they were able to work it out. The movers came two days later and it didn't cause any issues for me. I saw them when they were unloading and it was done very timely. Everything was packed very well and secure, and they assembled all the furniture that they had taken apart for the move.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017
We were moving back to Philadelphia since selling our home in Florida. Most of our stuff was sold but we brought some personal stuff back and a lot of my own paintings, which they packed for me. The American Van Lines coordinator was very honest because when they picked up our stuff, they gave me credit since it didn’t weigh enough and I would have never known they over quoted it. The people who came were very nice and delivered when they can. They were also there the whole process. The crew delivered it very quickly and everything arrived in good condition. We had a great experience with American Van Lines.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017
Everybody from American Van Lines had the information I needed, and the people who assisted me were sensitive and thorough. Everything went smooth and easy. And if I had to make changes, they accommodated them. I needed a smaller truck to load it into a bigger truck because of where I lived, and where I was moving. The crew was on time, polite, and professional. Everything was good. And if I’d have to move again, I’ll call them.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017
I moved from Connecticut to Florida and used American Van Lines. I found them when I went online for movers. I also got several prices from different movers and American Van Lines was the most affordable and I was very impressed with them. They sent me emails, what to do, who to contact when moving and they called me a lot to keep me up to date. They stayed on top of everything. The movers were also terrific. They also contacted me and they knew exactly what they were doing. One of the guys who was logging in the boxes, we were both guessing how many boxes and he was really close. I was very impressed with them as well.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017
I built a house so I contacted American Van Lines for our move five months ago. We went with them because we were quoted $700 for one night with one truck but I ended with $1,210. The coordinator was good however, the process wasn't explained in the beginning. They knew exactly since I gave them the exact amount of furniture and rooms over the phone. The delivery team dropped some furniture pieces and broke a leg of one of my real expensive ones. I was also not acquainted with the different rates of insurance and they explained that they’re not going to pay very much on it. I'm in the process of turning it back to. Another thing, with one truckload, it shouldn't take them long given there were three guys. I wouldn't use American Van Lines again and we're not pleased with what happened with the quote. Their quote could have been a little bit closer to target.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017
I did a move and it went fine with their moving consultant I dealt with. Also, everything worked out well with the crew during the move. They were very professional and I’m happy with my experience.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017
My husband and I were moving from Buffalo, New York to Knoxville, Tennessee. Both of us are starting with our PhD programs. The quote we got from AVL was accurate and the actual payment came under the quote which was nice. However, towards the end when we actually had to move, it was a little confusing. There were some fluctuations in the dates and there were changes with the people who were handling our account various times.
On the other hand, the crew was excellent. They had people coming from both ends that were locally sourced and then they had Patrick that stayed with the move consistently. We had them pack our TVs and some of our artwork. They were also very friendly, worked fast and were on time. They were very cognizant of making sure they have laid down the mats and not track any dirt. They set up our furniture the way we wanted it to be set up. Although we had a few items that were broken, they were very diligent in taking pictures of those items and they even identified a couple to us that they had noticed.
In terms of the things that were broken in the move, the movers were fantastic with that. But when we went to the business side of it to actually file a claim, the process has been very difficult. They haven't really been very forthcoming with information. They've just sent us a claim form and when I've called to actually discuss the claim form, no one's really made themselves available. Our TVs have been broken and when we called, they said that all they would provide was $0.60 per pound and it's a flatscreen so we're going to lose a TV because of it. A piece of artwork was also broken that we've had to since get rid of because they're not going to reimburse us that much for it.
It got to a point where my husband and I knew that we were just going to lose out. We just stopped following through with the claim. They wanted us to get a repairman to come in and look at all the things that had been broken and given how much we were going to get reimbursed, the cost to actually get those analyzed seemed to be more than what we're even going to get back. All in all, the business side of AVL is very inefficient, but the movers themselves are fantastic.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017
Everything about the move went smoothly on with me and my daughter’s end. I took care of all the telephone work, payments and related things with American Van Lines. They did everything that they were supposed to do and I was happy with the move.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017
My oldest daughter had two twins out in Dallas, Texas and she called me and asked me to go there to be with them. I had no reason to stay in North Carolina so I packed up and left. I saw American Van Lines' commercial on TV and I wrote it down so that whenever I moved, I would give them a call. I met their young rep once when he came out and he talked to me. He did a great job and my stuff was done perfectly. There were hitches but that could not be avoided.
