University Van Lines Review
Looking to hire University Van Lines? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of University Van Lines, 41 other Linden moving companies, and 604 moving companies in New Jersey.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 6.89 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Professionalism
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
University Van Lines is a moving company based in Rahway, New Jersey, which was founded in 1975 by William Dolan and James Quigley. With over 40 years of experience, the company offers relocation assistance for residential and commercial clients who want to move locally, across the country, and internationally. They aim to provide hassle-free moving services by closely listening to clients' needs and are a proud member of the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association. In addition to moving services, University Van Lines also offers storage solutions for clients' belongings and adheres to the quality standards set by their affiliate company, Atlas Van Lines, Inc. If you're searching for other experienced movers serving Linden, NJ, feel free to explore more options.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between University 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 | 8.16 | ↓ -1.7% | 15 | 2 | 88.2% | |
| Punctuality | 7.59 | ↓ -4.9% | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | |
| Affordability | 6.73 | ↓ -11.2% | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | |
| Communication | 6.76 | ↓ -9.0% | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | |
| Stick to Prices | 5.72 | ↓ -4.1% | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Friendliness | 8.68 | ↓ -0.6% | 7 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 7.70 | ↓ -4.3% | 15 | 5 | 75.0% | |
| Professionalism | 8.72 | ↑ 6.6% | 9 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Conflict Handling | 3.44 | ↓ -15.4% | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Precision & Care | 5.86 | ↓ -26.1% | 1 | 3 | 25.0% |
Recent University Van Lines Reviews
Quality - 8.16/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 7.59/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 6.73/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 6.76/10
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 - 5.72/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Friendliness - 8.68/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 7.70/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 8.72/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 3.44/10
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 - 5.86/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by University Van Lines
- Local Moves
- International Moves
- Residential Moves
- Commercial Moves
- Storage Solutions
- Quality Standards
- Free In-Home Estimate
- Licensed and Insured
- Prompt and Dependable Services
- Award-Winning Services
Licenses
State & federal license information
New Jersey Moving License
Status: Expired (last checked: 1/27/22)New Jersey Moving License Information
- License Number: 39PC00010203
- License Status: Expired
- Date Issued: 2/04/83
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/30/25)- USDOT: 1594697
- MC: 589954
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
1
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
1
Registered Drivers
7/30/23
Most Recent USDOT Update
13,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2022)
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Contact University Van Lines
- 1098 Randolph Ave, Rahway, NJ, 07065
- (848) 467-7337
- http://www.universityvanlines.com/
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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 New Jersey.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in New Jersey:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 604 companies that offer moving services in the New Jersey area.
From these 604 companies, we analyzed a total of 84,548 reviews dating all the way back to June 2007.
We also reviewed a total of 153 state and federal moving licenses from these 604 companies and 1,846 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~84,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 228,545 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 35,182 Linden 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 New Jersey 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?
