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About American Van Lines

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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Pros
  • Easy booking process
  • Storage options available
  • Flat-rate pricing on long-distance moves
  • Wide range of packing services
Cons
  • Price increases may occur
  • Some moves handled by subcontractors
  • Occasional pickup or delivery delays

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    Reviewed July 5, 2016

    I'm very impressed with the American Van Lines. They had a very good rate and I was surprised and happy with that. Our moving coordinator, Angela, took a list of what I wanted moved, and she was good. My one big request was for them to make sure that my china and crystal were packed properly so these won't get broken, and that was done. I also had some mantle cloths which were very expensive and they likewise took care of those for me. In addition, I requested them to be careful with the paintings and they did. They packed everything wonderfully and didn't break anything.

    I wasn't present at the house when the move was being made there and when the crew were packing up, my nephew was and he was impressed. I was waiting for them at the move here, and they were wonderful and did a good job. They answered anything that we asked them and did anything that we wanted to do as regards the big furniture. They were brilliant and very upfront about things. They were really pleasant people to work with and we had our laughs about different things. If it's necessary, I would use them again, and I would certainly tell my friends and people about them.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    American Van Lines called me from their office and walked me through the process. Most of the people that I dealt with more in depth were the actual crew that showed up at the house for the move and they were great. They worked really fast, very professional, and they did a good job. I was very happy with them.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    There are horror stories out there regarding moving companies and moving experiences; however if you are lucky enough to get Rigo as your driver you are in for a treat. The BEST ever and we have moved 6-8 times!

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    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    Moving is stressful, but I had a very good experience with American Van Lines. In fact, I have a positive recollection of the interactions I had with their people. An estimate was made by telephone and when they came and looked at what was there, they indicated that we needed to break it into two different days instead of just one. They definitely changed the estimate, but they were very pleasant and we didn't disagree. The moving crew was excellent.

    There was one situation when they brought in a big piece still wrapped in the moving cloth. I made an assumption that it was the piece I thought it was. We had a misunderstanding, though. They should've told me to open it and see for sure. It's very heavy and they took it upstairs. When I went there and then they unwrapped it, it's not the piece I thought it was and I felt so badly for they struggled every step with it. Also, unfortunately with the piece, the doors won't close now, so we're having to get some work done on it to get the doors to function properly.

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    Catherine increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Catherine increased their star rating on July 16, 2016.

    Updated review: July 16, 2016

    I was unhappy with my experience, but since talking the customer service at the moving company and they did care about me and my problems and we were able to resolve my problems to my satisfaction. I would recommend them to anyone that has a move.

    Original Review: July 2, 2016

    The coordinators from American Van Lines were all good. However, I thought at first that the move was awesome but when I got the furniture and all the boxes are home, it was awful. Many pieces of my furniture had been damaged and a whole set of china was broken. My washing machine was also broken and I had to get a new one. The movers knocked the knobs off. I couldn't do anything about it because they delivered it to a storage unit and I was there watching them, because our closing date got changed. I am worried a little bit because we were moving out of the house and my husband had surgery. He could not help at all. I was handling all of it by myself and so I noticed in my laundry room at the house we're moving from that there was a huge gash in the wall. I figured out it was my dresser from my bedroom that hit it because one whole end of it is knocked off. I would never recommend AVL.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2016

    Great customer and recommendations.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2016

    I enjoyed my experience with American Van Lines and if I were moving again, I would use them. The coordinator kept me a part of the whole process all along the way. The moving crew was very nice and respectful. They laid down things on the floor so the floor wouldn't get scratched up. We had a very nice experience with them. The rate could have been cheaper though.

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    Cindy increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Cindy increased their star rating on July 10, 2016.

    Updated review: July 10, 2016

    Even though we made our reservation a month and a half ahead of time, our move was contracted out to a mover out of Florida. As my original post stated, we were not happy. After a long process, we were able to communicate with an actual customer service manager. As per our signed agreement, that closes our case in a professional manner and we are happily moving on.

    Original Review: June 30, 2016

    My 77 year old mother arranged her move from SC to DE with American Van Lines. After a phone call asking her what large furniture she had in each room, she was given an estimate. Based on this estimate, she signed a contract. BIG MISTAKE. Her actual cost was more than double because no one came out to actually look at what she had to move. No one from customer returned her calls. She would be on hold forever and then get dropped. The customer service representatives were not friendly or helpful. They told the driver her house was a half day pack. However, it was definitely more than a one day pack. The furniture had to be shuttled out in a smaller truck to a larger truck, but they neglected to tell the actual movers this information.

    Eventually I decided to intervene as she is older and they were being very dismissive to her. However, not surprisingly, they were dismissive of me also. She is storing her furniture for at least 8 months and due to the huge increase in actual weight versus their lazy estimate, that monthly fee skyrocketed also. On my third attempt to talk to customer service, my mother was offered one free month storage plus $300. BUT SHE ALREADY GOT A FREE MONTH FOR STORING OVER 6 MONTHS in her original contract...

    So in reality, they tried to brush her off with a $300 credit when her bill went from $7000 to $12,000 due to their inefficiency. Her storage fee went from $450 per month to $600.00 a month. I've been promised a call back from a manager today. I wanted to contact the manager directly however, the rep REFUSED to give me her contact info. He put me on hold four times so he could speak with his manager but I couldn't speak with her. So, I will write another review if 1. She doesn't call me back as promised or 2. They do not address her issues.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2016

    I did a search for the best moving company online and found American Van Lines. I was moving from coast to coast so I told their rep what I was looking for and he made it happen. He was very good, very supportive, and anxious to help me however he could. The moving crew was very good and very quick. They were protective of the materials and were careful as they could be. They were friendly and professional, too. I was very pleased with them as well. I was a happy camper - it's a good experience.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    I used American Van Lines to move from Miami, Florida to Spokane, Washington. Everyone that I spoke to and everyone that came and helped me with the move was great at their job. The consultant was always on top of everything and he answered all my questions. The guys who picked up my stuff helped me finish up and get everything out in a timely manner. Everything went great up until the delivery day. American Van Lines contracts people to help the driver unload the truck and they never showed up. The poor driver had to unload everything by himself, which of course he couldn't because we had heavy furniture so my husband had to help him. Other than that, AVL was great. The price that they quoted me from the beginning was the exact price that I was charged in the end. I would definitely use them again.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    The agents when reserving were flexible and helpful. The actual movers were extremely professional, hardworking, and speedy. I've used American Van Lines twice now for moves and have had several friends and family use them as well based on my recommendation. I will continue to use and recommend to others as they are fairly and attractively priced and reliable.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    Brian, Barbara and the whole moving crew went out of their way to make sure my move went well. The crew was professional, fast and accommodating. I would certainly use the company again and recommend anyone needing to move to do the same.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    We had a great experience. The move was super easy with their help. The whole team (from the people in customer service to the movers) was very friendly, professional, and very efficient. All our things arrived in pristine shape. I would recommend this company to my best friend.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    Totally satisfied with Jay and his team. Personable, efficient and professional. All of them gave world class service. An asset to your organization.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    The assessor came in much lower than promised. Now I am being charged $800 with no proof that this overage is justified. Also, driver never communicated until the day before delivery. He was supposed to keep in contact. That's what we were told. Movers also repacked my china cabinet without asking or notifying me, and lost part of it. Had I know or seen, I could have at least been on the lookout. Also, the movers broke a bookshelf of mine. Yet I am the one being charged extra money without proof and I just have to endure having my own property lost or broken with no compensation. Seems highly unfair.

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    Response from American Van Lines

    Hi Valorie,

    We have attempted to call you and email you numerous times in the last week to discuss your move. Unfortunately, we haven't heard back from you.

    As you know, you have an $845.44 balance on your move since you didn't pay us in full. We were unaware you experienced damage or that you weren't happy.

    Please call us back so we can handle your claim and resolve any issues from your move.

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    Movers

    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    The guys were very professional during the entire move.

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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Lonika increased their star rating on June 28, 2016.

    Updated review: June 28, 2016

    The company was able to resolve the issue entirely. Happy with the outcome.

    Original Review: June 22, 2016

    Horrible moving company. Would not hold to their original move dates and then kept trying to keep my deposit even within the time frame. They never answered their calls. My coordinator was Victor ** and I have never seen a worse moving coordinator.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Whole experience was positive beginning with Scott ** who was very knowledgeable and put me at ease with a new experience with his chuckle. Then to Victor ** and Jennifer in Customer Service who kept me informed step by step. Finally Rhett, our driver, and his crew handled everything carefully and efficiently, wrapping each piece and delivering it in record time. Hopefully the actual cost will be in line with the estimate. That remains an unknown. I wish that could have been a bit more pinned down in the process but hopefully will turn out ok like everything else has. Thanks to the whole crew!

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    They take your money and then ruin your items. I went with American Van Lines because they were nice and seemed like they gave you great attention. I could not have been more wrong. They never called to tell me they were coming - they made promises they never kept. Every single item came damaged or broken. My mattress was completely damaged and I was unable to sleep in it. When I called my contact Allan ** he was of no help - a true salesman. Blaming the movers and taking no responsibility. He simply sold me his goods, made his commission and could care less what happened to my items.

    I would never use this company to move - what a mistake. They could not have made this move more of a disaster if they tried to. Also, every single wall in my house was scratched or nicked up - not one wall made it out alive. The floor was also completely scratched up. Like I said the worst experience. I would have been better off leaving all of my stuff in Miami and rebuying it when I got to NJ. I now have to completely re paint my house, redo my wood floors and I have nowhere to sleep. Whatever you do do not ever use this company - they are complete frauds.

