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Ward North American

Moving Company in Houston, Texas.

Ward North American is a moving company based in Houston, TX. Its listed services include local moving, long distance moving, storage and packing services. Its USDOT number (North American Van Lines), active with household goods authority was checked with FMCSA on November 11, 2026, so confirm it is still active before work starts.

4.8on Google · 300 reviews50 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Ward North American is a long running agent of North American Van Lines, with Houston offices in the Spring Branch area. The Google listing ranked here is at 8820 Clay Rd, and the company's Houston page gives 3700 Claymoore Park Dr nearby, both inside city limits. The listing shows 4.8 stars from 300 Google reviews on 11 November 2026. The site says Ward has been moving customers since 1976 and has 80,000 square feet of warehouse space in Houston, with climate control, cameras and 24 hour security in its Texas storage. It handles local, intrastate, long distance and international moves, corporate relocations, military moves, crating and vehicle shipping. Interstate shipments move under North American Van Lines authority.

  • Best for corporate relocations and moves across the country
  • Agent of North American Van Lines since 1976, per its site
  • Office closed on Sundays and open only Saturday mornings

Company Facts

Ward North American at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.8out of 5
Customer reviews
300on Google
In business
50years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on November 11, 2026. Years counted from 1976.

The work

Best for
Corporate relocations and moves across the country
Primary service
Moving

Where

Headquarters
Houston, TX
Service area
Houston
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

USDOT number (North American Van Lines), active with household goods authority
070851 · FMCSA, checked November 11, 2026

Editorial Review

Our Take on Ward North American

Ward North American is the choice for a cross country or company paid relocation where storage and set delivery dates matter. It has the warehouse space and van line network that smaller firms lack. For a short local move it may be more company than you need, so compare prices.

Best forCorporate relocations and moves across the country

What We Like

  • Agent of North American Van Lines since 1976, per its site
  • 80,000 square feet of warehouse space in Houston
  • Interstate, international and military moves under van line authority
  • AMSA ProMover seal on its site
  • 4.8 stars from 300 Google reviews

Things to Consider

  • Office closed on Sundays and open only Saturday mornings
  • Van line pricing can run higher on short local moves
  • Google listing address and the site office address differ, so confirm where to visit

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Ward North American

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.8

Based on 300 Google reviews

Review data updated November 11, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars89%
  • 4 stars7%
  • 3 stars1%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star3%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 300 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on November 11, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Eric Good5.0

    This company was AWESOME and made our company move seemless! Marivel, Nicobe, Shorty, and Gman were all very professional and kept my move moving along smoothly! That team made all the difference, and I will def be using them again!

    November 2026Google
  • Tanvi Shah5.0

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Moving Experience! Highly Recommend!<br><br>I recently moved from Houston to Irving, Texas, with Ward North American (North American Van Lines), and I couldn’t be happier with their service!<br><br>A special shoutout to Irvin, our driver, who was absolutely amazing! He and his team were incredibly professional, friendly, punctual, and careful with all our belongings. They handled everything with great care, from disassembling our furniture to reassembling it perfectly at our new home.<br><br>We moved out of a four-story townhome, and the team managed to pack and load everything in just 6–7 hours, with unloading and furniture assembly at our new home taking only 3–4 hours! Their speed, efficiency, and attention to detail were truly impressive.<br><br>I especially appreciated how organized Irvin was. He provided a detailed inventory and checklist so we could verify every item upon delivery, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.<br><br>A big thank you to Jim Englert, our sales consultant, and Heather Dailey, for their excellent coordination, communication, and support throughout the move!<br><br>The entire team was courteous, hardworking, and genuinely committed to providing outstanding service. Moving between cities can be stressful, but they made the experience seamless.<br><br>I’m so glad I chose Ward North American! Huge thanks to Irvin, Jim, Heather, and the entire team. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, professional, and efficient movers!

    November 2026Google
  • Sofia Wong4.0

    I had used other national moving companies as corporate relocations but this was the first time I had to pick a company and do all the packing myself to minimize costs as my husband and I retired living on a fixed budget. The reason I chose this option was the personal touch of having Jim Englert come to our home to look at the items we were moving to get a more accurate estimate. I also appreciated his accessibility as I reached out to him in a couple of occasions to clarify the inventory list when we had better definition of what was being included in our shipment.<br><br>I also want to commend Josue Oyola, our driver, for his professionalism. He was very punctual and communicated well with me prior and during the move. The only feedback is to make sure not to place stickers on leather furniture. The stickers should have been placed on the wooden legs instead of the leather of our dinning room chairs as they left marks.<br><br>Lastly, I was pleased with the attentiveness and quick responses I received from Heather Dailey before and during the move. It was disappointing that we had to pay an extra $1,000 to get a shuttle truck to one of our pick up locations last minute, but other than that, it was a smooth and well coordinated move.