Their crew was great as well and a very nice young man took the furniture to be boarded on their van line. But I missed telling them that inside the screen of one of my TVs broke. I got my grandson to hold it up for me and it didn't come on. When we looked inside, there were cracks on it. I also lost two lamps for two of my bedrooms. Those were bought by my husband and I loved them. But aside from those minor things, everything was good. Their guys were professional, polite and they did a great job, A+.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017
I had a work-related move from Durham, North Carolina to San Jose, California last November. American Van Lines had very good reviews so I used them. We had a moving coordinator who came to our house, looked up all the stuff, and then gave a quote. Then our coordinator saw me dispose of some of our items, so he adjusted our quote.
The moving consultant I talked with was very meticulous. She told me exactly what would happen and that people would come at a particular time. There was a half an hour delay from the time window she promised but it was okay. When she had asked me to be ready with some things, we were basically ready. We followed the instructions. Most of the smaller items went into the box and within two hours, everything was packed up and good to go. During the move, the crew worked very early. They took good care of our things, tracked them well and delivered them online. They did good packaging so none of our items were lost or damaged. We are really happy with the move and I would recommend American Van Lines.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017
We moved from a house to an apartment in the next town, and we had a positive experience with American Van Lines. There seemed to be a lot of confusion between the salesperson and the moving coordinator in terms of the details of the move and the dates. It wasn't the end of the world but it wasn't crisp and clean either. The moving coordinator was very knowledgeable and hands-on, and the crew was on top of their stuff. It was a complicated move. And we went to three different places, so considering all things, it went pretty well. It was a good move.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
American Van Lines is one company that could ship from Florida to Washington. I shipped some stuff to my son last year. The person who assisted me with the move answered every question and got everything lined up. He kept me informed of what was going on so it was easy. Even the drivers contacted me and told me where and when they were. They had a different local truck that went all the way across without any issues. I was surprised that everything went so smooth and made it to Washington within the time frame that they told me it would. American Van Lines was one of the better experiences I've had dealing with companies that do online and over the phone and never really meet.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
I was moving from home to an apartment in the same city and my mother told me about American Van Lines. The coordinator was good, while the movers came on time. The movers and the coordinator were wonderful and professional. Everything went smoothly and it was done in a timely manner. Plus, nothing was broken. American Van Lines did exceptionally well. I will use them again and tell people about them.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
I compared a lot of different reviews and American Van Lines was on the top. The estimate they gave me was very good and they were able to find what I requested. They were professional, friendly and polite. They were a little early and I had a very good experience with them.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
I liked that American Van Lines is also headquartered in Florida where we are from. The price was very competitive and they were good about getting back to us. Other companies got back too late and one had a better price but were not as together. The intake person I spoke to was very thorough and we're back and forth a lot of times before we finally decided on our final deal. The lady who was assigned to our transaction made sure that it went well. The driver was awesome and professional. He got a crew from Sacramento who met him at the house and got everything disabled, packed and loaded into the van on a Sunday. They got everything well done on Monday. We had a plan to meet in Tennessee about a week later and we ended on a Friday. He was right on time.
We had a problem with the contact crew who was supposed to meet the driver in Nashville. They got lost and turned their way back. We discussed this with the lady who signed our case and another crew was dispatched but they got lost, too. So, the driver was here by himself until 9:00 at night. Some of the furniture was really big and heavy and we had people helping us at the house on moving our boxes and our stuff from our rental truck although the driver insisted on doing it mostly by himself. I never thought he was strong but he said that he’s been doing it for 21 years.
We went through the checklist at the end and everything that we loaded came through considering that they took other loads in their truck. I was impressed at how well he handled the delivery. He had to get finished because he had to be in Lexington the next day. Something fell down on the subcontract side but we've been debriefed afterward and we wrote our experience. We're totally pleased with American Van Lines and would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to other people.
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