moveBuddha Launches New 100-Point Rating System for Interstate Moving Companies in 2026

The updated scoring model evaluates more than 65 full-service long-distance movers and major van lines, placing greater weight on pricing protections, transparency, service offerings, and customer support.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:39am

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moveBuddha, the leading authority on moving company research and consumer protection in the US, has announced the launch of a redesigned 100-point rating system built to better reflect what consumers prioritize when choosing an interstate moving company in 2026. The updated scoring model evaluates more than 65 full-service long-distance movers and major van lines, placing greater weight on pricing protections, transparency, service offerings, and customer support, the factors most closely tied to real-world customer satisfaction.

Why it matters

The new rating system aims to provide consumers with a more comprehensive and transparent way to evaluate interstate moving companies, focusing on the key factors that impact customer satisfaction and the overall moving experience.

The details

The updated 100-point scoring model evaluates interstate movers across four core performance categories: Quotes & Payment Options, Customer Support, Services Offered, and Reputation & Performance Signals. The system rewards companies that provide binding estimates, more transparent policies, fair pricing, and dependable support throughout the entire moving process.

  • moveBuddha announced the launch of the new rating system on February 28, 2026.

The players

moveBuddha

The leading authority on moving company research and consumer protection in the US.

Ryan Carrigan

The CEO of moveBuddha.

North American Van Lines

One of the top-rated interstate moving companies under the new 100-point rating system, recognized as 'Best for Customized Plans & Pricing'.

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What they’re saying

“Consumers are more focused than ever on pricing clarity and accountability. Interstate moves involve significant financial and logistical risk. We rebuilt our rating system to reward companies that provide binding estimates, more transparent policies, fair pricing, and dependable support throughout the entire moving process.”

— Ryan Carrigan, CEO of moveBuddha

What’s next

moveBuddha plans to update the 100-point rating system and rankings roughly every six months to reflect current performance as industry conditions and customer feedback change.

The takeaway

The new 100-point rating system from moveBuddha aims to provide consumers with a more comprehensive and transparent way to evaluate interstate moving companies, focusing on the key factors that impact customer satisfaction and the overall moving experience.