    October 2026Google
  • Leah White5.0

    North American was a top notch experience. I interviewed the top industry giants with a corp relocation move from Houston, Tx to Nyack, Ny and I can’t tell you how super pro these people are. I received a fair rate and they were there with me every step of the way. Tom, the truck and team manager was a true captain of the ship. It was reassuring to see him at the start and then at the end. He is very serious, but he’s a caring leader of big moves and it made me feel the oversight of everything was locked in. Romero my sales person went to bat for me and was available for me the day of my move and I appreciated that support. Heather, at the headquarters, goes above and beyond with her customer service to clients and her care. I never thought I would spend this much on a move, but I can genuinely say after watching all of it full circle, ITS WORTH IT! These people are pros and they take care of you. When moving across the states, I endorse North American. They are worth it for peace of mind, expertise and service.

    October 2026Google
  • Jim Parks5.0

    Great experience, very responsive throughout the entire moving process. I always knew what to expect and where my property was. My driver David was exceptional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!

    October 2026Google
  • Nhat Nguyen5.0

    Tony Tamayo and his local crews in Houston and Phoenix were professional, friendly, and accommodating for helping with my mom's interstate move. They were thorough and made my mom feel invested and engaged with the move as they asked her questions and learned her preferences.<br><br>Tony communicated timelines and expectations well, so there were no surprises during the whole process. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs a large move!

    October 2026Google

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Ranked#9of 9 moving companies in Houston, TXre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Ward North American Made Our Top 9

It holds position 9 in 9 Best Moving Companies in Houston, TX (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Houston, TX.

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Company Background

About Ward North American

Ward North American is the agent for North American Van Lines in the Houston area, and it has been moving people since 1976, according to its site. It is the most corporate option on this list. The Google listing is at 8820 Clay Rd, Suite 100, and the Houston page on the company site gives 3700 Claymoore Park Dr, Suite 100. Both are in the Spring Branch industrial corridor and both fall inside Houston city limits.

The company's size is the main reason to call it. The Houston page lists 80,000 square feet of warehouse space in the city, and the storage page says Ward has more than 260,000 square feet of household goods storage across its Texas sites, with climate control, camera surveillance and round the clock security. That makes storage in transit, long term storage and corporate moves with set delivery dates straightforward.

On licensing, the site lists USDOT 070851 and says moves inside Texas are hauled under the authority of North American Van Lines of Texas. We checked USDOT 070851 on FMCSA SAFER on 11 November 2026: it is the active record for North American Van Lines, with household goods carrier authority under MC 107012. The site also shows TxDMV number 0000009188 and the AMSA ProMover seal. When you get your paperwork, check which entity and which number appear on the bill of lading.

Services run from local residential moves to interstate and international relocations, military moves, custom crating, vehicle shipping, piano and art handling, and third party services such as appliance disconnection. Corporate relocation and move management are a large part of the business. Estimates are free, and the site offers in home estimates.

The Clay Rd office is open 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 8 am to noon on Saturday, and closed on Sunday, per Google. A national van line agent usually costs more than a small local firm on a short move inside Houston, so get a second quote for a simple apartment job.

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Credentials

  • USDOT number (North American Van Lines), active with household goods authorityFMCSA · 070851 · checked November 11, 2026Verified
  • TxDMV numberTexas Department of Motor Vehicles · 0000009188Reported
  • AMSA ProMover certifiedAmerican Moving & Storage AssociationReported
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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.8/ 5

    300 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #9 in Houston moving companies, November 2026

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Free estimates
Yes

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November 2025

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April 2022

Ward North American Wins 2022 MSC Agent Of The Year Service Excellence Award

April 2022

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Ward North American FAQs

  • Is Ward North American licensed for interstate moves?

    Yes. Ward is an agent of North American Van Lines, and its site lists USDOT 070851, which FMCSA SAFER showed as active with household goods authority on 11 November 2026. Moves inside Texas run under North American Van Lines of Texas, per the site.

  • What are Ward North American hours in Houston?

    Google lists the Clay Rd office as open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to noon on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.

  • Does Ward North American offer storage in Houston?

    Yes. The Houston page lists 80,000 square feet of warehouse space in the city, and the company says its Texas storage is climate controlled with camera surveillance and 24 hour security.

  • Is Ward North American licensed and insured?

    We checked 1 of 3 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Ward North American serve?

    Houston. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Ward North American offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
November 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
November 11, 2026
Reviewed by
Priya Nathan, Staff writer, remodeling and moving
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
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Insurance
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship

Priya writes the remodeling, moving and cost guides. She spends most of her time reading contracts and estimates, which is where the differences between two apparently identical quotes usually turn up.

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