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Address: 5217 NW 33rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

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Sergey Zinin

Aug 23, 2026

Long-distance move from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL

Do your research

Very disappointing experience with Safeway Moving. Communication and coordination were poor, and resolving issues was difficult and stressful. The service did not meet the expectations set when I booked.

Based on my experience, I would not use Safeway Moving again.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5000

Sam U

Feb 01, 2026

Long-distance move from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA

Red flags in the contract

Please read before booking!

This company operates more like a moving broker than an actual moving company. Brokers don’t own trucks, don’t employ the movers, and often sell your job to another company — which explains why the contract feels so concerning. Here’s what stood out:

1) Extremely low liability for damaged items. They aren’t responsible for fragile items unless they pack them. My family learned this the hard way.

2) You pay 90% before delivery. They require 40% upfront and another 50% at pickup — meaning you’ve paid almost everything before your belongings even arrive.

3) They can legally hold your belongings. The contract allows them to keep — and even auction — your items until you pay any charges they claim.

4) Delivery dates are meaningless. Verbal promises don’t count. The delivery window can be up to 6 weeks not including storage time, weather delays, or other exceptions. Even the “premium service” (which costs extra) only guarantees dates if both sides agree in writing.

5) They can use subcontractors without telling you. Your belongings may pass through multiple unknown hands, making accountability and claims much harder.

6) They take no responsibility for damaged electronics period

7) They can change your estimate on the spot; the classic bait‑and‑switch tactic

And this doesn’t even cover what happens if you try to pursue anything legally — that’s a whole separate nightmare. Please think twice (and then a third time) before choosing this company. Read the contract carefully, or have a lawyer or AI review it. My family’s experience was awful, and I hope this helps someone avoid the same situation.

Move size: 4+ Bedroom Home Service cost: $9999

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Charles Thompson

Feb 16, 2026

Long-distance move from Avon Lake, OH to Baton Rouge, LA

I would highly recommend working with this team.

Solid 5 stars for the way this crew handled the chaos of my move. We had about 50 boxes and a lot of loose toys and sports gear that weren't even packed right when they got there. The guys from Safeway Moving Systems just grabbed some extra bins and helped us get organized without making us feel rushed. I am so relieved that everything actually made it into the house in one trip.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4870

Drdc

Dec 21, 2018

Long-distance move from Macon, GA to Reno, NV

PLEASE AVOID! Property was broken/stolen/lost/etc. THIEVES & CONS.

Safeway Moving Systems, Inc. is one, if not the WORST, moving company I have ever encountered in my life. So, too, are their affiliated, Trans United and DM, Mover (Mr. Melendez, President).

PLEASE NOTE:
By mentioning the sales representatives name, I am in no way sharing any private or personal information that is not already available to the public. It is my responsibility and constitutional right to speak out as a disenfranchised customer about this company that has intentionally inflicted emotional and financial distress and professional hardship on me, among many others.

Mr. Scott is the face of this interaction, and I can prove it. This man is the one who introduced me to Danny Melendez, one of the movers of the crew who literally stole my rocking chair and other boxed item. Mr. Scott has been actively avoiding his professional responsibilities, and he passed work over the their assistant, Delilah, who does not seem to have a clue what she is doing.

Mr. Scott, Mr. Melendez, and Jason from Hallandale, FL, and their crew of thieves, charged me over $8,000 (+ tip) cash for a move that was initially quoted for half that. I am sharing these names because they are of public record, and I can prove it, and I want the public to know what they are getting themselves into by entering in a contract with crooked salesman. Ultimately, it was demanded that I WIRE TRANSFER $4,000 to them before delivery. After I did, they couldn't even call me to notify they have received the payment, which is the one request I made. There was no follow-through, which was really upsetting.

On moving day, I come to find out the initial movers (Danny Melendez and his crew) stole my rocking chair, broke several pieces of furniture (to an non-replaceable state), lost/stole more boxes with personal/household items, and concocted numerous lies about alleged delivery attempts made, yet I had no prior notification, but they still charged me for redelivery, storage, etc. I have cell phone records to prove this!

I was cursed out by multiple employees, a man with Trans United in Florida and a driver from CA. Danny Melendez and another man named Jason are affiliated with these scammers.

These reviews are being reported not because they are personal in nature, but because they expose the wrongdoing of this corrupt company that must be held accountable. I guarantee that if we, as customers, received the services that we initially signed up/paid for, I would not be sitting here writing this.

E. Scott knows and partakes in the deleterious ways these moving companies scam millions, and neither he, nor his staff, care that people are being hurt and placed under unnecessary strife. By depriving us of our hard-earned belongings, our money, and our trust in moving companies, you have violated the trust of millions.

