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Pompano Beach, FL
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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.
Visit www.americanvanlines.com- Easy booking process
- Storage options available
- Flat-rate pricing on long-distance moves
- Wide range of packing services
- Price increases may occur
- Some moves handled by subcontractors
- Occasional pickup or delivery delays
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Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
We could not have been more pleased with the service, from the booking / estimate process to the polite, expedient staff who did the actual move. We experienced customer service at its finest. The movers were timely, considerate, neat and took great care of our belongings. I would recommend their services and request them specifically for the future. We loved Wade and Jay.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
American movers made my move easy and as stress-free as possible. Very friendly, nice people who listened well and followed directions. The team of movers worked well together. Good communication and efficient service. I would recommend them to my friends.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
Movers were very kind and easy to work with. They did everything they promised and were extremely careful with my belongings.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2015
American Van Lines setup my move from Albuquerque, NM to Delaware. The moving van arrived on Thursday Oct. 22nd and with the driver and the mover. It took them 7 hours to load the truck. They very carefully packed the van and the driver told me that they would arrive in Delaware within 7-10 days. The mover (Alex) called me on Tuesday Oct. 27th and said the van would arrive in Delaware the next day.
Alex gave me cost for the move, which was due to the driver by cashier's check. I stayed in New Mexico and sent the check next day by UPS to my brother-in-law in Delaware. The driver was delayed in Maryland but arrived on Thursday Oct. 29th and unloaded the van at a storage facility in Delaware. My brother-in-law handed the driver the check and the driver and mover were finished in approximately 2 hours. I am extremely pleased with how the move went. The cost was reasonable for the amount of furnishings, etc. that had to be moved. I highly recommend American Van Lines and their associates.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
I was pleased with the customer service from Victor and Christie. The movers were hard working and did a great job for me and I would be happy to recommend to anyone who is moving.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
I was told via phone call by the driver that he would arrive Tuesday from the hours of 2-6pm. The driver did in fact arrive on Tuesday as planned, but two hours later. Otherwise, our furniture and assorted belongings were all in tact.
Updated review: Dec. 7, 2015
Following the above review, I was contacted by a VP who took matters into his own hands and took the time to listen to all that had transpired during my move. Although there were issues behind the scene internally leading to some of the problem, he agreed that the breakdown in communication to myself, the customer needed to be addressed. I was very impressed with the time he took and his genuine concern and believe they are taking measures internally to ensure this doesn't happen again.
Original Review: Nov. 4, 2015
If there were negative stars I would give it to them. I have moved 12 times in 9 years but have never had such a horrendous experience. The actual men who pick up are not the problem, they are kind, courteous and professional. I made it very clear that I was only in the destination address for a 3 day period and needed my belongings to arrive. Aside from the initial discussion with my account customer service person Latoya **, it was almost impossible to reach her and the only thing she could tell me was that she had no information on the expected delivery even into the first day of my 3 day window.
I had to call repeatedly, left messages and emails until I finally got another representative on the phone who looked up my account to tell me that it wasn't due to arrive until the following week when I would no longer be at the destination to receive it. I also learned that my things had not even left their warehouse in Florida even though they had been picked up over a week earlier. I asked for them to be returned to my house in Florida and refunded to which I was refused! I asked several times to speak to a senior manager to which I was also refused and finally got an email from Latoya's supervisor Tamika ** apologizing and asking me not to escalate. They do not even ALLOW you to escalate because they refuse to let you speak to anyone higher up.
The things arrived on the evening of the last day delivered by a third party whom they subcontracted with. I would highly recommend going with Nu Lyfe moving before using American. It's unbelievable the behavior of their customer service and amazing that their senior level management allows this. I was promised a call from Tamika the day following delivery to see how the move went, never got one. Several days later Latoya called.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2015
From start to finish, the three movers were polite, friendly and professional. They packed up everything in a timely and efficient manner. Once we arrived at our final destination, they were quick to unload the truck. A tiny bracket from a bookshelf had fallen out of its place. They searched the truck till they found it. We were very pleased with how the entire move went and I would highly recommend American Van Lines to anyone. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015
American Van Lines moved us 680 miles, requiring a shuttle truck at each end, and accomplished the door-to-door move over a period of 7 days, perfectly working around our home settlement priorities at the front and back end of the period. We had a three man moving team (Patrick, Tom and Keith) who worked well together, maintained a very respectful relationship and good sense of humor, despite the requirement to load each of the 687 inventory items 4 times!
Our shipment arrived in excellent shape, due to the care exhibited by the team. Another key to the success of this move was the excellent sales and scheduling support we had throughout (from Michael and Marcus), giving us good notice of key dates and times as well as conscientious support to keep costs down, again despite the complexity of the move. I highly recommend American Van Lines for their professionalism and care throughout. A quality operation. This from a military veteran of 28 prior moves over 25 years!
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
I found American Van Lines on the Consumer Affairs website. They had many positive reviews and given the distance and complexity, I chose them. I was waiting on my home to close so I needed my belongings to go into storage in their facility in Texas for a few weeks. They were extremely attentive to my needs. The final quotes came in lower than the original, a terrific thing. They were able to recommend a business partner for long distance auto transport which went very well.
My only issue and it really was not American Van Lines; they had used an outsource moving company from New Jersey to the storage facility in Texas. The American Van Lines folks who moved from storage to my home were exceptional but it became apparent that the outsource movers paled in comparison. The outsource company misplaced a 6 foot by 3 foot painting! I called my rep and she was on it and a week later I got the call that it was found. I really credit everyone the positive experience, even though a painting was temporarily misplaced. Thank you to the two gentlemen who moved my belongings into my home. They were outstanding and professional. Thank you to the reps who assisted me along the way and a special thank you to the rep who found my painting.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
Everyone I encountered with American Van Lines was always very nice and understanding when I spoke to them. Angela and Victor always answered my calls or emails on a timely manner and they tried their best to help deal with the problems that came about. My only negative feedback was at times it felt there was miscommunication between parties (i.e. American Van Lines, movers, etc.). This caused problems with reserving elevators and booking flights because movers were not informed they were no longer delivering my stuff due to issues with COI. Even though this issues happened, Victor and Angela were always willing to speak to me everyday and try to figure things out. I also did not like how the movers took apart furniture that did not need to be. I ended up having to figure out how to put these larges pieces together alone after delivery. In the end, I would recommend American Van Lines.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
I checked online for the company who had the best customer satisfaction reviews and American Van Lines was among the top ones. They certainly deserve it. They worked with us all through the move, kept open communication lines, and gave us a fair price. The moving crew arrived at the promised times, they were friendly and polite, and things got to destination in one piece. The only thing that did not worked perfectly was the weight estimation which came in low. They presented me with a higher bill at pick up, but since I had requested a binding estimate they revised it to the original agreement. If the price had been any higher I would not have been able to afford it. I would have rented a U-Haul truck and simply move with my family's help, as I did on my last move. I hope that the estimation of the weight can be more accurate in the future so everyone, especially the moving crew, can work with reliable information.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
I moved household items from Maryland to California and chose American Van Lines because, after much research, they were one of the top rated by Consumer Affairs and the Better Business Bureau. They were not cheap, but the agent did work with me and we were able to apply some discounts and get the price down a bit, which helps. The personal attention there was key. I was not present at pick up but my in-laws said the movers were very careful and did a great job. I received my things just under 2 weeks later, which was amazing. Everything was accounted for (I submitted a very detailed list that I checked 3 times). Nothing was broken or damaged.
My only frustration with American Van Lines was in the communication prior to pick up. Several different people called me to check in, which is attentive, but they didn't seem to be talking with one another. This concerned me so I wrote and email and called customer service. It never quite got resolved per se, but my things got picked up and dropped off just fine and everything worked out great. No surprises at drop off, no hidden fees. All in all it was a very easy and painless experience.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
The guys that moved us were very friendly and took good care of our belongings.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
Fast, very concerned for our furniture. Like how the large pieces were wrapped in blankets then taped down. Price was right. At the new place they asked where each pc should go. Cleaned up nice. Very professional.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
The driver was late and not only that, failed to call me; I had to call him to inquire the reason. We had initially agreed that pick-up would be on Saturday with delivery on Monday; somehow this had all changed (who initiated the change is a mystery to this date...) Estimated weight was 8,000 lbs.; on Sunday morning, the driver reported the final weight at about 7,800 lbs. Then, surprise! Real weight was 9100 lbs.!
These were the issues that surfaced. However, once the actual packing and loading started it was all professional. My household goods were treated respectfully and with due care. This was the first time in more than 30 moves (prior military) where NOT A SINGLE ITEM WAS BROKEN! Unpacking went swiftly, the crew showed consideration when placing the items where we wanted them, and again, treated our things with great care.
