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International Van Lines vs JK Moving Services:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, JK Moving Services had more branded searches than International Van Lines among long-distance moving companies in the United States. JK Moving Services had about 6,600 branded searches, while International Van Lines had 3,600. JK Moving Services made up 14.4% of all long-distance moving company searches we track, and International Van Lines accounted for 7.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about long-distance moving companies, International Van Lines and JK Moving Services each appeared in two of the five answers. International Van Lines and JK Moving Services were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among long-distance moving companies in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

JK Moving Services, about 83% more searches than International Van Lines

JK Moving Services 6.6K searchesInternational Van Lines 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

International Van Lines in 2 of 5JK Moving Services in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

International Van Lines first in 2JK Moving Services first in 2

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Top long-distance moving companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, International Van Lines was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. JK Moving Services was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. International Van Lines and JK Moving Services were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Allied1st
  2. American Van Lines2nd
  3. United Van Lines3rd
  4. Safeway Moving4th
  5. JK Moving Services5th
  6. Mayflower6th
  7. International Van Lines7th
  8. North American Van Lines8th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Allied5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • American Van Lines4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • United Van Lines3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • JK Moving Services2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • International Van Lines2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Safeway Moving2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mayflower2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • North American Van Lines1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.

Is International Van Lines or JK Moving Services more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for International Van Lines and JK Moving Services by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight long-distance moving companies we track, month by month, from searches in United States.

International Van Lines and JK Moving Services among long-distance moving companies in the United States, by month

Share of searches by month for JK Moving Services, International Van Lines. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAlliedNorth American Van LinesUnited Van LinesJK Moving ServicesAmerican Van LinesInternational Van LinesSafeway MovingMayflower
Oct 202524.9%16.7%16.7%11.1%11.1%11.1%4.9%3.3%
Nov 202529.3%16%16%10.7%13.1%8.7%3.9%2.4%
Dec 202524.8%16.5%16.5%11%13.5%11%4%2.5%
Jan 202626%14.2%17.4%11.6%11.6%11.6%4.1%3.4%
Feb 202625.5%17.1%17.1%11.4%11.4%9.3%5.1%3.4%
Mar 202626.6%14.5%17.8%11.8%11.8%7.9%5.2%4.3%
Apr 202624.4%13.4%20%13.4%10.9%8.9%5.9%3.1%
May 202623.8%15.9%19.5%13%10.6%8.7%5.8%2.6%
Jun 202623.8%15.9%19.5%13%10.6%8.7%5.8%2.6%
Jul 202621.9%17.9%17.9%14.7%12%8%5.3%2.4%
Aug 202622.7%15.2%18.6%15.2%10.2%10.2%5.5%2.4%
Sep 202621.6%17.6%17.6%14.4%11.8%7.8%6.3%2.8%

How has the International Van Lines and JK Moving Services comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for United States long-distance moving companies in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, North American Van Lines overtook United Van Lines and JK Moving Services to rank 2nd among long-distance moving companies in the United States, with 17.6% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, International Van Lines lost share of searches among long-distance moving companies in the United States, from 10.2% to 7.8%.

  3. In September 2026, JK Moving Services lost share of searches among long-distance moving companies in the United States, from 15.2% to 14.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using International Van Lines’ and JK Moving Services’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

International Van Lines

1 branded search term

  • international van lines

JK Moving Services

2 branded search terms

  • jk moving
  • jk moving services

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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