'You Load, We Drive' Freight
Choosing a household freight option is a growing trend among consumers who are moving themselves. There are several primary reasons that people choose freight as their transportation method versus a rental truck or mobile storage, we have outlined them below.
Long distance moving companies that provide transportation only, such as Movex and ABF U-Pack, are commonly referred to as "You Load, We Drive" companies. Compare You Load, We Drive companies.
- Large Shipment - Customers who need more space than the largest rental truck available (26') have limited options. If you're not interested in using a traditional moving company then you can rent multiple trucks or mobile storage units or simply rent as much space as you need on a freight truck.
- Very Small Shipment - If you're moving coast to coast and have a small amount of items, renting a truck or a mobile storage unit will probably not be an effective solution for you. After fuel, the cost of the rental, hotels, food, etc. you will likely have spent far too much. The two largest household freight companies, ABF and Movex, allow you to ship as little as 5' linear feet.
- Less Unknown Costs - With a rental truck you may not know how much fuel will be in two months or how much a driver may cost to drive the truck. With freight, those items are all included in the rate so you have less to worry about.
Load and Unload Estimates
Although Movex and Broadway Express can ship up to 53' and ABF U-Pack provides 28' trailers, the dimensions between the two trucks remain close. We have included the average completion times for our moving labor teams below. Please note that the information provided is based on historic data which has been averaged to represent the majority. The figures are also based on customers who have a ranch home, single family home or town home with good on site conditions.
| Linear Feet | Load | Unload | Crew Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
6'
|
2 Hours
|
1.5 Hours
|
2 Movers |
|
10'
|
2.5 Hours
|
2 Hours
|
2 Movers |
|
14'
|
3.25 Hours
|
2.5 Hours
|
2 Movers |
|
18'
|
4 Hours
|
3 Hours
|
2 Movers |
|
24'
|
3.25 Hours |
2.5 Hours
|
3 Movers |
|
28'
|
4 Hours
|
3 Hours
|
3 Movers |
|
32'
|
4.5 Hours
|
3.75 Hours
|
3 Movers |
|
38'
|
5 Hours
|
4 Hours
|
4 Movers |
|
44'
|
6 Hours
|
5 Hours
|
4 Movers |
|
48'
|
7 Hours
|
6 Hours
|
4 Movers |
|
53'
|
8 Hours
|
6.5 Hours
|
4 Movers |
Movers to Load and Unload
If you are planning on using a 'You Load, We Drive' trailer service we recommend using our moving labor services to load and unload. Aside from the challenging physical aspects of moving your entire household you have other factors to consider. These factors include maximizing your total space, properly loading to prevent damage and completing the move within your allotted time. Learn more about how our movers can help make moving day easier. Use coupon code "FREIGHT" and save $10 when you reserve online!