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Loading help in Columbus

Pack a U-Haul, Penske, or Budget rental at your origin. Standard call: 2–3 hours, 2–3 movers.

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Unloading help in Columbus

Empty a rental into your new home. Common: 1.5–2 hours, 2 movers, plus stair time.

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Vetted crew leads

Crew leads onboard through a vetting process before they take their first booking. Crews are dispatched under the lead who took the job.

Named accountability

The crew lead who took your booking is the named point of contact through the job and for follow-up — same name on the dispatch call and on pickup day.

Experienced leads

We dispatch crews led by movers with prior residential-load experience. New leads onboard alongside seasoned ones before they run jobs solo.

Performance-tracked

We track customer feedback after each job. Crews with repeated quality or damage complaints get pulled from rotation while we investigate.

Flat-rate, no deposit

Transparent billing — the number we quote is the number you pay. No deposit, no booking fee, no surge pricing. Card, Venmo, Zelle, or cash at the end of the job.

Where to rent your truck near Columbus

Full-service U-Haul stores first, then the largest nearby pickup points. · 4 corporate stores, 22 total

  1. 1

    U-Haul Moving & Storage at 10th Ave

    930 10th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
    Rental store: (706) 324-4336 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatch
    U-Haul store 0.5 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map →
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    U-Haul Storage at MLK Jr Blvd

    1166 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Columbus, GA 31906
    Rental store: (706) 405-4200 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatch
    U-Haul store 0.8 mi Mon - Sun: 24 hours Map →
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    U-Haul Moving & Storage at Box Rd

    1700 Box Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
    Rental store: (706) 568-0322 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatch
    U-Haul store 3.2 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map →
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    U-Haul Moving & Storage of North Columbus at The Landings

    2500 Airport Thruway, Columbus, GA 31904
    Rental store: (706) 405-7153 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatch
    U-Haul store 4.3 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map →
+ 18 more pickup points near Columbus
  1. Liberty Climate Controlled Storage
    460 6th Ave, 31901 · 0.5 mi
    Rental store: (706) 687-6152
  2. Auto Ink paint and body
    1013 13th St, 31901 · 0.8 mi
    Rental store: (762) 208-2926
  3. Uptown Storage LLC
    1331 10th Ave, 31901 · 0.9 mi
  4. Apz Rentals
    3000 Victory Dr, 31903 · 2.2 mi
    Rental store: (706) 687-2755
  5. Ray's Golf Carts
    3610 River Rd, 31904 · 2.6 mi
    Rental store: (706) 576-6514
  6. Taylors Mini Storage
    220 38th St, 31904 · 2.6 mi
    Rental store: (762) 583-2921
  7. C&T Express Auto Detailing
    931 Morris Rd, 31906 · 2.9 mi
    Rental store: (706) 405-7523
  8. Pembrook Self Storage
    841 Pembrook Dr, 31907 · 3.5 mi
    Rental store: (706) 685-8770
  9. Bi City Dui & Driving School
    3604 Macon Rd Unit 4, 31907 · 3.7 mi
    Rental store: (762) 208-4649
  10. Food Locker
    4020 St Marys Rd, 31907 · 3.8 mi
    Rental store: (706) 568-0997
  11. The Storage Place #2
    4525 Victory Dr, 31903 · 5.2 mi
    Rental store: (762) 583-2516
  12. Whipples Automotive
    5438 Forrest Rd, 31907 · 5.3 mi
    Rental store: (706) 562-0030
  13. Railway Freight Furniture
    4435 Milgen Rd, 31907 · 5.5 mi
    Rental store: (706) 225-8836
  14. Fountain Mini Storage II
    4350 Warm Springs Rd, 31909 · 5.6 mi
    Rental store: (706) 569-1723
  15. The Storage Place
    4445 Warm Springs Rd, 31909 · 5.8 mi
    Rental store: (706) 568-1746
  16. AAA Self Storage
    5039 Milgen Ct, 31907 · 5.9 mi
    Rental store: (706) 321-4594
  17. Columbus Crystal Valley Self Storage
    6124 Macon Rd, 31907 · 7.1 mi
    Rental store: (706) 317-3743
  18. Prestige Auto Detailing
    6945 Macon Rd, 31907 · 8.1 mi
    Rental store: (706) 685-6301

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Common questions

Do the crews bring their own equipment in Columbus?
Yes — every crew brings furniture pads, hand trucks, shoulder straps, and basic shrink wrap. You provide the rental truck, the boxes, and any specialty dollies (piano dolly, appliance dolly).
Am I expected to tip the crew?
Tips are appreciated but never expected. Crews are paid their full hourly rate by Loading Crews. If you do tip, $20–40 per mover after a clean job is the local norm in most metros.
What happens if the crew is late?
The crew lead calls or texts you with any timing changes. If a crew is more than 90 minutes past their window without communicating, we'll send a different crew or refund the booking.
What if a crew damages my belongings?
The crew lead who took your booking is the right first point of contact for any damage claim. Smaller damage is often resolved between you and the crew directly; larger losses get escalated through dispatch.
Can the crew drive my rental truck?
No. U-Haul, Penske, and Budget rental contracts name a specific driver — that's who has to be behind the wheel. The crew loads and unloads; you do the drive.
How far in advance should I get a quote in Columbus?
Twenty-four hours is comfortable on weekdays. Saturdays in May, August, and end-of-month windows fill three to five days out. Same-day is sometimes possible if a job cancels.
Do weekend bookings cost more?
Your quote is flat-rate — the number you see is the number you pay. Loading Crews doesn't bake weekend, end-of-month, or last-minute surcharges into the rate.
Do you charge me anything up front?
Your quote is what you pay. No surprise upcharges, no surge pricing. We never charge a deposit or booking fee — billing happens after the job.

Before you book

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Why hire moving helpers

When it pays to hire labor — and when DIY or full-service is the right call.

How many movers do I need?

Decision tree by home size, stairs, and timeline.

How to load a U-Haul

Pack heaviest first, build a tight rear wall, leave a center aisle.