Jan 31, 2025
BEWARE
BEWARE !!!October 2024 I began looking for a moving company to conduct my move to Dallas. I didn’t know much about finding a company for long distance moves but I did my best to vet companies, try and ask the right questions and read reviews. Ultimately I chose Americas first moving. I felt reassured by manager Jim that they would help me, take care of my belongings, be transparent and give me fair prices. I communicated how important it was to me that there were no surprises and that I would be honest about what I was moving so that I could plan accordingly. Jim reassured me numerous times that as long as I communicated the items and they didn’t change the price would stay the same (I asked explicitly numerous times). When working with Jim he assured me that I had his direct number and for a few days after scheduling the move, I was able to directly get in contact with him. a few more months went by and it came to be right before the move and I reached out to “Jim” who assured me that he would be with me every step of the way, but upon reaching out, I was met with an automated system to talk to customer service representatives. This was a huge red flag. But I was too far from when I made my deposit to turn away. I got my questions answered by a customer service representative and a few days before the move. I was called back to confirm the items I was moving. I did decide to add a few additional items which I communicated to the representative and he informed me that these few items would cost me an additional $700. To me it did not seem like the items I was adding were equivalent to that charge, but I paid in hopes that that would be the only additional charge the day of my move. The movers came in which I came to find out that the company that I had been working with was a broker, and they would not be conducting the move. Actual movers surveyed my items and told me it would cost an additional $1000 on the lower end to complete the move. They informed me the additional $700 I paid did not go to them and it was a part of the fee of the brokerage. I communicated that the items I would be moving were the same as what I communicated to the representative and they said it doesn’t matter basically the size I was quoted for was inaccurate. I had no choice but to pay the fee as I was due to be out of my apartment and needed to make my way to Dallas. Fast forward to the delivery of my items the morning. My items were supposed to arrive another Moving Company called me and let me know that I would need to pay an additional $700 to them upon delivery because they needed to move my items from one truck to another. They informed me that the original truck would not fit at my location, which is not true because there is an empty lot that the truck would be able to turn around in and leave in. I declined and told them to keep the items as a now $1900 move has become over $4000. The company decided to deliver my items without the additional charge. However, I have never felt more scammed and bamboozled in my life. I trusted America’s first Moving to be honest and transparent about their prices and business practices and they were nothing but deceitful and predatory of someone who doesn’t know much about the Moving business. Had I known this I would’ve worked directly with Moving Company not a broker. Unfortunately now I am out of $4000 and left with multiple broken items, including glass that was packed and a specific box made for glass and labeled appropriately. If I can help anyone, please be aware of this company and please take your money anywhere else. my mom works for the police department where I’m from as an investigator and we feel very confidently that no judge would agree that these business practices are ethical. This is extremely predatory please beware.
Aug 15, 2025
Friendly 2-Bedroom Move to Birmingham
America First Moving handled my move from Pensacola, FL to Birmingham, AL, and I couldn’t be happier. Even though my 2-bedroom home had a lot of awkward-shaped furniture, they packed it like puzzle pieces with no wasted space. The movers were friendly and hardworking, making the entire experience a pleasant one.
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!
Dec 09, 2025
A Seamless Move After Our Engagement
My fiancé and I moved from Boise, ID to Sacramento, CA, combining our apartments into one home. America First Moving treated our belongings with care, especially the fragile keepsakes from our engagement trip. They kept us updated during transport, and the delivery came earlier than expected, which helped us settle in before our wedding planning rush.
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.
Jul 21, 2025
I moved from a 4-bedroom house in Wesley Chapel to a new home in Land O’ Lakes
I moved from a 4-bedroom house in Wesley Chapel to a new home in Land O’ Lakes, and America First Moving made the whole process incredibly easy. The team showed up on time, handled all my furniture, appliances, and fragile items with so much care, and worked quickly without cutting corners. They kept everything organized and even helped reassemble my beds and dining table. Everything arrived safely, and they made what I thought would be a stressful day very smooth and pleasant. Highly recommend their services!
Feb 07, 2026
Smooth Corporate Transfer
My employer relocated me from Reston, Virginia to Plano, Texas. America First Moving stayed on schedule and kept communication clear throughout the process. The movers were professional, courteous, and careful with office equipment and furniture. Nothing arrived scratched or missing, which helped me focus on settling into work.
Mar 16, 2026
Highly Recommended for Interstate Moves
I moved from Providence, RI to Charlotte, NC and America First Moving made the experience very easy. The crew handled packing, loading, and delivery efficiently while keeping everything protected.
Jun 15, 2026
Worst experience in my life
Complete scam. They sent a third party to move my stuff, who demanded an extra $2500 to do the job, which I had to pay. I felt like I was being blackmailed. I had to agree to the extra payment because I needed to move my stuff ASAP, and they took advantage of it. Never had such a bad experience with a mover.
Jan 14, 2026
Handled Our Large Family Move With Care
We moved from Frisco, Texas to Bozeman, Montana to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. America First Moving managed our four-bedroom home with impressive organization. The movers took extra steps to protect our furniture and made sure everything was accounted for before and after delivery.
