Hap Carty is a U-Haul pioneer whose U-Haul story dates back to the Company’s beginning in 1945 when his sister, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, co-founded U-Haul. Here, in his own words,...
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The History Behind U-Haul Headquarters
In 1945, U-Haul co-founders L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, found themselves moving from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon. The problem, however, was they...
Getting “Books” Smart with U-Haul
We all know that the ubiquitous U-Haul truck has made many cameos in movies and TV shows, but did you know that U-Haul gets mentioned a lot in books as well? A quick search in...
Bighouse Automotive: Always There
When Ralph Bighouse opened the doors to Bighouse Automotive and U-Haul Dealership in 1954, it was located in a fairly affluent area. Over the years, the neighborhood’s complexion...
Oil Crisis: U-Haul Gasoline Assurance Program
Picture this: It's the 1970s and you drive up to a gas station (or service station as they were called back then) and you see a sign that reads, “Pumps closed.” You have no idea...
U-Haul Dedicates Valuable Storage Space to Invaluable Reuse Space
Doing the Right Thing Why would U-Haul dedicate valuable space in a storage center for customers to leave unwanted household items behind? The answer is simple; it's the right...
The Super History of Supergraphics
What's the story behind all those fun facts on the sides of our trucks? Are U-Haul team members just exceptionally good at trivia? Not at all... well at least most of us aren't....
Moving Trucks on Rooftops
What's the oddest way you've ever seen a U-Haul moving truck used? Maybe you've seen it transformed into a food truck or used as part of a proposal. However, have you ever seen a...
U-Haul Trucks are Built with Conscious Effort
When individuals or families are planning a move, they want to find the equipment that best fits their needs at the lowest possible cost. Regardless of which truck is used,...
Telecommuting Jobs and U-Haul
As a family owned and operated business for 70 years, U-Haul takes great pride in keeping employee's families a priority. There are several jobs offered at U-Haul that empower...
CEO Joe Shoen Gives Advice to College Graduates
It's that time of year when a new class of bright-eyed, eager college graduates are released into the working world. With every class comes fresh perspectives, diverse skill sets...
U-Haul Chairman Made His Phone Number Public
Just how committed is U-Haul Chairman Joe Shoen to U-Haul's customers? Enough to give out his personal cell phone number for customers to call and speak directly to him. Joe...