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Overall, American Van Lines landed squarely at 8\/10. If you\u2019re looking for a straightforward, simple move, AVL is definitely my top choice. The brand handles a majority of the services most people will need when moving within the continental United States, and the company website does a fantastic job of breaking down these options. Customers can read the site to walk away with a solid understanding of what they can expect during their move and working with the brand.<\/p>\n
In addition, AVL has stellar reviews across a number of trusted review sites. With a 4.2 for their headquarters in Pompano Beach, FL, on Google, an A+ on BBB, and a 4.3 on Trustpilot, they\u2019re one of the highest-reviewed moving companies in Alabama as of this writing. Customers talk time and time again about the professional crew, the helpful customer service, stellar packing services, and responsive communication before and during the move.<\/p>\n
However, while AVL is a top choice, the company isn\u2019t going to fit everyone\u2019s needs in Alabama. For those looking to move out of the country or even just to Alaska or Hawaii, AVL isn\u2019t going to be an option. They only operate in the lower 48 states. In addition, they don\u2019t offer the number of customization options that other brands do.\u00a0 Going without these services, such as car shipping, can make your move a bit more complicated. You might have to go with someone else if you need any of these specialty options.<\/p>\n
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American Van Lines reviews are a major highlight \u2014 one of the top reasons I chose this moving company in Alabama. In fact, AVL has some of the best reviews of any other company on this list. When you see so many nightmare scenarios with other brands regarding missing items, broken property, and major delivery delays, this can be comforting and take away some of the stress you might be experiencing before you pack up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another area where American Van Lines shines is its website. It\u2019s chock full of information any homeowner could need, including breakdowns of the company\u2019s expertise, costs, services, and even a blog highlighting cities throughout the United States and what makes them unique. It\u2019s a one-stop-shop if you\u2019re looking for advice ahead of your move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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American Van Lines falls short when it comes to services. While they offer a number of basics, if you need something beyond just a move from Point A to Point B, you might not find it with this brand. For example, they don\u2019t operate outside of the 48 lower states. If you\u2019re looking to move to Hawaii, Alaska, or another country, you\u2019re out of luck here. They\u2019re also lacking in customization options, as they don\u2019t provide car shipping, junk removal, or home staging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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American Van Lines earned a 9 out of 10 for Basic Services. The only place they lost points was international moving, which they don\u2019t offer. It\u2019s also important to note that while the company does offer long-distance and interstate moving services, it doesn\u2019t operate in Alaska and Hawaii (moving companies typically consider these international moves.<\/p>\n
However, the company does offer everything else as a full-service mover, including local and interstate moving, packing and unpacking, and loading and unloading. AVL also has private storage units available, which are in fireproof and stormproof buildings with 24-hour security surveillance cameras.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nService<\/em><\/td>\nAvailability (Yes or No)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLocal Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLong Distance\/Interstate Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nInternational Moving<\/em><\/td>\nNo<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPacking and Unpacking<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLoading and Unloading<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nStorage Services<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\nCost<\/h4>\n I found it very easy to get a quote from American Van Lines over the phone. The representative I spoke to was very helpful and quick to answer any questions I had about what to expect and their services. I also received an email that detailed what was included in the quote, but it didn\u2019t break it down as much as other companies did (such as Safeway Moving). The email explained that the quote included disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture, furniture padding and wrapping, loading, unloading, taxes, tolls, and fuel.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a 2-bedroom home and an estimated 2,898 pounds moving 588 miles between Mobile, AL, and Dallas, TX, I was quoted:<\/p>\n
\nSelf-service option: $3,513.99<\/li>\n Full-service option: $4,459.59<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEditor\u2019s Note: The cost data provided in this article is based on Today\u2019s Homeowner\u2019s standardized sample moving scenario from Mobile, AL, and Dallas, TX, for a single-family home and a move date set 8 weeks away. Please be aware that these estimates may vary depending on factors such as additional services required and market fluctuations. The cost data presented was accurate at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\nAvailable Discounts<\/h4>\n American Van Lines actually offers promotions at various times of the year. For example, when I called regarding a move in late April or early May, I was told they were running a spring promotion. When calling American, it\u2019s a good idea to ask the representative about these seasonal deals or other ways you can save money on your move. Additionally, their website lists special offers when moving to specific cities in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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AVL\u2019s weakest area is definitely customization, coming in at a 7 out of 10. While the brand does offer white glove service for moves, it doesn\u2019t offer everything a person could need. We took some points off due to the lack of car shipping, junk removal, and home staging add-ons. However, AVL did get points for offering assembly, disassembly, packing materials, piano moving, antique moving, and custom crating. In addition, AVL offers valuation coverage in Alabama. The email quote I received stated that it was $0.60 per pound per article for valuation coverage with a zero deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCustomization Options\u00a0<\/td>\n Availability (Yes or No)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAssembly\/ Disassembly<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSells Packing Materials<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOffers Valuation Coverage<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPiano Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCar Shipping<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSpecial Item\/ Antique Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCustom Crating<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nJunk Removal<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nHome Staging<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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American Van Lines has an amazing reputation across a number of reputable review sites, including the BBB, Trustpilot, and Google. Even in bad weather, customers state that they had an excellent experience with the brand from start to finish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reviews on all three sites speak of constant communication, hardworking and professional moving crews, and accurate quoting processes. On Yelp, however, over half of the reviews for AVL are just a single-star. Here, previous clients explain that items to be moved were left behind, property was damaged, and there were extensive delivery delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRating Site<\/em><\/td>\nRating<\/em><\/td>\nNumber of Reviews<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBBB<\/em><\/td>\nA+\/4.07<\/em><\/td>\nCustomer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTrustpilot<\/em><\/td>\n4.3<\/em><\/td>\n49<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoogle<\/em><\/td>\n4.2<\/em><\/td>\n884<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nYelp<\/em><\/td>\n2.2<\/em><\/td>\n438<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\nEditor\u2019s Note: The ratings provided were accurate at the time of writing<\/em><\/p>\n