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    Michael Yanuzzi
    2 weeks ago
    I want to thank Moving of America for a wonderful moving experience today !! They were very professional and friendly and were able to adapt to any situation they encountered !! Eddie was especially helpful and knowledgeable , and strong , and everything went off without a hitch !! I would highly recommend M of A to anyone , even someone who was passing by and saw the move stopped to pick up their information !! I am very happy today , thanks again Moving of America !!
    Moving day in Englewood, NJ went well overall. Their team took care of our house and stayed professional. Everything arrived in good shape.
    Shira Appelbaum profile picture
    Shira Appelbaum
    3 weeks ago
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    Pete Bonanno
    1 month ago
    We chose Moving of America because of the good reviews, Joey the project manager was great, our local NJ pickup experience was genuinely excellent.. crew was professional, efficient, careful with our belongings, and overall gave us confidence that we had chosen the right company for our interstate move.

    Unfortunately, the interstate portion of the move completely ruined that experience.

    What we later discovered is that interstate moves are clearly not handled the same way as their local operations, despite being led to believe the move would remain within their own team. Once our shipment left NJ, communication, accountability, and overall professionalism changed.

    By that point, Moving of America had already collected the majority of the payment, while the remaining balance was due to the company handling the delivery.

    At delivery, the driver who was contracted out called me and said he didn’t think he could get into the neighborhood and that he would have to go and get a shuttle. I asked him how many guys he had, he indicated 2.. I said why don’t we use my own smaller moving truck instead, and the driver confirmed and to meet him a mile from our house with our truck.

    Only after we arrived at the transfer point, no helpers were there- only the driver and at that point, we were informed for the first time that because we used our own truck, delivery labor was cancelled entirely. This was never disclosed beforehand. No revised agreement or change in scope was provided or signed. We were suddenly left responsible for unloading, unwrapping, and moving an entire household into our home ourselves after arriving in our new state only hours earlier with two young children.

    The driver would not transfer the belongings into our truck until payment was made, despite the agreed delivery services no longer being performed as originally contracted.

    Because everything remained wrapped at the transfer point, there was no realistic ability to inspect our belongings for damage there. After completing the move ourselves and removing the wrapping inside the home, before having to return all of the moving blankets because the driver said MofA would charge him if he didn’t return all of them, we discovered damage to a dresser and mirror.

    What has been most disappointing is how the situation was handled afterward. Our move took place in February, and after more than a month of detailed back-and-forth communication attempting to resolve this professionally, the company ultimately stopped responding altogether. Multiple requests for the recorded phone call from the day of delivery were ignored. Formal complaints were filed with the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, yet even after those filings there was still no meaningful effort to resolve the situation.

    The only offer ever made was a $300 “goodwill” payment intended to cover both the damaged items and the significant delivery issues. Within the release documents for their “goodwill” offer you essentially waive your rights from later pursuing any public reviews related to your dispute and the company is not deemed responsible for anything, which is ironic because no responsibility was taken anyway. They provided no willingness to reasonably negotiate, no meaningful counteroffer, and no acknowledgment of the fact that the contracted delivery services were never actually completed.

    This review is not being written simply because issues occurred during a move — things happen stuff can break. It is being written because of the lack of transparency, the last-minute change in delivery execution, the refusal to provide requested documentation, and the complete lack of accountability once the interstate portion began.

