J. W. Cole & Sons, Inc. Review
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Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 7.23 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
J.W. Cole & Sons, Inc. is a moving company with over 35 years of experience in the business. They are based in Detroit, Michigan, with an additional location in Chino, California. They offer a wide range of services, including warehousing & distribution, specialized transportation, and commercial storage. If you're looking for expert moving services in Detroit, MI, they are committed to meet or exceed customer expectations 100% of the time. With expertise in electronics, exhibits, fine art, store fixtures, and more, J.W. Cole & Sons distinguishes itself from other moving companies. The company has been affiliated with Atlas Van Lines since 1979, ranking as one of the Van Lines Top Special Products producers.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between J. W. Cole & Sons, Inc. & 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 | 7.50 | ↓ -9.6% | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Communication | 6.69 | ↓ -9.9% | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Speed | 8.08 | ↓ -4.3% | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Friendliness | 8.38 | ↓ -4.0% | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 7.08 | ↓ -12.0% | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Professionalism | 7.21 | ↓ -11.7% | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Recent J. W. Cole & Sons, Inc. Reviews
Quality - 7.50/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Communication - 6.69/10
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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Speed - 8.08/10
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 - 8.38/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 7.08/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.21/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by J. W. Cole & Sons, Inc.
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Specialized Transportation
- Commercial Storage
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/24/25)- USDOT: 1667355
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
6
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
4
Registered Drivers
4/02/25
Most Recent USDOT Update
96,800
Annual Interstate Miles (2025)
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Contact J. W. Cole & Sons, Inc.
- 6500 Mt Elliott St Ave, Detroit, MI, 48211
- (313) 921-8200
- https://www.jwcole.com/
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Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Michigan:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 438 companies that offer moving services in the Michigan area.
From these 438 companies, we analyzed a total of 49,623 reviews dating all the way back to October 2007.
We also reviewed a total of 2 state and federal moving licenses from these 438 companies and 1,383 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~49,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 121,835 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 6,402 Detroit 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 Michigan 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?