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    Response from American Van Lines

    Our notes indicate 5 items were damaged in the move and we nicked the walls going up the stairs. Please understand the hallway and staircase were very narrow which made it difficult to move your furniture in without bumping the walls and damaging some of your furniture.

    We are sorry for the damages experienced on your move. As you know we are waiting for you to return your claim form so we can start the process. Please be assured, we will work hard to resolve your claim to your satisfaction.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    I contracted with American Van Lines about 2 months before my scheduled move and put a 50% deposit. About a week before the move, my coordinator informed me that I had to be move by a different company. I was not comfortable and asked to talk to a supervisor. No one ever returned my repeated calls or emails. American Van Lines then proceed to cancel my move without notifying me. I was very upset and told them I would leave a negative review. Now I got their attention and 2 supervisors called me back. They offered me $300 compensation for my inconvenience in exchange for me not to leave any negative reviews online.

    I declined and chose to share my experience. I did get my deposit refunded but had to delay my move for a week. Stay away from this company. They don't return phone calls or emails. They really left us stranded and very stressed to find another moving company in such a short notice. And they offered to pay to shut me up. They probably buy their reviews.

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    Response from American Van Lines

    We are sorry that your experience with our company was not a good one.

    We notified you of a delay and asked if your move dates were flexible but they weren't. Next, we had one of our agents available to meet you dates, but you didn't want that. Instead, you chose to cancel your move so we gave you a full refund, an apology, and offered you additional compensation for your inconvenience.

    We are sorry we could not accommodate you on this move and hope you will consider us next time you move.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2016

    Everyone was professional, friendly and helpful from the first phone call I made to my last contact with the company. One drawer of my furniture was damaged and the rep (Barbara **) from the company stayed in constant contact with me making sure it was repaired perfectly. Even the carpenter that repaired the furniture was wonderful!!! My son is a realtor and we will definitely be recommending American Van Lines to our clients.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2016

    Great employees. Very professional.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2016

    This purpose of this review is to recognize Marcus ** for his invaluable support and assistance during the recent move. This is the second time in less than a year that we have used American Van Lines to move our household goods. Both moves were professionally monitored and handled by Marcus. On the most recent move, we were assigned another individual who did not follow-up or kept us informed. Consequently, we requested to be assigned Marcus as our Customer Service Representative. Marcus intervention made the difference. Thanks Marcus!!

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    Reviewed June 6, 2016

    The packing and loading as well as the delivery of our "stuff' went well. The area that I had issue with was communication. The first person I talked with turned out not to be accurate as to how the process works and what the cost would be. Once I committed to the move, he never returned another phone call when I tried to get clarification on the process and cost. I talked with other individuals along the way who promised to look into one thing or another and call me back but never returned my call.

    Then, I had a review with a quality assurance person and the cost of my move went up about 50%. It appears to me that the initial person I talked with did not do an accurate estimate. My move coordinator, Victor, was good and did follow-up with me regularly. The guys who did the work - packing, loading and delivering were excellent at both ends of the move.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2016

    The house is too small to move the washer and dryer over so will have to by the end of the week move the washer out of house completely down small stairs to get dryer in correct spot. Will have to go buy a dolly for this to be done first so extra work and cost on self. Everything else was great.

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    Taylor increased rating by 1 star.
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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Taylor increased their star rating on June 28, 2016.

    Updated review: June 28, 2016

    American Van Lines responded to my negative review promptly and showed that they valued my opinion and my satisfaction. They addressed my concerns and reestablished my trust as a consumer.

    Original Review: June 4, 2016

    I had a very frustrating moving experience. Most importantly, I feel that the company was very misleading with their quote. I was quoted for around $2,700 and the total was $3,400 (and when the movers got to my house on the day of the move they actually quoted me $4,400). That wasn't because I was missing furniture on the quote but because the box estimate that the company provided was grossly underprojected and the price for extra steps / long distance was not included in the estimate.

    The movers themselves were not American Van Lines employees and they struggled to communicate with the company throughout the process. However, they tried their hardest and should not be faulted for that. They were efficient and were careful in moving my apartment. In terms of customer service, I was passed around between three different people from the time I received an estimate to the time my move was complete. I would not recommend AVL to anyone.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2016

    Excellent service from the guys. Will highly recommend to anyone who asks me.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2016

    Really efficient and professional!! Our move went so smoothly! The minute our team arrived they went to work and put us at ease. We have had 4 corporate moves and this company proved they were exceptional. We had a timeline to meet and they made sure they finished and remained pros. Thankful for choosing this company!!

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    Reviewed June 1, 2016

    The gentlemen were very courteous and respectful of not damaging the properties while moving from one home to an apartment. It was an extremely hot day and they had to go up and down 2 flights of stairs to pick up and 3 flights of 40 steps to deliver to our apartment. They were quick, efficient and very knowledgeable of everything they were doing, including set up and paperwork. Will use your service again when we move back to Raleigh upon our retirement. We moved for a new job and paid our own expenses, so the cost was not as bad as I thought it would be. Great job - Great price!!

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    Reviewed June 1, 2016

    Good overall. Would have liked to have a more specific pickup date than a three-day window.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2016

    Our move from Florida to Washington State with American Van Lines was a pleasure!!! On the day of the move I was met with the nicest, friendliest, helpful and hard working movers. All of our furniture was carefully wrapped and packaged and all arrived in perfect condition, except for a nick on a table, of which they addressed. Upon delivery, which occurred in a very satisfactory time, the same great attention was given by a terrific crew. Thank you for making our move a most successful one!!

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    Reviewed June 1, 2016

    The move went well as I know it would with MBM.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2016

    Very happy with move.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2016

    Dennis and his helpers were very kind and explained everything that was happening and worked very hard to make us happy. GREAT JOB!

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    Reviewed May 28, 2016

    I had to call in to find out my scheduled pick up time instead of office contacting me as they said they would. My move did not occur during my allotted pick up time- movers were 1.5 hours late. And of course, no one is pleased when their property is damaged. I lost a stand up lamp and a piece off of my bed. I was charged for an extra half hour despite circumstances during the move resulting in at least 20-30 minutes of nonproductive time. However, the movers were friendly and good at their jobs. I hoped the move would go off without a hitch but I expected there would likely be a minor issue somewhere along the way. Overall the experience was fair 3/5. Also the automatically generated survey from the company was sent to me SIX times! 5 times too many.

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    kent increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, kent increased their star rating on June 28, 2016.

    Updated review: June 28, 2016

    American Van Lines reached out to me after seeing my review. They apologized and sent me a gift card.

    Original Review: May 27, 2016

    Rudest person I've ever had a business call from. He expects me to use his business after treating me that way in the first 3 minutes of a phone call. If that's their "salesman" I don't want anything to do with that company.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2016

    If you need a moving company, this is the place! No move is too big nor too small! Excellent customer service, top rate prices, and the best part, no stress!! Make your first call to Atlas Van Lines, the only call you need to make!

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    J. increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, J. increased their star rating on May 24, 2016.

    Updated review: May 24, 2016

    The company notified me about my property and reassured me that my items would arrive by this weekend or as late as Monday. They are willing to compensate me for my inconvenience and I have agreed to the terms. I have also agreed to re-evaluate the last post I first put up. The manager was very helpful and very professional. I hope that this doesn't happen to anyone else.

    Original Review: May 23, 2016

    Used this company to move cross-country and still without my stuff after three weeks, and tomorrow will be the date that I signed, that would be the latest it would arrive. Every time I emailed, I would get a call back stating that the movers still have no ETA. At least the call back was more reliable than the movers. Never had this issue in Japan. The thing I feared the most is now a reality.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2016

    Went out of the way to show up on the scheduled day, even when delayed with mechanical issues on their truck. Delivery was within a week of pickup.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2016

    The 2 men who packed up our place did a fantastic job. We live in a high rise in the heart of the city so this is no easy task for movers. They wrapped everything so well nothing was damaged. The two guys who delivers and set up everything in Indiana were so strong and efficient. They were almost magic because some of our furniture seemed impossible to get up two flights of twirling stairs. I would highly recommend!

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    Reviewed May 20, 2016

    Everything from the first call for an estimate, update conversation with my senior moving consultant to the packing and receiving was excellent! Everyone on the team works hard to make sure your are satisfied. Thank you!

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    Mary increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Mary increased their star rating on May 27, 2016.

    Updated review: May 27, 2016

    This situation has been resolved by working with the company.

    Original Review: May 19, 2016

    I reserved this company for a cross country move way ahead of time. We are moving next week and was notified yesterday that a different company would be doing my move. I am not comfortable with that since they swore they did not do that when I signed a contract. They claim it's not outsourcing but when a different company is coming and I make the check out to the different company I think it's exactly outsourcing. I am glad they let me know ahead of time and offered a full refund of my deposit. HOWEVER... they gave me less than a week's notice to make other arrangements and claim the refund will take 7-10 days! How am I supposed to pay another mover when you are dragging your feet refunding my money? I have a feeling they do this at the last minute so you are out of options! Hopefully I can get someone's attention to get my refund back ASAP or I will start leaving reviews anywhere and everywhere I can possibly think of!

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    Tonya increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Tonya increased their star rating on May 25, 2016.

    Updated review: May 25, 2016

    I have resolved this issue with American Van Lines. After being able to speak with the appropriate person, I was able to see the shared lack/miscommunication in this matter. American Van Lines addressed my concerns and resolved this matter to my satisfaction. The effectiveness of a good company is not only about the service it offers but how well they handle situations and problems that will arise in every company. Customer service with any company is paramount.

