I've been in the moving industry since 2004 and I spent the first few years working as a mover. I use the lessons learned during those years to write articles that will give our users the answers they are looking for and, ultimately, help them make a successful DIY move.

College Moving - Affordable Help for Students

Before you know it spring time will be upon us and the semi-annual process of moving students in and out of college will begin. Every college is different and so are the needs of every student, while some universities may have easy access that allow students to move themselves others may...
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Safely Moving and Securing Items in an ABF U-Pack Trailer

ABF U-Pack is a popular choice for customers who want the affordable and flexible benefits of do-it-yourself moving but don't want to deal with driving the rental truck. It's because U-Pack trailers are so common that we wanted to put together this brief moving guide about ways to properly load and...
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How to Choose the Right Moving Truck Rental Company

If you are planning a DIY move then you are likely familiar with the three moving and storage options: A moving truck rental, moving container, and freight trailer. Each option provides a long list of benefits and drawbacks that must be considered before setting up your move. In this moving guide...
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Tips for Moving in Summer

Experts agree that summer is when people are most likely to move, primarily because children aren't in school, making it much easier for parents and families to relocate. Moving is stressful at the best of times, but doing so during the summer means you'll face additional challenges- moving companies are in...
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Rental Truck Insurance: What Isn't Covered

So you are standing at the truck rental counter and the representative asks, "Do you want to purchase insurance for the truck?". The answer is commonly "no" because many people believe that their auto insurance covers rental trucks- wrong! 99% of the time your auto insurance policy does not cover a...
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How to be Prepared for Your DIY Move

One of the most common questions we receive is, How long will my move take? Despite our efforts to provide accurate time estimates based on the type and size of transportation method (which is based on historical averages), the fact remains that one of the largest factors is how prepared the...
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How to Schedule Movers With An Unknown Delivery Time

Many times throughout the week we are asked, How do I schedule my movers if I don't know when my stuff will arrive? Certainly not an uncommon problem for people who choose to complete a DIY move. For those of you who have chosen a "You Load, We Drive" moving company...
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