    The local NJ team was genuinely very good, which honestly makes this even more disappointing. If you are considering Moving of America for an interstate move I genuinely hope your experience is much better then ours because our interstate experience was very different from what was represented upfront.
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    Samia Akhtar
    2 months ago
    Best experience thus far. They were friendly, professional and efficient. The lead mover was awesome. They really took care of us and last minute. Highly recommend.
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    Lisa H. Yarbrough
    2 months ago
    We’ve moved a few times over the years, and this was one of the smoother ones. The team was polite, organized, and respectful with our belongings. That kind of consistency matters.
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    Michael Rizzo
    2 months ago
    Excellent service and extremely professional 👏 👌 👍 Everyone was helpful, courteous and wonderful to work with ! The movers were great and extremely cooperative !
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    Nathan Kelly
    2 months ago
    Moving service is very good. I highly recommend it to everyone because of their excellent and reliable service.
    Julio M. Tammaro profile picture
    Julio M. Tammaro
    2 months ago
    Moving into a condo can get complicated with scheduling and elevators, but they handled it well. A bit of waiting here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary.
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    Shatiera Terry
    2 months ago
    Really quick, nice, respectful movers. They worked fast, asked questions throughout to be on the same page. Thank you
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    Susan Strawbridge
    3 months ago
    Our move to Lyndhurst was handled professionally by Moving of America. Abel, Alex, and Oscar worked quickly but still paid attention to every detail. They wrapped every piece of furniture before loading it. The team stayed organized the entire time. Everything arrived safely and exactly where we asked.
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    Robert Kaznica
    3 months ago
    JULIO answered all our questions & was very helpful & friendly. He was not only a great leader but he
    His crew were the best Of all the companies we proved Joey wqs the only one who came to the house and explined the whole process. I was very impressed that several times during the move they called from the office to see if i was satisfied with how the move was going. Thank you for all you have done.we got white glove service at a very reasonable rate
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    Moses Pierre-Louis
    3 months ago
    SANTIAGO and his team were amazing. The came on time and got right to work. They had me verify what was going to storage. The labeled everything protected my furniture and electronics. Loaded up the truck like Tetris and took off. These guys were Top Notch I would highly recommend using These guys if your moving.
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    Sherry Sturner
    3 months ago
    These movers were amazing. So nice and helpful. Very hard working and punctual. I had a great experience and would 100% use them again .
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    Michael Mangos
    4 months ago
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    Jose Arguello
    4 months ago
    Moving of America delivered an excellent experience during our move in Clifton. This moving company communicated clearly and stayed organized from start to finish. John, Julio, and Oscar arrived on time and explained the plan before starting. They treated our house carefully and protected everything along the way. The process felt smooth and well managed. Moving of America truly stands out for reliability./
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    Thomas Gever
    4 months ago
    Moving to Englewood was much easier than expected thanks to Moving of America. Eddie, Abel, and Leo were extremely efficient and clearly knew what they were doing. They handled the heavy furniture carefully and made sure fragile items were protected. The team stayed organized and worked quickly the entire time. It was a very smooth moving experience.
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    Eric Heelan
    4 months ago
    We recently moved in North Haledon and chose Moving of America based on strong recommendations. This moving company quickly earned our trust with clear communication. Rolando, Kimberly, and Alex worked efficiently throughout our house. They protected furniture, walls, and floors with care. The day stayed calm and well organized. Moving of America delivered exactly what we hoped for....,
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    Donay Wilford
    4 months ago
    Moving of America exceeded my expectations today with y baby grand piano. Eddie, Joswe,Humberto and Danny packed it up and more efficiently from pick up to delivery. Thank you to Kimberly for stopping by and keeping up company very nice and answered all questions I had during the move itself. My piano arrived safely and just how I had it. Thank you once again, I highly recommend this company
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    JPmilhouse
    4 months ago
    Amazing team! From beginning till the end, very professional and friendly!
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    Regina Kennedy
    4 months ago
    We recently moved from Alpine and hired Moving of America after a neighbor recommended them. Galileo, Eddie, and Kimberly arrived right on time and immediately began wrapping our furniture with protective blankets. I appreciated how organized they were when loading the truck and how carefully they handled fragile items. The entire move felt smooth and well planned from beginning to end. Nothing was damaged and everything arrived exactly where we wanted it placed.
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    Odessa Cassidy
    4 months ago
    Our office move in Totowa was handled perfectly by Moving of America. Their professional movers stayed organized and efficient throughout the process. Julio, Oscar, and Leo coordinated everything smoothly. Equipment and furniture were handled with care. The transition caused minimal disruption. Moving of America delivered reliable service.
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    Steve Henninger
    5 months ago
    We hired Moving of America to move my parents’ home in Glen Rock, and I could not be happier with the experience. The crew, Santiago, Eddie, Kimberli, Julio, and Abel, were outstanding. They were professional, courteous, and extremely careful with my parents’ belongings. They worked efficiently while still taking the time to make sure everything was handled properly, which meant a lot to our family. They were respectful, well organized, and made a potentially stressful day go very smoothly. I highly recommend Moving of America and this team in particular.
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    catherine santiago
    6 months ago
    We chose Moving of America because of Gal’s excellent customer service and attention to detail, and it turned out to be the best decision. We moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, and from the start Gal came to our home, explained the entire process clearly, and answered all of our questions, which really put us at ease. On moving day, Eddie, Danny, and Carlos were amazing, professional, fast, and extremely careful. They wrapped, packed, and loaded everything efficiently while making sure all of our belongings were fully protected. Everything arrived safely and without a single scratch.
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    Adrianna Rudzinsky
    6 months ago
    Thanks to Moving of America I had a stress-free and successful move. Office personnel was very organized and transparent about pricing. During moving day, office personnel called me multiple times to check in on the status of the move to make sure everything was running efficiently and smoothly.

