ALAMEDA, Calif.—It started almost by accident. Whitmore’s Auto Service and U-Haul Dealership never would have become part of U-Haul were it not for a chance trailer rental in 1965. Now,…
History & Culture
7 Things You Need to Know About U-Haul Boxes
There’s a U-Haul box for everything, for any sort of move. Wine glasses, TVs, clothes that require hangers, dishes, books, lamps and mirrors–they all have specially designed boxes to make…
Made in America: Awnings and Ramps
The U-Haul production process takes an immense team effort and, with the readiness to assist customers in mind, our team members at the AMFORM (American Fabricators of Raw Materials) plant work…
The Adventures of Boxman
No matter how daunting the task of moving is, the journey takes you to new places accompanied by new experiences and opportunities. Your neighborhood moving friend, Boxman, has been helping…
Employees that Bike, Carpool, Walk to Work
Did you know cars make up one-fifth of all emissions in the United States, emitting about 24 pounds of carbon dioxide for every gallon of gas? U-Haul is dedicated to…
How U-Haul is Celebrating Earth Day
Since 1945, U-Haul has prided itself in being a sustainable, shared-use moving resource. Each year, we continue to make advancements that will benefit not just our customers or teammembers, but…
Made in America: Robotic Arm
Ever wonder why you see so many U-Haul moving vehicles and U-Haul products when you’re out and about? It’s thanks to tools like the robotic arm in our AMFORM (American…
Made in America: Couplers
A lot of heavy-duty work goes into assembling U-Haul trucks, trailers and moving supplies at our AMFORM factory. One important piece in the moving process is the coupler–which is a…
Meet U-Haul’s Customer Care Team
Here at U-Haul, our top priority is ensuring every customer has the best experience possible. That being said, from time to time errors do occur, and when they do we want…
Social Media History at U-Haul
The history of U-Haul is a lengthy one–and it evolved through the past seven decades, from the height of rock ‘n’ roll to the hippie sixties, from days of big…
“The Walking Dead” Features New Stars
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala.—What do landscapers, food truck owners and zombie apocalypse survivors have in common? They all look to U-Haul for a reliable for-sale truck to keep them in business….
The Evolution of U-Haul Self-Storage
Moving and self-storage go hand in hand these days. Whether families are downsizing, they need a place to store their belongings while their new home is being remodeled, or they…