Choice Vanlines
SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663
Flagged to AvoidAt a Glance
Red Flags
- Belongings held for over 5 weeks with no delivery date or update
- Consumer's phone number blocked by delivery driver and booking agent
- Repeated calls (30+) met with same scripted response and no resolution
- Promised callback never delivered
- All consumer belongings in possession with no communication
Reviews
Safety Record
Consumer Reports (7)
stolen . damaged . hostage load . unresponsive
They picked my up items June 28th and it's not August 3rd and I've had no update. I've had my number blocked from the delivery driver and the guy who quoted and booked my delivery. I've called over 30 times with the same repeat message of "we'll contact you when we have an update". I was told I would receive a call this past weekend and "to call if they haven't called me" so I did. I received the same repeat message and am still waiting for some sort of update. They have ALL my belongings. Me and my boyfriends computer, monitors, clothes, cat tree, cat+dog food, toys, and so much more.
Submitted to Trunk 2026-08-03 . See full report
overcharged . hostage load . no show . nondelivery
Goods picked up on July 10th, 2026 and never delivered. Payment was sent via Zelle to an individual named Ahmad Alomari. Belongings have not been returned.
Submitted to Trunk 2026-08-15 . See full report
hostage load . no show . stolen . bait and switch . nondelivery
Items picked up July 24, 2026 in Circleville, Ohio for transport to Wesley Chapel, Florida. Movers at pickup said they were driving items straight to Florida, due July 31. As of August 16, items still not delivered. Choice Van Lines repeatedly says they are working with dispatch and logistics to schedule delivery. Company also stated different movers would deliver, not the ones who loaded. Movers at pickup attempted to charge more than the inventoried contract price. Items hold sentimental value as they belonged to deceased grandparents and a gift from stepfather.
Submitted to Trunk 2026-08-16 . See full report
bait and switch . overcharged . hostage load
Signed contract. When arrived (u-haul) they demanded more money. Loaded the truck and now Im being ghosted. Company is a complete scam. My life is on that truck. Dont know what to do.
Submitted to Trunk 2026-08-21 . See full report
overcharged . bait and switch . hostage load
We worked with Alicia at Choice Van Lines. When the movers arrived today they demanded an additional $1,000. There was a signed contract and everything to be moved was listed. If the disabled senior did not pay the $1,000 the movers were going to leave and she would forfeit her $900 deposit. This is absolutely ridiculous! Its fraud.
Submitted to Trunk 2026-09-04 . See full report
unprofessional . threatening
I reserved this company to move us, and then within an hour canceled the move due to the horrific stories I read. They sent me their website with bogus reviews initially, but after a little more research I canceled and stopped payment. They have since been aggressive and threatening in their emails.
Submitted to Trunk 2026-09-28 . See full report
no show . hostage load . overcharged . nondelivery
Choice gave us a binding estimate that included 81 items. When they came on Aug 14 they stated we had too much stuff and we had to pay 5000 more to take the rest. We refused and they took the amount of items that fit the space we were allotted on the truck. From Aug 17 until today Oct 2 we have not received our items. Their 30 day window has surpassed as of Sept 29. They will not tell me where my items are or when they will be delivered other than they are in transit.

Choice Van Lines Interstate Bill of Lading dated 8/14/26. Shows 575 N Midland Ave, Saddle Brook NJ 07663. DOT 4528356, MC 1795211. Grand total $5,265 for 724 cubic feet. Origin: Britton, MI. Destination: 99 Saluda Way, Beaufort, SC.
Submitted to Trunk 2026-10-02 . See full report
Source: Consumer reports submitted to Trunk. Reporter names abbreviated for privacy.
Case Timeline
Steve L. . Town and Country, MO to Unknown . 2026-05
Consumer contracted with Huge Van Lines. Without consumer knowledge, Huge subcontracted pickup to Howard Van Lines (Howards Vanlines Inc, Garfield NJ). Driver Jordan and two helpers arrived in an almost-full semi marked Howards instead of contracted 28-foot box truck. Howard Van Lines attempted to charge an extra 5,000 dollars. Consumer refused, so carrier only took partial load. Delivery date given by driver but no-show. Management at Huge Van Lines refuses calls. Owner of Howard Van Lines, Joe Hannoush (108 Washington Ave A, Hawthorne NJ), denies owning the company but contacted driver after consumer called him. Company also operates under Choice Van Line name.
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Registered
May 2026
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Last updated: Apr 2026
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