    My foreman, Santiago, was professional, clearly communicated everything to me, and answered all my questions. All the workers assigned to my move were also professional, worked well together as a team, and handled all my possessions with care.

    Based on my experience, I highly recommend Moving of America and will definitely use them again in the future.
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    Amir Nevo
    6 months ago
    Moving of America exceeded my expectations. The crew was punctual, professional, and worked fast while taking great care of my belongings. Pricing was fair and upfront—exactly what was quoted, no hidden fees. It’s rare to find movers this reliable and transparent. Would absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone moving.
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    Daniel B Parker
    6 months ago
    We had a good experience moving in Wall Township, NJ. Joey, Abel, and Mario worked efficiently at our house and stayed focused.
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    Elisa J. Sweat
    6 months ago
    Moving of America did a good job in Sayreville, NJ. David, Julio, and Leo worked efficiently at our home and kept things moving without stress.
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    R Am
    7 months ago
    Moving into Mahwah, NJ was easier than expected. David, Yoni, and Pablo handled our place carefully and stayed organized. Everything arrived safely.
    Moving of America helped us move in Hackensack, NJ. Lisa, Pablo, and John handled our suite with care and worked efficiently. The move finished on time.
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    John James
    7 months ago
    We had a smooth move in Clifton, NJ. Rolando, Yoni, and John handled our home carefully and stayed focused throughout the move. Everything arrived in good condition.
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    Kim Daly
    7 months ago
    Moving of America did phenomenal service with my mom’s move this weekend. Umberto and his team were prompt, friendly and meticulous. Kimberly and Joey were kind enough to squeeze in my last minute request and kept me informed and updated throughout the process. Everything exceeded my expectations and would use their services again in a heartbeat!
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    Angely Lozada
    7 months ago
    Moving of America exceeded our expectations, especially with their storage services. From the initial pickup all the way until our apartment was ready for delivery, they were extremely accommodating with dates and flexible with scheduling. They made sure we were happy every step of the way and kept communication clear and professional.A big shoutout to Santiago, Leo, and Abel, they were quick, efficient, and highly professional. Nothing was damaged, and they carefully placed everything exactly as requested, which made the move so much easier and stress-free. Highly recommend Moving of America for anyone needing moving and storage services. Outstanding experience from start to finish!
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    janett garcia
    8 months ago
    Thank you Moving of America for the excellent service! What impressed me most were how Kimberly and the team were organized,arrived on time and moved efficiently. They moved me in woodland Park and I cannot express my gratitude enough! They labeled everything and made our move easy. I will defiantly recommend anyone looking for the best service to use Moving of America
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    Esther
    8 months ago
    Moving of America did phenomenal service with my move today. Julio and his team provided excellent service. Kimberly kindly passed by said hello made us feel very important. I’ve used a different company before but Moving of America surpassed my expectations. They were able to accommodate me last minute while I was stressed. David followed up
    To ensure a smooth transition. Thank you Moving of America for your A+ service.

    Moving of America Serves Union City, NJ

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    Union City is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States, with over 95,000 people per square mile on some blocks, and nearly the entire city is renter-occupied. If you’re searching for local movers in Union City NJ, or apartment movers in Union City NJ, it’s important to know the housing stock is almost entirely pre-war. Six-story walk-ups, low-rise multifamily buildings, and older brick apartment buildings, most of them built before 1940, are stacked along a dense one-way street grid running between Bergenline Avenue, Kennedy Boulevard, Summit Avenue, and Palisade Avenue. This is not a freight-elevator-and-COI town. It is a narrow-stairwell, street-parking, jitney-corridor town, and the operational challenge on every move is truck position, grid navigation, and the clock.

    As a licensed New Jersey carrier and one of the best movers in Union City, NJ, we move you under our own authority and a binding estimate. For the full county service area, see our Hudson County movers page. For apartment and walk-up moves across NJ, our apartment movers NJ service covers the process in detail. Crews dispatch from our Ridgefield base, a short run down Route 3 and the Turnpike to Union City.

    5 Reasons Union City Families and Businesses Choose Moving of America for Local Moving

    Hiring a mover in one of the most densely populated cities in the country should not feel like a gamble. Too many people have a story about a crew that showed up late, damaged something, or tacked on fees that were never part of the original quote. Moving of America was built to fix that. Here’s what sets us apart for local moves in and around Union City, NJ.

