TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Review
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Positive Reviews
62%
across 367 reviews
moveBuddha Score
4.3/5
based on moveBuddha methodology
Years in Business
24
founded 2002
FMCSA Status
Active
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is a 4.3/5-rated California full-service mover, operating since 2002 (24 years in business). TWO MEN AND A TRUCK earns 62% positive reviews across 367 verified customer reviews. The company holds active FMCSA registration and operates 23 trucks. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at a glance
- Track record: 24 years in business with 62% positive customer reviews across 367 verified reviews.
- Scale: 23 trucks operating across California
- Industry experience: 5/5
- Customer service: 4.42/5
- Review quality: 3.84/5
- Quote accuracy: 3.96/5
What this review covers
Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Good communication
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 24 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 62% positive reviews across roughly 367 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.6.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent reviews
"The movers arrived on time and worked incredibly quickly, handling my belongings with great care. I was impressed by their professionalism and the quality of their service. Highly recommend!"
"Calvert and Daniel were a great team...very professional, communicated all throughout the day, and took care of our stuff like it was their own. We’d happily have the Two Men and a Truck team help us with our next move."
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What do customers say about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK?
Across 367 verified customer reviews from multiple platforms, 62% are positiveLiquid error (line 376): comparison of String with 0 failedLiquid error (line 376): comparison of String with 0 failed.
What customers like most about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
- Efficient service: Many customers praise TWO MEN AND A TRUCK for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.
- Professional and polite staff: Customers say the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.
- Careful handling: Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's attention to detail.
- Quick moving process: The team at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.
- Good communication: Reviewers frequently mention clear, consistent updates from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK throughout the moving process.
Most common complaints about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Higher-than-expected costs: Final bills were occasionally much higher than initial estimates, upsetting customers.
- Poor complaint handling: Customers expressed frustration over how slowly or dismissively their complaints were handled.
Positive TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Reviews
"The movers arrived on time and worked incredibly quickly, handling my belongings with great care. I was impressed by their professionalism and the quality of their service. Highly recommend!"
"Calvert and Daniel were a great team...very professional, communicated all throughout the day, and took care of our stuff like it was their own. We’d happily have the Two Men and a Truck team help us with our next move."
"Amazing movers, from coordinating and organizing the move, to packing up and moving everything. Perfectly arranged all my furniture just the way I requested it. No surprise cost; every detail is discussed before the move. Highly recommended!"
Negative TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Reviews
"They showed up at my apartment banging my furniture and shelves all over the place and left DEEP gouges onto my wooden flooring. Their claims manager argued and refused responsibility."
"I was quoted about $600 for a 2 man crew to move a 1 bedroom apartment... I ended up paying almost double what my original quote was because it took 5 1/2 hours. The quote was nowhere near accurate."
"The worst moving experience I have ever had. Furniture was dropped in the house, without arranging it... Management is useless. If they really were trying, they would be calling me. As stated earlier. AVOID this company."
Neutral TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Reviews
"The moving crew is obviously the company's saving grace. They were attentive to my needs and mostly followed my instructions... The biggest failure lies with the company's liability of damage. Essentially, THERE IS NONE."
Yelp
"Had the disappointment of using this company two weeks ago. They broke a TV and a desk. Also, a week after they were here my bed broke... In the long run it's our fault. Not resolved to my satisfaction."
Yelp
"When we need to move portion of the stuff... I called twice but never received the quote. I called the third time and got a quote of $1,800... They updated the quote to $1,200. Movers are good but not happy with the quote experience."
Is TWO MEN AND A TRUCK licensed & insured?
Yes. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK holds active FMCSA registration under the legal name CHESAPEAKE BAY MOVERS INC. They operate 23 trucks. All licensing data is verified against FMCSA records by moveBuddha.
| Credential | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA registration | Active | 05/12/2026 |
| Fleet size | 23 power units | 05/12/2026 |
| FMCSA inspections | 0 total inspections | 05/12/2026 |
When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice. You can verify TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's active status on the California licensed movers database.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK locations
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has 213 locations:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (headquarters)
- Portland
- Redding
- Thornton
- Gainesville
- Durham
- Gulfport
- North Myrtle Beach
- Omaha
- Wilmington
- Colorado Springs
- Jacksonville
- Reno
- Port St. Lucie
- Vero Beach
- Deltona
- Palmetto Bay
- Sarasota
- Winston-Salem
- Naples
- Glendale
- Clearwater
- Spring Hill
- Tampa
- Vancouver
- Ocala
- Tallahassee
- San Diego
- Leesburg
- Leesburg
- Miami
- Scottsdale
- Mesa
- Saginaw
- Sterling Heights
- Overland Park
- Tucson
- Boise
- Wichita
- Nampa
- Fort Wayne
- South Bend
- Fishers
- Indianapolis
- Valparaiso
- Evansville
- Gainesville
- Athens
- Lafayette
- Atlanta
- Columbus
- Little Rock
- Chamblee
- Davenport
- Fort Smith
- Cedar Rapids
- Waterloo
- Springfield
- Des Moines
- Champaign
- Tinley Park
- Chicago
- Crystal Lake
- Chico
- Joliet
- Sacramento
- Peoria
- Schaumburg
- Lafayette
- Baltimore
- Santa Ana
- Lexington
- New Orleans
- Louisville
- Portland
- Boston
- Hagerstown
- Holland
- Jackson
- Ann Arbor
- Kalamazoo
- Lansing
- Norton Shores
- Norton Shores
- Grand Rapids
- Rochester Hills
- Duluth
- Burnsville
- St. Paul
- Kansas City
- Las Vegas
- Columbia
- Billings
- Springfield
- North Las Vegas
- St. Louis
- Missoula
- Missoula
- Trenton
- Manchester
- Greensboro
- Albuquerque
- Lincoln
- Asheville
- Santa Fe
- Buffalo
- Freeport
- Akron
- Raleigh
- Canton
- Fargo
- Rochester
- Columbus
- Youngstown
- Bismarck
- Cleveland
- Cleveland
- Yonkers
- Cincinnati
- Toledo
- Tulsa
- Warwick
