
United Transportation Moving & Storage

Based in Northridge California, United Transportation Moving & Storage mission is to carefully handle customers shipments in a efficient cost effective way. Clients are helped every step of the way and our moving company includes cross country relocation for home residential or commercial Moving needs with full-service packing and storage if needed. We move families weekly and have entrusted customer base because we take valued belongings and transport them carefully. United Transportation conduct business with integrity.
Based in Northridge California, United Transportation Moving & Storage mission is to carefully handle customers shipments in a efficient cost effective way. Clients are helped every step of the way and our moving company includes cross country relocation for home residential or commercial Moving needs with full-service packing and storage if needed. We move families weekly and have entrusted customer base because we take valued belongings and transport them carefully. United Transportation conduct business with integrity.
Membership(s) & License Info.
MEMBER OF BBB: YES
LICENSE INFO:
US DOT # 1978660
ICC MC # 965836
INSURANCE ON FILE: $750,000
REQUIRED: $750,000
YEAR OF ESTD: 5/1/2015
Hours of Operation
MONDAY-SATURDAY 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
SUNDAYS 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Contact Info
TOLL FREE:
not available
PHONE:
(888) 668-3220
Address
Payment Options
ALL MAYOR CREDIT CARDS, CASH, PAYPAL AND CERTIFIED CHECKS
80.0% Recommended based on user reviews
Reviews
t w
03/25/2019
I was given a quote of $1587.00 for a move across country. I spoke with Tamar and she guaranteed the price was locked and that I need not to worry because they are A+ ratings on BBB. Therefore, I made a deposit of $200.00. I was also told that it would take 7-14 days to get to Ny and make sure that someone is there to receive it. I stated that someone is there to receive it. I told Tamar all things that I had in my apartment but she put what she felt on the inventory. The guys came to move my stuff and the Russian mover charged me twice the amount from the quote, almost three thousand of dollars. He even charged me for long haul of $75.00 when my apartment is less than 75 feet from the truck. The driver even charged to pack my sofa, coffee table and TV, when I was told by Tami that the guys will do this and it is in the quote. I asked him, how is this possible, he stated that I have double the space. Therefore, I went to the truck and I stated that he padded the truck front. He did not respond. I told him to unload my truck and He refused to unload. He stated that I must sign the paper and talk to customer service. I called Customer service that day but no one answered and I texted Tamar but no answered. The next day, I was able to get a hold of Tamar and she stated that she is going to rectify the problem and she is going to remeasured the size. She also stated that she is going to call me the next day. I never received a call from her. I called and texted her, and older man with a russian thick accent said she left for the day and she will call me back tomorrow. Tamar never did call and I told the Russian guy my problem and he stated I will give you a call by the end of business day but no call. This went on for three to four weeks. No returns the call and no one returns text messages. On march 22,2019, I received a called from the driver,Ben, that he wants to deliver my stuff on sunday and I stated that I waiting on the office to call me back in regards to price. He stated ok. He called the next day stating that he is going to deliver on Monday and I also stated that I waiting for the office to rectify the price. He stated ok, Monday he will deliver. The next day at 07:25, the same driver called and stated that he will be there in five hours to deliver my stuff. He also stated that make sure that there are no stairs to go up to dleiver my stuff, make sure that an 18 wheeler truck can pass then he stated that you have the full amount of money is cash. I stated that I am waiting for a call from the office and I only received an email of a credit of $250.00 and this is not what I signed up for. He stated then I can sue and good luck to me in doing so. So, I stated that I will sue because I noticed that a lot of former customers had the same issues with this company. He never came with stuff. They have my stuff hostage.
I called Tamar, on 03/25/19, she told me that she can not talk to me because I said I was going to sue.
David Fore
02/25/2019
Get as far away from this company as you can. Consistently lie. Double charge of estimate. Came 5 days late for pickup, took 2 months to ship to Hawaii. Did not honor contract on several points including re-assembling furniture they had knocked down. Sent one man to unload household of furniture. Stole half of the tools we had shipped. They could never give us a location of our shipment, lied about arrival date multiple times. Weekend contact person was surly, could care less about what he was doing.
Never again. Hate to even give them one star, that is as low as I can rate.
isabel
04/06/2018
We had a very smooth moving with Ben and his colleagues. The moving was scheduled at 2pm and they came on time. They carefully wrapped the furniture and did extra job to make sure our stuff was well protected. I noticed that Ben even took off the light bulbs from each of the floor lamps and stored them properly which shows that they are really willing to go extra miles in order to provide good service. My stuff was in good hands. After going through nightmares with the other moving companies I am happy that we found them.
Kim Adler
03/03/2018
I am technically not even giving them 1 star. DO NOT use this company. Horribly rude, there drivers sexually harassed my teenage daughter, and then showed up with our stuff and tried to charge us a much higher rate than quoted in addition to our most valuable item on the truck which was a big flat screen TV missing. They would not return our calls or emails and we never got our tv back. Horrible company that takes pride in scamming people.
William Sterns
01/02/2018
We were moving to live close to our family. United Transportation Moving & Storage was referred to me by my brother in law. I called them and easily got a reasonable quote. The movers arrived early and started packing up my belongings. They loaded everything onto the truck very carefully. The delivery was made on time. Nothing broke or got damaged on the way. In the end, I realized that this move was just too easy. I have read reviews where people said how easy their move was. I never thought I would experience one of those.
Kevin Rainey
01/01/2018
Paying for professional, organized people is worth every penny and United Transportation Moving & Storage in the one. They could not have been more kind, courteous, and willing to work. They confirmed all details ahead of time both on phone and by email. The team showed up right on time and started doing their job. The guys knew the best way to load and unload things and were overly careful with all of my belongings. They really knew how to use their time in the best way. They really helped me and I even was able to save some money. I must say great deal!
Robert McDougal
12/30/2017
The guys from United Transportation Moving & Storage did a great job during our last long distance move. Everything went well from my initial contact to the follow up after the move. The moving crew of 3 young men arrived on time, completed their tasks on time with a good working pace and provided clear instructions to me when needed. Everything proceeded as promised from the beginning till the end. Thanks for the hassle free move guys; I will definitely recommend them to all!
Richard
12/29/2017
United Transportation Moving & Storage have many tricks up their sleeves. And I mean good ones! They know how to take anything out from an apartment no matter how big it is. They will use the backdoor, or the window or the balcony. Any way possible! They will not give up on you. And plus, they will not damage a single thing. Highly recommended! Oh one more thing, they have the best rates in this business. Cheers!
Steve Hale
12/28/2017
I can easily say I had the best moving company in TOWN!! I had a huge job and I knew I could give it to this company to handle it professionally. I knew it would be a lot of work but I felt that my money was well spent! They did a fantastic job overall. No problems or bumps on the road. I appreciated all the help I got and I'm glad that I can always go to this company. I am saying this with faith that this is the number one moving company! Highly recommended United Transportation Moving & Storage!
Steve Hale
12/28/2017
I can easily say I had the best moving company in TOWN!! I had a huge job and I knew I could give it to this company to handle it professionally. I knew it would be a lot of work but I felt that my money was well spent! They did a fantastic job overall. No problems or bumps on the road. I appreciated all the help I got and I'm glad that I can always go to this company. I am saying this with faith that this is the number one moving company! Highly recommended United Transportation Moving & Storage!
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