    Original Review: May 16, 2016

    My experience with American Van Lines started off great but went downhill from there. I originally chose them because they offered to come out to give me an estimate in person. Once the estimate was given, I signed the contract. Communication with them was pretty much horrible after they got my signature on the contract. The day before AVL was scheduled to pick up my things, I still had not heard anything. When I called them to find out what time they would arrive the next day they gave me a time I had I had originally suggested to them, but nothing more. They did arrive within that window but it took them a very long time to only move my things. I've used movers a couple of times and in comparison to other movers, they were extremely slow. I had to run out and find tools to dismount a desk and flat screen TV from the wall because the movers said someone had "stolen his tools." They were aware of that these items needed to be broken down.

    Here is where the nightmare really began. They gave me a 5-8 day moving window. I specifically told the rep (before contract) there were some days they could NOT deliver my items on. He agreed that it would NOT be a problem. Sure enough they called me on one of these days to tell me they would deliver my items after 5 pm that day. I relayed to rep that I could not receive my items that day (as specified at contract). I was told that the rep communicated 2 days, but that day was not included. I was told that they would have to put my items in storage and would cost ME an extra $600+. When I explained again that this was a day I indicated these items could NOT be delivered, I was told I would have to take it up with the rep. Well, 5 days later and several phone calls later the rep has yet to return my phone call. Whenever I call AVL they tell me I'll be responsible for the cost unless I clear it up with their rep (who will not call me back).

    I have requested that my items be delivered to me from storage and they keep telling me that they have submitted the message and we are awaiting a delivery date from dispatch. 11 days after my things were picked up, I still don't know where my belonging are. To add insult in injury, whenever I call them, they kinda just blow me off. I have moved across 3 states and I'm sitting in a new state with one suitcase of clothes. DO NOT USE THIS MOVING COMPANY. There are too many other PROFESSIONAL movers out there!

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    Packing

    Reviewed May 15, 2016

    This was one of the best moves we've ever had, from planning to packing to delivering.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2016

    The moving crew were great. They were professional and moved all items in a safe and efficient manner.

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    Movers

    Reviewed May 12, 2016

    No problem at all and very professional team. I will recommended this company.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2016

    I was a little frustrated, because I had 4 different people call me from American... John, Cedric, Victor and someone else. A week before my move, I asked to confirm what day the movers would be at my house. On Thursday, they confirmed the movers would be there Monday 5/2, but could not confirm a time. I bought my plane tickets to leave town for Tuesday. When I called Monday to find out where the movers were, I was told that the movers had me scheduled for Tuesday morning and that someone left me a voicemail about it. Tuesday, I received a phone call saying that the movers would not come until 8 pm. My flight was for 2:30 pm, so I had to get a co-worker to come over to let the movers in and could not supervise or do a walk through to make sure everything was packed up and moved. When I expressed my concern about this, I feel like my concern was blown off.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2016

    Overall, an excellent experience. Cost estimation for our move was done very professionally with simple explanations and very clear documentation and verbal communication. Our customer service representative (Benjamin **) was prompt in returning our call and keeping us posted on schedules through e-mails and phone contacts. There were others too and they all were equally respectful of us as their customers and did what needed to be done promptly.

    The driver ("Patrick the Mover") and his crew ("Tom" and "Ed" - hope I have the name right) were very EFFICIENT, polite, courteous and extremely respectful of us as well as our packages and furniture. They wrapped and carefully loaded all the "stuff" on time. They were the same when they unloaded on time also. We had moved a few times before and we can say without any hesitation that this was one of the best moves we had. We will certainly recommend American Van Lines and this team as a "choice mover" to all in our circle who might need an interstate mover. Thank you.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2016

    Overall I am happy with my experience. Joseph set my move up and he was very thorough and nice. The price was pretty much spot on. The driver and movers did a fantastic job packing and unloading. QA was helpful setting up the third party crate company, but I would have liked it if they read Joseph's notes so it wasn't set up last minute. The only group I was disappointed with was dispatch. They never knew what was going on and I couldn't plan anything because they never knew anything. That is frustrating. Overall I was satisfied.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2016

    The three guys that came to do the move were very polite, nice, happy, and very helpful. They have a great working relationship.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2016

    American Van Lines contracted my move out to Traditional Express Van Lines. They proactively kept me up to date with all the details of the move prior to the move as well as updates on the arrival dates of my goods. On the day of delivery, my agent contacted me to make sure everything was going as planned.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2016

    I couldn't be more pleased with my move out, storage, and move in by American Van Lines. I would like to recognize Aldo the supervisor on both of my moves. He was so professional, helpful, and pleasant. He really takes pride in his work and his crew responds to him in a positive manner. It was the best move I have ever had, which says a lot since I have moved ten times! I also would like to mention that none of this would have been possible without the assistance of Matt **. He is a tremendous asset to your company and on top of everything at any time of the day. Thank you so much.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2016

    Move from Boynton Beach Fl. To Jacksonville Fl. - My husband and I were so very impressed with our moving men. Courteous, respectful, to both of us as well as each other. They were working under some extreme heat at both locations and yet never hesitated to help one of us. Dennis, Ali and one more gentleman whose name I can't remember were gift that we are very thankful for. I also would like to mention Ashley ** who was kind, accurate and very professional each time we dealt with her!

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    Reviewed May 4, 2016

    My move with American Van Lines went extremely easy and professional from pickup to delivery and would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone needing to move. Very happy and pleased with movers provided. Thank you American for helping to make a difficult time lots easier.

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    Reviewed May 3, 2016

    We are moving mom from a private house to assisted living in another state. There was a truck leaving from Florida in a couple of days and they were able to add us at short notice. As emotional as this unexpected move has been, the help and caring we have received from all involved with your company has been incredible. Thank you so much for everything.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2016

    Everything went as planned. My driver Johnny, was knowledgeable, courteous and very professional. He did everything I needed and got my belongings here with no incident. I was extremely pleased with my move and would use MBM if I ever move again.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2016

    We used AVL to move from a one-bedroom apartment in MA to a house in NH. Overall it took about 3 hours to move out and 2 or 3 to move in. They were very quick and very careful with everything - no missing items, no broken furniture. Exactly what you'd expect from a company with this much reputation.

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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Lorraine increased their star rating on May 3, 2016.

    Updated review: May 3, 2016

    My initial impression of the professionalism of American Van Lines has been confirmed. After speaking with representatives about the difficulties I experienced with my recent move, the company quickly worked to resolve all issues to my satisfaction. When problems occur, how a company handles them is an essential element of restoring trust and credibility. I am happy to update my review to a positive one.

    Original Review: April 29, 2016

    I chose American Van Lines for my cross country move based on my positive impression of my initial contacts with them, their positive online reviews and most importantly because they reassured me they DO NOT subcontract, that my move from start to finish would be handled by American Van Lines. This turned out to be a very dishonest representation of how they do business. I did not know another company had been subcontracted for my move until all of my belongings were loaded onto the truck and was told to write out the check to another moving company.

    From the time the subcontracted company became involved, miscommunication and incompetency ensued. I would receive multiple phone calls and/or e-mails in one day regarding pick up and delivery schedules that contradicted each other. They arrived earlier than the contracted date despite me telling them I was not ready and I was made to feel I had to accommodate their schedule. There was a lack of communication to the drivers about the details of the delivery that caused the delivery to be very confusing and much more time consuming and stressful than necessary.

    According to the inventory list, I am missing 10 items. The packing/inventory list was prepared improperly so that it was not possible to know what items are missing. I planned for my belongings to stay packed and in storage, so I will have unpack everything and rely on a faulty packing list and my memory to know what items are missing, then re-pack until I am ready to move into my new home. At this point I have no idea if my items have been lost, stolen or are actually in the storage facility due to deplorable record keeping. I was reassured that the "professionals" would help make the move as smooth and stress free as possible. American Van Lines should know that when they subcontract a move, they are also subcontracting their reputation.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2016

    My antique dining room set arrived safe and sound. I was concerned about the glass that was irreplaceable; I was assured that it would arrive safely and it did. The furniture was picked up in Missouri on April 15th and was delivered on April 25th in Delaware. The guys were professional and friendly. What was really impressive was the level of customer service. I had three different contacts that kept in touch with me on the move. I would definitely use American Van Lines again.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2016

    Pleasurable experience with our move, the men were prompt and extremely courteous. Living on the mezzanine level of the building made the move more difficult because the furniture had to be carried down a long hallway without the use of an elevator. The men never complained and worked diligently from the minute they walked in. The estimate of 3 hours was accurate. The experience was the exact opposite from what I had anticipated after watching many TV shows depicting ruthless movers. I would use this company again any time I needed to move. I give them my highest recommendation.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2016

    The move went well as far as time it took to deliver everything and the cost was reasonable. Their guys were courteous and on point.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2016

    The men were very efficient and moved us quickly. We didn't run into problems and were very satisfied.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2016

    Johnny took my request to send some items from Dallas to Providence. Very courteous. We worked it out and he sent me to Marcus to schedule. Marcus kept me updated as to the move. When it was finally scheduled, he still kept me updated. Arrived on time, good condition. My son and his family were able to have dinner at the table that night. Thank you.

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    Reviewed April 25, 2016

    My move from South Carolina to Arizona went very well. The driver was very knowledgeable and respectful. Answered all of my questions. I would recommended this company highly to anyone that is planning a long or short distance move.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2016

    Our move - went very smooth. The guys were great!