- Allentown
- Oklahoma City
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Murfreesboro
- Myrtle Beach
- Greenville
- Columbia
- Rock Hill
- Florence
- Memphis
- Ogden
- Chattanooga
- Spartanburg
- Clarksville
- Fort Worth
- Knoxville
- St. George
- Nashville
- Salt Lake City
- Arlington
- Austin
- Dallas
- El Paso
- Corpus Christi
- McKinney
- Spring
- Waco
- Burlington
- Arlington
- Charlottesville
- Danville
- Fredericksburg
- Tyler
- Roanoke
- Richmond
- Norfolk
- Hampton
- Virginia Beach
- Huntsville
- Mobile
- Cheyenne
- Montgomery
- Green Bay
- Flagstaff
- Tuscaloosa
- Pueblo
- Denver
- Grand Junction
- Madison
- Fort Collins
- Phoenix
- New Berlin
- Milwaukee
- Sioux Falls
- Spokane
- Dover
- Navarre
- Panama City
- Lady Lake
- Lakeland
- Orlando
- Miramar Beach
- Pensacola
- St. Petersburg
- Kissimmee
- Wilmington
- Dallas
- Marietta
- Macon
- Savannah
- Topeka
- Aurora
- Grayslake
- Bloomington
- Baton Rouge
- Lake Charles
- Annapolis
- Detroit
- Flint
- Minneapolis
- Mankato
- Las Cruces
- Moorestown
- Cary
- Fayetteville
- Findlay
- Dayton
- Lorain
- Mansfield
- Hamilton
How moveBuddha rated TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK earns a 4.3/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. Each category is rated independently by moveBuddha's research team and measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 5/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 3.84/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 4.42/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 3.96/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 4/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 5/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 4.34/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 4.5/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Speed and professionalism stand out in most feedback about Two Men and a Truck. In this analysis of 367 entries, 62% praised the company, highlighting efficient service, polite staff, careful handling, and reliability in timing and communication. Many described moves as smooth and stress-free, with crews going above and beyond expectations. On the flip side, 36% of input mentioned serious problems like property or item damage, higher-than-expected costs, and unsatisfactory resolution of complaints. Customers reported hidden fees, low-ball estimates, and frustrating experiences trying to resolve claims or get responses from management. Compared to many moving services, this company stands out for speed and friendliness but faces more recurring issues with damage compensation and billing accuracy than some competitors. About 3% of input fell mid-way, most often citing positive workers but disappointment with insurance or billing practices. Choosing this mover may deliver a quick, courteous move but carries risks of damage and tough claim resolutions.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated June 2026.
How much does TWO MEN AND A TRUCK cost?
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
How does TWO MEN AND A TRUCK compare to other San Jose movers?
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK ranks alongside the top full-service movers in San Jose on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top San Jose movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.58 |
90% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
100% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
94% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
80% | A+ | ||
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4.48 |
85% | A+ | ||
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4.48 |
95% | A+ | ||
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4.5 |
95% | NR | ||
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4.5 |
95% | A | ||
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4.44 |
71% | A+ | ||
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4.42 |
98% | A+ |
How TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's ratings compare to other San Jose movers
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's Yelp rating (2.6/5) is lower than the average across the 77 movers analyzed in San Jose, which carry an average Yelp rating of 4.4/5.
| Avg. Yelp Score | Total # of Movers | |
|---|---|---|
| TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | 2.6/5 | -- |
| San Jose movers | 4.4/5 | 77 movers |
| California movers | 4.3/5 | 371 movers |
Final verdict: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK earns a 4.3/5 moveBuddha score with 62% positive customer reviews across 367 verified reviews. With 24 years in business and 23 trucks operating across California, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is a solid option to consider for California moves.
Best for:
- Customers who value working with an established mover with long-standing industry experience
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated June 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
FAQs about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Is TWO MEN AND A TRUCK a legitimate, licensed mover?
Yes. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK holds active FMCSA registration. The company operates 23 trucks. You can verify their licensing status on the California state regulator database.
How does TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's review score compare to other California movers?
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK earns 62% positive customer reviews across 367 verified customer reviews. Its composite moveBuddha score is 4.3/5.
Why is TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's Yelp rating lower than other sources?
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's 2.6/5 Yelp rating across 149 reviews differs from its scores on other platforms due to Yelp's review-filtering algorithm. Yelp filters out a high share of positive reviews from smaller-volume businesses, particularly those that don't advertise. Cross-referencing reviews from multiple sources gives a more complete picture of mover quality.
What services does TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offer?
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is a full-service mover operating in California. The company operates 23 trucks. Confirm specific services like packing, storage, and specialty item handling directly when requesting a quote.
Does TWO MEN AND A TRUCK require a deposit?
Deposit requirements for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK depend on the type and timing of your move. Most California full-service movers either require no deposit or a small holding deposit to secure your booking date. Confirm deposit terms directly when requesting your quote.
How long has TWO MEN AND A TRUCK been in business?
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 24 years, founded in 2002. The company holds active FMCSA registration.
How do I choose the right San Jose moving company?
To pick the best San Jose mover, start with companies that have mostly positive customer reviews, valid licenses, and proper insurance. Get detailed moving quotes from at least 3 companies to compare services, pricing, and availability. Look for transparent pricing, clear communication, and verified track records of successful moves.
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