North American Van Lines vs. The Alternatives
We go beyond containers, truck rentals, and moving brokers to provide full-service moves with professional movers, personalized care, and transparent pricing.
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| Features |
|
 Moving
Brokers |
 Moving
Containers |
 Truck
Rentals |
 DIY / Other
Methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Service |
Full-service moving & logistics | Middleman or subcontracts movers | Self-load, container transport | Self-move | Self-planned |
Professional Movers |
Varies by subcontractor | — | — | — | |
Packing & Unpacking |
May cost extra or vary | — | — | — | |
Furniture Disassembly / Reassembly |
Inconsistent | — | — | — | |
Loading & Unloading |
Depends on mover assigned | — | — | — | |
Cost Transparency |
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. | Often estimates only | Base price plus add-ons | Mileage, fuel, extras | Unpredictable |
Risk of Price Changes |
Low | High | Medium | Medium | High |
Valuation / Protection Options |
Limited or unclear | Limited | — | — | |
Shipment Tracking |
— | Limited | — | — | |
Storage Options |
Varies | Limited | — | — | |
International Moving |
Available in 130+ countries | Limited | — | — | — |
Customer Support |
Dedicated move coordinator | Broker only | Limited | — | — |
Time & Physical Effort Required |
Minimal | Medium | High | Very High | Very High |
Best For |
Stress-free, large, long-distance, or complex moves | Price-driven shoppers (note: price may increase after initial estimate) | Small, flexible moves | Short, local moves | Very small moves only |
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Household
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International
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CORPORATE
A company relocation program that is catered to employees and their families.LEARN MORE
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Why North American?
North American Van Lines has been a leader in the moving industry since 1933. With over 500 agent locations nationwide, we have movers wherever “home” is for you. We specialize in corporate relocation, long distance and local household moving.
Our experienced agents will assist you with all your needs; including packing, loading, and transporting your belongings, whether you’re headed down the street or overseas. We understand that you have more to worry about than the physical move. If our more than 90 years of reputation doesn’t entice you, read some of our testimonials and request a quote.