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VENTURE VAN LINES LLC

MERCHANTVILLE, NJ 08109

Flagged to Avoid

ISIshtarDec 27, 2024This company is an absolute SCAM. It's a broker company, not a moving company. They promised me they would beat uHaul prices, and it would just be a 3-part deposit (one part when y...

VENTURE VAN LINES LLC is a moving company based in MERCHANTVILLE, NJ 08109. USDOT 3489855, zero crashes in 24 months. 3 red flags documented.
130 NCCDB complaints

USDOT

3489855

MC

1148208

Authority

Authorized

Crashes (24mo)

0

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1 S CENTRE ST, MERCHANTVILLE, NJ 08109

(856)502-1599

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At a Glance

Red Flags

  • 30 NCCDB consumer complaints on file
  • Complaints up 31% year-over-year (2023: 13, 2024: 17)
  • Operates as a broker (zero trucks, dispatches to third-party carriers)

Reviews

20 reviews across Trustpilot. 0 positive (0%). 20 negative (100%).

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ISIshtarDec 27, 2024This company is an absolute SCAM. It's a broker company, not a moving company. They promised me they would beat uHaul prices, and it would just be a 3-part deposit (one part when you book, one... See moreUsefulShare

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SPSasha PhillipsApr 20, 2024I'd give them zero if that was possible. I feel that inflated pricing changes between estimate and total due, are almost to be expected. Final total almost 1k more than estimate, for an additional 7... See moreUseful1Share

/5
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DTDarren TuckerJul 14, 2023Moving is never easy or smooth. Jack and his team at Venture Van Lines Moving made it seamless. Communication throughout the process was excellent, from the virtual walkthrough to moving day and beyon... See moreCompany repliedUseful1Share

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KRKristieOct 7, 2023I paid more than double the original quote. Delivery was not when expected, missing items, damaged items. Absolutely horrible customer service finally started a claim with a 3rd party only for the... See moreCompany repliedUseful4Share

1/5
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MOMomeUS•1 reviewDec 28, 2024ExtortionistAgreed on a price, paid the down payment. Items picked up, then charged extra $1000 and threatened to auction stuff. Horrible company. Scam artist. November 20, 2024Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

1/5
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ISIshtarUS•4 reviewsDec 27, 2024This company is an absolute SCAMThis company is an absolute SCAM. It's a broker company, not a moving company. They promised me they would beat uHaul prices, and it would just be a 3-part deposit (one part when you book, one part when the items are picked up, and the last part when the items are delivered). Except the first deposit just goes to them to talk to you on the phone. The actual moving company does not get a penny. Once the moving company shows up, the e

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DEDebbieUS•4 reviewsOct 8, 2024No not use these peopleNo not use these people. It is the classic bait and switch scam! They will tell you everything you want to hear via phone, then send a “binding estimate” with a low ball cubic square feet. Once you sign and pay your deposit, you are out the money! Buyer beware! They are a freight broker…. Not a moving company!September 25, 2024Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

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SASamUS•2 reviewsAug 15, 2024These folks sold me a lieThese folks sold me a lie. I was told unpacking and packing was covered, asked all sorts of questions about the packing, and then the day before I was told I had not paid for that service, would be charged hundreds of dollars more. I ended up cancelling and losing my $600 some dollar deposit. With moving, you need someone who stands by their word.August 9, 2024Unprompted reviewUseful1Share

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Michael David BoraasCO•1 reviewJul 15, 2024Please don't make my mistakePlease don't make my mistake! I should have just read the reviews before hiring this broker. Total scam and they have the process down cold. I contracted them to move my personal items from Minnesota to Idaho and after 3.5 months, and 3K for a small 5X7 storage unit, they delivered the remaining items that weren't stolen as damaged by some 3rd rate outfit. We video'd the final move and they only accepted cash and the delivery

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Milan ReynoldsUS•1 reviewJul 3, 2024Infuriated!I obtained and paid nearly 2k for the services of this company; Venture Van Lines. To this day (July 3, 2024), I have not seen my belongings, nor do I know where they are stored. I've tried to call the people I initially talked to, so I can possibly arrange for them to bring my things to a storage unit. But no one will answer my calls. And when I finally did get to talk to someone, I got the runaround. Saying the movers would be at my location on Tu