    1. Local Expertise Built Around Union City’s Grid

    We are not an out-of-state call center dispatching whoever happens to be free that day. Moving of America is a New Jersey company with more than 20 years of hands-on experience moving families and businesses across Hudson County, including Union City’s dense stretch of pre-war walk-ups along Bergenline Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard. Our crews understand the realities of a one-way grid packed with 24/7 jitney traffic, narrow stairwells, and street parking that leaves no room for guesswork. That local know-how keeps your move on schedule instead of improvising on move day.

    Yes. We serve Union City and the surrounding Hudson County area, including nearby North Bergen, Hoboken, Kearny, and Secaucus. Wherever you are moving to or from in the area, our crews already know the streets, the buildings, and the traffic patterns.
    We are a locally operated New Jersey mover, not a franchise or brokered service. Booking with us means our own trained crew and our own trucks show up, not a subcontractor picked at random.

    2. Transparent Pricing Starting at $298

    A phone quote that turns into a different number on move day is one of the most common complaints we hear from customers who tried another company first. Moving of America uses flat-rate pricing that starts at $298 for local moves, with no fuel surcharge sprung on you afterward and no surprise stair fees for the upper-floor walk-ups so common on the Bergenline corridor. The price you agree to before the move is the price you pay when it’s done.

    Local moves start at $298, with the final total shaped by factors like the size of your home, how many boxes and rooms are involved, the floor level and carry distance in walk-up buildings, and whether you add packing services. We walk through all of that with you before booking so the number doesn't change on move day.
    No. Our quote covers labor, the truck, and all equipment needed for the job, including the extra crew time that pre-war walk-ups require. Nothing gets added at the end.

    3. A Full Range of Moving Services Under One Roof

    Some local movers simply load and unload a truck. Moving of America goes further, offering packing and unpacking, furniture disassembly and reassembly, loading and unloading, and short- or long-term storage. Whether it’s a studio apartment on a fifth-floor walk-up near the Bergenline Avenue Station or a full office relocation nearby, our crews bring the right equipment and experience for the job.

    Our full-service local moves cover residential and commercial relocations, packing and unpacking, furniture disassembly and reassembly, loading and unloading, and flexible storage options.
    Yes. Many customers add packing service to cut down on pre-move stress, especially in smaller apartments where space is tight. Our team supplies the materials and handles fragile or specialty items with care.

    4. A Team You Can Trust in Your Home

    Letting movers into your home means trusting them around your family, your valuables, and everything you own. Every member of our team completes a background check and professional training before ever working a job. Moving of America is fully licensed through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and carries comprehensive liability and cargo insurance on every move, so you’re protected from the first box loaded to the last one placed.

    Yes. We are fully licensed by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and carry liability and cargo insurance on every job.
    Every one of them. We don't rely on day laborers or outside subcontractors — our crews are hired, background-checked, and trained directly by us.

    5. A Reputation Built on Repeat Customers

    Rather than take our word for it, look at what customers say. Moving of America has built hundreds of verified five-star Google reviews from New Jersey renters, families, seniors, and business owners, including many in and around Union City. Customers come back for their next move and refer friends and family, which only happens when a company consistently delivers on what it promises.

    The feedback is consistent: crews arrived on time, navigated tight stairwells and street parking without a hitch, and charged exactly what was quoted. That consistency is something we work to maintain on every job.

    It comes down to the fundamentals done well — showing up on time, treating each home with care, and never adding surprise charges. That should be standard in this industry, but it isn't always, which is why customers keep coming back and referring us.

    What Moving of America Knows About Union City

    The grid, the jitney, and the 9 p.m. cutoff: truck placement is the whole game

    Union City’s commercial-vehicle ordinance prohibits commercial trucks on city streets between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. That is the tightest overnight window of any Hudson County town in this silo, tighter than Secaucus (midnight) and tighter than Kearny (7 p.m. in residential zones). Separately, trucks over four tons gross weight are excluded from the streets listed in Schedule V except for pickup and delivery, and the city’s one-way grid creates approach constraints that out-of-area crews discover the hard way on move morning. On top of that, the 24/7 jitney network on Bergenline Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard means a truck staged on the wrong block creates a cascade of problems: the jitney can’t pass, the block backs up, and enforcement follows. We map the truck approach before move day, not on it. The load window is planned to clear the street before 9 p.m., or the move is structured so it doesn’t need on-street staging after that hour.