So the crew was not only extremely professional, the administration decided not to charge me for the extra weight, a nice plus. I would definitely recommend this company for your next move. My suggestions would be: Be on time, and if you can't, be sure to call before (not after) the appointment hour. Before and after loading truck weights are not to be guessed, simple figures and arithmetic; the customer's goods final weight should be a specific number, no guessing involved. The confusion added to the stress we already felt and could have done without. Keep up the good work and take these points as a way to improve your service. Thank you, job well done!
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015
Movers were great. Did an excellent job moving and delivering everything. Everyone I had contact with at the company did a great job with customer service and communicating with me about my move.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015
I was pleased with the men moving our stuff. They were professional, timely and treated our stuff with care. Hopefully will never need their help again but if the occasion arises I would definitely use them again. I would also recommend them to someone needing to move.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
American Van Lines was always in contact with me to provide status updates, answer any questions I had. The move (packing) process was extremely efficient and thorough. The vendor on the delivery side used was exceptionally efficient, checking off each box in the inventory as it was delivered. Would DEFINITELY use this service again and recommend to anyone moving!
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
We were very impressed and would DEFINITELY recommend your company. Everyone from the estimator, customer service representative to the drivers and packers were extremely timely, professional, attentive, and went above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you for a great experience.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
I appreciate people who exhibit a passion for their job. The team that moved me was motivated and appeared to enjoy their job. All were polite and professional and I highly recommend your services if all of your teams are as professional as the team that move my families' belongings. Personable and Professional.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
Absolutely wonderful experience. Did the work quickly and very well done. Would absolutely recommend. In fact, will definitely use again.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
Movers were very professional and helpful.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
I was pleased overall with the company and its sub-contractor Dann Moving. The initial contact and customer service was very smooth and proceeded without issue. The only issue we encountered was with the representative we were assigned after we had set the terms of our move, who did not return phone calls, but the sub-contractor was very efficient and helpful, and provided outstanding customer service.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
From the first I was treated with respect, humor and kindness. Khadezia was the person who made me want to go with American. Victor continued with the great service (although it would be nice if you could reach them on the weekends or at least someone if you have a question). The driver Dennis and his helper Ali along with the extra help of Matt and Mikey in Colorado and Rhett in Oregon made the experience great. They were funny, helpful, considerate, at times moved too quickly and dropped a couple things, but made sure they were ok.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
I can say that I was told all of the good and bad of the move. I think that company support line was great.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
American Van Lines gave me a estimate and they stuck to it. The price for the move was very reasonable and everything arrived undamaged and no lost items. The driver was very courteous and friendly. If I have to move again, I will call American Van Lines. There is no shortage of moving companies; unfortunately, many are dishonest and unreliable. I feel very fortunate, after having used several bad movers in the past, to finally find one that cares about the quality of their work.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
I chose American Van Lines to stay away from some of the local movers after I had a bad experience from one of the local movers last year. American Van Lines showed great professionalism all along. From the sales rep, to Quality Assurance, to the driver everyone kept me up well informed on the next steps. I had my goods delivered ON TIME. 5 stars to them. Will recommend them anytime.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
I felt American Van Lines gave a thorough and professional experience for our move. The planning phase was excellent, even though I underestimated my move by 100%! The moving day, the driver came with plenty of room on the truck despite my underestimation. The delivery was quick and within 3 business days for a 1000+ mile move. The only concern I had was regarding the hired help on the move day and the delivery day. The driver stated he hired help from a Craigslist ad, and they were late to show up and seemed unprofessional. I would say this was an issue on the sub-contracted driver company, not on American Van Lines. This is why Professionalism is given a 3 star out of 5.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
Team of Richard and Tori were wonderful. Responsive to the need and made the move uneventful.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
We had a very good experience with American Van Lines overall. They performed as they described in the sales pitch and were pretty accurate on the timeline, weight and cost. They did call to ask if they could pick up our material 2 days early which lead us to believe we would get our delivery early but as it turned out, the delivery was almost two weeks after pickup but within the promised delivery window. The team we had was very careful, conscientious and courteous.
Updated review: Oct. 26, 2015
A few days after publishing this review, a customer service rep finally provided me with the paperwork and the receipts I needed. Dave, a manager from American Vans Lines also called and followed up with me to ensure my issues had been taken care of.
Original Review: Oct. 20, 2015
As a member of the military, I am accustomed to moving frequently. American Van Lines were friendly and made the scheduling of my move easy. However everything went downhill the week of the move. They gave me a three-day window to pack and load my house, then called me a few days prior and said they would be arriving on the last day of the three-day window. They also told me they may need two days to pack and load my house, which put it outside the three-day window they had originally promised me. This new schedule did not work for my wife and I since we had to be out of the house the following day.
I explained this to Marcus, my personal moving coordinator, and told him they were in breach of contract since they could not complete the packing within the original date range. Marcus then informed me since they were still arriving within the original time frame, American Van Lines did not consider that a breach of contract. The one bright spot in this process was the moving crew, who arrived on time (on the last day of the date range) and worked hard until almost midnight to pack the entire house in one day. Delivery went fine, and only a few minor things were broken from our move from MD to GA.
Then came the bigger problem - American Van Lines still has not provided me with the necessary paperwork so I can get proper reimbursement from the military for my move. The driver did not have extra copies of the weight tickets, and I was never given any receipts for the ten thousand dollars I paid via credit cards. This is simply unacceptable. I made several phone calls and emails to Marcus, who continued to be AWOL after I made the final payment. If you are a member of the military, I would highly advise against using this company, since they cannot provide the basic paperwork we need to complete a military move.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
The whole team was professional, fast and courteous!
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
The moving was very smooth. They arrive on time and very professional, helpful with everything. I would recommended American Van Lines.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I was very satisfied with the service provided by American Van Lines. People with whom I communicated over the phone were very professional and very helpful in my decision to use that company over others from whom I had received quotations. The workers who did the pickup and delivery were also displayed professionalism and courteousness. Pickup and delivery were done in a timely manner.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
The team worked through bad weather and a long drive. Really worked well together.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
I was having a hard time finding a moving company that was reasonably priced and that work with my schedule, then I came across American Van lines. As soon as I called they were extremely accommodating, very professional and courteous. They went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. American Van lines went above and beyond to make me happy and to make me feel safe with their company. They were on time, the guys were very respectful, and careful with my belongings. Anything they said they were going to do they did. I am extremely happy with the job they did and I highly recommend American Van Lines. It's not everyday you find a company willing to exceed your expectations.
Updated review: Oct. 23, 2015
American Van Lines called me to apologize for the problems faced during the move. AVL owned up to their mistakes and I'm glad the way they took my comments into consideration and resolved my complaints. Overall I am satisfied with the experience.
Original Review: Oct. 10, 2015
I hired American Van Lines for a move from Detroit to Dallas. They were very nice on the phone until the day of moving came. I was scheduled for pick up on the 28th-30th Sept and I called in on the 28th to ask of the status and they informed me that they can't do the move because they couldn't find a truck. I had told them already that my lease was ending on the 30th and I had to absolutely move out before that. They didn't even call me to tell that they wouldn't be able to come. It was lucky that I called in.
A couple of hours later they called and that they would be able to make it by the 2nd of Oct. I had to de-assemble all my furniture myself. Rent a u-haul and transfer all my stuff to a friend's garage. The move was done by Best Price Movers. The men who came to pick up were nice and courteous and finished the job within 2 hours. The shipment was delivered on time. However, the delivery men didn't have a toolbox and didn't reassemble my furniture so now I have to do that myself as well. They also broke a bookshelf (they delivered half of the broken bookshelf) and a box is missing. The whole move was stressful and poorly planned.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
Excellent communication throughout the entire process. Friendly and highly careful and professional movers. Highly satisfied customer.
Updated review: Oct. 20, 2015
The waiver that was sent to us was a mistake in communication internally with the company. They have refunded to reflect are actual weight without signing on it. Thanks Matt for clearing everything up. We are much happier with our experience now.
Original Review: Oct. 9, 2015
Let me preface this review by saying, I know I should have just moved our stuff on our own. Every friend/family member/acquaintance told us not to use a long distance mover but we did anyways on our move from FL to CO thinking this would be different. Nope, this has been nothing but a nightmare to deal with this company. The move itself has gone pretty well other than the pickup crew in FL who threw around all types of unprofessional suggestions such as "the last guy didn't tip them well so they added some weight on to their move" and things like asking about some leftover washer detergent and if they could take it. We had a family member coming later to pick a few misc things up and guess what was missing. I'm honestly shocked nothing was missing from the move although I guess there is an inventory sheet thank God to check off.
