Compare ABF's trailer to a rental trailer

It's not some small rental trailer

When you use U-Pack to move your belongings, you have the option of moving in an ABF trailer or a ReloCube^®. The word "trailer" may conjure up images of a small rental trailer that you pull behind your vehicle. Rest assured, an ABF trailer is nothing like a rental trailer.

How much will fit into an ABF Trailer?

Unlike the typical rental trailer, ABF's trailers are 28 feet long, 8 feet 6 inches wide and 9 feet tall. The loading space is equivalent in size to a 26’ rental truck plus another 10’ rental truck with some trailer room still left over. The entire trailer has a capacity of about 2000 cubic feet. Each linear foot is 1 foot long by 8 feet wide by 9 feet tall – or 72 cubic feet.

How much weight can an ABF Trailer hold?

It is estimated that each linear foot of household goods weighs 450-500 pounds. A full trailer of household goods would weigh approximately 12,000 pounds. The trailer can legally haul 22,500 pounds as long as it is evenly distributed throughout the trailer.

How do I load the trailer?

The ABF trailer sits approximately 48 inches off the ground. This is higher than a small rental trailer, so ABF offers complimentary ramps for loading and unloading. These ramps will allow you to walk or roll a standard moving dolly up into the trailer.

How do I secure my items?

You may use blocks and braces throughout the loading process. These can be nailed to the floor of the trailer and are helpful in preventing shifting. You can also use screwable hooks and eyes to assist in tying down your shipment. Many of our trailers have logistics tracking that run from floor to ceiling and offer multiple anchor points for tying down your shipment with ropes or ratchet straps. Those trailers may be requested when scheduling your drop-off time with the origin terminal but are not guaranteed. We will put forth every effort to provide you with a trailer with tie rings but cannot guarantee them.

Learn more about moving trailer benefits or check out moving container benefits if you want to explore other moving options with U-Pack.