In a Nutshell
pros
- Nationwide service
- Excellent customer service
- White-glove packing and insurance
cons
- More expensive
- Uses external contractors
- No international moves
Dedicates Van Lines at a Glance
Main Services Covered
Local moving, long-distance moving, commercial moving, white-glove packing, storage.
Participating States
50
Online quote tool
Yes
Insurance included
Yes
Services Covered
Dedicated Van Lines delivers a comprehensive range of moving services for most needs. If you are moving from state to state, Dedicated Van Lines offers nationwide long-distance moving services for almost any size move and in 50 states. The company also offers customers responsive guidance for many relocation needs to help you get organized with peace of mind, and if you don't have the time to deal with packing, Dedicated Van Lines offers professional packing and unpacking—including for specialty items such as motorcycles or pianos. If you pick full white-glove service with packing and unpacking, Dedicated Van Lines will offer insurance at the standard rate of $0.60 per pound.
For local moves, Dedicated Van Lines offers "Flat Rate Local Full Pack Pricing." If you're staying within the same state, this flat price per hour option delivers full service moving inclusive of all materials with no surprises. Dedicated Van Lines also offers commercial moving services for any size business. Whether you are looking for an internal office transfer or a large-sized relocation, this moving van company can help you get where you are going and back to business quickly and easily.
One area where Dedicated Van Lines really shines is in including storage in case you are just not quite ready to move into your new place yet. For Top10.com referred customers, Dedicated Van Lines is even offering a promotional 45 days FREE storage, including re-delivery to your final destination.
Local, long-distance, and commercial moves
Full-service packing and unpacking (and insurance)
Storage in climate-controlled units - special promotion for Top10.com users
Specialty items
Pricing
Dedicated Van Lines offers a flat $100 price per hour fee for local moves that includes all packing materials, for example, boxes, bubble wrap, and stretch wrap. Dedicated Van Lines only begins charging you from when they get to your house and until the move is completed, with a minimum 6-hour base price. This flat rate includes labor, travel time, fuel, tolls, and taxes.
For longer distance moves, most moving companies give quotes based on:
Total weight of items being moved
Total move distance
Added services (packing, storage, furniture assembly, etc.)
Estimates can come in 3 forms:
Non-binding estimates project the total cost of your move but do not commit to this price—which may be subject to changes, but is generally fairly accurate.
Binding estimates are the exact total cost of a move. Even if the move winds up being less or more expensive than estimated, you will still pay the quoted price.
Dedicated Van Lines only offers a third type of estimate: Binding Not to Exceed. That means that when you are given an estimate, the company will not charge you more than that at the end of the move. While you may pay less, you won’t be hit with additional surprise charges.
You can get an initial quote for your move by calling Dedicated Van Lines' toll-free number or by filling out an easy, quick online form. The company offers a binding rate per cubic foot price so that you only pay for what you move, and once you receive a quote from your moving coordinator, you will have a solid idea of what the move will cost in total. While you will not be able to get an accurate quote without contacting Dedicated Van Lines directly, ballpark estimates for moving a 3-bedroom home locally are around $500-$1500 while long distance moves range from around $6,000-$10,000.
Moving Process
The moving process with Dedicated Van Lines begins by getting an initial quote, either by calling them directly or by filling in the simple online quote form. Once you have answered some basic information about the size of your home, how long you have lived in your home, and where you are moving to, you will also be able to choose from among a range of additional moving services such as packing services or storage. You will also be asked the date of your move—you should know that Dedicated Van Lines is accomodating of very fast moves although they recommend a minimum of 2 months.
You may be asked to provide video or pictures of your home so that it is easier for Dedicated Van Lines to provide an accurate estimate. The company will also assign you a moving coordinator who will be available to guide you through the process.
On your chosen moving day, Dedicated Van Lines will arrive at your home with the van, loading crew, and driver. If you have requested packing services or specialty items moving, then the crew will get the contents of your home wrapped and packed before loading everything onto the van.
Once everything is loaded onto the van, your possessions will be taken to your new home unless you have requested storage. Whether your items are arriving at a storage unit or the final destination, a local loading crew will unload all of your possessions carefully. If you have requested white-glove service, the crew will also unpack the contents and assemble any furniture taken apart for the move.
Fleet Details
Dedicated Van Lines has over 265 employees on hand and an extensive range of partners to serve customers across all 50 states.
Customer Service
Dedicated Van Lines offers comprehensive customer service and hosts a range of helpful resources on its dedicated website. Customer service representatives are responsive and knowledgeable, and with multiple avenues to access assistance, it will be easy to get a hold of someone when you need help. These include phone, email, or instant chat options. Among the resources available on the company’s website are helpful FAQs and numerous articles covering various moving-related topics.
Dedicated Van Lines offers insurance at a rate of $0.60 cents per pound on any items damaged in the move. However, full insurance is only available if you choose the white-glove packing and unpacking option.
Testimonials
“Dedicated moving really stand by their name. They’re always available and always willing to help save money because that’s what this is all about is that people want their furniture in one place for the right price and until they find that company in they don’t stop looking. We found that company with always moving and then return back they were exceptional. They work to please the customer and always have been since they started business. We highly recommend them for anybody looking for a company that’s honest down-to-earth and treat you like family. Job well done Would hire again for a future move.” -Fred Reich
“We found dedicated van lines on one of our moving searches they were one of 10 companies that would contact us. I felt that they were the best company for the job by the length of time in business and of course doing the moves them self with their own employees. We had a very bad experience in the past and we want to do anything we could to avoid that from happening again. The staff was extremely friendly and there wasn’t a question that they cannot answer. The movers were on time shrink wrapped in blanket wrapped all the furniture and they were off on their way this was a movie that was done professionally successfully and fast.” -Joe Mayer
Bottom Line
Dedicated Van Lines is a professional moving van service company with decades of experience and a solid reputation for quality, speed, and customer satisfaction. With local, long-distance, and commercial moving options, as well as additional storage and white-glove packing and unpacking services, Dedicated Van Lines is a good choice for most moving needs.