We had a "binding estimate" (laughing here) for an in-home estimate from another company. That price was matched. When everything was picked up there was a few extra items. To clarify we are talking about a mattress, a box spring, a tool chest, a small dresser and two small boxes maybe? Well I guess my girlfriend's father did not tip that well and our estimated weight went from 2950 lbs. to 4000. Wow, that mattress and box spring must be filled with concrete, I had no idea. This 4000 lbs. moved up price almost 1000.00 dollars. Hey no problem, I'm happy to pay for what I agreed to in the contract. So we gladly paid it.
When the truck got here I told the driver I wanted a re-weigh before and after and guess what the actual weight came out to be. 2,420 lbs. Wow that's a pretty big difference. After dealing with our job handler Latoya, turns out they NEVER even weighed our items. It was also an estimate. Ummmm, what? Are you serious? You're going to charge us way more without any merit other than your "trained" estimators. I was literally shocked when she told me that. She said we would we reimbursed for the difference in weight and would contact me this Monday to get a refund put back on our credit card. Here I sit Friday, haven't even spoke to Latoya nor received a voicemail.
I went ahead and took the initiative to give accounting a call and they then proceeded to let us know we would be reimbursed for the price from the original estimate. Hmm, I don't know what contract you guys are looking at but everything I've seen/signed has said the final price is based on the actual weight. And sure as hell doesn't weigh 2950 lbs. So I guess they just want us to accept the 500 lbs. loss that isn't there? I don't think so. Every dealing with this company regarding any issue has been so shady. I was in shock when one of their guys from customer service told me we are obligated to pay the binding estimate price despite the fact that right in the fine print it says, "final price based on actual weight".
Despite the glowing reviews on this site, do your research, get everything in writing and don't allow this or any company to screw you over. They will try to at every step they can. One of these days we might actually get the refund to the estimated price but I will be initiating a consult with a lawyer on the rest of the money to the actual weight.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
From the moment I submitted my estate from American Van Lines, until the moment they delivered my worldly possessions to my new home, I received the most exceptional customer service. The movers were friendly, they didn't rush, they took time to wrap my expensive belongings and they even set up my furniture when they delivered it. This was my second time using AVL and I can't thank them enough for their assistance!
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
MBM was very thorough and communicative throughout the process. Other than a delay in pick up due to mechanical issue with the truck, everything was very smooth. Delivery timeline exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2015
Was overall very good, the only problem was a 3 week delay getting my things delivered. The workers were very professional and put everything together for me. Also, at pick up, the workers were friendly and packed items for me and explained everything to me. The customer service people were very helpful when I called and kept me informed at both pick up and delivery .
Updated review: Oct. 31, 2015
Anthony, the president of the company was great to work with and this matter has been settled to my satisfaction.
Original Review: Oct. 6, 2015
I contracted American Van Lines a full month before my move. I thought earlier was better. I told them I was moving from a 2 bedroom duplex in MA to a small home in Asheville, NC. At first they were nice to me and immediately asked for 50% of the payment upfront. I should have been wary but I paid up. The niceness stopped. Then the waiting began as my move date approached. First they tried to give me a three week window in which to deliver, I said no and they shortened it. Then they told me they had no trucks in my area and were going to contract the work out - I was concerned as I had not hired another team, but I tried to be calm.
After three promises and 3 failed pickup times, two guys and a U-Haul showed up - I was shocked as the move was costing me over 4000 dollars. In addition, although I had told the company I had a treadmill, they came with NO tools and banged and hammered on my treadmill until the screws were loose. Then they told me they would deliver in three days so I left quickly and drove all night to reach my new house. They did NOT arrive the day they promised or the next day. I called and called (NO ONE ever called me) and received a Thursday and Friday delivery (three and four days after they promised) times - no one came and NO one called. Finally they came a full five days after promised delivery. I found out later that they left all my dishes and cookware somewhere on the truck. The moving guys were nice but the company was total HELL to deal with.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2015
To start with American Van Lines handed off my move to a subsidiary called MBM moving systems. In turn, they contracted it out to a podunk single truck company. I was told I would get 24 hours notice before they showed. My move was scheduled for between 9/22 and 9/24 with a preferred date of 9/22. On the morning of 9/21 I emailed the person in charge of my move since they had not notified me of a move. I figured a move was coming later, so I delayed packing the last of my things. At 3:30 p.m. I get a message that they are in fact coming the next morning. We then stay up until 1 a.m. packing the rest of our things.
The day of the move, they did a re-estimate of the weight which would cost me an extra thousand dollars. They did this after half of the boxes were already in the truck. I'm guessing they do this on a regular basis because what are you supposed to do? Cancel it and hope someone else can move your things while you lose your deposit?
I was worried that they were going to fake the weight at the weighing station, since they didn't weigh it at my house. I really didn't trust these guys. I asked that the agent at MBM notify me as soon as the weight ticket comes in. She said it usually took 1-2 days. After a week of calling MBM asking about it, she said that the van driver still had not reported in, and she was going to try to have her supervisors contact them. Two days later, the weight ticket finally comes in.
At this point, we had been without our things and with no idea where the driver was for 8 days. The weight ticket at least let me know that the driver hadn't just ditched our things or run off somewhere. On day 10, at 9 a.m. I get a call from the driver. They'll be at my house in 6 hours. Note, the move is 9 hours from where their truck was located. They waited until they had been driving for hours to even contact me. Not like I was at work and had to try to get out early so someone would be there when they randomly showed up.
The agent at MBM didn't know they were coming until I told her I had heard from them. She sent me a message saying that payment should go through MBM. Driver said it should go through him. I thought the driver was trying to screw me. Turns out the agent was just not paying attention, and yes, it should go through the driver. There was also a 3% charge for using my credit card. The other option was a money order or cashier's check. Problem with those methods is that I have no recourse to get my money back if they severely screw things up. So I ate the fee. Then the move in. The trim from my desk had peeled off on one side when they brought it in. We had a large bean bag, they put 2 tears in it. Our bed frame has a gouge in the side now.
Overall it was a terrible experience. Avoid this company at all costs, they only want your money. Also read the fine print. It gives them a ton of leeway for absolutely everything. They actually have up to 30 business days to deliver your stuff, and after that they will pay you a pittance for your trouble.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2015
feel comfortable in the move. His knowledge and his ability to take charge was rewarding to my wife and I as we are senior citizens and we were very nervous. Reggie ability to supervise his crew and get thing done was very rewarding. We consider Reggie a friend. The next gentleman was Patrick **. He knew how to move furniture, disassemble, load the truck as Reggie laid out. Also he was a very kind and gentle man. My wife and I are so proud of these two gentlemen and their professionalism. American Van Lines should be so proud of these two gentlemen. It was one of the top experiences of my life.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
In choosing a moving company I collect estimates from 3 major moving companies in the area: American Van Lines, Graebel, and Clover (Allied Van Line Agent). American Van Lines was chosen because the salesman was very thorough in his listing of what was to be moved. He was given the weight and cubic footage of what was in storage, a listing of what was at other locations. But, what really determined our choosing American Van Lines was that the salesman went from office to office listing each item and putting everything on an easily understandable estimate. The salesman did not stop reaching out to us after he received the moving job. Each time there was a question or problem (and there are always glitches during a move) he answered the phone or called back right away, including on Friday and Saturday nights.
Before, during, and after the move he continued to follow up. Downside: while the loading dates were kept, the company took too long (13 days) for the delivery, and the driver did not give us a 24 hour call before unloading, as promised. Upside: again the salesman stepped in, called the dispatcher, and the driver made contact right away. Also, so far it appears that there is no damage to the furniture. We have yet to unload the computers, nor all of the cartons. We would definitely use them again.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
Our family hired American Van Lines to move our personal belongings from the NYC area to Utah. If you are so desperate that you cannot find any other moving company, or are unable to move your personal items yourself, this should be your last resort. All you have to do is read the fine print of their contract to decide if this is the company you want to hire. If your delivery is delayed past the delivery window estimate, your compensation is $30/day. If your items are damaged, the insurance coverage is 60 cents/pound. Bottom line: if you are moving a ton of garbage and don't care when it arrives, then American Van Lines is the company for you. Good luck!
Cyrus, we are unable to locate you in our customer database and have attempted to contact you several times to no avail. The number provided to us is disconnected and you haven’t responded to our emails. Please reach out to us so we can help resolve your issue if you are indeed one of our customers. AD
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
I was very happy with my move and the process went very well and very smoothly. The two workers were very professional and responsible and took very good care of our possessions.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015
The movers were very respectful, organized & thorough. They were professional and time mindful. Took apart at Pick up and put back together when reached destination. I was well pleased & it helped move the fear I had in using movers.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2015
I would never hire this mover again. I had my belongings stored for a few weeks while we painted our new house. I asked for a delivery date which they would not confirm. They then delivered only half of my things 2 weeks later. The remainder of my things came in 4 weeks but I was missing several expensive things. They broke an antique table as well. As far as the missing objects, they will not return my emails as to the status of my items. Horrible customer service!