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    Reviewed April 22, 2016

    Johnny led a great crew. They were at our house on time and when they were scheduled to be. They were careful with our belongings. Johnny can be a bit long winded but is always mindful that I know of everything going on. He walked me through their process and walked me through the paperwork. All in all they were a great team and a tremendous help!

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    Reviewed April 21, 2016

    The staff from American Van Lines were great. But the person throughout the whole ordeal who we dealt with after was really, really good. The moving crew was also excellent. They were a little older but they still managed to do stuff properly. They didn't speak any English, but they were extremely nice and they handled everything with care. The only issue is that I had a very big bedroom-sized mirror that was damaged, but everything else was fine. So, out of the whole move from Michigan to Dallas, that wasn't bad. I would recommend them to a friend and I've already used them a second time. It was a great experience.

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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Kella increased their star rating on April 23, 2016.

    Updated review: April 23, 2016

    I don't regret telling the truth about my experience, here's what happened within less than 24 hours: I got a call requesting to schedule a phone meeting with Anthony Disorbo, the owner. I scheduled that meeting for the afternoon of Thursday, April 20th. He did call and let me know that he hadn't seen my file previously, but was very apologetic to the way we had been handled in our moving experience. He also wanted to try to help make it right, but did need to review the file so asked if he could call the next day. I put trust in the fact that maybe he would return the call the next day as stated, and he did...even early at that.

    For that alone I do have to give my hats off with respect for him. I understand that you can't control all situations all of the time, and I understand that with any move there is a chance for an accident or two etc. He was very unhappy about our situation and we came to a settlement agreement that was fair to both sides. I don't know this man, but I do want to believe he is absolutely trying to do the right thing for his customers. He stated that he is trying to implement more training for the companies they use in the busy season like his employees are trained. If that happens, I am certain complaints will diminish greatly and settlements will be much less. While I don't know that I will ever move again because let's face it, it is just stressful and starting over just sucks in itself, he did ask that we give the company another chance and he would definitely make sure it was his movers.

    From everything I've read on both sides of the reviews, his AVL movers are very well trained and very professional. Just from the two phone calls and reaching an agreement with AVL I will give a few stars. I told him that I appreciated his professionalism and even stated what I had read on reviews. It's definitely hard to work in a contract position with miles of paperwork and making sure things are done properly, and that I can definitely have empathy for. But definitely, make sure #1. When you hire a moving company you make them aware of changes to your items list immediately if there are any. And try to go a little over the weight of everything (adding 3,000 lbs goes a long way in that initial bid so the final bill doesn't kill you.) And if you don't need that extra weight they don't charge for it. #2.

    Things do happen, I think most of us know that but definitely make sure to be persistent if you by chance have a really bad experience in making sure the company knows by making phone calls right away and whether it's your coordinator or not, talk to somebody to make notes as it is happening so they can correct the movers wrongdoing, and I am certain they do since they have had people give reviews good and bad about movers getting phone calls from AVL. (We did try to call, but thought we were only going to be talking to our coordinator, and that is not necessarily the case anybody can make a note on your account and then make sure it gets to the right department to contact the movers) Doing this in itself can save a lot of headache and damage in the end!

    I'm changing from 1 star to 4 stars in the end based on my conversations with Anthony alone. Obviously, one man can't be everywhere at one time and I recognize that, he does come across to me as taking pride in what he has built, and he definitely is hoping to help the companies they use when times are crazy by helping get more training so others don't have to experience anything but the best they can provide with movers who know what they are doing.

    Original Review: April 20, 2016

    We got several estimates from several moving companies when we were moving from Kansas City MO to Wichita KS. Our company gave us a budget and American Van Lines came in right at that budget. Buyer beware. Mistake number one. We questioned the weight greatly knowing the average household have 15,000 lbs and they estimated us to be 11,326 with a full gym of 2000 lbs of weight in our basement! The day the movers showed up, #1. They were Ukrainian and could not speak English! I flat out told them my house would not fit in their tiny little truck.

    We ensued a 2 hour delay contacting their company (yep we were contracted out to a podunk company with a broken down truck to say the least. API was the company) and attempting to contact our agent at AVL to let them know this was a big joke! We were flat out told we had no options - no other vehicles available so we would have to make two trips! Mistake #2. Begrudgingly agreeing to this nonsense! The movers were grossly negligent. They damaged our home, which was at that point under contract to be sold to another person. We paid out of pocket to repair everything so we would not be delayed in closing.

    They did not wrap our things as we were told they were going to before they moved anything! Most of our furniture was damaged, some to the point we can no longer use it even though we followed instructions on taping drawers shut etc. My dresser was broken. Half the drawers cannot be used because they were completely busted even though they were taped properly and remained shut. The movers unwrapped our items before they got off the truck. They were dragging items into a brand new home where again our home which had just literally been completed by the builders was damaged to floors, walls, outside siding etc. They even hired some jail bird guys from a temp agency to come help move things into the home. One of those men was carrying our safe in and said "This is heavy. What do you keep in here?" (EXCUSE ME!!!)

    This was in the first two days. Then we headed back to Kansas City for the second trip. Again more damage to the old house by dragging items - damage to the items because of being dragged and thrown around and not wrapped at all. This is when I found out that the blankets being used were so nasty leaving a coat of residue ON EVERYTHING and making it all smell of smoke and nastiness. Just dirty. The driver of the API moving company had a dog who was sitting on said blankets and I literally watched this dog walk to the edge of the blanket and pee on it! It of course was then used! They smoked in the back of the truck with our things in it and we are highly sensitive to smoke! They fought the whole time in their language, complained about our stuff (mind you they didn't pack any boxes, we packed up our boxes ahead of time) and how much we had.

    When they weighed the truck empty the first day it was 9,000 lbs. When they weighed it the second trip empty it somehow gained 5,000? The first trip was so bad and the second time around moving things out of the house was so bad and damaging we made them unload everything into our garage in the brand new home because we could not have any more damage done! We managed to move everything from the garage into the home with NO ISSUES at all. Upon turning in the damage claims we waited two months for any response, and I finally reached out to AVL who stated they had 120 days. This move was completed in September and we are now at 152 days for our claim. They wanted to slap us a little more by saying our settlement for damage is $1750 TOTAL!

    I'm going to be contacting DOT, BBB and a lawyer for this. We had to replace our refrigerator because when it got moved in it was not only really damaged on the outside with dents and scratches but it got hot to the point it was a fire hazard. Our wood floors were scratched in both homes from dragging furniture around and not caring. Funny thing, the boxes that we packed had no damage at all, and thankfully we had already moved our computers and televisions ourselves with no damage!

    Seriously, please do NOT use this company! They lie, they steal, they talk a good game but they really just don't care. And in the end our move was about $2000 more than they quoted because it was over 11,326 lbs. Imagine that! A four bedroom home weighs more than a studio apartment! I was so flustered the last day we had to deal with the movers that I actually did not stay here because anxiety was so high from all of the damage, and it was my birthday! They will tell you anything to get a sale but they are criminals!

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    Reviewed April 20, 2016

    The crew that assisted me in making this move possible was courteous, professional and delivered on all promises to make my move a success. Starting from the first conversation to meeting the moving crew. No hidden surprises from start to finish. Dennis and his crew were the very best in customer service and did earn my appreciation with their work ethic and commitment to handling all of my goods. All items were packed and arrived in perfect condition and on time. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2016

    Job well done.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2016

    I was ultimately very satisfied with the move and the rate given by American Van Lines. There was an issue initially with the coordinator and they ended up having to change the coordinator. Once that happened, everything came together as I had originally planned so it worked out fine. The move was from South Florida, Hollywood, FL. There were three different locations in South Florida they had to go to, and then transport everything to Western North Carolina. They ended up having to transfer things to a smaller vehicle because they couldn’t go up the mountain road that we had but they did an excellent job and everything went very smoothly. I found them to be reputable and professional.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2016

    The movers were very professional and extremely nice. They did everything in their might to make the move an easy transition.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2016

    Booked my move on 3-30-16 for a move to Texas from New Mexico. Signed a contract for a set timeline of 4-18 to 4-20 to move. They call me on the 19th to tell me the truck has broken down and it won't be fixed by tomorrow. Theresa says there is no other truck available. I said, "Of the 100's of trucks you have in your fleet, you can't redirect one to get here in time!!!" I'm sure mechanical issues come up and there has to be procedures in place to resolve these timeline issues. Theresa is going to continue to see what she can do. NOT A GOOD START to my move. Will post with updates.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2016

    Started off rocky. You called the day of move 3 times and we didn't get the message to change date to the next day. We gave our cell phone for contact and somehow that didn't get passed along so the left messages were left at the wrong number. The crew came the next day and did a great job! Efficient, quick, very careful. We could not have asked for a better job. Mike & crew get a two thumbs UP!

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    Reviewed April 18, 2016

    The men that came to move us did an excellent job of moving the furniture quickly and safely.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2016

    I went online and searched for long-distance travelers. I looked at the reviews and it was between American Van Lines and another company. The reviews for American Van Lines were excellent. I went with them and both the moving coordinator and the moving consultant were very good. The moving crew was excellent, too. The way American Van Lines put things together was very professional. It was an enjoyable experience and I'll absolutely recommend them.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2016

    I was moving from Greensboro to High Point and it was my second time using American Van Lines. The crew was very nice and positive. They were very helpful and were on time. They were also very cooperative and were very willing to do the things that I needed them to.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2016

    I was getting my daughter's belongings out of a storage unit. I emailed someone in town and they suggested using one of the larger van lines. I got three different bids but I ended up using American Van Lines. Their moving consultant was very good but there was such a large demand and it was quite a challenge to try and get her on the phone. It's good though because that means they're doing a lot of business. Additionally, the crew was hard to understand sometimes. We also did have an issue in regards to the payment. I was under the impression that once they dropped the load, they could rerun my credit card again. But anyhow, we got the issue straightened out.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2016

    Working with AVL's moving coordinator was very good. We coordinated the date of the move and the time that the movers would show up, the movers were great and on time. They moved the stuff up, wrapped everything carefully with blankets, taped everything up nicely and neatly, and loaded it into the truck. We had tons and tons of stuff to be moved and they got it really good in three hours.

