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North American Van Lines Review

Updated Jun 16, 2025
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Looking to hire North American Van Lines? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of North American Van Lines, 82 other Oakland moving companies, and 1,946 moving companies in California.

Key Takeaways:

  • Overall rating: 5.14 out of 10
  • Highest 11-point rating category: Will Hire Again
  • Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions

About

Established in 1933, North American Van Lines has earned a reputation as a leading moving company. With more than 500 agent locations throughout North America, this company has carved a niche for itself in the moving industry. North American Van Lines specializes in corporate relocation, long-distance, and local household moving. They seize an incredibly broad range of services, which encompass packing, loading, and transporting belonging. A hallmark of their service is a personalized approach to moving, which manages to reflect the personal touch behind each move they handle. Their offer covers services such as packing, whether it is for all items or merely for fragile ones. Systematic loading and unloading, unpacking, and even debris removal services are part of the package. The company sets itself apart from competitors by utilizing cutting-edge technology. Examples of this include WorldTrac satellites for real-time shipment tracking and their use of interactive driving simulators for enhanced driver safety training. Recognition has also poured in for their innovative solutions like the employment of crane vans for handling large equipment and their distinction of being the first to haul shipments over the Alaska Highway. With their predictable pricing options, they assure you of safety and professionalism in their services. If you are looking for a wider range of options, see the Oakland, CA moving services page for other quality moving companies.

Our Research

  • Analyzed 1 total reviews
  • Reviewed 1 social profiles and review listings
  • Checked for license verification at BHGS & FMCSA
  • Crunched 1 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

MetricScorevs NationwidePositive ReviewsNegative ReviewsPositive Score
Will Hire Again6.18↓ -23.2%010.0%

Recent North American Van Lines Reviews

Will Hire Again - 6.18/10

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.

Overall Review Distribution
Positive
0 (0.0%)
Negative
1 (100.0%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by North American Van Lines

  • Cheap moving services
  • Local moving services
  • Long-distance moving services
  • Cross-country moving services
  • International moving services
  • Small moving services
  • Piano moving services
  • Pool-table moving services
  • Appliance moving services
  • Last-minute moving services

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Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in California:

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Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 1,946 companies that offer moving services in the California area.

From these 1,946 companies, we analyzed a total of 432,661 reviews dating all the way back to April 2005.

We also reviewed a total of 571 state and federal moving licenses from these 1,946 companies and 6,411 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~432,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

This gave us a total of 1,419,697 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 151,435 Oakland 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 California moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.40/10 avg in California from 263,079 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.18/10 avg in California from 102,626 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.74/10 avg in California from 66,744 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.72/10 avg in California from 109,154 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.38/10 avg in California from 40,243 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.55/10 avg in California from 126,687 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.82/10 avg in California from 146,451 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.15/10 avg in California from 264,333 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.29/10 avg in California from 147,205 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.44/10 avg in California from 27,920 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.10/10 avg in California from 132,052 reviews