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015
Moved Miami to Atlanta. Good service. Good customer care.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2015
Rarely do I feel comfortable recommending a company based on my experience with them. I can however honestly and without hesitation recommend American Van Lines. My experience starting with my initial phone call, to the final delivery of my furniture was top notch. American Van Lines employees were professional, courteous, punctual, reliable, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. It was a pleasure to business with them.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015
I was moving to Delray Beach Florida from Lake Worth Florida and used American Van Lines for the move. The guys did a good job disassembling and reassembling all the furniture, it was heavy. They moved the furniture with ease and I only ended up with a few scratches and dings, not too bad for the tight quarters they were working in. Overall very satisfied and will be using them again real soon. Thank you.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015
American Van Lines moved me from Woodland, California to Peru, Illinois with a whole household of furniture, appliances, and tools. They were very thorough and wrapped all my stuff up carefully so nothing was broken. I was very pleased with their services and the movers were excellent. Thanks again.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015
As I have been a client for many years, I wished for all to know and understand, American Van Lines are a superior moving company to all the rest in their field... They are always on time, communication from the moment you book your move is wonderful and best of all, the movers take pride in their workmanship and take care of your belongings as if they were their own.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
Everything went very well. All the people were very helpful and very professional. I would recommend them to anyone. I would also use them again if I ever move again. Give them five thumbs up in my book. The price was also very reasonable. Thanks again.
Updated review: Sept. 28, 2015
After submitting this review, the owner of the company contacted me right away about resolving some of the issues I had with our move. While I am still not one hundred percent satisfied, I feel they made a sincere effort to fix what could be fixed after the fact.
I would recommend that anyone using American Van Lines (any moving company, actually) do their due diligence - learn from my experience and get guarantees in writing for as much as possible, be proactive, not reactive. They did get all my household goods to Oregon intact, and the driver and movers on both ends worked very hard.
Original Review: Aug. 26, 2015
I reviewed this company (and checked them through the DOT) and thought I'd chosen well for our interstate move. Before signing a contract the rep we dealt with was attentive but not pushy and always answered calls and emails promptly. That all changed once we signed. Calls weren't answered, and every time we did talk to someone we got a different story and were lied to repeatedly. For example, we were told we could only be given a three day pickup window and would be told the exact date about five days beforehand. The rep who told us she'd "let us know that day" never called back and wouldn't answer our calls. The coordinator was surprised we'd been told that and wanted to know who said it. We weren't told our pickup date until the day before the first possible date. The move was then contracted out to another moving company.
We had underestimated the amount of boxes but the moving company never contacted us closer to the move to get a better count, plus they lowballed us on the weight by half - these guys are the professionals, so I don't feel I should have had to think of all these things - I don't move people for a living plus this was my first time using "professional" movers. I feel like it was intentionally low to get us to sign. The driver waited until the truck was loaded to tell us we needed to rescind our previous binding contract at which point we felt we had no choice but to sign (or file a hostage complaint with the DOT who said it might take months to get our household goods).
We were pressured to pay by cash with the moving company telling us at one point that we HAD to pay by cash or cashier's check, and when we held our ground on paying by credit card we were made to jump through ridiculous hoops to pay that way (the $5,000 deposit only required sending a signed contract and verbally giving the card over the phone whereas the final payment required a DNA sample and signing over our firstborn - really, I had to send a copy of my license and the credit card and fill in forms and get an imprint of the card and was told to pay one company and then told I had to pay the other, was told final payment was after unloading then told nothing would be unloaded until we paid.
The driver was three hours late the day of the pickup (otherwise I'd say he was good - we packed but he loaded and only a coffee cup was broken, just a fluke). Do yourself a favor - do not use this company. I've filed a formal complaint with the Department of Transportation and will be doing so with the Better Business Bureau as well.
Kim, thank you for taking the time to update your review of my company. I am happy to see the star rating go up to 4 stars. I am glad we were able to talk and resolve the issues you had.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
My elderly parents moved 2 weeks ago from FL to MA. I could not be more pleased with how American Van Lines helped them pack, handled their boxes and loaded their furniture. Their belongings arrived within 6 days which is extremely fast and they were so helpful and kind. They placed their furniture where they asked as well as each box. Wonderful movers. Thank you.
Updated review: Sept. 3, 2015
Update to my August 25 review:
1. American Van Lines is NOT a broker but a real household goods mover.
2. It's critical that customers have a clear grasp of what they are moving as this affects many critical steps in the downstream process.
I'm satisfied with the discussions and resolution of my complaints. Thanks to AVL for taking my previous comments seriously. It's fair to upgrade the rating accordingly.
Original Review: Aug. 24, 2015
American Van Lines (broker) booked our move late April with a "contract" to pickup about June 3 in TN for move to AZ. For 2 weeks prior, I could not get a firm commitment and calls were not returned, leaving the impression that AVL didn't know or wouldn't say when they would pack and load. After demanding and "negotiating" a date, the truck, driver and one helper arrived June 3. The moving crew were from a third party mover, dispatched by American Van Lines. The crew were in a tractor with no AC in the cab and their company would not fix it. They slept in the sleeper without AC in 90+ temps. We found later that the trailer leaked rain water, adding to our woes. The movers were dispatched to points east of TN instead of towards AZ. They eventually arrived in AZ 2 weeks after loading in TN. Our load turned out to be double the weight and cost compared to first estimated.
American Van Lines relied only on a 15 minute phone call to establish the weight. One result of underestimate; truck was overloaded requiring items taken apart to fit into smaller spaces. This further added to damaged contents when they could not be reassembled or parts were missing (a former neighbor found fasteners and furniture parts in the lawn and mailed them to me). The crew had inadequate packing materials resulting in damage (example: Broken mirror simply wrapped in cardboard and taped - no other protection.)
Over 40 items were documented by photos with damage, some of them eventually junked. Others will go to consignment or donation as not usable. There was damage to at least one piece of furniture in each of 3 room sets. The trailer leaked rain water and some wood furniture now shows that. The supplemental insurance promptly settled but after deductible and premium, net amount received was $500. Summary: Hugely underestimated weight/space, cost doubled, weeks of doubts about scheduling, mis-managed dispatching of truck/driver, badly maintained truck, inadequate packing materials, lots of damaged goods, poor communication from begin-end.
Thank you Dan for your updated review. I am thankful that we were able to talk and resolve the misunderstandings to your satisfaction. AD
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015
The move was scheduled to relocate my 93 YO Mother from Sebastian, FL to Somerset, KY. The driver and two helpers were phenomenal! When my mother asked where she should go/sit to be out of their way, they told her to stay where she was - they would work around her. I would definitely recommend American Van Lines to anyone that's looking for a mover.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015
I cannot say enough how wonderful the packers were and the driver. Our belongings were packed, shipped, and received within 6 days. Everything arrived in great condition and nothing was missing. Very helpful. I would highly recommend this moving company.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015
American Van Lines (MBM Movers) out of Greensboro NC, was a great moving company. Mike, David, and John were so nice and worked so hard. They were very careful with my furniture. A lot of it was antiques. Nothing was broken. Everything was in good shape just like they picked it up. I was very happy and I would recommend them to anybody that needs movers.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015
From the first phone call to final delivery our moving experience was very professional. The pack up team arrived on time and used great care in packing and wrapping our items. Our bedroom furniture is very heavy and on the second floor - no complaining or comments, they just moved it. We stored our property in the American Van Lines facility in Pompano - it was really like two moves even so all of the packing boxes arrived in perfect condition. All of our furniture was well wrapped and arrived without a scuff.
The delivery team arrived as scheduled and again were very professional and placed furniture in the locations I wanted. All beds were reassembled. After an unpleasant move with another company years ago I was dreading the long distance move. American Van Lines made it easy. I did have one small glitch and it was quickly resolved. I would use American Van Lines again without hesitation.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015
Good job, faster and good professional drivers. They made a good wrap in the furniture and wait for me in destination to find the correct address. They made in real time the delivery and help me with some comments about the coordination to arrange the furniture. Really recommend American Van Lines to friend and family.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015
This was a distance move so we had a lot of anxiety. MBM American Van lines handled with professionalism and courtesy. Having a move coordinator was a big help and added some comfort in knowing we had someone to call during the move. We would highly recommend MBM American Van Lines.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015
My dining room suite was packed and moved to a storage facility. The move was done in short time with no damage.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
I needed a good moving company to move me from Garner, NC to Asheville, NC. Since my company was not moving me, I needed a low-cost moving company with a great reputation. I searched the internet for such a company. I read excellent reviews about American Moving Company. They provided me with an estimate and able to meet my demands of packing in one day and delivering the next. I am happy to say they were able to meet my demands. Chad, DJ and Jessie took care in packing all my items, as if they were packing their own items. The following day Chad and Jessie brought my household goods to me. There was a problem with their vehicle and they call me to inform me they would be about an hour late on the delivery.
