This beautiful city was named after its British counterpart and is known for its universities and medical research. We asked our movers to share with us their moving experience....
Northern Exposure: U-Haul Trucks Reach Remote Alaskan Town of Craig - U-Haul “8 for 80” Dealer Series In celebration of our 80th anniversary in 2025, we are highlighting eight small businesses serving as U-Haul dealers who have teamed with us to bring DIY moving products and services to their communities. These dealers may be old or new, have a fun story, a unique location, or just… Read MoreNorthern Exposure: U-Haul Trucks Reach Remote Alaskan Town of Craig - U-Haul “8 for 80” Dealer Series In celebration of our 80th anniversary in 2025, we are highlighting eight small businesses serving as U-Haul dealers who have teamed with us to bring DIY moving products and services to their communities. These dealers may be old or new, have a fun story, a unique location, or just… Read More
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Meet the Team: Hap Carty
Hap Carty is a U-Haul pioneer whose U-Haul story dates back to the Company’s beginning in 1945 when his sister, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, co-founded U-Haul. Here, in his own words,...
#UhaulFamous Photos from Ottawa
This year's Migration Trends Report is out and at No. 7, we have the educated city, Ottawa, ON. This city is known for its high ranking schools, beautiful setting, and year-round...
#UhaulFamous Photos From Hamilton
This year’s Migration Trends Report is out and at No.8 we have Hamilton, Ontario. As one of the Canada's fastest growing cities, Hamilton provides it residents with a quality...
#UhaulFamous Photos From Victoria
This year’s Migration Trends Report is out and at No.9 we have Victoria, British Columbia. As one of the Canada's fastest growing cities, Victoria provides it residents who love...
The History Behind U-Haul Headquarters
In 1945, U-Haul co-founders L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, found themselves moving from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon. The problem, however, was they...
#uhaulfamous photos from Kitchener
This year’s Migration Trends Report is out and at No.10 we have Kitchener, Ontario. As one of the Canada's fastest growing cities, Kitchener provides it residents with a great...
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Moving is more fun with a friend [Photos]
The saying goes, the more the merrier, and this definitely applies when you are moving into your first apartment or across the country. You need someone to take selfies with and...
Getting “Books” Smart with U-Haul
We all know that the ubiquitous U-Haul truck has made many cameos in movies and TV shows, but did you know that U-Haul gets mentioned a lot in books as well? A quick search in...
#UhaulFamous Photos from Houston
This year's Migration Trends Report is out and at No. 1, we have Houston, Texas. As one of the nation's fastest growing cities, Houston provides it residents with an abundance of...
Bighouse Automotive: Always There
When Ralph Bighouse opened the doors to Bighouse Automotive and U-Haul Dealership in 1954, it was located in a fairly affluent area. Over the years, the neighborhood’s complexion...
#UhaulFamous Photos from Chicago
This year's Migration Trends Report is out and at No. 2, we have the Windy City, Chicago, Illinois. This city is known to the locals at Chi-Town. This beautiful city is known...