Locally owned and operated in San Francisco since 1983, One Big Man and One Big Truck Moving Co has been specializing in small residential and office moves for over three decades. From 1- and 2-bedroom apartments to small offices, houses, and storage units, One Big Man is a great option for those looking to save money on their small move, since this company bills in 15-minute increments with no minimum time. This company's emphasis on a personal customer service experience and honest pricing has garnered it an excellent reputation in the Bay Area, with over 600 five-star reviews.
One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc.
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc.
Additional Cities Served: San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Richmond, Daly City, San MateoShow More >
Moving Services
- Small moves for roommates and studios
- Moves for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments or houses
- Internal moves with no 3 hour minimum
- Loading or unloading rental trucks or pods
- Preparing and placing items into storage
- Same-day pack and move for 1 bedroom or smaller
- Pack then move next day for 2 bedroom or larger
- Disassembly and reassembly of furniture if needed
- Hourly rates with no minimum time
- Packing materials for purchase
California Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 12/06/24USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 01/09/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Customer Reviews of One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc.
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc. in San Jose, CA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc. based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
9.6/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“consistently good experiences over multiple moves”
“True gentlemen, hence high-quality service”
“couldn't recommend this company more”
“never disappoint and super trustworthy”
2. Punctuality
9.66/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they are punctual”
“showed up on time to the minute”
“they were on time”
“Always prompt”
3. Affordability
8.99/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“costs more but provides value”
“very reasonable prices relative to other quotes”
“price was quite reasonable”
“rates are reasonable, implies slight above average affordability”
4. Communication
9.41/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very responsive to inquiries and questions”
“excellent communication”
“Movers are good communicators”
“office management team kept in touch”
5. Stick to Prices
9.64/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charges are very clear from the beginning”
“did exactly what they said they would do”
“they estimated properly”
“did not charge for the unexpected 3rd person”
6. Speed
9.68/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“efficient in moving”
“only took a half hour off for lunch”
“move was completed in no time”
“efficiently loaded furniture in ~3 hours”
7. Friendliness
9.74/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“True gentlemen, hence friendly”
“respectful and made me feel like a queen”
“Movers are very friendly”
“efficient, friendly and helpful”
8. Will Hire Again
9.53/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“plan to use again for the next move”
“True gentlemen imply would hire again”
“will not regret choosing them”
“would use this company again”
9. Professionalism
9.6/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“experienced in handling moves”
“Clean equipment implies professionalism”
“quite an amazing team”
“Super-professional and very experienced”
10. Conflict Handling
7.22/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“went above and beyond fixing furniture”
“did not attempt to rectify the situation.”
“no resolution after 11 days suggests poor remediation efforts”
“Oliver helped fix my wobbly kitchen island”
11. Precision & Care
9.53/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very respectful of property and handle everything with care”
“nothing was broken or damaged”
“Took great care with our stuff, wrapping carefully”
“respectful of the property”
Customer Insights
Hourly Minimum: 0.25 hours from 21 reviews
Local Move Duration: 3 hours from 154 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Oliver, George, Fred | Oliver and George for their excellent moving service, Fred for his help booking |
| Fred | efficient communication and helpful pre-move planning |
| Oliver, John | Oliver and John did a great job moving |
| Nate, George | friendly and professional, careful with belongings |
| Oliver, Mario, Jorge | Oliver and others provided exceptional service |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
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?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
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!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
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.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!
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- No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
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