Nov 08, 2025
A Stress-Free Move for Our Family
We moved from Tampa, Florida to Raleigh, North Carolina for my husband’s job, and I was honestly dreading the process. America First Moving showed up on time, packed everything neatly, and handled our fragile items with care. The movers were polite, worked efficiently, and stayed calm even when our kids were running around. Everything arrived exactly when they said it would, and nothing was broken.
Mar 29, 2025
Moving Review
America First is a moving broker. They contract with local moving companies to do the actual move. The initial phone quote was $8500 (paperwork sent confirming price). Since this was my fourth quote it lined up with the other three quotes I rec'd. But, when the inventory list was done, the price went to $13,000. They did lower it to $11,587 (which was still extremely high). I had no time to change my moving company. The main person I communicated with was the driver. His command of the English language was poor. The packers could not speak or understand English. The following items were damaged or destroyed: 1) Molding on the hutch was damaged, 2) broken pictures / glass frames, 3) clothes were not hung in wardrobes, they were folded and stacked until there was no more room. Could not reach the bottom of the box and the box was too heavy for me to tip over so I could empty it. 4) wrapped candles in two sets of sheets and the red dye permanently stained and ruined the sheets, 5) salad crisper destroyed, 6) broke glass globe stand, 6) broke standing light stand, 7) sleep # mattress was not wrapped correctly so it does not operate correctly. Will cost me $290 just to have a representative to evaluate the damage. Finally, when I sent my letter, with pictures of all the damaged/broken items, they said they could compensate me $100. At that point, I knew there was no need to speak to them any further. DO NOT USE THSE PEOPLE. They are scammers!
Nov 09, 2024
DO NOT USE- SCAMMERS
DO NOT USE. Scammers and crooks. Any positive reviews are scams. Check out their better business bureau rating. Here are the facts: 1. Your price will double 2 days before the pickup. (Bait and switch) 2. If you want it within the 2-3 days you asked for delivery they will add $1K (no disclosure at sale.) Without paying this, expect items to arrive 3-4 weeks later. 3. Your items get moved on/off trucks-warehouse multiple times. Boxes THROWN on the truck in a pile. Zero professional movers involved. 4. Items will be damaged and totally LOST. 5. You won't be compensated. Your credit company can't help. 6. The people who sell you the contract will vanish; the service reps will blame you for everything. MY ADVICE: A cross country move will only go well if you do it yourself (UHaul pod serice is fabulous, 1/3rd the cost) or hire a prominent national mover.
Mar 30, 2026
Excellent Cross-Country Moving Experience
I relocated from Burlington, VT to Tampa, FL and America First Moving made the entire process much easier than I expected. The crew arrived on time, wrapped every piece of furniture carefully, and stayed very organized while loading the truck. Delivery happened within the estimated window and everything arrived without a scratch.
Oct 24, 2025
Cross-Country Made Simple
When I landed a remote job, I decided to move from Los Angeles, CA to Jacksonville, FL to lower costs. America First Moving gave me a fair quote and excellent service. The movers communicated every step of the way and handled my electronics with care.
Jan 31, 2025
Untrustworthy Scam Artists Holding My Belongings Hostage
America First Moving Services has nonexistent professionalism or reliability. Beware of unexpected price increases after they load your belongings onto the truck. Additionally, they and their subsidiaries (AMB Moving and Storage Inc. and Sorto Express Transportation Inc.) will hold your belongings hostage, with little to no support from anyone in resolving these issues. Only "give us what we want, how we want it." The company outsources its moves to third-party contractors, who in turn hire day laborers from in front of Home Depot, making it difficult to track shipments or hold anyone accountable. I’ve been waiting months for my belongings; I’m being pressured into paying additional fees before they’ll deliver my belongings. This is a scam company; they will lie and agree to any request to get your business, then bait and switch and provide nothing promised in the contract or via phone. I never authorized them to place my belongings in storage; they’re holding my items hostage and charging me storage fees for it. They took what they wanted out of my storage and left the rest, saying the whole truck wasn’t allocated to me. I’m still paying for a $500-a-month storage unit and have to hire another moving company and fly back to Las Vegas. They tried to overcharge me at pickup after my belongings had been loaded onto the truck. They forged a document; this is identity theft. Forget about those professional movers they raved about; they hire day laborers from in front of Home Depot. There are no professional movers. Only God knows who they have handling your belongings and in your home. Most of all, America First Moving has a pattern of deceptive pricing, poor communication, and lack of accountability, leading to a highly frustrating experience. If you bring up their dishonesty, they’ll deflect and only talk about extorting money from you. They or their subsidiaries won’t give me the correct billing. America First Moving Services didn’t provide any of what I contracted them to do. I had to involve the bank, and they returned the deposit that is allocated for them, only to add it back to the balance. A refund is just that, a refund. If they thought they deserved the money, they would have fought it at the bank, like every other legitimate business, not refunded and added it back to the bill. This is the worst company I’ve ever had to deal with. If you're considering them as a moving company, it may be best to explore other options with better reputations. Warning: Avoid them at all costs!!! Save yourself time, money, and your sanity.
Jul 21, 2025
I recently moved from my 1-bedroom apartment in Clearwater to a condo in St. Petersburg
I recently moved from my 1-bedroom apartment in Clearwater to a condo in St. Petersburg and America First Moving made the entire process so easy. They arrived right on time, packed my fragile kitchenware and artwork with care, and handled my furniture without a single scratch. The movers were professional, efficient, and really friendly. Everything was unloaded and set up faster than I expected. I couldn’t have asked for better service!
Dec 07, 2025
Relocating Our Restaurant Equipment
We moved our entire café from Dover, New Hampshire to Nashville, Tennessee. Refrigerators and espresso machines arrived in perfect condition. America First Moving exceeded expectations.
Jan 27, 2026
Relocating Our Family Without the Chaos
Our family relocated from Chandler, Arizona to Overland Park, Kansas to be closer to grandparents. America First Moving handled our four bedroom home with patience and professionalism. With two kids and a busy schedule, having a team that stayed calm and organized made a huge difference.
Aug 08, 2025
Stress-Free Condo Move to Raleigh
Moving a 2-bedroom condo from Gainesville to Raleigh, NC was stressful until America First Moving stepped in. They packed everything fast but carefully, kept me updated during the drive, and even helped with furniture placement at the new place.