    Pre-war walk-ups on a narrow grid: what a Union City move actually looks like

    More than half of Union City’s residential buildings were constructed before 1939. That means narrow stairwells, no service elevators, low ceiling clearances on upper landings, and apartments accessed from interior corridors with tight turns. If you need house movers or condo movers in Union City, NJ, the dominant building type is on the 32nd–49th Street blocks along Bergenline Avenue. The highest-density residential corridor in the city is the five- or six-story walk-up with no freight elevator, no loading dock, and street-level carry from the truck to the building entrance. Crew size, equipment, and the carry distance from the truck to the door all get priced into the estimate upfront. No surprises on move day because we have done this here before.

    The Bergenline Avenue Station and what your neighbors already know about moving

    The Bergenline Avenue Station at 49th Street is the only underground stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, a fact most Union City residents use for commuting but rarely think about for moving. Its location anchors the northern third of Bergenline’s residential density, and the surrounding blocks have some of the highest lease-renewal churn in Hudson County. September 1 and October 1 are the peak move days in this corridor, the same end-of-lease surge that hits Hoboken and Jersey City hits the Bergenline blocks just as hard. If you are moving on or around those dates, book at least three to four weeks in advance. Same-week calls on September 1 in Union City are turned down by every credible mover in the county.

    How Much Does Moving in Union City Cost?

    Local Union City moves are priced hourly by crew size and truck. As professional movers in Union City, NJ, we ensure walk-up moves on the upper floors of Bergenline corridor buildings take longer per piece than ground-floor carries, and that labor is built into the estimate, not added as a surprise line item. Our current local rate starts at an hourly range. Every job receives a binding written estimate before the truck rolls. A binding estimate locks the price; a non-binding estimate moves with actual weight and time. We will tell you which applies to your job and why before you sign anything. The Bill of Lading confirms the agreed price on move day;, there is no version of “we’ll settle up at delivery” in our process.

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    Our Moving Process in Union City: What to Expect

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    Contact Moving of America to request a moving survey for your Union City address. We confirm details such as crew size, truck requirements, carry distance, and floor level before issuing a written binding estimate; we never estimate on the spot on move day. Survey and written binding estimate. Crew size, truck, carry distance, and floor level are all confirmed before the estimate is issued, not estimated on the spot on move day.
    We map the truck approach through Union City’s one-way grid to ensure the best access. As insured movers in Union City, NJ, and licensed movers in Union City, NJ, the move window is scheduled to clear the street before the 9 p.m. commercial-vehicle cutoff, and any building-specific access protocols are confirmed in advance.
    A licensed Moving of America crew arrives with a full inventory of household goods and a Bill of Lading. As full-service movers in Union City, NJ, we bring the right equipment for your stairwell and carry requirements, and we stage the truck on the correct block for the jitney corridor to avoid traffic issues.

    We deliver your belongings, place them as instructed, and conduct a walkthrough to ensure everything is in its proper place. If you need packing and moving services in Union City NJ, or storage and moving services in Union City NJ, valuation coverage remains active on your goods throughout the move.

    Towns Near Union City We Also Serve

    Union City borders Hudson County’s densest neighborhoods on every side. Directly north, North Bergen movers covers the Boulevard East high-rise corridor and the Bergenline stretch above the city line. Directly south, Hoboken Movers handles the HPU parking permit and elevator reservation system. To the southwest, Kearny movers, and to the west and northwest, Secaucus movers. All are part of our Hudson County movers service area.

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    Why Union City Residents Choose Moving of America

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    We are a licensed NJ carrier, not a broker, holding USDOT #1601312, MC #592337, and NJ License #39PC00096600, all of which are verifiable at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.

    BBB A+ accredited and an AMSA ProMover, with 400+ Google reviews. Recognized as top-rated movers in Union City, NJ, for our reputation and service excellence.

    We know the Union City one-way grid, the jitney corridor, the 9 p.m. cutoff, and the pre-war stairwell realities. The move plan reflects this before the truck leaves the yard.

    Ridgefield-based crews: a short Turnpike run, not a long-distance dispatch. Arrive on time, work efficiently, and clear the street legally.

    What Our Customers Say

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    Michael Yanuzzi
    2 weeks ago
    I want to thank Moving of America for a wonderful moving experience today !! They were very professional and friendly and were able to adapt to any situation they encountered !! Eddie was especially helpful and knowledgeable , and strong , and everything went off without a hitch !! I would highly recommend M of A to anyone , even someone who was passing by and saw the move stopped to pick up their information !! I am very happy today , thanks again Moving of America !!
    Moving day in Englewood, NJ went well overall. Their team took care of our house and stayed professional. Everything arrived in good shape.
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    Shira Appelbaum
    3 weeks ago
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    Pete Bonanno
    1 month ago
    We chose Moving of America because of the good reviews, Joey the project manager was great, our local NJ pickup experience was genuinely excellent.. crew was professional, efficient, careful with our belongings, and overall gave us confidence that we had chosen the right company for our interstate move.