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Conroy HallUS•1 reviewJul 3, 2024This place is absolute scam artistThis place is absolute scam artist. Please don't trust them at all with your moving and storage. They don't even have a moving truck, they use third party movers that charge you even more than your original contract. I have filed a claim with my bank to receive my deposit back, and I also cancelled my move completely because I'm not paying anything more than I agreed to in my contract. Don't waste your money on them, and look for

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Moriah CordovaUS•1 reviewJun 20, 2024ScammersScammers! Scammers! Scammers! I don’t think this “company” even has a moving truck. Lies, lies and more lies. I was told for two days a truck was on the way. Multiple stories each time I called. Do not trust this company! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! June 20, 2024Unprompted reviewUseful2Share

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Ck BurkUS•1 reviewUpdated Jun 10, 2024Total scam artistsTotal scam artists. Charged me equivalent of 750 Cubic feet, even though the contract said i had 582 cu feet. then, a bunch of a-rbs arrived from NJ representing Crystal MOvers (hq in AZ) to move me and charged me another $1000, claiming i had 900 cu feet although the truck carried only 1700 cu feet, according to Penske. Promised goods to be delivered May 31 "first available date." I flew to Florida to meet truck and they never showed,

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SPSasha PhillipsUS•3 reviewsApr 20, 2024I'd give them zero if that was…I'd give them zero if that was possible. I feel that inflated pricing changes between estimate and total due, are almost to be expected. Final total almost 1k more than estimate, for an additional 7 medium boxes.More than half my things arrived frozen or soaking and damaged. Wood tables were bloated from being completely water logged. My linens and end tables were covered in black mold.Company has yet to return a single phone

1/5
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Anameeka HanifUS•2 reviewsApr 18, 2024On 11/23On 11/23, I came across Venture Van Lines, David Hoffman, called me every week from October 23 to feb 2024 to convince me, to use their company. The original contract, was quoted at $2500 to $3000, moving from Los Angeles to Ocala, Florida.The day before my move, I received the 2nd contract..4/22/24 for $4700I called Venture Van lines LLC and of course, no one was available. I even, called Dave Hoffman and his line is now suddenly disconnected, ghos

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Bridge Is OverUS•2 reviewsMar 18, 2024Still waiting for my confirmed refundThis company doesn’t even deserve the 1 star. After reporting them to the BBB (complaint #20971947), Kate swore they were working on resolving the issue and that they take these matters seriously. She lied stating they have been speaking with me on the phone (to which we NEVER talked on the phone) stating they “explained” there was a delay. How do you delay a refund for 5 months? I never received anything from the company

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JEJerryUS•1 reviewMar 13, 2024DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY OR YOU WILL BE SCAMMED! We chose this company because we were told the very inexpensive cost compared to other movers. What we should have done was read the reviews first. Given a price, then they changed it a bit because they said we had a bit more things to add to the list. When they came to pick up our furniture, they increased it several thousand more, but because they wrapped everything so well, we paid them aga

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jahanzeb akhterUS•2 reviewsMar 9, 2024TitleTitle: Beware: Venture Van Line - A Moving NightmareVenture Van Line portrays itself as a reputable moving company, but my recent experience with them proved otherwise. From the outset, they seemed professional, offering competitive rates and promising a hassle-free moving process. However, what followed was nothing short of a nightmare.Firstly, their initial estimate was significantly lower than the final cost. Once they had my belongings loaded onto t

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dianna gregusUS•4 reviewsMar 8, 2024I have contacted the local company that…I have contacted the local company that Venture Van Line Florida contracted to move my possessions and they have not contacted me back to bring my possessions to Idaho. Still waiting after initial contact March 6, 2024 . They told me to text my information and they would confirm the delivery and I am still waiting. I gave them my delivery address and still have heard nothing. I called this morning 03-08-2024 and no answe

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ATAlexander TUS•1 reviewFeb 27, 2024DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ANY ENTITY…DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ANY ENTITY NAMED VENTURE VAN LINES ESPECIALLY OUT OF FLORIDA. SCAM SCAM SCAM. LOWLIFE *** THEY WILL TAKE YOUR DEPOSIT AND SAY YOU ARENT ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND NO MATTER WHAT. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS BROKER. EITHER GET A UHAUL YOURSELF OR GO WITH A REPUTABLE MOVER WHO HAS THEIR OWN TRUCKS. THEY WILL GIVE YOU A LOW ESTIMATE AND THEN GET YOUR ROUTING NUMBER AND CHECKING ACCOUNT NUMBER FOR THE

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Registered

May 2026

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