Atlas Van Lines: Long Distance Moving Service
Atlas Van Lines is a well-known name in the moving industry, with more than 430 local moving companies (called agents) across the United States and Canada. The company connects customers with its agents to complete local, long-distance, and international moves.
At MYMOVE, we’ve written this guide to provide everything you need to know about Atlas Van Lines and help you determine if it’s the right moving company for your needs. Read on to find Atlas moving reviews, pricing, safety information, and more.
Atlas Van Lines at a glance
| MYMOVE Rating | USDOT Number | Phone Number | | ----------------- | ------------ | ------------- | | 4.31 | 125550 | (800)638-9797 |Our two cents (what we think)
Atlas Van Lines is the second-largest van line in the United States, with operations extending across the country. When you choose Atlas as your moving company, you’ll be put in touch with a local mover in your area who will pack, load, transport, and unload your belongings. If you need a car transported or your items stored, Atlas can arrange that as well. If you’re curious about the costs of moving with Atlas Van Lines, you can submit your information online to receive a call from your nearest Atlas-affiliated mover. At that point, you will receive a non-binding quote until you can arrange for an online or in-person estimate of your belongings. We’ll explain more about pricing later in this article. | Pros | Cons | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | - Wide-reaching network of movers across the United States and Canada - Vast range of moving services including short-distance, long-distance, international, and corporate relocation - Discounts available for AAA members - Agents must complete formal Atlas Academy training in moving best practices and customer service tactics | - Base quotes can be higher than competitors since they include an extra level of insurance - Instant online quotes are not available for local moves - Not the right option for movers who only want a van or truck rental |Atlas Van Lines pricing
Since the Atlas moving company offers full-service moving options, you might notice that its prices are higher than other businesses that don’t pack everything for you. However, if you’d prefer to wrap and pack your items yourself, you can share that with your Atlas representative to get a lower quote. By default, your Atlas move will include its Full Value Protection (FVP) valuation option. It covers repairs or replacements for damaged or lost items, with a minimum value of $10,000 per shipment or $6.00 multiplied by the total weight of your shipment (in pounds) -- whichever is greater. If you don’t need that extra layer of protection, you should let your Atlas representative know that you would rather have the minimal protection option. There’s no cost for this type of valuation. You’ll be entitled to claim $0.60 per pound of each item that’s lost or damaged.Local moves
If you’re just moving a short distance, you’ll need to get in touch with an Atlas representative to understand costs. During your conversation, you’ll be asked about your pick-up and drop-off locations, your estimated moving date, and how many rooms you’re moving. Then you’ll need to complete a virtual or in-person evaluation so that Atlas moving can provide a price estimate.Long-distance moves
For long-distance or interstate moves, you should expect to pay quite a bit more than for local moves. We submitted a quote request for a four-room move from San Francisco to Denver (approximately 1,250 miles) through Philpot Relocation Systems, one of Atlas’s relocation agents, and were quoted $4,140. This price estimate includes transportation and the Atlas Van Lines Full Value Protection valuation option.Atlas Van Lines also offers:
- Corporate relocation
- International moves
- Military moves
- Government moves
- Auto, motorcycle, and boat transport
- Packing and shipping materials
- Short- and long-term storage options
- Travel agency services