    And then I flew on to Florida and was there for the truck. Because of heavy rain, a bad thunderstorm and lots of traffic on there, they were a couple of hours late but that's allowable. Then, they off loaded the furniture and everything looked good. I made sure that they didn't bang the furniture against the wall because it's a brand new house. They were careful, very patient and cooperative.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2016

    I used American Van Lines to move from New Hampshire to Mississippi. They were supposed to pack me up in New Hampshire but it was my husband who packed up my kitchen and put it in boxes. The driver was good except when our stuff came to Mississippi, he didn't have anybody to help him unload. We had moved into a new house and there were two guys putting up the fence in our yard and my husband paid them $30 each to help unload our things.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2016

    I had a good experience with the planning consultant who helped plan the details of my move. I recommend American Van Lines.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2016

    I used American Van Lines to move from one city to another. The moving consultant was very good and polite. Same with the movers. They were good people.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2016

    The American Van Lines reps were very prompt and answered all my questions, and the follow up was there, so their service was good. The rate was governed by the interstate transportation rules for pricing, but their prices were fair and competitive. It was good with the moving consultant who was helpful in planning the details of my move.

    During our move, the moving folk were very good, extremely helpful, flexible, showed up when they said they would, and made sure that they were aware of the furniture and things, that they didn't damage anything, and that they took things apart in the right way. They followed directions and loaded or moved particular rooms in the order that we requested. They delivered and got my stuff where I needed it. They worked hard and busted their butts, and this was appreciated. I was pleased. The American Van Lines guys were professional, competitive, and concerned. They even called me after our move to make sure that everything was good and was what I wanted, and that the pricing was what they have quoted.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2016

    I've retired and moved back to where our family was so I contacted American Van Lines. The move was about 300 miles and they were excellent. They were also wonderful and very punctual. They came when they said and packed everything.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2016

    I had booked with American Van Lines to move me from south Florida up to Long Island New York. I have moved a few times before but never have I experienced such professionalism and service. My sales rep and customer service rep had made sure I understood how the moving process would go. When my driver arrived he did an amazing job and delivered my items quickly. I would definitely use American Van Lines again and recommend to anyone who is moving.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2016

    We've moved a number of times so I've dealt with American Van Lines before. This time, we moved about 650 miles. We talked with the moving coordinator a number of times about the move before, during and after the move and it has been fine. The delivery crew had to move things a fair of distance from the truck to the house but they all did a great job of moving everything in. We didn't have anything broken. It was a very convenient move and everything worked out well.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2016

    American Van Lines is part of the Movers Association. I did a query and they were one of the companies that were given for us to talk to for our move. We had a couple of conversations with their rep. He was great and thorough. We've moved for four to five times in our life. We've moved with Mayflower, Bekins, and Graebel. American Van Lines was by far the best move we've ever done with any company ever. These guys were awesome. We had a lot of interactions with their crew. They were polite, courteous and helpful. Nothing was ever a problem. We parried to be involved and engaged with them, and they said, “Today is your day off. You just be around to answer our questions.” We bought them lunch and kept them well-hydrated, and they were very happy with all that. American Van Lines did what they said they were going to do when they said they were going to do it. In any industry, that’s rare.

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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, sharon increased their star rating on Aug. 17, 2016.

    Updated review: Aug. 17, 2016

    American Van Lines was very persistent (and always polite) in attempting to resolve the issues I raised in my previous negative review. They have agreed to a financial settlement that satisfies my concerns (including compensation for the broken table), so I am changing my previous rating to 4 stars.

    Original Review: April 15, 2016

    I can't believe I'm being forced to give this company one star. This was a terrible company to work with, deceitful, dishonest, and completely unprofessional. They sound reasonable when you call for an estimate, and no matter how much trouble you go to to give them accurate information, DO NOT BELIEVE the number they quote you. Every day the "estimate" was increased, and it was always MY fault. For example, the day before pickup, I was informed that there would be a $1,000 "Bulky charge" for a small sailboat we had. We had listed the boat weeks earlier in the estimate, with complete, accurate dimensions and a model number. We had sent a web link to a description and picture of this exact model boat, and sent photographs of our boat. Then the day before pick up they suddenly "realized" that it was bulky??

    I could easily list 10 more similar examples. IT'S A COMPLETE SCAM. Our final cost ended up being more than double the original estimate - and that was after we gave away the boat and numerous other items - so our COST WAS MORE THAN DOUBLED with LESS STUFF than on the original list!! When the trucks arrived at the destination our dining table was completely destroyed - all four legs (of a sturdy oak pedestal table) were sheared completely off. Less major damage to lots of other things. And then, after they unloaded the truck, they informed us (on a Sunday evening, in a brand-new city) that we couldn't pay the balance of the bill with our American Express card even though it was PRINTED ON THEIR OWN INVOICE that they would accept Amex.

    I had even confirmed with them at pickup 3 days earlier that we'd be able to pay on delivery this way. They said this was a "new policy" and hadn't yet printed new forms. If our stuff had still been on the truck they would have taken it away. These are professionals? No way. I have to say that, damage issues aside, our driver was very nice and pleasant and the packers and unloaders were all very nice, if not the most careful people. My issue is not with them (they did the actual, hard work!) but this company is clearly run by crooks and will RIP YOU OFF.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2016

    Everybody at American Van Lines was fabulous. If I had to move 2100 miles again, I'd do it with them.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2016

    A long distance move can be stress-free. Who knew? American Van Lines was prompt, professional, fast, careful, and stayed in touch throughout. A DOT by-the-book move. We were very impressed by Peter **, who gave us our estimate as well as lots of little tips and tricks for packing and saving money. Barbara **, our moving coordinator, kept us informed of the scheduling and progress of the move and made sure we were satisfied. Highly recommended.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2016

    Communication prior to the move needs to be improved. Response time with questions, etc. were slow. We had to call to confirm the day before we moved that everything was on track. We called around noon. The coordinator did not call us until 4:00 pm the day before the move. However, the actual moving guys did a fabulous job. We had a few really heavy pieces and they handled them wonderfully.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2016

    I had to move back from Georgia where my job was to North Carolina where I had a home. I went with American Van Lines and everything went well.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2016

    American Van Lines came out, did an inventory and gave us a price. We discussed what we would move and what they would move and they were very helpful. Then they sent us a proposal, we signed it and sent it back. The move was about four miles. We purchased a new house so we had quite a bit of furniture and heavy stuff to move so, we decided to use movers this time. And we had a brand new baby so needed help because we were busy taking care of the child. The delivery crew did great and had our entire house moved a few minutes early. The guys that moved us did very well and we were very pleased. Great service. Easy move.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2016

    Driver Francisco was excellent! Marcus, our coordinator, also very responsive to our needs. There was an initial issue getting the pickup date on time but after a phone call to Victor, this was quickly resolved! Price not too bad.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2016

    We were moving to a location closer to my work. A gentleman from American Van Lines came by and gave us a quote. From there, we met three other van lines. We picked American Van Lines mostly based on pricing and the quality of the meeting that my wife had with their guy. Their moving team was excellent, too. We couldn’t have asked for a better one.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2016

    The movers were late arriving, they did not get started to late morning so it was a long day. The crew was very polite and friendly along with pretty efficient.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2016

    I used American Van Lines for a military move. The crew was very good and talking with their reps went well.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2016

    We used American Van Lines for my daughter's move from Florida to Colorado and they did a great job. After they put somebody in charge of what I need, he asked me a lot of questions and sent me a questionnaire with the size of my moving. I completed the list and assisted me, and gave me feedback all the time. He gave me a price and told me what was included. It was not the cheapest one but I didn’t want to go to the cheapest one.

    The people who came to pick up the stuff were very clean and nice. They had the things on their feet, so they won’t stain the carpet. The delivery crew was also very good and efficient. They were asking us where to put the things. They were all very much on time, and protected the walls. They were also very thorough. I provided them both my cellphone and house number and they know that I work so they asked my preference for the time that they could get back with me. I told them to text me from 8-5, and so they did. I would definitely recommend them and would probably use them again when my daughter moves again.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2016

    Planning the move went real smoothly and I didn't have any issues. The moving crew was on time and communicated when they were going to show up. They were polite and diligent, too. There's obviously room for improvement but I was very satisfied with American Van Lines.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2016

    Great team. Professional - Hardworking!

