The Smartest Move You Can Make
Planning to rent a box truck or POD to move yourself? Not sure what size truck or POD to get? Or how many movers, for how many hours? We put together this guide to help you through the process. Just keep in mind that it takes longer to LOAD, then it does to UNLOAD.
Small Truck (10-13 ft.)sample only
Intended for:
Studio/Small 1 bed apartments (400-600 sqft)
- 1-3,000 lbs
- 400-450 cubic feet
- Moving 1-5 medium furniture items
- Up to 120 medium size boxes
- King size beds
- Pianos
- Pool Tables
- Gun Safes
- Refrigerators
- 2+ bedroom homes
Medium Truck (14-19 ft.) sample only
Intended for:
1-3 bedroom apartments (600-1,200 sqft)
Small 1-2 bedroom houses (600-1,200 sqft)
- 3,000-5,500 lbs
- 650-850 cubic feet
- Moving 1-10 furniture items
- Up to 250 medium size boxes
- Grand/baby grand pianos
- 3+ bedroom homes
Large Truck (20-26 ft.)sample only
Intended for:
3-4 bedrooms (1,200-2,400 sqft)
- 5,500-6,500 lbs
- 900-1,400 cubic feet
- Up to 450 medium size boxes
- Small apartments
Extra Large Truck (28+)sample only
Intended for:
4+ bedrooms (2,400+ sq ft)
- 6,500-8,400 lbs
- 1,400-1,600 cubic feet
- Up to 550 medium size boxes
- Small apartments/houses
| Job Size | Loading Only | Unloading Only | Load & Unload |
| Studio or small apartment | 2 movers for
2 hours |
2 movers for
2 hours |
2 movers for
4 hours |
| 2 – 3 bedroom apartment
(800-1,200 sqft) |
2 movers for
3 hours |
2 movers for
2 hours |
2 movers for
5 hours |
| 2 – 3 bedroom house
(1,000-1,500 sqft) |
3 movers for
4 hours |
3 movers for
3 hours |
3 movers for
7 hours |
| 3 – 4 bedroom house
(1,500-2,000 sqft) |
4 movers for
4 hours |
4 movers for
3 hours |
4 movers for
7-8 hours |
| 4+ bedroom house
(2,000-3,000 sqft) |
4 movers for
5 hours |
4 movers for
4 hours |
4 movers for
8-10 hours |
| Large house or Mansion
(3,000+ sqft) |
4+ movers for
6+ hours |
4+ movers for
4+ hours |
4+ movers for
10+ hours |