Sixty Years of Service. It’s something that’s never been achieved before in U-Haul Company’s history. There are some U-Haul Dealerships that have been open for 60 years or more, but…
History & Culture
U-Haul Pioneer Elaine DeShong
If U-Haul could crown a queen of customer service, Elaine DeShong would be that monarch. Though she retired in 1995, her legacy with the company lives on in every move…
Soft-Spoken Scott Leach Celebrates Major Milestone
BROWNWOOD, Texas—Scott Leach is a very soft-spoken man with a dry sense of humor. When asked his thoughts about the major milestone his family business—Leach Brothers Manufacturing and U-Haul Dealership—celebrating…
U-Haul Pioneer Ray Smith
Henry Ford said, “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” After many years of hard work and dedication, U-Haul Pioneer and Area District Vice President…
Longtime U-Haul Self-Storage Customers
MONTREAL—U-Haul celebrates the service anniversaries of its team members—five years, 10 years, 15 years … all the way up to however long they’ve been with the Company. But what about…
Top 10 Songs For Your Moving Day Playlist
Nothing gets you moving quite like music! We all have a playlist for different aspects of our lifes from the gym to the shower, and moving is no exception. Packing…
U-Haul Dealer Pioneer Patti Davis
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—When Patti and Bob Davis opened Patti’s Towing and U-Haul Dealership in 1968, they were the first and only U-Haul representative in Asheville. A lot has changed over the…
Carty Milk House Steeped in U-Haul History
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. – Bella can’t stop grinning as she ambles through the Carty milk house. She absorbs every detail as if looking through a child’s eyes. She spouts questions like…
Henry Kelly takes a trip down memory lane at U-Haul
Henry Kelly joined Team U-Haul in 1957. As you can imagine, he has a lot of great stories to tell about his time with U-Haul. Here, in his own words,…
Ryan’s Service Celebrates 55 Years
CINCINNATI—When Bob Ryan was a teenager, there was one primary benefit to the U-Haul Dealership his father operated: gas money. “My three brothers and I all worked here when we…
The History of Vintage U-Haul Toys
Having been around since 1945, U-Haul has a great deal of history behind it. One small piece of this history involves some of the little trinkets that have been produced…
Sustainable Furniture Pads
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle; Three words that any environmentally conscience person is familiar with. The three R’s help to lessen the amount of natural resources, energy, and waste we consume and…