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Penske Truck Wizard Overview

What is Penske Truck Wizard? Penske Truck Wizard is a free online tool that walks you through a room-by-room home inventory to estimate how much truck space you need for a DIY move. When we tested it, the tool recommended a 22-foot truck for a standard household inventory and generated a $3,999 quote for a […]

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I Moved from Michigan to Kansas Using Labor-Only Movers: Here’s What I Learned

As told to moveBuddha Tessa moved from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Manhattan, Kansas in spring 2022 to start a specialty veterinary internship, a 749-mile move. She drove her father’s truck and trailer and hired labor-only movers at each end. Her Michigan to Kansas move totaled $631 ($250 for College Hunks in Michigan and $381 for Flint […]

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My Move from San Antonio to New York City with U-Pack: What It Actually Cost

As told to moveBuddha Janna G. moved from San Antonio, Texas, to New York, New York, in 2022 to resume her career as a Broadway musician, a 1,833-mile move requiring one ReloCube (2,500 lbs, 6′ x 7′ x 8′). After comparing four quotes, she hired U-Pack. The container cost $1,911, but NYC delivery restrictions pushed […]

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How to Know it’s the Right Time to Move

From breakups and cabin fever to new jobs and wanderlust, we all move for different reasons. For some, deciding whether to stay put or relocate can be gut-wrenching. It’s an easy issue to overthink, and the repercussions can be huge. If big decisions aren’t your forte, you’re in the right place. In this post we’ll […]

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