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    Reviewed April 13, 2016

    I was looking for a moving company to move my parents from their home in New York to an assisted living facility in New Hampshire. I have used American Van Lines before, and I also researched the internet and they have the best reviews. The rep who assisted me with my purchase was pleasant and helpful. She was friendly and was able to answer my questions, too. The moving consultant who helped plan the details of the move was also wonderful. My parents were very happy with the moving crew as well. They said they were fast, polite, and helpful.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2016

    My mother had a massive stroke and done things on her own for three years. Finally, she said "I can't do this anymore without family help." So, I moved her from Oregon to Georgia. I did a Google search and saw that American Van Lines was ranking in ConsumerAffairs. Aside from AVL, I also got a car transport company from there and they were both wonderful. I couldn't have had a better experience with both companies. AVL's rep kept calling me and checking because we are trying to figure out when they would be coming. It was already 30 days later and we arrived way before they did. Other than that, it was great overall.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2016

    My husband was relocating. I talked to a rep from American Van Lines who was very helpful. We walked through each room. He helped me from having to go all the way back home to my house. The move was an 8-hour drive. The problems I had with the move include the truck not being quite big enough. The house was full and I added some things, which was my fault. There were also two men who came. There weren't enough people to move our stuff. Then they had to come up here the same day. I was exhausted from helping them move the whole day, doing all these things and packing up. Then I had to drive up to Nashville and meet them up to put my stuff in storage. I understood that it was going to take some time to get up there. It wasn’t going to be an immediate thing. But otherwise, the two men that moved us were really great. They did a good job.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2016

    I was moving from Florida to Pennsylvania. I was sick so my husband bought a house here with no stairs. We used American Van Lines' services and their people were very nice. The moving consultant was polite all the time and the delivery crew packed everything. It was an excellent experience.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2016

    The rep from American Van Lines was phenomenal. She was responsive and 100% great. The one who helped me in planning the details of my move was perfect too. Everything was absolutely on time. There were no issues. I had just moved not long ago where I did have issues with another moving company. I had that in my mind as a recent experience, but this one with American Van Lines went super smooth. I would definitely recommend them to anybody moving and I would use them again too.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2016

    I came across American Van Lines when I looked at reviews on the internet. The move was pretty fast - it took six days. They came on a Tuesday, moved me from San Diego to Fort Walton Beach, and they delivered the following Monday. The moving coordinator was pretty good but there were a couple of times that he wasn't there when I called and sometimes he calls at 4 o'clock in the morning. I was moving out of San Diego and he was in California, and he forgets about the 3-hour time difference. The moving consultant was courteous. The moving crew also worked hard. We did the packing of our belongings but the crew wrapped our things in blankets to keep them safe and nothing was damaged.

    The only issue I had was with the coordinator. He called me asking to change the dates for a day earlier so I adjusted all my appointments. However, the mover wasn't able to come on that day so I had to change all my appointments to later in the week. But then I talked to the mover the day he left and he said they also have other moves so it would probably be two weeks before my stuff gets there. I was fine with that but on Friday, when I was leaving, I got a text from them saying my stuff would be in on Monday. It's a cross-country drive so I wasn't trying to rush 12 hours of driving to get there on time. I asked them for one more day but they told me no. I was pretty upset about that because I adjusted my schedule to accommodate them but they refused to adjust theirs. But other than that, I was okay with it.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2016

    I was bringing back some possessions that belonged to my deceased parents from Charlotte, North Carolina to Madison, Wisconsin. The move went very smoothly from start to finish. The American Van Lines' moving coordinator was very personable on the phone. Also, the two drivers were absolutely incredible from the start. They were very knowledgeable, nice and friendly. I was not present at the start of the move because I was back in Wisconsin so I had someone standing in for me, and they spoke very highly of them. When I finally met them once they got to Madison, I would certainly agree with the person that was standing in for me in North Carolina. They were very willing to help out once they got here and where they have to move everything.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    The coordinator was very helpful. She was pretty responsive and I never had a problem with her. I moved from Rancho Mirage, California to Meridian, Idaho, and they gave me a decent rate. Everybody was knowledgeable during planning the details of my move. The only issue that I had was they partnered with a company down in Rancho Mirage area. They were going to charge me a surcharge, which they were not supposed to, so I fought back. I had to make two or three phone calls and let them know that I wasn’t gonna pay it, and they said there wouldn’t be a charge. But other than that, it wasn’t difficult by any means. The movers were good, very polite and on time. It was a very pleasant experience.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    Move was a wonderful experience. Movers were on time and packed us in much shorter time than we ever expected. They were very courteous and prepared our belongings as if it were their own. Arrived at our new home on time and placed our furniture correctly in record time. I will recommend you to anyone I know who is in need of a moving company!!! Thank you.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    The move was about 650 miles or so. I knew of American Van Lines in the military dozens of years ago. I moved a lot for a part of my life and when we needed to do another move, I knew the name of the firm and had used them before. I also went online to see who was out there and to get an idea of what some of the better moving companies are these days and American Van Lines was right up there.

    Their rep, Anthony, was very helpful. I really enjoyed the way he approached the move and the confidence he had in working with me. I'd normally not pay my own way since it was usually the military paying. So I was a little more cash conscious as I went into this one. They had a good moving crew and worked well together. The chief of the crew was very informative and direct which was very helpful. He made it easy for me to understand and was conscious of getting the job done in the time available. I liked that interaction.

    There's a little bit of a pro and a con. I was not immediately aware that I was going to need to have a short-haul truck at each end of this move in order to get from the house to where they could park the 18-wheeler. My awareness of this happened incrementally that is when they arrived and said, "Well, we couldn't get to you without renting another truck," which was an additional cost. There's not much of a way around this.

    We had a big load and had minor problems. There were a few missing boxes and some damages to items within the boxes, all of which I packed so it could be blamed on me. If I'd been aware of the additional handling that I might have to pack for three loadings instead of one, it would've made me more conscious of how to pack. More information might have been helpful to me and might have reduced the damage that we found in some of the boxes. As for the missing boxes, I suspect they were so badly damaged that the crew decided to not to deliver them. It was overall a good experience. It was more than acceptable, although there were a few things that could've been more perfect.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    I had a very good experience and I would definitely recommend American to anyone who was moving. I didn’t have a lot to do with the moving coordinator but the first gentleman I spoke with, Johnny, was excellent and really good. The gentleman that worked really didn’t seem like he cared that much and it could’ve been a personality but he didn’t appear that he really was that interested in my move. The delivery crew was wonderful, extremely courteous, efficient, very pleasant, and on time. In fact, they were a little bit early which surprised me very much. And I can’t say enough nice things about the drivers. They were one of the most pleasant parts of it because they were tops.

    I was very pleased. In fact,I did a lot of research before I started on American because I talked to a lot of people and it was, “Oh, how great we are and how wonderful...” And then I checked on them but they were all really bad reviews. But American was the only company that I found that did not have any negative reviews.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    Everything went smoothly with the AVL rep when I wanted to move closer to work. We shared a few emails and a few phone calls here and there. They gave me one of the best rates. The move was about just 16 miles. The moving crew was on time and they were quick. They were nice and really awesome and were careful with my furniture.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2016

    Everything was top-notch about AVL. We had a lot of communication. They did exactly what they were to do and we had no complaints. Everyone there that we were involved with was very wonderful. So, we were very happy. I would totally recommend them and they did a great job.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2016

    I moved from Atlanta to Miami using American Van Lines. The moving coordinator who assisted me explained all the details to me and was checking with me all the time. He answered all my questions and provided me with a good rate. He did a good job. The manager was very friendly and knew his business, and the moving crew was on time as they promised. They helped me with the packing and carried all the stuff. They were also friendly and did all the job. It was a good experience and it was easier than I thought it was going to be. I'm happy and would recommend American Van Lines to a friend.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2016

    Our move with American Van Lines worked out fine. My son ended his semester in law school in North Carolina and moved back home. My husband and I had personally moved all his stuff down there and then when he decided he was coming back home, we said we’re hiring a mover because we’re too old. I did all interactions with the moving coordinator and moving consultant all long-distance via email and it was fine and very easy. I didn’t have to go to North Carolina.

    The day that they actually moved, we had really bad weather in our route. There was a bad snowstorm that ran across the country. But the crew were really polite and called and said, “We scheduled you for a certain day and we’re having bad weather. Your scheduled date might be delayed.” They kept on top of it, so it wasn’t like I didn’t know what was going on. When the crew came, it was like a thousand degrees below 0. It was freezing and snowing. I live in a townhouse and they parked way down the end of my street and carried this couch and all these crap into my house. They were organized and did their job and got out of my house. It was hard but they were good guys.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2016

    We had quite a bit of interaction with the delivery crew, and they were very good at getting us where we needed to be quickly. It was a very smooth experience.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    I have been conducting business with MBM for over ten years and I will continue to hire them for all my moves. Leslie, Danny, and the crew are an outstanding team of professionals!

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    After all is said and done it was a good experience and went smoothly.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    I was relocating my business so I contacted American Van Lines. They are efficient and made the hassle of moving a whole lot easier. Everyone was very considerate, patient, answered all of my questions, and anticipated any needs or concerns that I had. The moving guys were very pleasant, courteous, professional, and took great care with our things. It couldn't have been nicer.

    They had five guys in the first move in order to get everything packed up. There was a lead coordinator who was there who stayed with our things from pickup to drop-off even though the other crew members changed based off of location. It was great. I would definitely recommend them, and we definitely plan on using them for future moves. American Van Lines made me trust moving companies again.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    I made a tentative arrangement with a smaller local company. I left them with a deposit, and they didn't send anybody out to my house to actually look at the things that had to be moved, and that concerned me a little. In addition, they were pushing a schedule that seemed to me to be unnecessarily tight, so I decided to call another company. I looked through the yellow pages and recognized the name "American Van Lines". At first, I thought that the price was going to be exorbitant because they're a big, national company. I called them and they offered to send a representative to me. That sounded good to me. The rep came and he was very intelligent and professional, and we got along quite well. He gave me a quotation on the price, and it was actually maybe even a few dollars less than what I had been quoted by the previous company.

