Allied Van Lines vs North American Van Lines
Allied and North American are sister brands under SIRVA Worldwide. The real differences are at the local agent level. Here's a side-by-side that tells you what's actually the same and what to check before booking.
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What they share
- Same parent (SIRVA Worldwide)
- Full-service interstate carriers, not brokers
- Agent-carrier networks across the U.S.
- Full-value and 60¢/lb release valuation options
- Corporate relocation programs and SIRVA-managed accounts
- Long-distance, packing, storage, and auto-transport services
What differs between them
- Local agent quality — biggest variable on either brand
- Promotions and discounting (run independently)
- Branding and customer portals
- Agent specialty mix (high-value, fine-art, military)
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How to pick between them (the honest version)
- 1Get binding written estimates from both — same inventory list
- 2Ask who specifically performs origin and destination services
- 3Verify the local agent's FMCSA authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
- 4Compare valuation coverage and historical claim timelines in writing
- 5Get one independent long-distance carrier quote as a price benchmark
Frequently asked questions
Are Allied and North American the same company?
They share a parent — SIRVA Worldwide owns both brands. Each operates as a separate van line with its own agent-carrier network, but both use shared corporate infrastructure for claims, tariffs, and corporate relocation contracts.
Which one is better for a long-distance household move?
Neither is universally better. Quality depends on the local origin agent assigned to your move. Two Allied agents in different states can deliver very different service. Always get binding estimates from both and ask who specifically performs pickup and delivery.
Are they carriers or brokers?
Both are interstate motor carriers operating through independent agent-carriers under each van line's FMCSA authority.
Is one cheaper?
Not consistently. Long-distance pricing is driven by published tariffs and the specific agent's quote, so price varies more by route and agent than by brand. Get binding written estimates from both — and at least one outside benchmark.
What should I ask each agent?
Who is the actual origin agent? Who handles destination delivery? Is this a binding or non-binding estimate? What's the deposit and cancellation policy? What valuation coverage is included? How are claims handled and what's the typical timeline?
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