Golden North Van Lines Review
Looking to hire Golden North Van Lines? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Golden North Van Lines, 20 other Anchorage moving companies, and 34 moving companies in Alaska.
Golden North Van Lines has an overall score of 8.17 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Very Good score and places it in the top 88.57% of all movers in Alaska and the top 64.58% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 29 movers in Alaska.
Key Takeaways:
- Golden North Van Lines is the Top 10 Movers in Anchorage, AK
- Overall rating: 8.17 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Golden North Van Lines is one of the premier moving companies in Anchorage, Alaska. With locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks, it provides high-quality moving and storage services that cater to the military, residents, and corporate businesses. Established in 1976 by the Halverson family, Golden North Van Lines soon became the carrier representative for United Van Lines, Inc. in Alaska. And as an agent of this worldwide van line, Golden North offers a wide array of services, from local and out-of-state moves to residential moves, commercial relocations, storage, and the assembly of your furniture in your new abode. Golden North Van Lines also offers international moving to more than 200 countries across the globe.
Our Research
- Analyzed 50 total reviews
- Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 249 data points pertaining to the above
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Golden North Van Lines & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 8.67 | ↑ 4.1% | 43 | 5 | 89.6% | |
| Punctuality | 6.86 | ↓ -14.2% | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | |
| Affordability | 7.84 | ↑ 3.3% | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Communication | 8.45 | ↑ 13.6% | 24 | 4 | 85.7% | |
| Stick to Prices | 7.98 | ↑ 34.0% | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Speed | 9.05 | ↑ 6.8% | 10 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Friendliness | 9.49 | ↑ 8.3% | 31 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.54 | ↑ 5.7% | 40 | 5 | 88.9% | |
| Professionalism | 8.93 | ↑ 9.0% | 29 | 2 | 93.5% | |
| Conflict Handling | 5.76 | ↑ 41.6% | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 8.26 | ↑ 4.2% | 22 | 4 | 84.6% |
Recent Golden North Van Lines Reviews
Quality - 8.67/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 6.86/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 7.84/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 8.45/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 7.98/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 9.05/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 9.49/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.54/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 8.93/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 5.76/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 8.26/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Golden North Van Lines
- Military Moving and Military Storage in Anchorage
- Commercial Office Moves Anchorage & Fairbanks Moving Company
- Residential Moves Moving Companies in Alaska for Residential Moves
- International Moving and Relocation
- Setting up Furniture in Your New Home
- Transport of Sensitive Electronics and Computers
- Trade Show and Electronic Moves
- Climate-controlled Storage
- Office Moving Services
- Packing Services
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/25/25)- USDOT: 163057
- MC: 140586
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
33
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
26
Registered Drivers
8/29/23
Most Recent USDOT Update
1,140,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2020)
Detailed Customer Insights
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Awards
Contact Golden North Van Lines
- 940 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99518
- (907) 349-3511
- https://www.goldennorthvanlines.com/
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How we ranked the top Alaska movers
Why you should trust us
We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Alaska.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Alaska:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 34 companies that offer moving services in the Alaska area.
From these 34 companies, we analyzed a total of 1,784 reviews dating all the way back to June 2009.
We also reviewed a total of 0 state and federal moving licenses from these 34 companies and 128 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~1,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 6,514 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 719 Anchorage moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Alaska moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