What precautions should be taken before customers allow complete strangers to view and make note of everything that we value, everything that we own, thrown it in a truck, and drive away to who knows where? Do we call ICE? FBI? I know who I'm contacting, and this isn't a threat. I'm a federal employee, and I would never recommend any state or government agency to even consider these companies again.

I had to retain legal representation in order to get my belongings, which they kept from me for nearly 3 months, intentionally. I was forced to sleep on the floor, and one person from FL screamed at me and asked how it felt to know that Eric Scott was intentionally ignoring my calls/emails, then he laughed at me. Appalling customer service, and unprofessional behavior.

Further action is being taken, as these people are dishonest, manipulative, and thieves. I am also not the only victim.

SERVICE MEMBERS, FEDERAL & STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, ETC. PLEASE AVOID.

Class Action, anyone?

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $8500

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John Foster

Feb 23, 2026

Long-distance move from Bean Station, TN to Beach Haven, PA

Super professional and fast service

They showed up ahead of schedule and got straight to work without needing to be told what to do. Each person had a role, and they worked through the load in a clear, steady way. Before moving anything big, they made sure it was ready to go. They stayed focused the whole time and kept things moving without making a mess. The way they handled the job made the whole process feel under control. I’m happy to leave a positive review for a job well done!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4855

Kyle Dedrick

Feb 24, 2026

Long-distance move from Newport News, VA to Baker City, OR

Loyal Customer service.

The movers showed up ready and didn’t get thrown off by the mess. They asked a couple of quick questions and then just got to it. There was a mix of boxes, bags, and old gear, and they handled it all without slowing down or asking me to sort it. The moving crew from Safeway Moving Systems loaded all the things for storage and didn’t leave any trash behind. It was the kind of job I didn’t want to deal with alone, and they made it feel easy.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3695

Edwin Thompson

Feb 25, 2026

Long-distance move from Moscow, ID to Amanda Park, WA

Wow, these guys are great; thanks a lot!

I really wasn’t looking forward to moving my apartment, but this crew made it a lot better than I expected. They were careful with my mattress and didn't leave any marks on the walls while moving things out. They just got in, did the job, and were very polite the whole time. It’s a relief to have all my belongings in my new place without any broken dishes or missing items.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5780

William White

Feb 26, 2026

Long-distance move from Big Sioux, SD to South Bend, IN

I Am A satisfied Customer NOw

The moving team that I booked for my house relocation showed up and went straight for the biggest items in the house. It was impressive watching them navigate the hallways without scuffing the paint or dropping anything. They kept a steady pace for about five hours until the last box was placed in the right room. There were no delays, which is exactly what I was hoping for when I hired them. My stuff arrived in the same condition it left, which I appreciate a lot.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4325

Ross Murphy

Feb 27, 2026

Long-distance move from Beach Haven, PA to Beaver Dam, KY

Excellent from start to finish!!!!!

The crew showed up on time and got straight to work without standing around. They cleared one area at a time and kept the job moving without delays. Larger household pieces were handled carefully so walls stayed clear. The work never slowed down once it started. It felt like the team had done many house moves before because they handled the job in a steady way.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3120

Richard Chitty

Mar 02, 2026

Long-distance move from Ball Ground, GA to Fort Collins, CO

The whole experience was so pleasant.

The move to a new place out of the town started quickly once the crew arrived at my house. They kept a steady pace and stayed focused the whole time. The things were handled with care, and they kept items in order, so the process didn’t turn messy. A few things had to be shifted again later, and they helped without any hesitation. The house stayed clean during the move, which made a big difference.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2825

Carter Ap

Jul 29, 2026

Long-distance move from Garfield, KY to Atlanta, GA

A Moving Company You Can Trust

Having compared the services of several moving companies, I decided to use the services of Safeway Moving Systems due to their reputation. They proved to be reliable and professional, working efficiently and taking great care of all my items. With GPS tracking during transportation and timely delivery of my shipment, I have no complaints about them.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4400

Joseph Hirth

Aug 05, 2026

Long-distance move from Salem, SD to Silver Spring, MD

Quick and Effortless!