    Unfortunately, the interstate portion of the move completely ruined that experience.

    What we later discovered is that interstate moves are clearly not handled the same way as their local operations, despite being led to believe the move would remain within their own team. Once our shipment left NJ, communication, accountability, and overall professionalism changed.

    By that point, Moving of America had already collected the majority of the payment, while the remaining balance was due to the company handling the delivery.

    At delivery, the driver who was contracted out called me and said he didn’t think he could get into the neighborhood and that he would have to go and get a shuttle. I asked him how many guys he had, he indicated 2.. I said why don’t we use my own smaller moving truck instead, and the driver confirmed and to meet him a mile from our house with our truck.

    Only after we arrived at the transfer point, no helpers were there- only the driver and at that point, we were informed for the first time that because we used our own truck, delivery labor was cancelled entirely. This was never disclosed beforehand. No revised agreement or change in scope was provided or signed. We were suddenly left responsible for unloading, unwrapping, and moving an entire household into our home ourselves after arriving in our new state only hours earlier with two young children.

    The driver would not transfer the belongings into our truck until payment was made, despite the agreed delivery services no longer being performed as originally contracted.

    Because everything remained wrapped at the transfer point, there was no realistic ability to inspect our belongings for damage there. After completing the move ourselves and removing the wrapping inside the home, before having to return all of the moving blankets because the driver said MofA would charge him if he didn’t return all of them, we discovered damage to a dresser and mirror.

    What has been most disappointing is how the situation was handled afterward. Our move took place in February, and after more than a month of detailed back-and-forth communication attempting to resolve this professionally, the company ultimately stopped responding altogether. Multiple requests for the recorded phone call from the day of delivery were ignored. Formal complaints were filed with the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, yet even after those filings there was still no meaningful effort to resolve the situation.

    The only offer ever made was a $300 “goodwill” payment intended to cover both the damaged items and the significant delivery issues. Within the release documents for their “goodwill” offer you essentially waive your rights from later pursuing any public reviews related to your dispute and the company is not deemed responsible for anything, which is ironic because no responsibility was taken anyway. They provided no willingness to reasonably negotiate, no meaningful counteroffer, and no acknowledgment of the fact that the contracted delivery services were never actually completed.

    This review is not being written simply because issues occurred during a move — things happen stuff can break. It is being written because of the lack of transparency, the last-minute change in delivery execution, the refusal to provide requested documentation, and the complete lack of accountability once the interstate portion began.

