by Jeff Lockridge | Sep 2, 2015 | History & Culture, U-Haul Stories
Most people today think of Labor Day as the end of summer, a day off to enjoy a barbecue with friends and family. In actuality, Labor Day was created by the 19th century labor movement and it celebrates the contributions of the American worker. It is not...
by Jeff Lockridge | Sep 2, 2015 | Featured Story, History & Culture, U-Haul Stories
NEW ORLEANS—In late August 2005, millions of eyes were fixated on their TV screens watching news coverage of what would become one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Hurricane Katrina crossed the southern tip of Florida on August 25 before...
by Jeff Lockridge | Aug 30, 2015 | History & Culture, U-Haul Stories
The Patriot Creative Group is founded on the sustainable principle of reuse. Patriot trucks are repurposed and retired U-Haul trucks which reuse all salvageable parts and materials. In order to recycle and reuse retired U-Haul truck inventory, trucks are leased...
by Jeff Lockridge | Aug 29, 2015 | History & Culture, U-Haul Stories
In 1955, U-Haul expanded its operations to Canada, opening dealers in Québec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, making U-Haul an international company. As U-Haul celebrates 60 years of doing business in Canada, we turn the spotlight on Bobbie...
by Jeff Lockridge | Aug 28, 2015 | Featured Story, In the Community
The mere appearance of Randy Parent’s M38 A-1 Jeep stirs one’s sense of patriotism and tickles one’s historical fancy. The sleek yet rugged Army green exterior and white stars on the front panels and hood glisten in the sun. It looks fresh off the assembly line,...
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