The movers took great care with all the details, including how to wrap items so that there are no loose ends, as well as ensuring that any fragile boxes would be stored safely inside the moving truck. They were very well organized and worked effectively as a team, making the move smooth and stress-free. The results have been great, I can't wait to see what else is in store.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3271

Edward Kim

Mar 03, 2026

Long-distance move from Ball Ground, GA to Arkansas City, AR

Trustworthy Movers

The team came early and got started right away. I had packed most of the stuff myself, so they just handled the loading. A few items were awkward to carry, but they figured it out without making a big deal. They didn’t stand around or waste time. When we reached the new spot, they asked where I wanted the heavier boxes. That helped a lot later when I started unpacking.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4890

Walter White

Mar 04, 2026

Long-distance move from Alto Pass, IL to Grand Rapids, MI

I would highly recommend working with this team.

My move involved a lot of heavy books and several tall bookshelves that are difficult to transport. The team arrived with plenty of sturdy crates and moved the heavy boxes without any trouble. They were very organized and made sure the heaviest items were on the bottom of the load. I liked how they checked in with me before leaving to make sure I was happy with where everything was placed. It was a solid and efficient move.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3885

Kerry Grant

Mar 09, 2026

Long-distance move from Ohio to Maine

They did a great job from start to end

It was a huge task moving out of my third-floor apartment, but this crew made the whole day a lot easier than I expected. The weather was actually pretty terrible with a lot of wind, but they just kept going until the truck was full. They listened when I told them which boxes were fragile and made sure those went on top. It was nice to have people who actually paid attention to what I was saying.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5745

Edward Tidwell

Mar 10, 2026

Long-distance move from Bell City, LA to Pembroke Pines, FL

Very smoothly and tension-free

I’ve dealt with movers before, so I notice small things now. These guys didn’t need constant direction. Once I explained what goes where, they followed through. The loading and unloading felt organized without being stiff or formal. They make sure that all things arrive safely with no damage to anything. After they left, I looked around and thought, okay, this was done properly. That’s the kind of move I was hoping for.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4250

Sydni Smith

Mar 11, 2026

Long-distance move from Massachusetts to Florida

Holy God NO!!!!!

Booked a move from Mass to Florida. My son explained items for sale to Eric the sales person. He quoted a price of around 3300. We thought the boxes sounded low and he said if we doubled the boxes, it could up the price around 500 dollars. He said if we brought a TV it would be about 60 dollars more. I was not sure on the bedroom furniture yet and he said it would only be 150 more. My son said do you think we will be less than 5000 in the end, and he said he didn't think we would be over 4000. He said if we added and removed stuff they would offset each other. Move was supposed to be on a tuesday or wednesday feb 3rd or 4th with preference for the 4th. On Monday they call to do the final list and we took away a 4 person couch and a large dining room table and 6 chairs. We did add some items but nothing that would be more than space of what was removed. They decide to quote us double the price finally coming down to 5700 dollars. That included an extra 250 for pushing the move to Feb 4th. They didn't actually give us a firm quote until 7pm on Feb 2nd so there was no way we could do the third. That clearly should be refunded. The 5,700 quoted 673 Cubic feet. When they finally delivered the stuff, his ipad at signoff showed 460 cubic feet and approx 2222 for the weight We would have taken pictures had we known they would hide that information. This was approxe half of what the weight on the estimate shows. My son has asked for refunds for the difference and company is stalling. Further and more important, there is clearly no way the original estimate was close to correct and they should honor the original estimate as the items added were the same or less than what got removed. This is pure bait and switch. Low price to get you and then ask for more with a non refundable deposit that they wont give back and the day before the move. My son specifically said to the sales guy Eric he was worried about reviews saying this. When my son texted him on it Feb 2nd telling him this was bait and switch and said call immediately, we NEVER heard from him again.

Company also plays games with BBB complaints saying they will investigate, but there are two ways this works, if you reject because they actually have done nothing yet, they close out the case and say you can contact to reopen but they will not reopen it. If you accept, well of course they are doing nothing. Total Scam. Yes you will get your stuff, but for double or more the price they quote.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5700

David Nisbett

Mar 12, 2026

Long-distance move from Battle Ground, IN to Rapid City, SD

Well organized!

This move included my home set-up, along with the equipment I use for work. I mainly wanted it to handle without confusion. The crew that I booked arrived around 9 in the morning and didn’t turn it into a drawn-out situation. Things were set down where they belonged, and I could begin arranging my space right away. I did not have to go back and fix placements.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3875

Mark Rodriguez

Mar 16, 2026

Long-distance move from East Greenwich, RI to Amf Ohare, IL

Wow, these guys are great; thanks a lot!

