WICHITA FALLS, Texas–One day in February 1950, a young man from Portland Ore., visited Wichita Falls in search of dealers for a new company called U-Haul. One stop on his search...
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The Mystery of the Shamrock Truck Solved
In February 2015, a photo of a mysterious U-Haul truck was sent to U-Haul headquarters. This particular truck baffled the people at the corporate towers. Instead of sporting the...
Made in America – Dollies
U-Haul is the epitome of "Made in America". When the Shoens launched U-Haul in the summer of 1945, they had a vision that moving could be done all by yourself. To do this you...
U-Haul Pre-Inspection: Kat Can Do It!
WARRINGTON, Pa.—It's been 70 years since the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter graced posters and advertisements encouraging women to fill the factory jobs formerly occupied by...
Green Retail Therapy
Have you ever gone shopping because it made you feel better or improved your mood? At U-Haul we have our own version of retail therapy. You can shop happily knowing that our...
Made in America – Trailers
Started in 1945 by a veteran, U-Haul has been a “Made in America” kind of company. From buying the first trailers from American welding shops, to a strong commitment to helping...
Jim Bearde and Sons: A 60-Year Legacy
QUINCY, Mass.—Every U-Haul Dealership has a unique story to tell about how they came to be a part of the U-Haul family. Like many U-Haul Dealers, Jim Bearde and Sons was started...
The Very First U-Haul Trucks
Perhaps nothing is as synonymous with U-Haul as moving trucks. Whether you're in a congested city or driving along a two-lane road in a rural area, odds are it won't be long...
The Hale Family: Putting Themselves on the Map
MERCER, Pa.—In 1958, the Brooklyn Dodgers played their first game as the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Giants became the San Francisco Giants and Cliff Hale first stepped up...
Sustainable Mobility
In the U.S. and Canada, residential mobility is a need, NOT a want. More than 50 million people in North America move every year and the average U.S. resident moves 11 times in a...
Meet the Team: Bob Dudley
Bob Dudley is the project manager for the U-Haul Truck Product Group. Here, in his own words, he explains how he ended up at U-Haul and why he’s stayed with the Company for more...
WOWed in Translation
EL MONTE, Calif.—Math may be the universal language. But in the U-Haul universe, excellent customer service is a language we all speak. This is especially true with Inez...