WWII veteran L.S. “Sam” Shoen and his wife Anna Mary Carty Shoen co-founded U-Haul in 1945 and created the do-it-yourself moving industry. They shared the hard work and put every…
History & Culture
U-Haul Dealer Pioneer Mary Hayden
Just nine years after U-Haul was founded, the Little Store and U-Haul Dealership in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, opened for business. Doyle “Chuck” Hayden became a U-Haul Dealer on December 4, 1954,…
Walker’s Service: 55 Years and Counting
Back when U-Haul rental equipment carried the message “ONE WAY ANYWHERE,” Lovell was just about as “anywhere” as you could get. Located in the north-central U.S. not far from the…
Meet the Team: Phil Schnee
Phil Schnee joined the U-Haul Team in 1953. During the years that have followed, he has amassed enough stories to fill a book—maybe two. Here, in his own words, he…
Top 5 Questions Asked by Our Customers
On the social media customer care team we encounter a wide variety of questions every day. Some we encounter on a daily basis, while others are a bit more uncommon. For instance,…
Rapid Rise in U-Haul Technicians Seeking Master Tech Status
Since its inception in 1945, U-Haul has prided itself on being a pioneer in the do-it-yourself moving industry. With the constant changes and advances in the automotive industry, our dedicated…
U-Haul Reuses Former Harley-Davidson Facility in Wauwatosa
Known as the “city of homes,” Wauwatosa, Wis., is now home to a 394,840-square-foot U‑Haul store at 11700 West Capitol Drive. U-Haul acquired the former Harley-Davidson facility in April 2015 for…
Packing Peanut Concerns? Not at U-Haul!
Traditional Packing Peanut Many people come in contact with Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) on a weekly basis. EPS, also known as Styrofoam ® is commonly used to create insulated cups,…
Ten Things to Do for Sustainable Moving
Moving in the summer? You are not alone. By and large, summer is the most popular season for moving. More than 40 million people in North America moved last year….
A Schenewerk Family Tradition
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo.—Herb Schenewerk is 85 years young, and every morning he gets up and opens the doors to Schenewerk Service Station and U-Haul Dealership, just as he has done…
U-Haul “Houses”
Started in 1945 by Sam Shoen and wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, U-Haul continues to be a family business. As a matter of fact, many team members have founded their “houses”…
Meet the Team: Logan Frank
Logan Frank joined U-Haul in 1955, and this summer he will be the first team member to celebrate 60 years with the Company. Here, in his own words, he reflects on…