This was a positive experience for my family because the movers actually followed the labels I put on the boxes. They arrived at the house and got to work on the bedrooms first, which is exactly what I asked them to do. It was a busy morning, but the crew stayed productive and handled the items without any drama or issues occurring during the move.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5420

Daniel Simons

Mar 18, 2026

Long-distance move from American Fork, UT to Virginia Beach, VA

Super professional and fast service

After closing on our new place, we hired this moving service to handle the move. The team arrived on time and got started without standing around. They moved through the house in a steady way and kept the day on track. Delivery to the new home went as planned. Not a single item was misplaced during the process. By the end of the day, all boxes and furniture were in the right spots. The move felt simple and well-managed.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3260

George Brewer

Mar 20, 2026

Long-distance move from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to Bar Mills, ME

Humble and Able Team!

My move went well because this crew was very professional. They showed up right at the time they said. The guys handled my glass table with care and made sure the edges were covered. I liked that they asked me where I wanted each box in the new house. All my belongings arrived in the same condition as when they were packed. I am satisfied with how they managed the work.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2680

Alliyah Borchert

Mar 23, 2026

Long-distance move from Cranberry, PA to Miami, FL

Horrible company, would not recommend

My roommate and I are both young women, and this company absolutely took advantage of that. They advertise an A+ rating with the BBB across their platforms and emails, yet they aren’t even BBB accredited. They promise flat rates with no hidden fees, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

We were moving from Pennsylvania to Florida. Our belongings were picked up on January 27th, and “James Coleman” assured us they would arrive on February 2nd or the following day. Although the contract states delivery can take 2–14 days (or up to 30 in extreme circumstances), we chose this company because we were verbally guaranteed it wouldn’t take that long.

At pickup, they up-charged us $800 for having more large boxes. When February 2nd came, our items did not arrive. We called consistently for nearly a month and were given conflicting information every time. No one seemed to know what was going on. We were repeatedly promised callbacks and updates — none of which ever happened — and were even hung up on multiple times. Customer service was completely unacceptable and should all be fired.

Around the 20-day mark, I spoke with “Ricky N,” who said she would email an explanation for the delay. I never received it. The week our items were finally arriving, I stressed multiple times that we needed 24–48 hours’ notice to reserve our building’s utility elevator. We were told they always provide that notice. Instead, the driver called at 3 PM on the 25th saying he would arrive the next morning at 9 AM. Because the elevator wasn’t available, our belongings had to go back to storage until the 28th.

We were then charged a $400 shuttle fee because they claimed the truck wouldn’t fit on our road. Our building manager confirmed it would fit, but the company refused to reconsider. “Nathan Rodriguez” told us we either pay the fee or they would take our belongings back to storage and charge us for that as well — so we had no choice. Ironically, they originally picked up our items in a 14-foot truck, transferred them to a 52-foot truck, and then charged us to transfer them back to a 14-foot truck.

The drivers themselves were kind, but even they expressed how poorly the company treats them. This company takes advantage of customers and workers alike and should not be in business.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $7000

Lewis Owen

Mar 26, 2026

Long-distance move from Fresno, CA to Reno, NV

They are cheap and highly suggested.

I suggest calling Safeway Moving Systems if you have a lot of heavy photography backdrops and studio lighting. I relocated my business 300 miles away and had 20 fragile light stands and several glass tables. They organized the van so the heaviest gear stayed on the floor. They arrived at the new studio and started unloading right away. I checked the bulbs, and nothing was broken during the trip.

Move size: Studio Service cost: $4985

Johnathon Nowicki

Mar 27, 2026

Long-distance move from Sioux Falls, SD to San Antonio, TX

Super professional and fast service

My biggest concern was the custom glass display cases. They're sturdy, but one wrong angle can mean disaster. When the crew arrived, they measured every turn, padded each surface, and moved with slow confidence. As each piece was set into place in my new space, everything clicked. The day that started with tension ended in relief, pride and a space that finally felt ready.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5140

Benny Clarke

Jul 13, 2026

Long-distance move from Bassett, AR to Fernley, NV

Reliable Service Every Step of the Way

My move went smoothly in no small part due to Safeway Moving Systems' reliable service throughout. Their crew was always on time, very thorough with packing everything up, and always kept me informed of the process. The GPS was particularly useful, as I always knew where my stuff was going. Everything arrived safely and on time according to the plan, and I will use them again for sure.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3600

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To legitimately perform interstate moves, moving companies must be registered with the FMSCA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). Click on the Safeway Moving Systems license numbers for the government record information:

ICC MC number: 1335229
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US D.O.T.: 3756000
(US Department of Transportation number)

Local State License: FLIM8313

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For Safeway Moving Systems, we estimate that their average long-distance moving costs will be around $4676, based on 306 long distance moving reviews.

This could mean that long-distance moving services costs of Safeway Moving Systems for moving between states is cheaper with about 3% from the market average.

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