Personally Procured Move Program

Although more involved, opting to move yourself through the military PPM can make you money. By completing your move for less than the Government Constructed Cost (GCC) you may be eligible to receive a payment for the difference. If you have never completed a PPM move or haven't done it in a while you may have questions or need assistance. We're here to help make the PPM process easy and affordable.

Step 1: Visit TMO/JJPSO

If you're interested in a DITY move you should visit your Traffic Management Office (TMO) or Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO). These folks can tell you everything you need to know regarding your reimbursable compensation, weight limit, paperwork requirements and procedures. Understanding your moving budget is an important part of determining what services you have available for your DITY move.

Step 2: Transportation

While each step is important we would argue that the most important is identifying your transportation method. There are three common methods of transporting household goods for a self service move: Truck rental, portable storage and freight. Each transportation type has a long list of pro's and con's that will need to be evaluated so you find the right solution for your needs. You can review a complete pro/con list for each relocation type in our long distance moving section, otherwise we have provided a summary below.

*There are many different types and sizes of portable storage units, not all can be shipped long distance. The most common long distance move container is a 16' unit.
**Storage is available with ABF U-Pack only. Car shipping is available with Movex only.
***Take advantage of Penske Truck Rental’s certified public scale locator to weigh your vehicle.

Step 3: Load & Unload Help

Now that you have selected your transportation method it's time to think about loading and unloading it. Depending on your situation you may opt to do it yourself, "hire" your friends and family or hire a moving labor company. It's a safe bet that moving your household items yourself or with the help of friends is the cheapest option but certainly is not always the right one. We've outlined some of the most common reasons people choose to hire us instead of trying to do it themselves.

• Friends and family probably don't want to help you move, it's just not fun. On moving day many people find that the excuses start rolling in and few people (if any) actually show up. If reliability on moving day is important to you then hire us, we never make excuses and always get the job done.
• Do you have heavy or awkward furniture? We have the experience to move most pieces efficiently and without damaging them.
• Loading the truck isn't just about being able to move the furniture, it's also about packing it correctly. This means stabilizing the load, balancing the weight and making use of the space available. We know how to load trucks, trailers and containers - it's what we do!
• If you're confident in your ability to load the truck will you have help to unload at your new duty station? Our service is nationwide and available at most military installations.

Next Steps

1. View our pricing for moving labor
2. Check out our partner discounts from Penske Truck Rental, Budget Truck Rental and Movex
3. If you need help planning or experienced advice contact us. You can get more moving tips on our blog.
4. Schedule moving labor online