Do-It-Yourself Moving Options

Many options exist for moving yourself:

• Rental Trucks - This is the option most often associated with Do-It-Yourself moves. You rent a truck, load it, drive it to your new home, and unload it.
• Rental Trailers - Typically suitable for those individuals with small amounts of goods to move.
• Full Service Movers - Full-service movers take care of all aspects of a move, from start to finish. You should reasonably expect that they will charge more for such service.
• You-Pack/We-Drive - The fastest growing option for Do-It-Yourself moves. Simplifies the process and typically affords the greatest profit for military movers. Visit DityMovers.com for military-specific details.
• POV - Using your personally owned vehicle to move your goods. Military? You may be paid for moving personal belongings in your vehicle such as clothing, suitcases, etc. Visit DityMovers.com for details.

The options above should be carefully examined. In some cases, more than one option may be appropriate. For example, you may elect to hire a You-Pack/We-Drive company, but prefer to keep your most valuable items with you in a rental trailer. The final decision will likely be based on a combination of personal preference, cost, and destination.

Helpful Hints

• Consider how long you anticipate waiting for housing at your destination. If you will be in temporary housing for a while, your goods will most likely have to be stored. In other words, you could end up loading and unloading your goods TWICE. Some of the You-Pack/We-Drive companies offer built-in storage options which will help you to avoid this problem.
• Make sure you understand the amount of time you have to return trucks and trailers. Late fees can be extremely expensive. Ask the company EXACTLY how much it will cost to keep the truck or trailer for every day it is late.
• Contact your insurance company to determine what coverage you have during your move. This includes coverage for driving a rental truck (your auto insurance) and coverage of your goods while in transit (typically renter's or homeowner's insurance).