Atlas Van Lines: What You Need To Know

Why is it called Atlas Van Lines?

Taking the name “Atlas® Van Lines,” the group established headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. This group of independent Agents (commonly referred to around the halls of Atlas as moving companies, or simply local Atlas movers) have gone on build a global network of moving companies that help our customers go new places®.

Who owns Atlas movers?

Atlas World Group, Inc. is a privately owned company in the moving and storage industry headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. Founded in 1948, Atlas holds the position as the 11th largest private company in the state….Atlas World Group.

Type	Private agent-owned
Key people	Jack Griffin (Chairman & CEO)

How many Atlas Van Lines agents are there?

Atlas® Van Lines is one of the largest household goods movers in the U.S. More than 430 Atlas Agents own and operate the equipment and warehouses to provide moving and storage services you can rely on.

Are Allied and North American Van Lines the same?

NorthAmerican Van Lines and its sister company Allied Van Lines are owned by Sirva. Both moving companies work with an extensive network of independently owned and operated local agents and offer services for local, long-distance and international moves. An upfront deposit is not required by either company.

Who is the largest van line?

1. UNITED VAN LINES LLC. United Van Lines is one of the oldest and largest moving companies in the U.S. They rank number one based on their fleet size and moves performed annually. UVL is a subsidiary of UniGroup, Inc which is a multi-billion dollar enterprise.

Who made Atlas vans?

Standard Atlas
Manufacturer	Standard Motor Company Leyland Motors Limited British Leyland Motor Corporation Limited (BLMC) Standard Motors India
Also called	Standard Atlas Major Standard 15/20 Leyland 15/20 Triumph Atlas
Production	1958–1980
Body and chassis

Who started Allied Van Lines?

The formation of Allied Worldwide began in 1998 when the investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CDR) purchased NAVL from Norfolk Southern for $200 million. A year later CDR arranged a merger of AVL and NAVL, forming the world’s largest relocation company.

Is American Van Lines a broker?

About American Van Lines Today, the company has grown a large broker network and works with residential customers to assist with local, interstate, and international moves. American Van Lines also handles corporate relocations and commercial moving, and it can provide storage as needed.

Do pods go international?

For Corporate Relocation International, PODS coordinated shipping logistics of clients with limited employee budgets.

Where is Allied Van headquarters?

What is the most reputable moving company?

Our Best Moving Companies Rating

• #1 International Van Lines.
• #2 United Van Lines.
• #3 Colonial Van Lines.
• #4 North American Moving Services.
• #4 U-Pack.
• #6 PODS.
• #6 U-Haul.
• #6 American Van Lines. #9 Mayflower.

What is the oldest moving company?

Bekins was founded by brothers John and Martin Bekins in 1891 and is the oldest currently operating household moving company in the United States. It is one of the largest moving companies in North America.

What is the largest moving company in Canada?

Biggest companies in the Moving Services industry in Canada The companies holding the largest market share in the Moving Services in Canada industry include AMJ Campbell International, Sirva Inc. and Atlas Van Lines (Canada) Ltd.