Terrible communication on important matters
Charter Van Lines misrepresented itself as a moving company but acted as a broker, outsourcing my household move to StreamLine and my vehicle transport to an unknown private company without notifying me. Their lack of communication could have caused significant confusion and frustration. Charter Van Lines created two documents: one for my household items and another for my vehicle. I indicated in both that I would only be available until August 20th. Despite this, they failed to coordinate between the two services, leaving me in a ridiculous situation where they expected me to be available for my car after the 20th, which directly contradicted the information in the documents. This oversight shows a complete lack of attention to detail. Charter Van Lines contacted me at the last minute on a Sunday with minimal payment options for my household items. Thankfully, the driver accepted a Walmart money order, but this was the only smooth part. I had already paid $200 upfront but still needed to receive communication regarding my vehicle. After learning their truck had broken down, I had to scramble to book another company. Only after I secured a new service did a different driver show up unannounced, forcing me to cancel the backup plan. Despite clearly stating I would not be available after August 20th, Charter Van Lines ignored this crucial information and even accused me of lying. Because of their incompetence, I had to rely on friends to receive my car. On top of that, my household goods were delayed, and Charter Van Lines tried to justify it with their 10-day delivery window. However, the company handling the actual move, StreamLine, was professional and helpful, unlike the unprofessional behavior of Charter Van Lines. Charter Van Lines is unreliable, deceptive, and fails miserably at communication. They pass work to third-party companies without informing customers and then try to cover it up. Their reviews appear suspiciously polarized, with primarily 5-star and 1-star ratings, raising questions about their authenticity. If you're looking for a reliable moving service, avoid Charter Van Lines at all costs.