    Then he gave me a schedule for the transfer and it included packing one day. They would put my goods in a locked truck inside their locked area for one night. I asked why, and he told me that federal law required the drivers not to work more than a certain number of hours. Then I realized what the previous company was doing. They were sneaky. They were going to push their drivers and my goods on that highway and it wasn't necessary. Then I told him how I really liked my experience with AVL because they're abiding by the law and taking care of my goods. Plus, they gave me a decent price, so we were on the same page. The gentlemen who came to pack my goods was the same one who wound up driving the truck, and he actually managed to arrive before me. He and the young man who was with him were very nice and friendly. They got my goods in with the minimum of hassle and I was quite pleased with the whole experience.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    I contacted American Van Lines on a move from Boston to Arizona. I found them through an online website where you'd put in information and different movers would contact you with their bids. Some movers bid by square footage while other movers bid by weight, which is what you're supposed to do rather than square footage, and this company did by weight so I went with them.

    I had a one-bedroom apartment and they came out and loaded it up in a small van. I thought that was the company but it turned out it wasn't. They took my material to this other company in New Jersey, where it was held in storage until such times that they had a van that actually went to Phoenix. So I was delayed in even getting my material and when I got it, they gave me stuff that didn't belong to me, lost an end table of mine and had numerous pieces of art that were broken. They said I could file a claim but I'd have to show pictures of it. I have thrown all those stuff away by then so I couldn't do anything and I've let it go. But I would never use them. They were really shady and absolutely horrible. Not once did they tell me that they subcontract out to a smaller company. Next time I would go with a national carrier like United or Atlas.

    Their staff was another problem. I can never get in touch with the moving coordinator. That person was always busy or not available and ended up, unbeknownst to me, not working for the company anymore. So American Van Lines assigned me to another coordinator, who never got in touch with me either. So it's poor communication all the way around. On the other hand, the consultant gave me an overview but never told me once that they subcontracted out, when the movers would be there and that type of stuff.

    The moving crew was weird too. There were two moving crews. There was the initial moving crew that came in a 24-foot van and they loaded up all my stuff without any problem. They were all foreign, like Russian or Ukrainian or something like that, and were efficient. They picked it off and never told me where my furniture and everything was going to go. it was only after the fact that I found out it was sitting in New Jersey in a warehouse after I had moved to Arizona and got in touch with American Van Lines to ask where my stuff was at. They had to do some research to find it.

    When they did, they got it loaded on a regular 18-wheeler moving van who came out. The driver and his partner were from like Somalia, spoke very little English and did a horrible job unpacking my material. They were so haphazard and gave me other people's clothing and furniture. And when I called American Van Lines back about them they never came and picked it up. I ended up taking it to a Goodwill after it's sitting in my garage for three months. I also talked with other people who had used this company and they said they never got their furniture or clothing.

    They also took my motorcycle apart, which really pissed me off. Then the two movers that came to deliver my stuff said they were college students but they spoke very little English. They spoke mostly Arabic. And one guy kept asking me if I wanted to give him my old iPhone. He wanted to know if I wanted to adopt his sister so she could come out here and live in the United States. It was the worst experience I've ever had.

    I would never ever recommend this company. They are a very fly-by-night company and then they try to defend themselves by saying that it's common to subcontract out. And I said that I've moved all across the country numerous times and I've never had a subcontractor. I've always had the company and always had the people that would pack up and put all the stuff in the van to be the same people that would meet me at my new destination and unpack for me. And that wasn't the case here at all. Then they became defensive when I filed a statement and lambasted them. The actual vice president of the company called me back and almost threatened me by saying that they were a reputable company, how dare I write about them the way I did, that they would never do anything like that and basically called me a liar.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    I was very happy with all the people that I interacted with at American Van Lines. The only problem was that our stuff was delivered about two months later than I had anticipated. I was promised around November and it didn't get there until January. They should be more upfront with the window. I was prepared for a two-month window, but if I were a family moving, it could've been an issue. The movers, at every level, was fabulous. They took very good care of the furniture. It was a pleasure to work with them and they more than made up for the problem. I would recommend American Van Lines to a friend but I would tell them not to count on the window.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    Super-Duper!! The guys were in/out lickety-split when they loaded (FL) and unloaded (MI). I was impressed on how they wrapped our leather furniture and glass tables which avoided damage. Even though they weren't fluent in English, they were able to understand my concerns and directions. Should I ever need to move again (heaven forbid :-)) I will definitely call you guys AND refer you to anyone who may be in need of your services. THE ONLY COMPLAINT I have is the $300.00 charge of shuttle fee.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2016

    I relocated and was moving out of town, so I contacted American Van Lines. The first person I spoke with was a gentleman who gave me the quote. He sent me a sheet where I filled out the items that I had to roughly estimate the weight and how much it was going to cost me. He sent me all the information via email which was great because I didn’t have to plan out anything and I took care of everything over email. I also had another follow-up call with a lady. They were very professional, provided me with accurate information, and very timely with the information that they provided me with. The guys who did the move were very hardworking, productive and no time was wasted. It was a great experience, and I have definitely recommended American Van Lines due to the positive experience that I have had. I actually did recommend them to another former colleague of mine that was moving.

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    Updated review: April 22, 2016

    It took over a year for American Van lines to reach out to us, but we did come to a resolution. American Van lines gave us $650 for the over-weight fee, lost items, and our damaged items. Please be cautious when using American Van Lines and make sure you receive a price for the weight.

    Original Review: April 7, 2016

    Our experience with American Van Lines initially was good. But the further I got into it, the worse it got. Every time we turned around, it was an additional charge for this and that. Originally, when we did the search and we first went to them, all they want to know is the weight and not the volume. So, we went in and we gave them how many rooms we had and how far the move was. So the first experience was good - from then on, it went south.

    When we went and gave them how many rooms we have, they guesstimate how much the furniture and how much weight we have. They come back and it was so low - it was unbelievable. I told them I'm not a professional mover but I ought to know that there's a lot more weight than that by what the stuff I told them. I have a three-car garage and one car is stuffed with gardening stuff. I also told them that we have two couches and all the stuff. I went back over it with him and told him that I know they'll try to ding me at the end where they'll charge me an astronomical amount 'cause I know that they're 2000 or 2500 pounds light, at least. So, he recalculated, he went back and of course the price went up. From our initial start on this thing, it was $4,600 and by the time we got through with it, it was $9,600 with damaged furniture.

    Also, American Van Lines has no employees other than the people who sell the move. None of the truckers worked for them. They sent out a crew from Chicago to pack us up. And when they did, they came out in a 1929 truck that had holes in it. They also charged us for every item. If they'd had told me that I needed shrink-wrap, I would've went and bought it myself and had paid probably a third of what it had cost.

    We also had numerous items broken. We had a very expensive chest and they punched three holes on the back of it. They loaded it at my house, took it to Chicago, offloaded it, waited on this long-distance hauler to come. The long-distance hauler loaded it. He came to Dallas and couldn't get the truck in here so he offloaded it again into another smaller truck and brought it out. In all that time, they did plenty of destruction. And unless I buy insurance, they pay me a frivolous little amount and it's more trouble and frustration than it's worth to do it. Our experience was not good at all.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2016

    The move with American Van Lines was slightly over 7 miles, and it was very good and efficient. I basically got out of their way and just let them do the work. I was very satisfied.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2016

    I was very satisfied with everybody that I dealt with in American Van Lines. They were nice and cooperative. The consultant was knowledgeable and got all the details of the move correct. The moving crew and packers were good and friendly. They did everything the way I wanted it. The only thing I have now is one of my pieces was not delivered. I might have somebody else's piece in my storage. So we're trying to figure out how we can get into my storage place to get one girl's headboard, so I can get mine back. The only problem is I don’t have access to my stuff but we're dealing with it. Other than that, everything was fine.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2016

    I initially reached out to American Van Lines when there was a job transfer with my husband. The moving coordinator told me all the information I needed, and the moving crew was fine. The people who loaded it seemed like they were taking care of the properties. However, some of our stuff were damaged when they were unloading them from New Jersey to get to the car to Colorado. My daughter's crib was cracked and there were scratches on it. Other than that, I am going to call them, because I have to move again.

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    Updated review: April 12, 2016

    American Van Lines arrived on time to finish packing. Loading was completed in the allotted time with only three men. They completed the packing sheets and explained all the items moving. Contact was by telephone as to arrival at final destination which was perfect timing. Once again the task was completed as scheduled and the packing into the storage unit allowed for 1 unit instead of 2. That was truly based on their experience with packing. We are happy to be moved and pleased with our selection of American Van Lines. After the move we were contacted by customer service to let us know the final invoicing which was LESS than anticipated.

    Original Review: April 6, 2016

    We had American Van Lines move our stuff from Florida to Texas. The rep initially called my husband and gave us the rate which was competitive with other companies I have dealt with. But then when I really needed to get in touch with her, she didn't ever seemed to be available. She was supposed to be able to provide me with the information about the weight, but it was a struggle to get that information either from her or the driver.

    The moving crew got us to where we needed to go in a timely fashion. They complained the whole time that all of our stuff were too heavy. They were also supposed to be prepared to pack up the mirrors and pictures but they were not. We had to keep some of the stuff in storage for almost a year and when we got them out, we found out that some of them were damaged. So they got us from point A to point B, but will we consider using them again? The answer is no.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2016

    American Van Lines had good reviews when I researched online. The guy who came out was a good gentleman, an ex-marine. He was thoughtful and attentive to my questions. I liked him and we hit it off so that was also encouraging. The moving crew was careful, helpful and productive as far as loading the truck properly and everything fit. I will use them again and tell anybody that my experience was great.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    I moved using American Van Lines a year ago and we had a bit of a miscommunication between all the drivers and coordinators. The move happened after an ice storm and the movers didn’t notify us when they were showing up, and it was a mess. It was a little unsatisfactory, but I let someone know about it shortly after the move.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    The 3 man team worked 8 hours and were great!

