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Colonial Van Lines

HGM ResearchedLast reviewed: October 7, 2026

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What reviewers mention

Reviewer accounts describe professional crews, careful handling and helpful coordination on moves that went smoothly. Other accounts report delivery delays, difficulty getting updates, price changes or disputed charges, and damaged belongings followed by disagreements over claims. Some customers describe moves handled by another company, making it important to confirm who will perform the work and who will handle problems afterward.

Positive
  • Professional moving crews
  • Careful packing and handling
  • Helpful move coordination
Concerns
  • Delivery delays and limited updates
  • Price changes or disputed charges
  • Damage and claim-settlement disputes
These are reviewers’ accounts, not verified events; the company performing each part of a move may differ.Full HGM research →

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Company Snapshot

Legal name
Colonial Van Lines Inc.
USDOT
1434373
MC identifier
MC-681534
Moving role
Interstate household-goods carrier; may use agents
Federal status
Active; household-goods carrier authority shown October 6, 2026
Federal-record location
Pompano Beach, Florida

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HGM overview

Colonial Van Lines Inc. is an interstate household-goods carrier. Colonial reports using authorized agents when its fleet is unavailable. Carrier registration and agent involvement are separate facts; ask which company will perform your move.

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