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Need a Moving Truck: What are the Rental Requirements?

Need a Moving Truck: What are the Rental Requirements?

The additional requirements for operating a moving truck vary by company. Below, we offer the most up-to-date requirements for renting a U-Haul. Call your local center to see if you meet the minimum rental requirements before making a reservation. What Is the Age...

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Estimating the Mileage Fees for Your Move

Estimating the Mileage Fees for Your Move

If you're about to embark on your very first DIY move, you may be wondering how to budget for your move. In this post, we'll explain how to figure out the cost of renting a moving truck based on mileage fees for the distance traveled during your move....

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Planning Your Summer Move

Planning Your Summer Move

It's moving season! Did you know that 70% of all moves occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day? That means almost half of all moves take place during three short months. If you are planning on moving during the summer, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind....

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The Right Way to Assemble a Moving Box

The Right Way to Assemble a Moving Box

The process of moving can be frustrating, but knowing the right way of putting a box together can make the experience less stressful. You may not even know that you've spent your entire life not knowing how to correctly assemble a moving box. Our goal is that you will...

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Top 4 Spring Cleaning Tips

Top 4 Spring Cleaning Tips

When the birds start chirping and the flowers bloom, you know it's time for spring cleaning. But with a house packed with all your belongings, it's hard to know where to start. Luckily, we have compiled the top four spring cleaning tips to prepare you for the season....

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Moving in New York: Parkway Restrictions

Moving in New York: Parkway Restrictions

If you’re moving to New York, you’ve likely rented a moving truck, cargo van or trailer. However, it’s important to be aware that in New York, moving equipment rentals are classified as commercial vehicles, which means there are parkway restrictions you’ll need to...

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Finding the Best Moving Option for You

Finding the Best Moving Option for You

Picture this: You're planning a cross-country move from Atlanta to Phoenix! Before doing anything, a decision needs to be made regarding logistics. Are you going to move all by yourself? If so, you need to figure out the most cost-efficient method for moving that fits...

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Top 5 Office Moving Tips

Top 5 Office Moving Tips

Your business is finally getting the dream office everyone's been working so hard to get. But before the celebration begins, it's time to move, and you aren't sure where to start. Here are our top five office moving tips. 1. Plan the Office Move This may be an obvious...

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Enhancing Your Self-Storage Operations

Enhancing Your Self-Storage Operations

The self-storage market is nothing short of competitive. However, the most successful businesses are those with a plan. Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, owner, or investor, you want to make sure you’re giving your self-storage business everything it needs to...

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How to Keep Your Cargo Safe & Secure When Relocating

How to Keep Your Cargo Safe & Secure When Relocating

You've left town with your loaded truck and are getting ready to find a motel for the night. That's when it hits you: how will you prevent a thief from breaking into your truck and stealing your cargo? It's a scary thought but something we should all be mindful of....

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Cheapest Shipping Option For Large and Heavy Items

Cheapest Shipping Option For Large and Heavy Items

Thrifting and furniture hunting is all fun and games until you find the perfect piece that's hundreds of miles away. Instead of passing it off or driving miles to move it, consider shipping it instead. Traditional shipping service providers will quote you thousands to...

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