How Self-Moving Works

Finding a self-pack moving company

DIY moving isn’t a new concept. In fact, it was the only option hundreds of years ago — and it wasn’t easy. Fortunately, there are now many options for moving your belongings out of state, but which one is the best for a DIY move?

Let’s review how self-moving works, its advantages, which companies offer the service and how moving with U-Pack gives you the cost-saving benefits of a DIY move without the hassle of driving your things out of state.

What is self-moving? 

Self-moving is a do-it-yourself service where you handle all or part of the moving labor (packing, loading and unloading) while a professional driver transports your belongings. In exchange, you receive a lower-priced alternative to full-service moving. 

Many people prefer the flexibility and control of handling some of the work. 

How DIY moving works 

These are the steps for a self-move:

• Request quotes from different companies
• Choose your mover and equipment type (moving trailer or moving container)
• Pack and load belongings
• Complete personal travel while a professional driver transports the shipment
• Unload at the destination

Advantages of using a self-service moving company

Self-moving services offer many benefits, including savings, control and flexibility. 

Save money by doing your own packing, loading and unloading

With a DIY service, you usually pay one-third to one-half the cost of a full-service option. This is because you save money by not paying for labor to handle packing and loading.

Stay in control of how your belongings are handled

By handling belongings yourself, you can ensure they’re packed how you want them and loaded safely and securely.

Work on your own schedule

Need to pack or load at midnight? It’s no problem with self-moving companies. You can pack, load and unload when it’s convenient for you.

Compare do-it-yourself moving options

The main self-moving options are rental trucks, company-driven trailers and portable storage containers. 

Rental trucks are the traditional DIY option, where you do everything, including driving. 

Company-driven trailers and portable storage containers (both offered by U-Pack!) work differently. You still load and unload, but you can drive to your new home in a personal vehicle. A professional driver will transport your belongings. 

U-Pack is often the best self-service mover

U-Pack is one of the most popular self-moving services available. You pack, load and unload, and our professionals do the driving. 

Since 1997, U-Pack has offered excellent customer service and fast transit times for long-distance moves across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. We’re confident we can help ease the stress and work of relocating out of state. 

Here are the highlights: 

• Budget-friendly pricing with no surprise fees
• Flexible choices for self-pack equipment
• Quick and secure transit — typically in 4-6 business days 

Read more about why customers choose U-Pack.

Get a U-Pack quote today to compare us to other long-distance movers

Moving with U-Pack is easy, and getting a personalized quote is even easier! Request a quick quote online or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant. Compare our prices and services to those of other self-service or full-service movers to save money and hassle. 

Let us know in the comments if you have questions about how U-Pack can help you relocate to another state. We're ready to help!