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What's the secret to packing clothing?
2008-07-10 16:44:38
Hmmm is there really a secret to packing clothing? Yes! And they can save you lots of space and money. How to pack your clothing is probably one of the last things you're concerned with during your pre-move planning. Most of us would just put the......
 
New Orleans Parking Permits
2008-07-09 08:50:48
There is no place in the world like Orleans">New Orleans, LA. Where else can you find Cajun cooking, Mardi Gras, and several major universities only in the Big Easy. What a great place to live! If you've lived in, or even just visited New Orleans, you pro......
 
Gypsy Moths
2008-07-03 18:30:25
For as long as I have been talking to customers moving to California about Gypsy Moths, this is still the image that comes to mind. I can't help it. But depending on your taste, this is probably a little more appealing illustration than what......
 
You don't understand- I have NO parking!
2008-07-01 17:17:23
We really do understand. Sometimes you're lucky just to find a parking place for your car, right? We deal with this frequently, so here are some other options to consider: 1. Find an alternate location for parking. Maybe there is a business c......
 
How Do I Know How Much Space I Will Need???
2008-06-24 09:30:05
This has got to be the one question I hear most often. Probably the most correct answer is: It Depends. There is not a mold in which you can fit every person who moves a 3 bedroom home. But there are ways that you can be very accurate with your est......
 
How to Get the Word Out
2008-06-19 11:50:07
How do you let everyone know your new address? You're moving. Almost everyone knows you are moving to new city, but more than likely you haven't had a chance to tell them your actual new address. Besides formally changing your address at the Post Of......
 
Moving Your Pet
2008-06-17 14:46:47
Just in case you didn't know, ABF U-Pack cannot move your pet. The reason - our trailers are not climate controlled. During the summer months the trailers can get very warm inside and during the winter months they can be very cold. Not ideal c......
 
My Rental Truck Experience
2008-06-16 10:31:05
Many years ago (before U-Pack) my husband, my young daughter, and I made a move. We were young and financially challenged and I was VERY pregnant. We couldn't afford a full service mover and really we didn't have enough stuff to justify a full serv......
 
ReloCube - Great Service, Smaller Package
2008-06-11 09:24:37
U-Pack is a great option for moving large shipments, but what if you're not moving an entire household? What if your child is going to college out of state or you just have personal items to send? What if you downsized? What if you just pl......
 
Military Moving
2008-06-05 11:52:38
The DITY Move If you're in the military or you're a military spouse, you're no stranger to moving. In fact, you may be able to write your own moving guide by the time your military career is over. If you're new to the military, take notes, the fo......
 
Save Money Moving
2008-06-03 09:32:44
Timing is EverythingIf you've been researching your move, you've probably found that the moving industry runs on a system of "peak" and "off-peak" days, similar to the airline industry. That just means that some days are more expensive than others. I......
 
Lowes Motor Speedway
2008-05-29 09:21:47
Carquest 300 Fully Loaded!ABF U-Pack / Braun Racing went into Charlotte this past weekend with guns loaded. Brian Vickers returned to the ABF U-Pack Moving #10 Camry, the super-fast Kyle Busch climbed behind the wheel of the #32 Toyota,......
 
What's a Self Move?
2008-05-22 14:57:29
The term 'Self-Move' pretty much explains what a self-move is. Basically, it's a move that you do yourself, right? Well yes, but there are different types of self-moves. The Basic Self-MoveYou pack, you load, you drive, you do everything. An e......
 
Storage May be Your Solution
2008-05-20 10:23:44
I know I'm going; I'm just not sure where yet. I mean really, the "where" of moving is just details right? But actually, whether you know which city you're moving to and just haven't closed on a house or literally don't know which city you are m......
 
Save Money on Your U-Pack Move!
2008-05-15 10:27:04
Save $200 off your U-Pack Move! What's the catch? You just have to prove that you are a master packer and get the highest score on our U-Pack-A-Cube game! Oh, you've never played it? Well go give it a shot. I know it sounds silly, but it really......
 
Motorcycle Shipping
2008-05-13 10:06:23
Shipping Motorcycles and Other Outdoor Equipment When we think about moving, most of us think about packing the things inside the house and oftentimes forget about the things we keep outside and in the garage ... If you've got a lawnmower, weed ea......
 
Moving to Chicago
2008-05-08 11:06:34
Moving to Chicago or Moving From Chicago? If you currently live in Chicago, you're probably already aware that finding a place to park can be a nightmare. If you're planning to move to Chicago, here's a little hint: parking spaces in the Windy City......
 
New Spanish Website
2008-05-01 14:15:02
Did you know that Spanish is the second most common language spoken in the United States? U-Pack has a new Spanish Website and Spanish speaking representatives to assist customers moving within the United States and into and out of Puerto Rico, Can......
 
Avoid a moving scam
2008-04-28 14:08:44
Verify Dates and Timing Knowing the exact dates your move will take place (loading, transit, and unloading) is something that may not seem an important detail initially, but it could be! Is the date the truck will arrive for loading a guaranteed d......
 
Trucker Talk
2008-04-22 09:17:09
You've probably noticed that the trucking industry has its own lingo which can be like a foreign language to the Average Joe. Take a look at a few commonly used terms you might be able to impress your friends on your next road trip: Terminal Fancy......
 
South of the Border
2008-04-18 17:05:54
Andale!!! Thinking about retirement? Has the cost of living gotten too high? Want to trade the rat race for an afternoon siesta? You may want to consider one of U-Pack's newest services: Moving to Mexico! In the past few years, U-Pack has seen a gro......
 
