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ABF U-Pack Moving
Category: Home Services Movers Movers
356 Riverside Indl PwyPortland, ME 04103
(855) 240-3502
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- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 8 pm
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
One review for ABF U-Pack Moving
1 review in English
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Review from Abby D.
Minneapolis, MN
12/16/2011
I had a great experience using U-pack containers (2) for a move from Portland, ME to Minneapolis, MN. Now, granted, I did not have much furniture, so I'm not sure how well furniture would have fared over those 1400 miles, but everything else (including bikes, office chairs, lamps, modular shelving units, even a non-boxed ceramic flower pot) made it in the exact condition it left in, so I was very impressed.
I chose U-Pack after reading some bad reviews of PODS, comparing BBB ratings, getting a quote from a full service mover that was way too high for my budget, and after realizing that they were significantly less expensive than renting my own truck, with gas & everything else factored in plus hauling my car. Plus it relieved me of the burden of driving halfway across the country during a time of the year with very unpredictable weather (December) & having to deal with any truck issues (which, I've gathered anecdotally from friends are not that uncommon). Plus truck rental has fairly strict pick up & drop off times whereas, it turns out, U-Pack works with what's convenient for you. This method was so much more convenient than renting our own truck because the containers were delivered almost 2 weeks prior to my actual move date (per my request), so I was able to pack progressively and spend some extra time shifting things around to make sure they were in their most stable configuration. No extra charges for the extra time. I also liked that you use your own locks - that way you know nobody has access to your stuff during transit or storage.
On arrival in Minneapolis, they asked me what would be a good day for delivery. I chose Friday & even though my stuff had arrived by Tuesday, they did not charge me anything extra for those few days of storage. That would NEVER happen w/ a full service mover (and the quote we got from one full service mover was 2x what it cost to move w/ u-pack!).
Perhaps most importantly, there were no surprise charges or additional fees tacked on. They stuck to their initial quote to the dime & there was never any hassle about payment or pricing.
One thing I recommend is getting some ratchet straps to help hold things down inside. There are small slats with slits along the walls that you can put the hooks into & then tighten the straps across the top of the boxes/items. Also, pack heavy to light bottom to top & fill the space laterally so that everything ends up sitting as even as possible across the top - this will keep things from shifting around during the forklifting & transport.
All in all, I don't think it could have gone better - I am still kind of amazed.
Specialties
Moving? Go U-Pack! ABF U-Pack Moving is a simple, affordable self-move solution. Specializing in long distance moving, U-Pack offers the convenience of full service movers at the cost savings of a rental truck. You pack, we drive, and you save. It's that easy.
How does it work? We deliver a moving trailer or moving container to your door, where you'll have up to three business days to load. ABF U-Pack then drives your belongings to your new home, where you'll have three more days to unload. Need storage? No problem. You can safely store your items on-site at your home, or choose to stow them at one of nearly 300 secure ABF service centers nationwide. For everything from moving boxes and supplies to packing and loading help, U-Pack has it covered.
History
Established in 1997
Move with U-Pack and you'll rest assured knowing your belongings are being transported by ABF Freight System, Inc.--a regular on America's highways since 1923. When you consider that ABF is the only six-time winner of the American Trucking Association (ATA) President's Trophy for Safety and the only five-time winner of the ATA Excellence in Security Award, moving with ABF U-Pack becomes an easy choice!
