{"id":31146,"date":"2025-12-22T11:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T19:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=31146"},"modified":"2025-12-22T11:31:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T19:31:09","slug":"northstar-moving-named-a-usa-today-best-in-state-moving-company-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2025\/northstar-moving-named-a-usa-today-best-in-state-moving-company-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NorthStar Moving Named a USA Today Best-In-State Moving Company for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re proud to share some exciting news: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/\">NorthStar Moving<\/a> has been named one of USA Today\u2019s America\u2019s Best-In-State Moving Companies for 2026,<\/strong> earning this distinction in both California and Texas.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/awards\/\">national recognition<\/a> positions NorthStar Moving as an award winning moving company following a rigorous evaluation of more than 36,000 moving companies nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>How the USA Today Selection Process Works<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/business\/2025\/10\/22\/best-moving-companies-in-state-2026\/86555420007\/\">USA Today<\/a>\u2019s America\u2019s Best-In-State Moving Companies 2026 list is based on a comprehensive, multi-layer evaluation designed to reflect real customer experience and verified operational excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31148 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USA-Today_Newport-Beach-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"NorthStar Moving named best moving company in California\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/>The process included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nationwide customer survey:<\/strong><br \/>\nMore than 17,000 consumers rated moving companies based on key satisfaction drivers, including care of belongings, punctuality, and overall experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review-based sentiment analysis:<\/strong><br \/>\nResearchers analyzed over 2 million online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/client-reviews\/\">customer reviews<\/a> from the past five years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DOT &amp; FMCSA verification:<\/strong><br \/>\nFederal records were reviewed to confirm each company\u2019s physical address and interstate operating authority.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Media and public records screening:<\/strong><br \/>\nCompanies were screened for adverse media coverage, legal issues, or safety concerns. Those with major findings were excluded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final scoring:<\/strong><br \/>\nA proprietary scoring model combined survey results, sentiment analysis, and verification data. Each state required a minimum of 30 evaluated companies, and each mover needed at least 100 reviews to qualify. Only the highest-scoring companies earned placement on the 2026 list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What This Recognition Means for NorthStar Moving<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31149 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USA-Today_Texas-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"NorthStar Moving named best moving company in Austin Texas by USA Today\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/>This recognition isn\u2019t about a trophy on the shelf (though we\u2019ll admit, it definitely made us smile). It\u2019s about the thousands of moves behind it, the boxes carefully packed, floors thoughtfully protected, miles logged and clients feeling confident and excited about their move from the very first call to the final box placed just right.<\/p>\n<p>Our Co-Founder Laura McHolm sums it up best with what we call our happiness ripple:<br \/>\n\u201cFor more than thirty years, our dedication to making sure we are always Moving Happiness Home&#x2122; has created happy team members, which creates happy clients, happy homes, and happy communities. We are honored that people trust us with their homes and memories. Being recognized by USA Today in both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/locations\/los-angeles\/\">California<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/locations\/austin\/\">Texas<\/a> confirms that our commitment to exceptional service is felt by our clients across regions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For us, this recognition brings the happiness ripple back home. It motivates our team and inspiring us to keep raising the bar.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choosing an Award Winning Moving Company Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Moving is one of life\u2019s biggest transitions, and choosing the right mover can make all the difference. A strong reputation, backed by verified credentials and consistent reviews helps reduce uncertainty and stress during the process. Awards like USA Today\u2019s Best-In-State list provide an added layer of confidence. These awards confirm that a company has been evaluated on real customer experiences and verified performance.<\/p>\n<p>For those planning a move in California, Texas, or beyond, working with an award winning mover can ensure a smoother moving experience from start to finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re proud to share some exciting news: NorthStar Moving has been named one of USA Today\u2019s America\u2019s Best-In-State Moving Companies for 2026, earning this distinction in both California and Texas. 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