Southeast Van Lines
Strengths
- TrustDALE $10,000 Make-It-Right Guarantee — third-party consumer protection most movers don't offer
- Full-time employees only — never subcontracts. Same crew year after year.
- 7 named repeat customers — David V. used them 5 times, Mary M. 4 times
- Binding prices — quoted price is final price
- 12 reviews cite on-time arrival
- 14 reviews cite zero damage
- Owner personally does in-home estimates and shows up on move days
- Long-distance specialist — GA to CA, NY, FL, TX, VA, island barge moves
- Specialty: boats, custom crating, car transport
Pricing
Binding prices — quoted price is final price. In-home estimates at no cost. Pricing fetched live from CRM rate cards.
Source: verified-rate-card (2026-05-31)
FMCSA Record
USDOT
1988942
MC
748121
Status
Active
Crashes (24mo)
0
Fleet
2 trucks
Drivers
3
Insurance
On file
Insurance Coverage
$750K carrier liability on file with FMCSA
BBB Profile
Rating
A
Accredited
Yes (since 2013)
Complaints (3yr)
2
How Southeast Van Lines Compares
Google Rating
People
Owner: Benjamin David (President)mentioned in 12 reviews
Benjamin David does in-home estimates personally and shows up on move days. Corinne V.: "Benjamin came by to take the inventory and gave me a very good and accurate quote." Rona R.: "The GM Ben showed up to carry additional boxes in his private pick-up." John D.: "We felt comfortable dealing with Ben David."
Response time: Within hours
Crew: Eli, Dee, Benjamin
Repeat Customers
7 named repeat customers — one used them 5 times, another 4 times, several over 5+ year spans
David V. 5 moves
“Truly friendly and caring in everything”
Mary M. 4 moves
“I could only trust them”
Frank J. several times over 5 years
“My favorite foreman Adi”
Fairreview S. several times over years
“We know them by name — same workers still with the company”
Mary Ellen W. 2 moves
Heather R. 2 moves + storage
Patrick M. 2+ moves
Reddit Community
“Extremely not bulldog movers. We used them for a move from Atlanta to upstate New York and basically every piece of furniture, every box was damaged in some fashion.”
u/the4berspay (contrasting with SVL) in r/r/Atlanta+127
Storage
Security: Fire/smoke alarm system, Security alarm system
Packing Services
Full-service packing available
Materials included
Specialty items: boats, custom crating, pianos
Reviews
4 reviews across Yelp, Reddit. 4 positive (100%). Average: 4.7/5 from 118 Google reviews.
| Rating | Review | Author | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | The team that moved me out today was fantastic. They were extremely helpful during the process even with there being a miscommunication. I appreciate the fact that they accommodated in order to rectify the issue. They were polite, efficient and it was a great price for my one bedroom apartment. Eli, | Donovan C. | Yelp |
| 5/5 | I wish I had picked these movers for a long distance move. Even after I went with another company they were still willing to help me when the other company didn''t send the right sized truck. The staff were all very professional and gave me timely responses to questions. | Gina R. | Yelp |
| 5/5 | Great company highly recommend! They are very professional, easy to work with. I have used them three times. | Terry G. | Yelp |
| 5/5 | Extremely not bulldog movers. We used them for a move from Atlanta to upstate New York and basically every piece of furniture, every box was damaged in some fashion. | the4berspay (contrasting with SVL) | r/Atlanta |
The team that moved me out today was fantastic. They were extremely helpful during the process even with there being a miscommunication. I appreciate the fact that they accommodated in order to rectify the issue. They were polite, efficient and it was a great price for my one bedroom apartment. Eli,
Donovan C.
I wish I had picked these movers for a long distance move. Even after I went with another company they were still willing to help me when the other company didn''t send the right sized truck. The staff were all very professional and gave me timely responses to questions.
Gina R.
Great company highly recommend! They are very professional, easy to work with. I have used them three times.
Terry G.
Extremely not bulldog movers. We used them for a move from Atlanta to upstate New York and basically every piece of furniture, every box was damaged in some fashion.
the4berspay (contrasting with SVL)
Location
6095-C NORTHBELT DR, NORCROSS, GA 30071
(770)242-7276
Common routes:
Credentials
Service Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Van Lines legitimate?
Yes. Southeast Van Lines Inc. has 30 years of experience, is BBB A accredited since 2013, holds USDOT 1988942 and MC 748121, has 0 FMCSA crashes, and is TrustDALE certified with a $10,000 Make-It-Right Guarantee. Fully licensed and insured including workers comp.
Does Southeast Van Lines use subcontractors?
No. Full-time employees exclusively. They never subcontract a job. Same trained, experienced crew handles your move from start to finish.
What is the TrustDALE guarantee?
TrustDALE certification includes a $10,000 Make-It-Right Guarantee. If you have an issue, TrustDALE works to resolve it and backs it with up to $10,000. This is third-party consumer protection most movers don't offer.
Does Southeast Van Lines offer discounts?
Yes. 5% veteran discount and 5% senior citizen discount. Binding prices (quoted price is final). Free in-home estimates.
Does Southeast Van Lines offer storage?
Yes. Climate-controlled, company-owned warehouse in Norcross, GA. Fire/smoke alarms, security alarm. Items stay wrapped until delivery. Short-term, long-term, and storage-in-transit.
Does Southeast Van Lines do car transport?
Yes. Vehicle shipping alongside household goods.
What is Southeast Van Lines' rating?
Google: 4.7/5. TrustDALE: 4.8/5. Angi: 4.2/5 from 47 reviews. BBB: A accredited since 2013. FMCSA: 0 crashes in 24 months.
What areas does Southeast Van Lines serve?
Based in Norcross, GA (Gwinnett County), serving 20 cities in metro Atlanta for local moves, plus nationwide long distance and international relocations.
Southeast Van Lines
Southeast Van Lines
★ 4.7 NORCROSS, GA 30071 . 30+ yrs