Loading and Unloading

Because Moving Yourself is not one of the big chain moving companies, people are often understandably curious about what they can expect from our relocation services. We are happy to help you understand the moving solutions we offer, and how you can benefit from our moving truck services.

Here you will find answers to many of the most common general service questions that we receive. They will help you to understand the basics regarding how we handle issues such as moving service pricing, last minute moves and other common issues.

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I am 70 years old and moving from Illinois to Arizona to be near my daughter. I have 1 vehicle and 1 room of belongings would you load that for me I do I have to?
from Sandra Z. in IL - 10/28/2016

Hi Sandra, We only provide the transportation for long distance moving. We recommend movinghelp.com or hireahelper.com for moving labor services. MovingYourself

My husband and myself are disabled, is there someone that can load the truck if we pack?
from karen n. in OH - 10/13/2015

Karen, There is a link at the top of this page where you can find loading and unloading help. MovingYourself.com does not arrange or provide it. It is through a 3rd party vendor. MovingYourself.com

Once the truck arrives, how long do we have to load it?
from Bruce M. in OR - 10/9/2015

The amount of time you have to load the moving truck is dependent on the size of the shipment. The more space that you rent on the moving van, the more time you get. We allow ample time for all loading. If you call our office at 800-876-6839, our reps can tell you exactly how much time you will get and how much time you can get at no extra charge. MovingYourself.com

im moving from ny to fl but where i live their is a bunch of apartments close together. other moving companys just drop off trailer and storage boxes. is there any other way i have a one bedroom of stuff not really much .
from steven l. in NY - 9/28/2015

Steve, MovingYourself.com can actually wait while you load and then leave when you are finished. Other self-service companies and PODS leave the units for days at a time. Not only is this inconvenient, it is not secure and someone could come and steal your stuff at night. MovingYourself.com

I am moving from Lockport NY to Raleigh NC. How many days do I have to pack the truck?
from bryce l. in NY - 9/2/2015

Bryce, Loading time varies with how much space you are reserving on the moving truck. We generally can leave equipment for up to 3 days. Please let your relocation specialist know how much time you need when you are booking your order. MovingYourself.com

We would be loading a 4 bedroom plus. How fast are we expected to finish?
from Lesa P. in FL - 8/15/2015

Lesa, We can give you up to 3 business days to load your shipment, depending on the service level that you purchase. If you felt like you needed more time, just let your relocation specialist know when you set up your move. We will never pressure you on time. MovingYourself.com

Can we load and unload on a Saturday or Sunday?
from Bob D. in LA - 8/8/2015

Yes, We drop off the moving trucks Monday through Friday, but we can drop off on a Friday and leave the truck over the weekend at no additional cost. If you are using a full 53ft moving van, we can load on a specific Saturday or Sunday. Please call our office and one of our relocation coordinators can help you figure out what is best for your needs. MovingYourself.com

When the delivery is in route how do i track where my load is and when to expect the arrival so i can make sure iam there to unload.
from joseph c. in OH - 7/28/2015

Joseph, Usually, by the time your shipment picks up, we will have all of the other orders scheduled on the truck and be able to give you a delivery date and time. We always give you plenty of notice so that you are not scrambling for help at the last minute. MovingYourself.com

How long will we have to load up the truck? and unload? with containers you get roughly 1 month from door to door
from Edwin W. in CA - 7/1/2015

Edwin, The more space that you use on the truck, the longer you get to load. We have very generous guidelines for loading time so that you do not feel rushed or stressed in the process. You can have up to 3 business days to load the moving truck at no additional charge. MovingYourself.com

the truck being 9' tall inside, how are we excepted to get boxes stacked that high? we need to use every bit of available space. do we bring in a ladder?
from becky b. in TX - 6/21/2015

With MovingYourself.com, the customer has control of the loading and unloading and the freedom to load how they choose.. So the space you order is yours to load as you wish. You can stack to the roof or you can load everything on the floor. If you are going to stack all the way to the roof, a ladder would be very helpful. Ladders are not provided as part of our services. MovingYourself.com

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