American Van Lines Reviews 329

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and efficiency, making the moving process smooth and stress-free. Many people highlighted the care taken with their belongings, ensuring items arrived safely and in excellent condition. The overall coordination and communication were frequently noted as excellent, with timely pickups and deliveries. However, some customers were dissatisfied with unexpected price increases, noting that the final cost often significantly exceeded initial estimates. There were also instances of damaged or lost items, and some people experienced delays in delivery or issues with subcontracted services.

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Staff

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Service

Consumers find service to be ambiguous. Many reviewers report extremely negative experiences, citing issues... See more

Delivery service

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Price

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Edward (the driver) did a great job with his communication and being where he said he would be at any time. Junior might not have exactly known how the process worked and/or communicated it correct... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The pro's, sales and flexibility to pack and load on a short timeline. The con's, the tacking on a week's storage when we took 2 days to travel the 900 miles and when packing you did damage furniture... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great move. They did a great job packing and were nice and courteous throughout. Nothing was damaged in the move and they did everything quickly and professionally. They only reason I'm not giving... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The people I worked with were all great. My biggest complaint was the quote of the time of pick up and delivery. It was not made clear that the time quoted was an estimate of arrival time not the time... See more


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  1. #15 of 20 best companies in Moving Company
  2. #15 of 19 best companies in Moving and Storage Service
  3. #3 of 5 best companies in Piano Moving Service

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American Van Lines is one of the premier cross country and long distance moving companies throughout the U.S. Experienced & Reliable Movers at your service.


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

329 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

American Van Lines moved us early in…

American Van Lines moved us early in 2025 and they did a great job with everything -- disassembling stuff, packing, unpacking, reassembling stuff. Their scheduling was a bit uncertain. We waited several days on the packers, and although we drove 10 days cross-country to our destination, we had to wait two weeks for the truck to arrive. But I guess that may usually be the case with a long-distance move. The service, all-in-all, was excellent.

February 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our driver is the best

Our driver is the best. Made the move very smooth.

Nothing broken. Managed the loading and unloading with great patience.

Glad we choose American Van Lines

January 28, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys that packed were GREAT

The guys that packed were GREAT. They Knew exactly what to do and how to do it efficiently. Everything was timely and the delivery went smoothly. There were no problems, no breaks, no losses. Excellent!

January 28, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great pricing

Great pricing, truck arrived on the date promised and delivery was also spot on. Driver and loaders were professional and friendly. Nothing was damaged in this 1,250 mile move.

December 3, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was great starting from…

The service was great starting from Karen at the beginning talking with William Gomez and Dan S. Directing me on the move. Zack and Toby were great they are both an asset to your company. I would recommend American Van Lines to my family and friends

January 28, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fair upfront pricing

Fair upfront pricing, excellent customer service, moving technicians are helpful, friendly, careful, and professional.

January 13, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once in a Lifetime Event

Mike and Brian did a good job with their teams given Extremely Difficult and Unique move situation.
Matt and Frank at the Corp level were quick to respond and were Kind given a once in a lifetime event that happened.
Everything was on time from Pick-up/Packing to Drop Off. Communication was excellent.

October 13, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They worked very fast

They worked very fast
And were very accommodating if something needed to change or if there was something else I needed
Very friendly and kept me updated on arrival time

December 1, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On time

On time, protected furniture, careful, delivered on time, and reassembled everything perfectly.

January 1, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am very dissatisfied with my experience. Would NEVER recommend them.

I am very dissatisfied with my experience with American Van Lines. I booked primarily because I was told by the sales representative that delivery within 3–5 days would “not be a problem”, and that although a wider delivery window would appear on the contract, my items would likely arrive within the first few days. This was not the case.

Communication throughout the process was poor and disorganized. My name was misspelled repeatedly despite clearly spelling it out on the phone, and it remains incorrect in their records. When I contacted different representatives with questions, I was repeatedly referred to someone else, with no clear ownership of my move.

On pickup day, I was given an ETA of 12–3 PM, but the movers did not arrive until 7 PM, with minimal communication. One of my mattresses was also forgotten. During the move, customer service representative Deanna was consistently dismissive and appeared annoyed when I asked basic questions about delivery timing and mover location.

I am a single mother with a toddler who had just started a new job, and we were without our belongings for two weeks. I never received an apology, and responses to my questions often took more than 24 hours.

The only positive part of this experience was the actual moving crew—Carlos and his colleague—who were kind and professional. Unfortunately, based on the lack of communication, accuracy, and reliability, I would not recommend American Van Lines, especially to anyone needing delivery by a specific date or who values clear communication.

December 16, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute fraudsters

Update 2.3.2026: This company continues to harass me. They stated in writing that they admit they were unable to provide me with service, and offered a full refund, ONLY IF I signed a non-disclosure (gag order) and removed my negative reviews about them. I called them out for "extortion" since the main point was that they admitted to providing no service. Since then, it has been a series of ongoing threats. This company is run by horrible people. Look at the BBB reviews. That will tell you everything you need to know. I was not alone in this experience with them.

Absolute fraudsters. This company literally STOLE $5200 from me, and did absolutely nothing DO NOT TRUST A WORD THEY SAY.

November 10, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They worked really well every step of…

They worked really well every step of the way.

December 8, 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Hello Eugene,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly and that our team supported you every step of the way. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re always here if you need anything in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Very efficient! Wrapped the furniture well.

December 8, 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Dear Ina,

We really appreciate your feedback! It’s great to know our team’s efficiency and attention to detail made a difference, especially when it came to wrapping your furniture securely. Thanks for choosing us—we look forward to helping you again whenever you need!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A perfect move

A perfect move. All items were securely wrapped. Movers were very easy to work with.

November 26, 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Dear Paula,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear your move was perfect and that our team made the process easy while keeping everything securely wrapped. It’s always our goal to provide a stress-free experience, and we’re glad we delivered.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They moved everything so quickly and…

They moved everything so quickly and efficiently and I'm on the 3rd floor of a condo building with no elevator. I was really impressed with how quickly they moved everything out and they made it look so easy! They did a great job of moving all my items into a storage unit also. From the minute I called to book the movers until they finished moving every item into my storage unit, it was a smooth and easy process. There was great communication throughout the whole process as well. Thanks so much for making my move so easy! I'll definitely use them again in the future if I need to move and will continue to recommend them to everyone I know!

November 10, 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Hi Rose,

Wow, thank you for such an amazing review! Moving from a third-floor condo with no elevator is no small task, and we’re thrilled to hear our team made it look easy while keeping everything smooth and stress-free. Great communication and careful handling are what we strive for, so it’s wonderful to know that stood out to you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again whenever you need us!

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