Family-owned and operated since 1910, Palmer Moving Services has grown from a small business to a 200-truck-fleet company with over 300 employees performing an average of 10,000 local, national, and international relocations each year. Based in Warren, it serves families and businesses in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Behind the company's success are its customer-first mindset and a highly-trained and motivated team of professionals committed to providing excellent customer service. Equipped with the latest technology, Palmer Moving Services offers a complete range of services from packing and unpacking, storage, furniture installation, records, and inventory management to employee relocations.
Palmer Moving Services
About Palmer Moving Services
Additional Cities Served: Warren, Sterling Heights, Livonia, Troy, Westland, Farmington Hills, Rochester HillsShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- International Moving
- Interstate Moving
- Intrastate Moving
- Storage
- Packing and Unpacking
- Senior Moving
- Vehicle Transport
- SMARTBOX Portable Storage
USDOT Interstate License
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.
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.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 Palmer Moving Services
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Palmer Moving Services in Detroit, MI using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Palmer Moving Services based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
8.22/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very impressed with the service”
“Excellent service all around”
“Delivery Mersin was professional and efficient”
“moving experience was amazing and perfect”
2. Punctuality
7.94/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“delivered on the day promised”
“timely packing team at both locations”
“very reliable and prompt”
“We’re on time”
3. Affordability
7.45/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“pricing was very reasonable”
“the worst $6,000 ever spent, overpriced”
“cost of the move was a great value”
“The price was very fair”
4. Communication
6.91/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Kelly was helpful, patient, and flexible”
“great communication”
“horrible experience”
“easy to work with and addressed all concerns”
5. Stick to Prices
5.1/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no payment overall”
“added charges for weekend, overtime, potential shuttling, etc.”
“No surprises in the quote process”
“Jeff refused to reimburse adequately”
6. Speed
8.38/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“He was quick and efficient”
“Loaded quick”
“quick move”
“fast and polite”
7. Friendliness
8.95/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“team was friendly and courteous”
“Delivery Mersin was courteous”
“very polite”
“crew was friendly and fun”
8. Will Hire Again
7.84/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“plan to use them again for my next move”
“Overall great experience”
“I appreciate your service”
“would definitely hire again”
9. Professionalism
8.25/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“everyone was professional and courteous”
“Outstanding customer service mentioned”
“Delivery Mersin was professional”
“very professional”
10. Conflict Handling
3.87/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“went 1000% over and beyond”
“did not get compensated”
“addressed the few little things that came up”
“willing to help”
11. Precision & Care
7.15/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“nothing was broken or lost”
“Items were packed perfectly and secured”
“made an extra effort to secure and protect all the HHG'S”
“took great care not to damage anything”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 7063.00 from 3 historical data points
Local Move Duration: 9 hours from 4 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 3 days from 5 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Kelly | Kelly was helpful, patient, and flexible |
| Mersin | appreciated Mersin's professional and efficient service |
| Jeff | carried my piano down the stairs by himself |
| Bruce, Alex | enjoyed the delivery and were professional |
| John,Kelly,Laith,Rocky | did a phenomenal job |
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!
Our rankings are data-driven — movers cannot purchase a spot on our list. Here's why you can have confidence in our recommendations:
- 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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