    The local NJ team was genuinely very good, which honestly makes this even more disappointing. If you are considering Moving of America for an interstate move I genuinely hope your experience is much better then ours because our interstate experience was very different from what was represented upfront.
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    Samia Akhtar
    2 months ago
    Best experience thus far. They were friendly, professional and efficient. The lead mover was awesome. They really took care of us and last minute. Highly recommend.
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    Lisa H. Yarbrough
    2 months ago
    We’ve moved a few times over the years, and this was one of the smoother ones. The team was polite, organized, and respectful with our belongings. That kind of consistency matters.
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    Michael Rizzo
    2 months ago
    Excellent service and extremely professional 👏 👌 👍 Everyone was helpful, courteous and wonderful to work with ! The movers were great and extremely cooperative !
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    Nathan Kelly
    2 months ago
    Moving service is very good. I highly recommend it to everyone because of their excellent and reliable service.
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    Julio M. Tammaro
    2 months ago
    Moving into a condo can get complicated with scheduling and elevators, but they handled it well. A bit of waiting here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary.
    Shatiera Terry profile picture
    Shatiera Terry
    2 months ago
    Really quick, nice, respectful movers. They worked fast, asked questions throughout to be on the same page. Thank you
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    Susan Strawbridge
    3 months ago
    Our move to Lyndhurst was handled professionally by Moving of America. Abel, Alex, and Oscar worked quickly but still paid attention to every detail. They wrapped every piece of furniture before loading it. The team stayed organized the entire time. Everything arrived safely and exactly where we asked.
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    Robert Kaznica
    3 months ago
    JULIO answered all our questions & was very helpful & friendly. He was not only a great leader but he
    His crew were the best Of all the companies we proved Joey wqs the only one who came to the house and explined the whole process. I was very impressed that several times during the move they called from the office to see if i was satisfied with how the move was going. Thank you for all you have done.we got white glove service at a very reasonable rate
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    Moses Pierre-Louis
    3 months ago
    SANTIAGO and his team were amazing. The came on time and got right to work. They had me verify what was going to storage. The labeled everything protected my furniture and electronics. Loaded up the truck like Tetris and took off. These guys were Top Notch I would highly recommend using These guys if your moving.
    Sherry Sturner profile picture
    Sherry Sturner
    3 months ago
    These movers were amazing. So nice and helpful. Very hard working and punctual. I had a great experience and would 100% use them again .
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    Michael Mangos
    4 months ago
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    Jose Arguello
    4 months ago
    Moving of America delivered an excellent experience during our move in Clifton. This moving company communicated clearly and stayed organized from start to finish. John, Julio, and Oscar arrived on time and explained the plan before starting. They treated our house carefully and protected everything along the way. The process felt smooth and well managed. Moving of America truly stands out for reliability./
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    Thomas Gever
    4 months ago
    Moving to Englewood was much easier than expected thanks to Moving of America. Eddie, Abel, and Leo were extremely efficient and clearly knew what they were doing. They handled the heavy furniture carefully and made sure fragile items were protected. The team stayed organized and worked quickly the entire time. It was a very smooth moving experience.
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    Eric Heelan
    4 months ago
    We recently moved in North Haledon and chose Moving of America based on strong recommendations. This moving company quickly earned our trust with clear communication. Rolando, Kimberly, and Alex worked efficiently throughout our house. They protected furniture, walls, and floors with care. The day stayed calm and well organized. Moving of America delivered exactly what we hoped for....,
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    Donay Wilford
    4 months ago
    Moving of America exceeded my expectations today with y baby grand piano. Eddie, Joswe,Humberto and Danny packed it up and more efficiently from pick up to delivery. Thank you to Kimberly for stopping by and keeping up company very nice and answered all questions I had during the move itself. My piano arrived safely and just how I had it. Thank you once again, I highly recommend this company
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    JPmilhouse
    4 months ago
    Amazing team! From beginning till the end, very professional and friendly!
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    Regina Kennedy
    4 months ago
    We recently moved from Alpine and hired Moving of America after a neighbor recommended them. Galileo, Eddie, and Kimberly arrived right on time and immediately began wrapping our furniture with protective blankets. I appreciated how organized they were when loading the truck and how carefully they handled fragile items. The entire move felt smooth and well planned from beginning to end. Nothing was damaged and everything arrived exactly where we wanted it placed.
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    Odessa Cassidy
    4 months ago
    Our office move in Totowa was handled perfectly by Moving of America. Their professional movers stayed organized and efficient throughout the process. Julio, Oscar, and Leo coordinated everything smoothly. Equipment and furniture were handled with care. The transition caused minimal disruption. Moving of America delivered reliable service.
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    Steve Henninger
    5 months ago
    We hired Moving of America to move my parents’ home in Glen Rock, and I could not be happier with the experience. The crew, Santiago, Eddie, Kimberli, Julio, and Abel, were outstanding. They were professional, courteous, and extremely careful with my parents’ belongings. They worked efficiently while still taking the time to make sure everything was handled properly, which meant a lot to our family. They were respectful, well organized, and made a potentially stressful day go very smoothly. I highly recommend Moving of America and this team in particular.
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    catherine santiago
    6 months ago
    We chose Moving of America because of Gal’s excellent customer service and attention to detail, and it turned out to be the best decision. We moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, and from the start Gal came to our home, explained the entire process clearly, and answered all of our questions, which really put us at ease. On moving day, Eddie, Danny, and Carlos were amazing, professional, fast, and extremely careful. They wrapped, packed, and loaded everything efficiently while making sure all of our belongings were fully protected. Everything arrived safely and without a single scratch.
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    Adrianna Rudzinsky
    6 months ago
    Thanks to Moving of America I had a stress-free and successful move. Office personnel was very organized and transparent about pricing. During moving day, office personnel called me multiple times to check in on the status of the move to make sure everything was running efficiently and smoothly.

    My foreman, Santiago, was professional, clearly communicated everything to me, and answered all my questions. All the workers assigned to my move were also professional, worked well together as a team, and handled all my possessions with care.