I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the call which allowed me to run errors before they came. They arrived on time. I informed them where to place each of the items in my new home. They did it with ease and no damage to any of walls or furniture. They assembled all beds and place the furniture where I requested. Two hours later they were finished. All of my household goods arrived safely and nothing was broken. American Van Lines beat everyone's price and did a Triple A job. My next move will be with American Van Lines.

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2015
I contacted American Van Lines and had received a so-called "Binding Estimate". I had contacted another very reputable moving company and they came to my home and did an on-site estimate. They were a little more expensive, and American Van Lines also moved our military troops, so I went with them. In the meantime, we sold a lot of furniture and moved a 16' truck load of furniture and pictures and other household items. I called and estimate was adjusted accordingly. Moving day finally arrives, and the first comment by the driver - only at my garage, "is there is a lot more than anticipated?"
Bottom line - he tells me that I have approx 4,000 lbs more. REALLY?? So now he's trying to convince me that I have more weight than I did from very beginning (I have estimate from other company - who did on-site). I had no choice but to sign a statement (also stating "not under duress") that I agreed. At that moment, I realized I had to be out of the home in two days. Where was I going to get a mover especially to go out of state, on such short notice? I have two issues pertaining to this: so it's not a "binding estimate" seems to be the way they do business (contractor is independent - is not an employee of American Van Lines. I was promised a exact weight that night (driver stated he was going straight to weigh station after packing up) which never happened.
Why is verbiage "not under duress" in their paperwork?? This is obviously been a problem. I do not want to cheat anyone from making an honest living. But I don't want to be taken advantage of. I called the office several times just trying to narrow down a delivery date. No return phone calls until I left a message leaving very few options. I was finally contacted by a supervisor giving me 12 hours notice of delivery (contract states - customer will receive 24-48 hours notice). Even after the delivery I contacted the office and a supervisor, stating the issue at hand, who promised time and time again to review my file and get back to me - never received a return call. I would not recommend this company and wonder how many other "unsuspecting customers" this has happened to. Bottom line - I've moved several times - even out-of-state and have NEVER had any issues, until now - with American Van Lines!!!
Hi Denise, sorry for the delay in responding to your updated comment. I am glad my efforts to fix the issues resulted in a better experience for you. Just to be clear, our estimates are binding according to the list of items we are told to move. If more items are to be moved, we will give our customers a new estimate before starting the job. Good luck in your new home! AD
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015
I chose American Van Lines based on their five-star rating on ConsumerAffairs and the customer reviews. I called and spoke with Tim who was very friendly and professional. He kept me informed of the details of the move. My elderly mother sold her house in Port Saint Lucie and was moving to a second floor condo in Stuart. She has a heavy Thomasville dining room set and also an antique solid mahogany poster queen size bed along with solid cherry nightstands, dresser and armoire.
The moving crew were very professional and took great care in wrapping the furniture to prevent any damage and everything arrived in perfect condition. The moving crew worked well as a team and I was impressed at how fast they completed the move. I would definitely recommend American Van Lines to family and friends. I called another five-star rated moving company for an estimate and they were $500 more than American Van Lines. I would like to thank Tim and the moving crew for a very positive moving experience.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
Moving from NC to FL. The gentlemen handled my belongings with the utmost care.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
Excellent service, all people were very friendly and helpful. They kept us up to date on the move daily. All furniture was in perfect condition upon arrive at the new destination. They treated us like we were their only customer.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015
I am so glad we decided on hiring you to help us with our move. It was a stress-free move... something I never thought I'd ever say. It is well worth the investment and I will recommend and contact you for our next move. These guys have a really tough job and they were very polite and hardworking.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
Wonderful moving experience with American Van Lines. Sales people were very knowledgeable and helpful in getting me prepared for my move. The customer service reps were courteous and helpful. The driver and his crew called ahead of time and took great care in moving my belongings. I would not hesitate in referring this company to anyone. I would gladly use them again myself...
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
It all started with my very professional and knowledgeable salesman Peter **. He was very thorough. The moving crew lead by Rafael was also very good at packing/wrapping and moving all the stuff. Nothing was broken and I highly recommend American Van Lines and this crew!
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
Had a great experience. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
The driver and assistants did an excellent job taking care of all of our belongings!! They were careful, precise and fast!!! Thank you for your hard work!!!
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
Our movers were very thorough and packed up everything well. Each item was wrapped. Our items arrived at our destination quickly, and the movers put everything where we asked. They did a great job.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
This company was wonderful. The staff that they sent were hardworking, kind and very professional. I would recommend to any person that is moving.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2015
There were many things about my American Van Lines team I found impressive. My estimator actually came to the house; was quick, thorough and emphasized several times that the estimate was binding. It was. My team of 2 movers worked hard; Regretfully I was not my best self - I was a bit stressed with the activity and logistics of the week - the move, last minute issues with the house closing... Through it all, my movers were patient, kind and efficient. They did EVERYTHING I asked for and I am sure went above and beyond what was required. Fairly priced and excellent service - what more can you ask for? Thank you!
Updated review: Aug. 7, 2015
I am satisfied with the resolution, and would recommend American Van Lines in the future.
Original Review: Aug. 2, 2015
We were moving from Texas to North Carolina. I had contacted American Van Lines to do the move, and received a non-binding estimate. They told me that since they had office locations in Dallas and North Carolina, I would not be charged the normal $450 shuttle fee at either location. This would save me $900, which was a key factor in making my decision. The first problem was with the dispatch. We I agreed to a time and date for pick-up with American Van Lines on July 20, 2015. They ensured me that someone would call, and confirm a time for the move. Little did I know, they had subcontracted the job to Puma Van Lines - who I would work with from then on. No one from Puma called prior to the pick-up date.
On the pick-up date, I sat there from 8-2 pm, waiting for someone to contact me. About 2:00 pm Caser, from the moving team, gave me a call and let me know they would be there soon. The team of movers who picked up our stuff in Texas, led by Caser, did a very good job. They were quick, efficient and did a very good job. They were the only positive part of this experience. And, as promised I was not charge a shuttle fee consistent with the original quote I received.
The delivery is when the major problems started. On Wednesday, July 29 I reached out to Puma Van Lines to receive information on the delivery date. Two days later, on Friday, July 31 I talked to a customer service representative at American Van Lines. He let me know the driver from Puma was approaching, and would arrive over the weekend. I asked him to confirm that no shuttle fees would be charged, and to provide an updated invoice for my record. He emailed an updated invoice, which I reviewed, and he told me this was the binding final invoice, and I would not be required to pay any additional amount. It is important to note that this invoice, along with all other prior invoices, had my moving destination. In the subsequent disputes, Puma has stated that they did not know the final destination of where my belongings would be delivered, thus the reason for additional charged.
I talked to the driver on Friday and Saturday morning, and he never mentioned a shuttle fee either. However, then on Saturday afternoon at 4:51 pm, the driver called back to inform me that the moving order did not correctly reflect the shuttle fee which would have to be charged because an 18 wheeler could not make it into my community. He said I would have to pay an extra $800 to have my stuff delivered. I explained that this was not what was agreed to with American Van Line. He transferred me to the dispatcher, Javier, who told me that because American Van Lines closed at 3:00 pm on Saturdays, I could not dispute the charge until Monday - in which case he would be required to hold my stuff for 2 days at a rate of $750 a day. So he explained I could either start paying $750 a day holding fee, or I had to pay the $800 shuttle fee.
The dispatcher, Javier, said that he was sorry but the matter was out-of-his hands and he was required to charge the fees since American Van Lines closes Saturday at 3. I find it very concerning that when I talked to them on Friday and Saturday during business hours, when American Van Lines was open, this issue was never raised. Instead, they waited until 1 hour after American Van Lines closed, and then tried to charge an extra $800.
This is essentially extortion, and is highly unethical and unacceptable. The dispatcher said they needed to charge the fee to cover the rental cost of the truck. So, I offered to rent a truck (shuttle) for them, and to help transfer the goods myself. He said the driver still needed to be compensated for his time, so the fee would be reduced only by $100 dollars. Thus, I clearly know the truck only cost around $100, and the rest is just additional fees they are trying to extort from me. They are supposed to deliver this morning, and they are forcing me to pay in order to get my belongings back. I am fine paying the agreed upon amount in the final invoice, but am protesting the additional fees.