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    I had been a caregiver for my sister for a year. She passed away and I needed to leave her apartment and find my own so I contacted American Van Lines. Everything about the move was very positive. The moving consultant was pleasant, knowledgeable and got all the details correct. The crew, from packing to delivery, according to my friend who spoke Spanish, was terrific. I asked them if they were fine unloading the trunk of my car which they did and they were awesome. Though, it was more expensive than I expected. I had to be in storage for a few weeks because I didn’t find a place by the time I needed to move and it was great. My experience couldn’t be better.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Everything was as scheduled and up to expectations. All my worries about delays and unfair means were in vain. People were nice and friendly and reassuring - right from sales (William) to truck driver (Many) to account person (Theresea). Completely trustworthy.

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    Movers

    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    I had a very good experience with American Van Lines. The moving coordinator was outstanding and the consultant was very knowledgeable and pleasant. They did an excellent job and I would recommend them.

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    Movers

    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    Move from st. augustine fl to Dahlonega ga. Victor and his guys were wonderful and extremely professional. Would definitely recommend you.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    The entire experience was a pleasure. Everything was explained and there was no deviation from the information. All telephone representatives were friendly and knowledgeable. The actual mover, Kenny was the most personable, friendly and anxious to please. All in all very good experience.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    I did a search on the internet for movers in my local area. The gentleman from American Van Lines that I talked to was good and professional. Everything went smooth, and I would probably call them again.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    The rep of American Van Lines who assisted us was very helpful and walked us through the whole thing - we’ve never done a long-distance move before so we didn’t know what to expect. Everything worked out great, the only downside was that they didn’t come on the day that they said they were going to come due to the malfunction of the truck itself and no one from American Van Lines called to tell us. They were supposed to be there early on Sunday and by 1:30, we were still there waiting on the truck to come. So I finally called American Van Lines, then they gave me the phone number of the driver so I could coordinate with him directly. But once they got the truck fixed, everything else went absolutely smoothly.

    The delivery crew also worked tirelessly. We did most of the packing ourselves but there was a specialty item - some artwork, a couple of pictures, and a mirror - things that we couldn’t pack ourselves and so, they packed it. They did everything and they just loaded all the boxes that we already packed up in no time. They’re already late a day but by the time they got there in three to four hours at the most, they had everything loaded. Also, they loaded my husband’s new golf cart and when it got here, there wasn’t a scratch on it. They also put everything where we wanted it. They were very professional and if I was going to move again, I wouldn’t call anyone else.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2016

    I needed to relocate some stuff so I got the services of American Van Lines. During the move, both the pickup and delivery guys did well. The driver was a hard worker, excellent, and dedicated. They got it all done in a timely manner. They were professional, diligent and worked very hard and did a good job.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2016

    My friend referred American Van Lines to me and my experience with them was really good. They were on time and they have really good customer care. I’ll definitely recommend about this.

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    MoversDamage

    Reviewed April 2, 2016

    I was moving for a job relocation. I went online and one of the web hits was ConsumerAffairs and I saw American Van Lines there. The group that picked up all of my belongings in Massachusetts was an outsource company for American Van Lines, and my experience was not very positive. They misplaced a piece of artwork and did not tag things properly. I was not pleased with them. I did communicate immediately with American Van Lines. On the other hand, the group that delivered my belongings from storage in Dallas to my home in Texas was excellent and had attention to detail. The difference between their staff and the outsource staff was amazing.

    AVL was very good and professional. When they realized that the outsourced company misplaced my artwork, they went to great lengths to help me find my missing artwork, and they did find it. I was very angry, but AVL did a great job locating it. So while it was a negative experience, I was very happy with how AVL approached it.

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    Movers

    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    Recommend Eddy's crew.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    I moved from the East to the West Coast with American Van Lines. The rep was good. There were a few calls and emails describing the schedule and the process. There were no hassles, and they kept me updated on the progress as to where my items were and when they would be delivered. The schedule was a week off, but everything went smoothly. AVL is a great company. They’re professional and courteous, and they’ll take care of you. I would use them again if I'm to move somewhere else.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    A friend of mine moved three of four months ago before I moved and told me about American Van Lines. The move was for two houses moving into one. We and my mother-in-law had to move altogether. Alan was the first rep we talked to. He looked at everything and gave us a guess as far as the weight and how much it would cost. He left all that in writing and when we’re ready to move, we called in.

    American Van Lines did everything we asked them to do. We had packaged everything that they asked us to. We told them what were the things to wrap. They wrapped them up, put things in boxes, and moved it for us. When we got to the house, we told them where everything went and they put it for us. They pretty much helped us move everything around, so it’ll be easier for us because I can’t lift by myself. Unfortunately, it was raining that day so it made their job a little bit miserable, but they were able to do it. They’re very efficient, quick, and friendly.

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    MoversPacking

    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    One of my friends used American Van Lines and from there, I got the reference and used them on my move when my office moved. I got full help from them regarding the packing, unpacking, and coordination. And they were reachable, too. But the only thing, it was more than the time it was expected. They told me at maximum, it can take up to 10 days but it took more than 10 days. I spoke with the coordinator and interacted twice or thrice regarding why it is getting delayed, whatever reason it may be, but it was not good. It was more than 12 days I'm without my stuff. To anybody who wants to have it, I'll say the experience was goo but there may be possible delays more than the usual time.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    I was very leery about hiring a mover online. I did a lot of research and spoke to many companies. I chose American Van Lines because they had good reviews and resolution to problems they had was satisfactory. Once I chose this company communication was very good. The sales person Johnny was patient with me and answered all my questions. He was honest and sold me the right "move". Once the date was picked and the deposit was given I was contacted by Victor the moving coordinator. He was professional and kept me updated on both the pick-up and drop-off of the house contents.

    The company, MBM Movers, they contracted out of NC was excellent! The movers themselves were neat, careful, courteous, detailed and personable. We haven't unpacked everything yet, but I was told there is time to do that and make sure everything is ok. If there are any problems there is time to make a claim. I recommend American Van Lines for a reasonably priced professional move.

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    Movers

    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    Our move from Pembroke Pines to Avon park. We think your 3 men moving crew were very helpful and courteous. They did a very professional job. Their names were Eddie, Norman and Anthony.

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    After a positive interaction with American Van Lines, Debra increased their star rating on April 15, 2016.

    Updated review: April 15, 2016

    American Van Lines is no longer using Empire Moving Company (St. Louis, MO) because of the experience I had.

    Original Review: March 31, 2016

    I set up a move with American Van Lines for a move from Chicago, IL to Andover, KS. When I spoke to them on the phone originally I had not packed yet so I used their estimations of boxes and listed all my furniture for them. Closer to the move they called and asked if we had any changes. I said I wasn't home to count the boxes and they said to just reply to the email with any updates. I emailed them back the next day with the full number of boxes and some small items such as golf clubs that I had not included the first time. When the movers showed (outside of the promised window time) they said that they never got the updated list (American verified that even though it was sent to the correct email address, that somehow it did not come through). I resent them the list with confirmation that they got it.

    The movers (Empire contracted company) left because they said they did not have enough room on the truck. American said they would send another truck in a few days that would definitely fit everything. The date got changed several times and then the same Empire movers returned again hours late and starting packing their truck. After spending 6 hours moving stuff around they decided that they did not have enough room and claimed that they never got the updated list. They were the same guys that came a few days before so they should have called American if they never got an updated list!!! At 10 pm they said that they would take what they have but that they were going to just leave the rest (which in a one bedroom + den they left the bed, mattress and box springs, the night stands, the two exercise machines, a floor lamp, mirror, dining room table with four chairs, and our bookcases).

    Essentially they took boxes, and outdoor chair, our couches, and a stuffed chair (that they left black hand prints all over even though my husband told them to wash their hands after touching the outdoor chair because it was dirty from being outside). They are now sending a 3rd truck. My husband has taken off 3 days of work now. I have been in Kansas since the day of their first supposed pickup. Today is the last day of the month. Our rent is up today (we had the move scheduled for the 24th-26th). We will have to pay extra rent and get permission to be in the apartment for the movers to come get the rest of the stuff. And they just told my husband that the stuff they have already weighs 8000 lbs when the whole quote was 4300 lbs after it had been updated to include EVERYTHING (and the original quote was 3000 lbs). So I don't know if they are flat out lying about the weight? DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. I AM IN TEARS.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    I had a little problem with my experience with American Van Lines because when the van got there, it couldn't get down the lane. I told them to bring a small truck and when they got there, they had a huge truck. So they told me that I needed to have it shuttled from my house out to the road. I had that done and at the end when they called me up to find out, they wanted to charge me like they had shuttled it, when I had to hire somebody else. It did not go smoothly but they were on time and were very careful with everything. The van driver was also very courteous and it wasn't his fault. It was a misunderstanding and I would still use them again.

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    Company Name:
    American Van Lines
    Company Type:
    Private
    Year Founded:
    1995
    Address:
    1351 NW 22nd St.
    City:
    Pompano Beach
    State/Province:
    FL
    Postal Code:
    33069
    Country:
    United States
    Fax:
    (888) 689-9991
    Website:
    www.americanvanlines.com

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