Bekins Van Lines vs Colonial Van Lines

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Pros

• Full-service options for long-distance and international moves
• Packing, storage, and specialty item handling available
• Experience with corporate and government relocations
• Nationwide coverage through an established agent network
• Inventory-based estimates for larger household moves

Pros

• Unique mobile application
• Storage & packing services
• Corporate relocation

Cons

• Limited shipment tracking compared to modern GPS tools
• Service quality can vary by local agent and crew
• Claims handling is a common source of customer frustration
• Pricing can increase if inventory or access details change

Cons

• Unaccredited by the BBB
• No insurance provided
• Does not perform international moves

Quick Stats

• BBB Rating : A+
• Certified ProMover : Yes
• Door to Door Service : True
• Insurance/ Valuation Options : Released value protection, Full-value protection
• Tracking : True

Quick Stats

• Certified ProMover : Yes
• BBB Rating : B+
• Door to Door Service : False
• Insurance/ Valuation Options : N/A
• Tracking : False

Selling Points

• One of the longest-operating van lines in the U.S. moving industry
• Integrated access to storage and logistics through affiliated agents
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stage, and cross-border relocations
• Backed by a larger moving and logistics group, offering broader infrastructure

Selling Points

• Unique mobile application
• Storage & packing services
• Corporate relocation

Certification

• American Moving & Storage Association
• U.S. Department of Transportation

Certification

• American Moving & Storage Association
• U.S. Department of Transportation

Customer Support

• Blogs
• Email
• Help Center
• Live Chat
• Phone

Customer Support

• Blogs
• Email
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  Help Center
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  Live Chat
• Phone

Moving Types

• Corporate
• Cross-Country
• Government & Military
• Household
• International
• Local
• Long-Distance
• Specialty & High-Value

Moving Types

• Corporate
• Cross-Country
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  Undisclosed
  Government & Military
• Household
• —

  Undisclosed
  International
• —

  Undisclosed
  Local
• Long-Distance
• Specialty & High-Value