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Smooth Relocation Vanlines

Interstate
(1 review) 4.7 out of 5
1900 N Austin Avenue Ste 6wa Chicago, IL US 60639
USDOT
2827588
Docket
MC944141

Updated October 13, 2026

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
9.0
Communication
9.0
Timeliness
9.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
Good Delivery Condition
1
Knowledgeable
1
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Overview

We are fully-insured, licensed, and professional.
Residential Moving
We take great care with each item, knowing that it is a special piece of your life! We know that service matters, which is why we treat your home with respect. We even offer packaging assistance; we'll come to your location and box, tape, and pack each piece carefully so you can focus on your new home.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 0 2
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • Household Goods

Truck Types

  • Box Truck
  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Lift Gate
  • Consolidation
MCS-150 Mileage
820,000 (2025)
Electronic Tracking
0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Smooth Relocation Vanlines

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Motor Carrier Active — 04/10/2023 (3 years, 6 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Household

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0%
Unsafe Driving 0 0 0 0 0%
Hours of Service Compliance 0 0 0 0 0%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 0 0
Crash Reports 0 0 0 0

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 0 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 0 0 0% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$750,000
Policy Number
9300287326
Effective Date
03/01/2026

Insurance Type
Cargo
Company Name
General Insurance Company of America
Policy Limit
$5,000
Policy Number
IMG 67448715
Effective Date
03/05/2024

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David L - Verified Broker

February 10, 2023

“Great Chicago carrier!”

Timeliness
9/10
Quality of Equipment
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

They are one of our three Chicago based carriers. They do long-distance household goods packing and transport. We have worked with them for almost 2-years with minimal issues. I recommend them.


Lanes
Chicago, IL to Fort Lawn, SC
Freight Details
Household Goods
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking