Rented your own U-Haul, POD, or moving container? We'll bring the muscle. Our labor-only crews are experts at maximizing space and securing loads so nothing shifts in transit.
Sometimes you don't need a moving company — you just need the crew. If you've rented a U-Haul, ordered a POD or 1-800-PACK-RAT container, hired an independent long-haul driver, or booked any moving container service, we'll show up at your scheduled time and load or unload it professionally.
Our labor-only service is hugely popular for cross-country DIY moves and container shipments where you want the loading done right but the truck is already taken care of.
All included in the hourly rate — no surprise add-ons on move day.
Trained crew, not Craigslist day labor. Furniture, boxes, appliances — handled the way they should be.
We maximize cubic space and balance weight. A well-loaded truck holds 20–30% more than a rushed one.
We bring our own blankets, dollies, and straps. Your rental truck only includes basic dollies — we fill in the rest.
Furniture properly strapped and blanket-wrapped so nothing shifts on the freeway. Crucial for long-haul drives.
POD just got delivered? U-Haul reservation moved up? We hold same-week labor-only slots.
$109/hr for a 2-mover crew. 2-hour minimum for labor-only jobs.
SMG Movers
Loading & Unloading Labor (U-Haul, POD & Rental Trucks)
You schedule the truck or container (U-Haul, POD, ReloCube, etc.) for delivery. You schedule us for loading — typically a 2–3 hour window for a 1-bedroom load or 3–5 hours for a 2–3 bedroom. We bring blankets, dollies, straps, and shrink wrap. Your only job is to point at what goes.
For unload-only on the destination end, same setup — you have the container or truck on-site, we unload it in 2–4 hours and place items in the right rooms.
Pro-Tip from Justin
If you're doing a long-distance DIY with a U-Haul, pay for the load. Saving $300 by self-loading often costs you that much (and more) in damaged furniture from a shifting truck. Our load secures everything so you can drive without a death-grip on the wheel.
Our crews load 20–30% more into the same truck than untrained help — fewer trips, less rental cost.
Especially critical for long-haul and POD shipments. Straps, blankets, weight balance.
Same rate as a full move. 2-hour minimum. No truck rental, no fuel — just the labor.
Get a free quote from a real local family-owned mover. No pressure, no surprises.