American Van Lines


Mover Report Card

Before Your Move
Accuracy of Estimate?79.34%
Estimator's Professional Knowledge?Sufficient
During Your Move
On a scale of 1 - 5, with 5 being the best.
Were your movers on time?1
How did they handle your belongings?2
Was the staff courteous?5
Did you buy moving insurance?No
After Your Move
Did you have any damages?Yes
Was the moving company responsive to your claimsNo

American Van Lines Review

Up front contact and personal assistance by the agents at American Van Lines (AVL) was very good. It was the reason I selected AVL. However, when the movers arrived, they were subcontractors with a Ryder lease truck. They were one day late - they did let us know and kept us informed - but ended up packing out on a Sunday morning. We were informed by the movers that we needed cash or a postal money order upon delivery. This was very inconvenient, since I paid the deposit by credit card and I assumed the balance would be charged as well. This was impossible for a weekend delivery and I never recall being told that during the move preparations. We were then told at the deliver site that a bank check was ok, but the movers would not accept it. Thus, we had to go back to the bank and then to the post office. Additionally, we also incurred some damages. This damage was obviously noticable by the movers, but was not brought to our attention when the furniture was unwrapped. No one from AVL ever personnally followed up on the move. I would not recommend AVL for a move.
J Hetzel

Response from American Van Lines

Our company makes it a priority to assist and address all issues to the best of our ability and we would like to extend an apology for any inconveniences encountered throughout the process of your move. Dates are estimates only, however all attempts are made to service the move on the dates requested. Our company has every intention to ensure each customer’s move is serviced on the requested dates; however, unavoidable delays may occur. Our office would like to extend an apology for any lack of follow up during the process of your move. A claims representative will be contacting you regarding filing a claim with the carrier for any damages sustained to your household goods.

Thank you
11/1/2010 Posted by J Klanderud

No significant damage, but yes there were scratches, and I am missing a piece that screwed an art easel in place. Overall, the service was great and made up for the minor damage. The workers were effi...

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Some Advice
10/29/2010 Posted by J Mathew

Make sure you know what all you "additional" costs are upfront. Know the process for who to talk to in case there is an issue such as names numbers. Take pictures before and after the items are packed...

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Smooth
10/27/2010 Posted by M Sperry

I just had some minor damages like a lamp broke, nothing major. I did not report it but I do have a box that is missing and I recently decided to call them to report it. They are sending me an email t...

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10/25/2010 Posted by T Hastings

Overall, the experience was very positive. The movers were late both on the pick up and drop off but they were very courteous and called to inform of dela...

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Ok Move
11/1/2010 Posted by M Vela

I have several issues with this moving company. They were late by five hours, the movers did not provide me with an arrival date; however, the&...

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