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...
To the Moon, Sun and Mars: How Far Do U-Haul Truck Customers Travel? - U-Haul trucks are a familiar sight on North American roadways. The Company’s shared-use business model, affordable rates and accessible locations have been empowering people to move to a better life since 1945. Ever wonder how many miles those orange-clad U-Haul trucks travel every year to ensure do-it-yourselfers can get from point A to B? The… Read MoreTo the Moon, Sun and Mars: How Far Do U-Haul Truck Customers Travel? - U-Haul trucks are a familiar sight on North American roadways. The Company’s shared-use business model, affordable rates and accessible locations have been empowering people to move to a better life since 1945. Ever wonder how many miles those orange-clad U-Haul trucks travel every year to ensure do-it-yourselfers can get from point A to B? The… Read More
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Mike Nadraus Counsels Death Row Inmates
Like many people, Mike Nadraus wears many hats. He's a husband, father and president of U-Haul Company of Long Island. But it's one of his "other" hats that really stands out....
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...
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...
U-Haul Truck Conversion: Taj MaSmall
We've all heard of the Taj Mahal, but one girl decided to do something a little different and create her own Taj MaSmall. Kim purchased a used U-Haul GMC 3500-10' box truck and...
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 recounts some...
Puppies Rescued From Abandoned U-Haul Truck
When one of our trucks or trailers goes missing because someone rented it and never returned it, we make an effort to track it down. However, the discovery of a recently stolen...
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,...
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...
Wax Times HQ Moves Record Collection Using U-Haul
Move an entire record collection down the street without losing track of a single record. This was the task at hand. With the help of U-Haul, Wax Times HQ was able to keep their...
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...