Thank you Mathew for updating your review of my company. I am sorry about the confusion you experienced with the billing. I am glad that you were ultimately happy with your service and would recommend us again. The review may have been premature since the shuttle was not needed anyways. It gives me a chance to explain what a shuttle charge is. For future American Van Lines customers who are reading this review, a shuttle fee is charged when an 18 wheeler (tractor trailer) can not get close enough to the pickup address or delivery address to make a pickup or delivery. Instead, we have to use a smaller truck to pickup your furniture and then transfer it to our bigger truck. Our estimators do a good job of including shuttle charges in our estimates when they are needed at pickup. Sometimes, at the time of the estimate, we do not get the delivery address and therefore can not include it in the original estimate. If a shuttle is needed at delivery, it is the customers responsibility to pay that charge. This is true for all van lines and it is called a post contract service. Please email me anytime if you have any questions, president@americanvanlines.com
Reviewed July 30, 2015
We moved from the Boston Area to Florida. Let me start by saying from my first conversation with William who set up the move for me I was given customer service plus. No false promises. He just wanted to make sure he could give me an accurate fair price. He followed up with me throughout the process. Then on moving day we met Lexis and his team and they loaded my house full of furniture and boxes on the truck, wrapping each item so carefully. They were polite, knowledgeable, professional and friendly which set us at ease. Moving is very stressful but not with Lexis and his team! They took pride in their profession and American Van Lines are fortunate to have them!
Updated review: Aug. 18, 2015
My issue with American Van lines has been resolved to my satisfaction.
Original Review: July 27, 2015
I reserved American Van Lines on 4/23/15 for my move from NY to Florida on 5/20-5/22/15. Paperwork was completed and initial deposit was paid. As was initially discussed with the moving Specialist, it would not be an issue to add storage as long as notified early enough. Added the storage on 5/05/15. Paid the additional deposit. Called American Van Lines to confirm move on 5/18. No one called me on 5/20. I made 4 phone calls on 5/21 and was assured someone would follow up with me. No one did. 15 calls were made to them on 5/22. In several of these calls, I was disconnected. I was finally notified that there was not a truck available for my move. At this point, I left for Florida with my belongings still waiting to be moved. 5 calls placed to American Van Lines on 5/23. Another moving company/carrier: SMT moving was to move me on 5/24.
They did not call or show up at the designated time, between 9 and 11 AM nor did I receive a call. Spoke with American Van Lines on 5/24, 3 times. Was provided with the other company's contact information and finally spoke with them. Rescheduled to pick up belongings on 5/25 between 9 and 11 AM. They did not show up again and a call was not received till later that day. Notified them that because of their poor service and lack of communication I would not be utilizing them. Spoke with American Van Lines on 5/26, twice. Was assured that I would be reimbursed and comped for the inconvenience. Requested to speak with a manager and was informed that they were assisting others but would follow up with me. I have never received a call nor was I comped for my inconvenience. I had to f/u again on 5/29 re: the reimbursement of my deposit.
Again requested to speak with a manager and was informed that I would be contacted and the issue of the comp would be addressed as I had to pay additional rent to store belongings. No call received still and I have incurred $850 for storing my belongings. I will be contacting the better business bureau and I'm requesting this amount be paid to me. I am appalled at the lack of customer service in this company and I am sure that this review will be considered by people before they seek to retain your services.
Thank you Maria for updating your review of us. I am sorry your original compensation wasn't sent to you sooner. According to our notes, we were waiting on paperwork from you. Ultimately, my team should have followed up with you until all of your issues were fully resolved. I am happy to hear your issue is now resolved to your satisfaction. AD
Reviewed July 24, 2015
This is the second time I had used American Van Lines Services and I am glad to inform that it is the best service, great people and prices.
Reviewed July 22, 2015
American Van Lines took my order, then passed it off to Best Price Van Lines, who did a very good job.
Thank you Carol for your review. I am sorry that an American Van Lines truck could not service your move directly. We have a network of other great movers that occasional help us when it is needed. These moves are all done on American Van Lines contracts and all coordination and communication are done through our office. I am glad our agent did a very good job for you.
Reviewed July 21, 2015
The crew of movers driven by Aldo were the most professional and efficient moving crew I have had the pleasure of employing. They finished the move within the time frame we were estimating, with great care and experience. They were able to handle all of my office furniture and equipment with relative ease and were able to deliver it to a fourth floor office building without a single issue. If I move again in the future I will certainly be using American Van Lines.
Reviewed July 21, 2015
I was truly amazed with the professionalism, efficiency, courtesy, honesty, meticulous care, and customer friendly service that I received from the "Staff" of American Van Lines. From beginning to end, Mr. ** kept me informed and updated, and took the initiative to resolve any issues that may have occurred during the process. Mr. ** is a valuable asset to the company of American Van Lines. The delivery staff is a true "class act." Without hesitation, I would utilize and recommend the services of American Van Lines... to family, friends, and acquaintances. American Van Lines... "A Five Star Moving Company." Thank you so much for your "excellent" service.
Reviewed July 20, 2015
Very professional drivers, careful with our stuff.
Reviewed July 17, 2015
I found all concerned with my move very professional & helpful. The quotes on price and weight I found very fair and right on. The packing and loading of my items was done with great professionalism and care. All in all it was a very stress free move.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
My husband and I recently moved from Miami, FL to Charlotte NC. We were nervous about choosing a company and read some reviews online. The reviews for American Van Lines found online were very good and helped with our choice. The service provided by American Van Lines was exceptional. From the moment we spoke to the moment they delivered our furniture the service was professional and courteous. I would recommend american van lines for anybody that has to move from state to state and needs a professional and safe company for their furniture.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
The entire moving experience was good with Tyrone and Brandon being very professional and good at what they did. The movers and the individual that gave me the quote did their jobs extremely well. The only issue I had was with an individual named Angie that wouldn't accept my original card as payment and made a huge deal out of it. If I didn't have a separate card to pay these folks I would have not of gotten my things all because of Angie.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
The crew was very courteous, helpful and hard workers. Highly recommend MBM.
Thank you for the 5 star review Bonnie. Just so my readers know, MBM Moving Systems dba American Van Lines is the name of our Greensboro NC location.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
Our movers (Chad and Mike) arrived on time and helped make our move easy and tension-free. Special thanks to Mr. John ** for appropriate and detailed price quote. Excellent service and would love to recommend MBM movers for anyone in near future.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
The movers showed up on time and packed everything very well. We experienced no breakage and no damage. Our driver, General, and his aid, Ricco were professional, courteous and efficient. I highly recommend them.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
Your company was recommended to me by a friend who moved with your help a few months ago. From the very first phone call I received I knew I had made the right choice. Our estimator, Peter, was very helpful in the planning process. Allen and his crew who moved us couldn't have been more professional. They took great care to wrap all furniture and all pieces were delivered to designated spots in our new home, making the transition so much easier with their help. We don't want to make another move, but will be sure to recommend American Van Lines to all friends and family. As parents of a son retired from the Navy and a nephew still in the Army, we also appreciate your special care for veterans. Thank you for being thoughtful, reliable, and professional.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
I had two moves, one went to storage and one to a rental condo. I had Rafael and his crew and they were excellent, they were professional and courteous. I will be moving again in about 6 months and I would like Rafael and his crew again.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
Moved half way across the country. My driver and his team were really great. They were fast, efficient, and informative. We had a difficult situation with scheduling the drop-off, but the driver work with us and everything was delivered without any issues or broken items.
Reviewed July 14, 2015
Our experience was excellent. I want to especially thank Tinica and Rigoberto. They were both very nice and helpful.
Reviewed July 14, 2015
My move from Niagara Falls NY to Southport NC was made manageable through the courtesy and professionalism of the American Van Lines team. Potential problems in scheduling the move, packing a grand piano, and delivering to a destination that I could not be present for were handled as if I were a relation. The team made me feel like a member of the family. I would encourage everyone to choose American.
Reviewed July 14, 2015
They had three representatives conduct the move and everyone was professional! Great company and service. I will definitely recommend to anyone who is moving, especially with their competitive rates.
Reviewed July 13, 2015
This was the best moving experience we have ever had. The sale and administrative staff were pleasant and very professional. The driver called ahead to schedule delivery and was right on time. He was very efficient and helpful. Thank you for a great move!
Reviewed July 13, 2015
We were anxious about our moving experience since it was our first time using a moving company and we were so pleased with the service provided by MBM that we will definitely be using them again! The movers were very professional and showed respect for us and our things.
Reviewed July 13, 2015
We've used them 3 times now for across the country moving. They make the process very easy and hassle free. They're good at working with my schedule and keeping in constant contact. The guys that pick up and deliver are great too. They are quick and very careful with all of our things. We will always use American Van Lines for our moving needs!!
Reviewed July 13, 2015
The move overall was very good.. Wade and Kevin, the packers were outstanding. They maintained contact with me and I knew precisely when they would arrive. The delivery guys were outstanding as well. They maintained contact with me as well and I knew precisely what time they would arrive here. The communication between the office staff was good but could be improved a little. There were times when I had to initiate a call to ascertain the status. Perhaps, I just too impatient and like to be a hands on person. Overall, I'm totally satisfied with the move.