Phoenix International Raceway
2008-04-18 11:26:03
Bashas' Supermarkets 200 FRIDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS!Friday night brought hot temperatures and even hotter action as the Nationwide series headed to the one-mile superspeedway in Phoenix for the Bashas' Supermarkets 200. Team ABF R......
 
O'Reilly 300 at Texas
2008-04-14 11:46:41
Does anyone know a "Don't Rain" dance?For the fourth time in seven races, rain made an unwelcome appearance. As a result, qualifying was cancelled so teams had only one practice session before the race. The starting lineup was once......
 
Rental Truck Fuel Calculator
2008-04-11 11:47:20
Normally when you think about gas mileage you think about it in relation to your personal vehicle. Most cars have 10-15 gallon gas tanks but get 20-25 (or more) miles per gallon on the highway. Rental trucks on the other hand have much larger gas tan......
 
Tax Deductions
2008-04-09 15:11:02
Is My Move Tax-Deductible? The answer is Yes, IF you meet certain stipulations. You must meet three requirements in order to deduct your moving expenses.1. You are moving due to a job change.2. You are moving at least 50 miles farther from your for......
 
Guaranteed Transit Worth Every Penny?
2008-04-03 14:07:06
On Time. Every time. Guaranteed. Your U-Pack moving quote comes with a price that is based on an estimated transit time. U-Pack estimates transit times using real numbers for completed moves, so it's likely that your items will arrive at your destin......
 
Nashville for the Pepsi 300
2008-04-02 14:14:43
The Weather Was NICE!!!For what seemed like the first time this season, the weather actually cooperated as the Nationwide Series headed to the concrete superspeedway in Nashville, Tennessee. Both Jason Leffler and Denny Hamlin of Team ABF Racing we......
 
Free Tools for Realtors
2008-03-31 16:18:47
U-Pack and realtors share a common interest. We are both in the business of moving people out of one home and into another one. Recently U-Pack was mentioned in Realtor Rightings, the Magazine of the Arkansas Realtors Association. An article title......
 
"You Pack, They Drive" Service
2008-03-24 12:10:01
The "You Pack, They Drive" Service I think everyone knows what a full-service mover and a rental truck is and how they work - common knowledge for most. But, there's a fairly new moving phenomenon out there called a "You Pack, They Drive" service (w......
 
Sharpie Mini 300
2008-03-18 08:59:04
Sharpie Mini 300Rain Rain Go Away!!!For the 3rd time in five weeks, weather became the biggest factor for the race weekend. Due to rain, Thursday's practice and Qualifying were once again rained out, giving Team ABF Racing only one practice bef......
 
Moving to Alaska
2008-03-17 10:42:53
Moving to Alaska Besides buying a whole new wardrobe for the freezing cold temperatures, what else do you need to think about if you're moving to Alaska? You may be wondering: What options do I have for moving my stuff? Do I have to drive a truck th......
 
Getting Help With Packing and Loading
2008-03-13 10:19:54
Need a Hand? No matter the reason, there may be times in life when doing your own packing and loading is not an option. The self-move service price may look great, but doing the physical part of the move doesn't. Do you throw in the towel and go wit......
 
Unusual Weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway
2008-03-11 10:46:42
SNOW! Team ABF Racing set their sights on the Nicorette 300 at the super-fast Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. NASCAR standout Brian Vickers piloted the #32 ABF U-Pack Toyota, while Nationwide series regular Jason Leffler was behind the wh......
 
More than Moving
2008-03-05 11:01:27
When I talk to customers on the phone, one of the challenges is "listening between the lines". We help figure out what you need to do and how U-Pack can make that happen. Some customers just need a moving quote from City A to City B in different sta......
 
Sam's Town 300
2008-03-05 10:05:35
A Tough Weekend in VegasTeam ABF Racing headed to Las Vegas this weekend, as Brian Vickers returned to the track in the #32 along with Jason Leffler, who is piloting the #38 full time for Braun Racing. Both cars were carrying ABF as an assoc......
 
Parking Permits
2008-02-28 16:35:55
Some cities require parking permits or city authorization for our equipment to remain at your location for several hours or several days. Those cities normally have parking problems on a day to day basis. I have located several cities in the wester......
 
California's Auto Club Speedway
2008-02-26 14:21:05
Headed West - Week Two California Brian Vickers and the ABF U-Pack Toyota Camry did not compete this week. However, the #32 fielded this week by Kyle Busch, on loan from Joe Gibbs Racing, and the #38, fielded as always by Nationwide star Jason Leff......
 
Packing for Storage
2008-02-21 09:57:50
If I'm storing my items, what should I take with me? This question may seem like it's fairly easy to answer, but moving can be stressful so it's easy see how you might do something like accidentaly pack up your passport two weeks before leaving......
 
Season Opener at Daytona International Speedway
2008-02-19 16:48:08
Close CallBrian Vickers had more than one close call while piloting the ABF Toyota Camry this weekend. During final practice Brian veered left onto the infield to avoid a multi-car collision. At the same time, teammate Jason Leffler made a similar......
 
Change of address
2008-02-18 10:37:37
It's a Packing Party! The decisions that cause people to move usually involve family matters or career changes. While this can be an exciting time, it can also be hard to leave your friends behind. But you're too busy to have a going away party, ri......
 
 
 
 
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