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Hiring Movers to Load a Truck
Dec 17, 2025
When you need to hire someone to help load and unload moving equipment
Choosing a DIY moving solution saves money, but it also comes with more work, including packing, loading, and unloading things yourself. While some people ask family and friends for help moving, the option isn’t always possible.
Can you hire a professional crew just for loading and unloading the truck without paying full-service prices? Absolutely.
How to hire moving labor
There are two ways to hire a crew to help with loading or unloading: at the time of booking the equipment or afterward.
If you’re a U-Pack® customer, it’s easy to add labor while making a reservation. We refer customers to experienced local crews through HireAHelper. If you’ve already booked your move, you can still add labor — call the number on your U-Pack reservation for help. You can also contact HireAHelper online or call them directly at 866-394-4710 for a quote.
Can non-U-Pack customers use HireAHelper?
You can use HireAHelper with other DIY solutions. Of course, we encourage you to check U-Pack prices for your move if you’re not already bound by a contract with another company.
What size crew should I hire and for how long?
The number of workers you need and the time it will take them depend on the size of your home and the amount of stuff you're moving. Larger or heavily furnished homes need a larger crew, while smaller homes and apartments can get by with a smaller one.
The chart below serves as a general guideline based on home size and also lists recommended U-Pack equipment for reference.
| Home Size | Number of ReloCubes | Linear Feet in a Moving Trailer | Size of Crew | Number of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartment | 1 Cube | 5 linear feet | 2 movers | 2 hours |
| One-bedroom apartment | 1-2 Cubes | 6 linear feet | 2 movers | 3 hours |
| Two-bedroom apartment | 2 Cubes | 7 linear feet | 2 movers | 4 hours |
| Two-bedroom home | 2-3 Cubes | 13 linear feet | 2 movers 3 movers | 5 hours 3 hours |
| Small three-bedroom home | 3 Cubes | 15 linear feet | 3 movers | 5 hours |
| Large three-bedroom home | 4 Cubes | 17 linear feet | 3 movers | 6 hours |
| Four-bedroom home | 5-6 Cubes | 23 linear feet | 4 movers | 5 hours |
| Five-bedroom home | 6-7 Cubes | 35 linear feet | 4 movers | 6 hours |
When should I ask the crew to arrive?
U-Pack recommends scheduling moving labor for the day after equipment delivery. This allows you time to load any items you wish and ensures that you won’t pay the crew for downtime while waiting for the arrival of the container or trailer.
Benefits of hiring labor-only moving crews
By combining a labor crew with a DIY solution, such as U-Pack, you can achieve significant savings compared to hiring a full-service mover.
- Crews will work under your direction.
- Local crews are hired by the hour, so you can pay for as much or as little help as needed.
- Proper preparation for the movers can save more money by reducing the hours needed.
Have moving labor questions?
Please let us know if you have any questions about hiring moving labor or moving with U-Pack. If you’re already booked with U-Pack and need to add labor, call the number on your reservation.
Still planning? Don’t miss out on your free U-Pack moving quote online or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077.
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