Reviewed July 10, 2015
We moved from a very remote, hilly location in GA to a development in FL. Our moving men were quick, conscientious and careful.
Reviewed July 9, 2015
Our belongings were handled with the utmost care with hardworking packers. We stored our belongings for 2 months at a really reasonable price and they were delivered when we requested with nothing broken with another set of hardworking people. I would highly recommend this moving company to anyone making a relocation.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
My mom and I had just lost her husband, my father, in May and my mom made the decision to move back to her hometown. This was an incredibly stressful time, but American Van Lines made this a good experience for us for our first out of state move. We dealt with Matthew on the phone scheduling the van and he was wonderful. The men that came to load the van and unload were wonderful and friendly. The only reason I wouldn't give 5 stars was because I felt confused talking to people handling Quality Relocation Inc. that did the actual moving van part. I didn't realize up front that they worked with American Van Lines and was confused because the man had a foreign accent. Other than that, the move went well and smooth.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
If you want honest and careful movers American Van Lines are the only people to trust with your stuff. They made a stressful situation less stressful. I did not have to lift a finger and all my stuff was delivered without any damages. Thanks so much American Van Lines.
Updated review: July 10, 2015
After writing my negative review, AVL contacted me and helped resolve this issue. One of the managers reviewed the telephone recorded conversations between my husband and the estimator. It seems as though the initial conversations for the estimate were based on weight however once we signed the binding contract, it was set as a flat rate - which wasn't clear to us at that time. The manager I spoke with was very accommodating, and refunded the difference in the weight plus a bit extra for our dissatisfaction. I appreciate the customer service on the tail end of the transaction.
Original Review: July 6, 2015
We chose American Van Lines because of their reviews and I am very unhappy and will not use them again. We spoke with the estimator, William, one week before our scheduled pick up window to update him on our inventory. We were quoted at 4858 lbs at a total of $3690.97. We prepaid $1845.48 of this upfront. We were told by William that we would be charged on our actual weight (i.e.: if weighed more, we would pay more, if it was less, then we would pay less) but that it was important to have an estimate beforehand to make sure there was room on the actual truck, given multiple pickup locations.
The movers who handled our things were called Route 66 Van Lines. The main mover named Vladimir called us prior to picking up our things and was on time. He was very friendly and accommodating. No problems and all seemed well at that time. Once we arrived at our new home, I called AVL three times over 2 days to get an idea of when our things would arrive and was told each time I would be contacted and I wasn't. I did get an automated call (after business hours) saying our things would be delivered the next day. When Vladimir arrived, he informed us that our total weight was 4320 and our total due was $2454.58 - which was way over what it should have been.
He called his "boss" who said to charge us this amount, and we could call AVL on Monday (this was a Fri at 8pm) and they would be able to refund us. Thankfully we had the funds on our credit card to pay for this but given the financial burden of moving, this could have easily not been the case. At this point, if we wanted our things, I had no choice but to pay the money. They were effectively ransoming our property. I called AVL on Monday morning and was told we would not be charged under our initial quote of $3690.97 even though we were underweight, unlike both what William and Vladimir had told us. The customer service representative said that we paid "per item" and that it was a guarantee estimate, regardless of the weight.
Again, I am not sure how this is the case given the fact that our estimate documentation clearly has the weight listed and this was specifically discussed between us and William, the estimator. I went as far to ask if our weight was over our estimate, would we then have been charged over our estimation and was told no. I am quite confident this is not true. I feel honestly feel like this company was trying to get as much money as possible for this move, and they twisted and turned the "rules" to their advantage to be able to charge more.
Per my calculations, I should be refunded the difference between the quote of $3,690.97 and the what was charged at delivery of $2454.58 = $609.09 (which is what AVL agreed to). PLUS the difference in the weight (4858 - 4320 = 538 x 0.60 cents) = $322.90 totaling $931.99. Based on my experience, it is not clear to me whether we were blatantly lied to by William the the estimator who gave us our quote (with the backing of our driver Vladimir) or by the customer service representative who tried to help with the refund.
Either way, I am very unhappy with this process, the customer service, and overall organization with this moving company and will never use them again. Also given that many of my colleagues are going through similar moves of their own, I will definitely guide them away from this company. I would take the reviews online with a huge grain of salt. On a side note: Nothing important got majorly damaged during the move - many crushed boxes, scrapes and smudges on light colored furniture (which was cheap) but I would be worried about sending expensive furniture. I was surprised by this actually because the truck did look very well packed when it left my home.
Updated review: July 28, 2015
We moved our household from SC to NC. The move went as planned on the day it was suppose to happen and household items were delivered the next day. Movers took great care with furniture and belongings. We had an issue with our wood floors in the kitchen were scratched and the company paid for the repairs needed very fast. I'm very happy with the service provided. Also price matched the estimate for the move.
Original Review: July 6, 2015
Moved from South Carolina to North Carolina, took care with furniture during move but damaged my hardwood floors by dragging refrigerator on them. Had to take refrigerator door off to get in kitchen and put it back on and unable to open doors. Had to get my husband to redo the doors.
Reviewed July 4, 2015
Any move is very stressful and causes a lot of worry. American Van Lines reduced the stress and helped make the process easier for us. They were professional in almost all areas of the move and I would highly recommend them.
Reviewed July 2, 2015
I have gone through 5 out of state moves as an adult and countless moves growing up as the son of a soldier. I can say without a doubt that my move with American Van Lines in the summer of 2015 was the best. We (wife, daughter, and myself) moved from North Carolina to Ohio and from start to finish AVL did exactly what they told me they would do. After all my online research I had 3 companies do an in-home estimate and felt AVL was the best company.
My estimator, **, was excellent and honest and stayed in contact with me throughout the entire process, even pick-up and delivery days. The driver and crew were amazing. The same crew that picked me up also unloaded me. I did most of the packing but left the kitchen and some valuables to them. I am completely moved in and unpacked and can say that I did not lose any items and nothing was broken or damaged. If you have ever been moved by professionals then you know that is unheard of. I had a not to exceed estimate with the only variable being packing materials. The final cost for the entire move ended up less than my estimate because the packing material the crew used didn't exceed the estimated amount. I seriously cannot give a high enough recommendation for this company.
Reviewed July 1, 2015
Relocated from Greensboro, NC to Murrells Inlet, SC. The whole experience was great. From the first call... till they were pulling out from the new location.
Reviewed June 30, 2015
Our movers, **, were very professional and worked diligently and efficiently, get us moved out and into our new house the same day. I would recommend them to others.
Reviewed June 30, 2015
The move was accomplished successfully. The loaders handled everything in an efficient manner and everything was delivered intact. The biggest glitch was that we provided American Van Lines with an estimate of the items to be moved which was too low. If the company had been able to send an inspector to verify their own estimate, I think the loading would have been more efficient. As it was the initial truck was too small and so the loading continued through another day. Nevertheless everything was handled well.
Reviewed June 25, 2015
Move from CA to ID. No complaints and will recommend.
Reviewed June 24, 2015
Moved from Sparta, NC to Mount Airy, NC. Movers were very professional and took great care with my belongings. Would recommend again.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
Guys were very courteous and professional. Items well taken care of. Excellent work ethics.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
The most professional, amazing movers I have ever had. Everything was as explained and then some. They were on time, and in contact, from the office to the drivers. Thank you. Definitely recommend this service!
Reviewed June 23, 2015
My daughter moved from West Palm Beach, Florida to Denver, Colorado. The person we worked with in the office was very helpful. The driver and mover showed up on time, were very efficient and friendly, the household goods showed up on time and in good shape. I would recommend them.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
Move from Ohio to Wisconsin. Great job. I would recommend them.
Updated review: July 7, 2015
After my review was posted I received a call from the owner. He was very apologetic and confirmed that my advance money was refunded but it took long in processing time. I did eventually received credit back. The owner explained that due to unavoidable circumstances they were unable to provide service. He sounded sincere and regretful. He has assured me that they are constantly trying to improve their service and their system. He even offered to compensate me to offset the increased cost that I had to bear. I am satisfied and have reached a settlement.
Original Review: June 22, 2015
I hired American Van lines well 2 and half months in advance of my move. I hired them on May 28th, 2015 to move my three bedroom household from Albany, NY to Portage, MI. To schedule a move for June 16th I paid them an advance of $2057. They reassured me multiple times that everything was in order. I called on June 13th to inquire about the time I should expect them to come to pick my shipment when they informed me that they will be unable to fulfill their commitment. To date they have not returned my advance money either. I have called them multiple times and have now filed an official complaint with Better Business Bureau. It appears that this is not the first time they have done this. I would urge others who have had similar experience with them to report them to Better Business Bureau so that others don't fall for this fraudulent company.
