American Van Lines Reviews 328

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 140 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and efficiency, noting that many interactions were pleasant and productive. People are particularly impressed with the care taken in packing and handling items, with many reporting that their belongings arrived safely and in excellent condition. The service is often described as smooth and well-managed, with timely pickups and deliveries. However, some customers also noted issues with pricing, reporting that the final cost often significantly exceeded initial estimates, sometimes even doubling. Some people were dissatisfied with the service and delivery, citing poor communication, delays, and occasional damage to items.

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Staff

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Service

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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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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

328 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company honored the quoted price

The company honored the quoted price. The movers leaving Florida and the arrival for NY were great very professional

I would definitely use the service again and most important our merchandise did not get damaged and broke up like other companies that I used in the past

April 30, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Well Done!

Moving personnel were on time, very courteous, and efficient at both pickup and drop off locations. Overall, very well done and would certainly use again if needed!

April 30, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommend them because….

It was stressful moving out of state and trying to best guess and estimate what and how to move, but they helped us and always got back to us with any questions. Our driver and packers were great.

February 23, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Initial contact and quote was good

Initial contact and quote was good, the follow up was good. Driver and staff excellent. Only issue was the tentative delivery day was off by 4 days. Would use American Van Lines again.

April 16, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The mover team was great; estimation process needs improvement

The mover team was great. On time to pick up and deliver and hardworking.

The estimation process needs attention. I knew it would be something over the original estimate, but I was shocked that it was twice the estimate. You don't find that out until moving day and then it's too late to do anything about it.

April 9, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

American Van Lines is a scam

American Van Lines is a scam! Starting with the worst of the worst, Paul McDermott. As I am now finding out he continually lied to me, that is when I could actually get him on the phone. Once he had my money, the customer service became zero!! I chose American because they are supposed to supply their own employees to do the move. That is a lie. American is nothing more than a miserable broker. They farmed my move out to a "fly by night" crummy little moving company, Shield moving and storage in Maryland. I found one review and it was BAD! I am now in a position where I have no choice but to allow them to take my belongings 900 miles to our new home as it is only 2 days to closing on our current home. I am so scared about this situation and have no idea if I will receive any of my belongings and in one piece. American Van Lines is nothing more than a scam with very poor to no customer service comprised of liars!. I will continue my review after or IF the move is completed. In the mean time, I still stand my disdain for American and will never use them again or recommend them to anyone. This process, so far has been unacceptable.

April 7, 2025
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