    Based on my experience, I highly recommend Moving of America and will definitely use them again in the future.
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    Amir Nevo
    6 months ago
    Moving of America exceeded my expectations. The crew was punctual, professional, and worked fast while taking great care of my belongings. Pricing was fair and upfront—exactly what was quoted, no hidden fees. It’s rare to find movers this reliable and transparent. Would absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone moving.
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    Daniel B Parker
    6 months ago
    We had a good experience moving in Wall Township, NJ. Joey, Abel, and Mario worked efficiently at our house and stayed focused.
    Elisa J. Sweat profile picture
    Elisa J. Sweat
    6 months ago
    Moving of America did a good job in Sayreville, NJ. David, Julio, and Leo worked efficiently at our home and kept things moving without stress.
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    R Am
    7 months ago
    Moving into Mahwah, NJ was easier than expected. David, Yoni, and Pablo handled our place carefully and stayed organized. Everything arrived safely.
    Moving of America helped us move in Hackensack, NJ. Lisa, Pablo, and John handled our suite with care and worked efficiently. The move finished on time.
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    John James
    7 months ago
    We had a smooth move in Clifton, NJ. Rolando, Yoni, and John handled our home carefully and stayed focused throughout the move. Everything arrived in good condition.
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    Kim Daly
    7 months ago
    Moving of America did phenomenal service with my mom’s move this weekend. Umberto and his team were prompt, friendly and meticulous. Kimberly and Joey were kind enough to squeeze in my last minute request and kept me informed and updated throughout the process. Everything exceeded my expectations and would use their services again in a heartbeat!
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    Angely Lozada
    7 months ago
    Moving of America exceeded our expectations, especially with their storage services. From the initial pickup all the way until our apartment was ready for delivery, they were extremely accommodating with dates and flexible with scheduling. They made sure we were happy every step of the way and kept communication clear and professional.A big shoutout to Santiago, Leo, and Abel, they were quick, efficient, and highly professional. Nothing was damaged, and they carefully placed everything exactly as requested, which made the move so much easier and stress-free. Highly recommend Moving of America for anyone needing moving and storage services. Outstanding experience from start to finish!
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    janett garcia
    8 months ago
    Thank you Moving of America for the excellent service! What impressed me most were how Kimberly and the team were organized,arrived on time and moved efficiently. They moved me in woodland Park and I cannot express my gratitude enough! They labeled everything and made our move easy. I will defiantly recommend anyone looking for the best service to use Moving of America
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    Esther
    8 months ago
    Moving of America did phenomenal service with my move today. Julio and his team provided excellent service. Kimberly kindly passed by said hello made us feel very important. I’ve used a different company before but Moving of America surpassed my expectations. They were able to accommodate me last minute while I was stressed. David followed up
    To ensure a smooth transition. Thank you Moving of America for your A+ service.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Union City prohibits commercial vehicles on city streets between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Trucks with a gross weight over 4 tons are excluded from certain streets (Schedule V), except for pickup and delivery. The city’s one-way grid adds approach constraints. Moving of America maps the truck route and move window in advance, clears the street before the 9 p.m. cutoff, and avoids the Schedule V restricted blocks.
    Union City’s 24/7 private jitney network runs continuously along Bergenline Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard. A moving truck staged on the wrong block will obstruct jitney traffic and quickly draw enforcement attention. We identify the correct staging position for your specific address and block before move day.
    Moving of America is a licensed New Jersey moving carrier with USDOT #1601312, MC #592337, NJ License #39PC00096600. We move you under our own authority and a binding estimate, not a broker arrangement.
    More than half of Union City’s residential buildings were built before 1939. The dominant type is the five- or six-story pre-war walk-up, no freight elevator, no loading dock, street-level carry from the truck to the building entrance. Crew size, equipment, and floor-level carry distance are all factored into the binding estimate before move day.
    For standard moves, two weeks out is sufficient. For moves on or around September 1 or October 1, the end-of-lease surge dates that hit the Bergenline corridor as hard as Hoboken or Jersey City, book three to four weeks in advance, minimum. Same-week availability on those dates is rare among credible movers in Hudson County.

    Local Union City moves are priced hourly, based on crew and truck. Walk-up moves on upper floors take longer per piece than ground-floor carries, and that labor is reflected in the estimate upfront. Moving of America provides a written binding estimate before the move, so the price is fixed in advance.

    Get a Free Union City Moving Estimate from Moving of America

    Tell us your address on Bergenline or Kennedy, your floor, and your move date. Whether you need same-day movers in Union City NJ, or long-distance movers in Union City, NJ, we’ll build the truck approach, the move window, and the binding estimate around your specific block, not a generic Union City template. Call (201) 862-8000 to get a moving quote in Union City, NJ, or request your free Union City moving estimate today.