Updated review: June 27, 2015
After our original complaint, we received several calls from the owner of the company. He was very quick in resolving our issues and frustration we've had. Because of his quick response to resolving the issues, we have changed our rating to 5-star. We will not hesitate to use American Van Lines in the future.
Original Review: June 21, 2015
Rec'd invoice from AVL. They increased the final amount by $2,000 difference from the Binding Estimate. Based on the new invoice received unknown how the information was calculated. Promises that we rec'd from sales manager were disregarded. Terms agreed upon before we sent the deposit and what has occurred since has been changed. Several customer service issues as well.
Updated review: June 23, 2015
I wrote to customer service at 4 pm on Saturday since their office was closed. The owner of the company then tracked down the movers and they were at my place within couple of hours. They moved by stuff - 750 miles away within 48 hrs and my stuff was delivered on Monday - which was exceptional and excellent management.
Couple of my Items were broken during the moving but the owner reimbursed me and has promised me a full cheque for the value of the items. I think owner is very thoughtful & excellent in his management.
Original Review: June 20, 2015
I am very dissatisfied customer. I used this company for moving and had a terrible experience. They booked us and took 35 % of total fees as deposit. They were suppose to pick my stuff on Friday from 1 - 4 PM. I waited till 3 PM but didn't got any call so I call customer service who then told me that their truck broke down. They apologized and assured me that the move will happen on Saturday between 12 - 3 PM. I got a call this morning at 10 am that the movers will definitely show up today. I have waited till 4 PM today and the movers have not showed up nor have I received any call. I wasted my 2 days just waiting for the move to happen.I tried calling their customer service and they are closed now and won't open till Monday. I am stuck with them as other moving companies are now completely booked or very expensive. Moreover they also have my deposit which is not refunded yet. I very strongly discouraged anyone to use their service in future.
Reviewed June 19, 2015
The move was handled professionally and we were happy with the pickup and delivery.
Reviewed June 18, 2015
Everything went smoothly and as promised.
Reviewed June 17, 2015
Very good job.
Reviewed June 10, 2015
The men doing my move were exceptionally good, ** was the lead.
Updated review: June 10, 2015
When I wrote this review I was frustrated at not getting a callback for some questions I had about the move. The owner called to apologize and explained to me that their company was extremely busy and any slight of duty on their part was unintended. The Truck Drivers are here and delivery to NY will happen on morning after tomorrow. So far I am very happy with the service.
Original Review: June 9, 2015
American Van lines are moving brokers, not a moving company. After they get your money for the initial down payment, they show little or no interest in any follow up to provide a pickup and delivery date. Repeated calls are futile.
Reviewed June 3, 2015
Driver - Careful, prompt, courteous.
Updated review: June 3, 2015
I posted earlier this week about American Van Lines having the wrong move date. They have since apologized and refunded my deposit in full.
Original Review: June 1, 2015
I contracted to move with American Van Lines in April, changed it to May, and then needed to change it again to a future date in June or July. Despite letting them know this, and telling them I would call with an exact date when I knew one, a company I had never heard of called in May saying they were moving me the next day. I called and emailed American repeatedly and didn't hear back. They were supposed to have changed the date and confirmed with me ahead of time the packing date, delivery date, and inventory. This never happened. Instead I was contracted out to a company that I had never heard of. I am trying to get my deposit back.
Reviewed May 22, 2015
I signed all contracts and gave my deposit to be moved from Georgia to Maine and was called four days before the move and told the company had to cancel as the truck was out of service. There isn't another moving company available as this is the busiest time of the year, so we have had to rent a truck and will move ourselves. Being senior citizens, this heavy work is not something we look forward to.
I apologize for the negative experience you incurred with our company, and for the delayed "public" response on our part.
Your move was schedule to be picked up by 5/28/2015. We called you on 5/22/2015 at 11:18 am to inform you that we may be delayed and if you were flexible to move a little later. Unfortunately you were not flexible and had to be out because of a closing. By 11:52 am of the same day, you were able to secure another mover and we gave you a full refund. I am not sure what happened from the time we refunded you and your pickup date, because you said in your review you moved yourself. I have to assume our replacement mover didn't show up and you were forced to move yourself.
This is in no way an excuse, but rather an explanation of facts.
If we are still able to mend the issue in some way, I would be happy to come to a reasonable resolution with you. Please email me at president@americanvanlines.com .
We hope to turn this negative experience around.
Reviewed May 21, 2015
Our moving crew was very professional and polite. They exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend American Van Lines to anyone who needs a moving company. Customer service was excellent and the price was great.
Reviewed May 19, 2015
I was very pleased with Driver, ** and his associate, **. They were both very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and handled my belongings with great care. Customer Service Rep ** was also very pleasant and helpful. First company contact, ** was pleasant and nice to work with.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
I had to let you know how great my moving experience was with your company. I had things ready to go when the two men came. They took care of my furniture, boxes, and my fears of my things with great care. They work efficient, great care of packing and unpacking every thing. When I move across town I will use your company if I can have the same guys. Thank you.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
The whole process was done online. Excellent information provided. Immediate response when called or emailed. Furniture properly wrapped with nothing damaged. Upon delivery, the two men had to park the truck down our street and carry the furniture down an icy road. It was below zero on the day of our move. They were very nice and professional despite really awful conditions.
Reviewed May 13, 2015
Great job by all of the team. Very pleased.
Reviewed May 13, 2015
We had a very tight turn-around and the company responded with stellar customer service and full understanding of our needs. The estimate took just a few minutes and the numbers were spot on. I would highly recommend using them.
Reviewed May 11, 2015
I found both gentlemen to be easy to talk to and capable of moving our home furnishings. The inventory was done accurately and even when I needed to increase the size of the load due to some last minute decisions, ** worked with us to ensure everything would make the truck. ** was a very hard worker and hauled everything out of our home for staging and rarely took a break. Some larger items needed to be wrapped and he took care of everything. Once the truck arrived in Florida we were delayed due to bad weather in Tennessee and thankfully ** was able to delay by one day and have our furniture delivered the evening of our eventual arrival. We would recommend this crew to our friends and family any time.
Reviewed May 11, 2015
American Van Lines made my state to state move easy. They were very professional and took care of every detail. The quote I was given was the price I paid. No surprises. The drivers were prompt, professional, and took great care in packing my household. I highly recommend this company and will be using their services again. Exceptional customer service at a great price!
Reviewed May 11, 2015
Your driver and crew were top notch. Hard working, reliable, and thorough.
Reviewed May 11, 2015
There was poor communication between the driver and the company. The driver called us the night before he was to arrive. The company called us after the driver had already arrived and told us the driver would be arriving sometime that day. There was an ice storm the day prior and we had no time to clear our driveway in advance of his arrival since we were only informed at a late hour the night before. The driver complained to us that we were causing an unsafe environment for him and his crew since the driveway was icey. If someone had given us better notice of when to expect him we could have cleared the driveway before the truck arrived.
Reviewed May 11, 2015
Everyone was very helpful and efficient from FL packers to the men who delivered my possessions to MA.. Move went as scheduled, cost was as estimated. I would definitely recommend American Van Lines to anyone looking for movers.
Reviewed May 8, 2015
It's not the first time I've used American Van Lines services on several occasions for relocations/moves. I have always been very happy and content with the service. The one time I had to use another company since American Van Lines was not available, I was very sorry I did. The service from this other company was so bad and nowhere near the excellence of service that American Van Lines has always provided. This time around was no different! These guys were awesome, worked so hard to make every part of the move a great experience. I would recommend this company to anyone in a heartbeat.
Reviewed May 7, 2015
Although my quote was based on three men only two were on the job. However the move was completed efficiently with the two movers. I forgot to specify that the job needed to be completed before 5 pm due to condo restrictions. I recommend that this should be automatically asked by the estimator when booking the job to avoid issues.
Reviewed May 7, 2015
The crew was personable and pleasant. They did a great job and made every effort to take care of our belongings.
Reviewed May 7, 2015
** was excellent with making each step clear ahead of time, responding promptly to requests, and had good follow-through. The scheduler was very professional, pleasant, responsive. The driver and moving crew were terrific, were careful, courteous, helpful in every way.
Reviewed May 7, 2015
There are a lot of decisions to make when moving and I have some that I regret-- picking American Van Lines as our mover is not one of them! The movers were all polite, professional, efficient and handled our belongings with care. The house was packed on one day and arrived bright and early the next day - almost 500 miles away.
Reviewed May 6, 2015
I had a great experience with American Van Lines. I will recommend them to my friends and family. They were punctual and professional.
Reviewed April 29, 2015
The crew turned up within the time frame given and packed/wrapped carefully. Everything made it in one piece (no damage). They unloaded carefully into the rooms we needed. All was good, I would recommend to family and friends without hesitation.
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