American Van Lines Reviews 328

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Review summary

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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

People report ambiguous experiences with delivery service. Many customers express significant frustration due... See more

Price

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Product

Users describe ambiguous interactions with product. Many customers report significant damage to their... See more

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


Company details

  1. Removals company
  2. Removals Service
  3. 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

328 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with these guys…

Great experience with these guys honestly no complains.

17 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Hello Malik,

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear everything went smoothly and that you had no complaints. Providing a hassle-free move is what we aim for, and it’s great to know we delivered. We appreciate your trust and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul and his crew were exceptionally…

Paul and his crew were exceptionally good
Excellent service & Very professional.

20 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Hi Alison,

Thank you for highlighting Paul and his crew! We’re proud to have such a dedicated team that consistently delivers top-notch service with professionalism. Your feedback means a lot, and we’re grateful you chose us for your move.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were timely

They were timely, communicative, helpful and took great care with my things. I’d use them again in a heartbeat.

6 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Dear Isabella,

Thank you for sharing such positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that our team was timely, communicative, and helpful throughout your move. Taking great care of your belongings is always a top priority for us, and it’s wonderful to know that stood out. Your trust means a lot, and we’d be honored to assist you again anytime you need.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mario and his team did a great job…

Mario and his team did a great job loading and unloading. Very impressive!!

17 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Hello David,

Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad Mario and his team impressed you with their loading and unloading skills. Efficiency and care are what we aim for, and we appreciate your trust and hope to assist you again in the future!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If it could be messed up, American Van Lines messed up

If you are moving more than 50 miles, find another moving company.
American VL got everything wrong from quoting, to packing, loading, transit, and unloading. They didn't do an inventory when we solicited a quote, when we called to confirm the week before they move, they had a half a truck to move our goods, the packers got there late, neither the pack or load were done on time, and then they tried to ask for full payment when they hadn't even delivered the truckers. In addition they had to subcontract to an "independent" packer and mover because they didn't have a truck they could route to our house even though we had this reserved for over a month.

17 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Dear Erik,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how important a smooth and reliable move is, and we take all concerns seriously. Your comments will be reviewed internally to ensure we continue improving our processes. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to us directly at customercare@americanvanlines.com—we’d appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The gentleman that moved our furniture…

The gentleman that moved our furniture in and out could not have been more efficent or nicer!

14 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Hello Janice,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that our movers were not only efficient but also incredibly courteous throughout the process. We know how important it is to have a team that treats your belongings with care while making the move as smooth as possible, and we’re thrilled that we delivered on both fronts. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you choosing our services. If you ever need assistance again, we’d be honored to help make your next move just as seamless!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Quick responses to all our questions. Kept us informed of exact time and date of delivery and pick up. Very friendly crew. Made our move extremely smooth. Thank You!!!

3 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! It’s fantastic to hear that our team provided quick responses to all your questions and kept you updated on the exact timing for both delivery and pickup. Clear communication is something we prioritize because it helps make the entire process stress-free for our customers. We’re also thrilled that you found the crew friendly and that everything went smoothly from start to finish. Thank you for trusting us with your move—we’d be happy to assist you again anytime!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service provided by imperial

Amazing service provided by imperial! We used their hourly service and they estimated the exact amount of time it took. It was an incredibly smooth process and all of our things were treated with care. I would definitely recommend!

5 November 2025
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Reply from American Van Lines

Hi Peter,

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our hourly service worked out perfectly and that the time estimate was spot-on. Making the process smooth and stress-free is always our goal, and we’re glad to know your belongings were handled with care throughout the move. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’d be honored to assist you again whenever you need!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great people but unclear arrival timeThe people I worked with were all…

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 period to arrive and complete the task. That needs to be corrected in your conversations with first time customers.i had to pay overtime to my home help because of this problem.

3 November 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They under quoted us over 2k but at…

They under quoted us over 2k but at this point we had no choice but to pay because the movers were already there. It took them about it a week and a half to deliver our things and we noticed several of our items were broken. They were not very helpful in regards to under quoting us and our stuff went through way too many people.

3 November 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great Job

On time. all people were cooperative and supportive. The crew doing the unloading were superior. Moved from Colorado to Florida. Billing was the expected amount.

30 October 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great moving day

Movers showed up early on the first day promised of the 3 day window. They worked efficiently and were very careful with our furniture and other belongings. Everything was delivered promptly the next morning to our new location. Couldn’t have asked for anything better.

24 October 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Edward (the driver) did a great job…

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 correctly such as which day the packers would be at our house, how long it would take and when our household goods would be delivered. That made it difficult in knowing what day we could be at our closing on the home.
The guys that did the packing did a good job and the guys that unloaded the truck did a phenomenal job and had it done quickly.
Deanna also did great communicating with us and checking in to see how it was going.

22 October 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

They were a day late for the packing and I had confirmed twice with them on the day. When they did show up they were professional, competent, and gave us confidence in our choice. They arrived at our new home at the time the driver said and unloaded quickly and efficiently.

22 September 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

American van lines was very…professional, efficient, timely and provided a great experience

American van lines was very professional from the moment I called. They were also very efficient-- on call, we went through inventory and within a short time had an estimated cost which was only revised by veteran discount and senior discount. Moving date range was established and actually scheduled through logistics. The $ did not change. The dates for move were refined as we got close to moving date. Driver was assigned a specific date and he showed up when scheduled.
The driver was the ultimate professional. He an his co worker, padded all furniture and loaded the furniture. Delivery date ranged were set and met with exact date and time which was communicated by driver a day before arrival of furniture. Everything was moved in, unwrapped, and placed where we wanted. The driver made the move seamless. Thank you for your professional service. I definitely recommend American Van Lines for anyone moving (large load of small load) I moved from TX to CA

16 October 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I feel compelled to share myExtremely Disappointing Experience — A Cautionary Tale for Prospective Customers experience…

I feel compelled to share my experience in hopes of sparing others from the frustration, stress, and financial loss I endured. I strongly advise against booking your move with American Van Lines.
From the outset, the process was plagued by misleading estimates and inaccurate pricing. What was initially presented as a straightforward, cost-effective move quickly spiraled into a situation characterized by unjustified price escalations and a complete lack of transparency. It became increasingly clear that the initial quote was either irresponsibly optimistic or deliberately deceptive.
The on-site management of the move was chaotic and poorly executed. Communication was inconsistent, timelines were disregarded, and the crew appeared disorganized and ill-prepared. Rather than facilitating a smooth transition, the experience added considerable stress during an already challenging time.
To make matters worse, my attempts to resolve these issues with customer service were met with dismissiveness and a clear lack of professionalism. Instead of addressing my concerns with accountability and integrity, representatives threatened to withhold my belongings unless I paid them immediately. Their focus was not on resolving the situation, but rather on deflecting responsibility and extracting additional payment.
In my view, this company operates with tactics that border on coercive — employing a bait-and-switch model that feels more like legalized extortion than a professional moving service.
Do yourself a favor: avoid American Van Lines at all costs. The short-term savings they promise are not worth the long-term consequences. This was, without a doubt, one of the most regrettable service decisions I’ve ever made.

15 September 2025
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