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Durham, NC

20 rental locations covered · pop. 257,636

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Loading help in Durham

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 Durham

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 Durham

Full-service U-Haul stores first, then the largest nearby pickup points. · 2 corporate stores, 20 total

  1. 1

    U-Haul Moving & Storage at Durham Chapel Hill

    4411 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
    Rental store: (919) 682-9302 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatch
    U-Haul store 4.6 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 at US Highway 70

    2422 New Raleigh Hwy, Durham, NC 27703
    Rental store: (919) 246-8931 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatch
    U-Haul store 5.6 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 Durham
  1. Green Vapor LLC
    1026 Holloway St, 27701 · 0.9 mi
    Rental store: (919) 425-0920
  2. Lakewood Tobacco & Vape
    2000 Chapel Hill Rd Ste 37, 27707 · 1.7 mi
    Rental store: (919) 666-2997
  3. Extreme Car Audio
    2000 Avondale Dr Ste V, 27704 · 1.7 mi
    Rental store: (919) 794-6763
  4. Wades Texaco Service
    1911 Guess Rd, 27705 · 2.2 mi
    Rental store: (919) 286-1184
  5. Security Self Storage
    1601a E Geer St, 27704 · 2.2 mi
    Rental store: (919) 688-0345
  6. Community Mini Mart
    2414 Nc Hwy 55, 27707 · 2.6 mi
    Rental store: (919) 794-6823
  7. Stay Lit Smoke Shop
    2808 Guess Rd, 27705 · 3.0 mi
    Rental store: (919) 794-6152
  8. Precision Services Contractor
    2545 S Alston Ave, 27713 · 3.3 mi
    Rental store: (919) 680-0721
  9. LBS Stop N Shop
    602 Martin St, 27704 · 3.3 mi
    Rental store: (919) 246-5941
  10. Auto Pros Of Durham LLC
    2312 E Club Blvd, 27704 · 3.3 mi
    Rental store: (919) 220-7971
  11. Qwik Pack and Ship
    4723 Fayetteville Rd, 27713 · 4.1 mi
    Rental store: (919) 415-1759
  12. Assistive Automotive Center
    4511 N Roxboro Rd, 27704 · 4.3 mi
    Rental store: (919) 666-3734
  13. MJ LLC
    4908 N Roxboro St, 27704 · 4.9 mi
    Rental store: (919) 471-6595
  14. Tobacco & Live Bait
    3009 E Geer St, 27704 · 5.2 mi
    Rental store: (919) 688-4851
  15. Marshs Rentals
    4213 S Alston Ave, 27713 · 5.6 mi
    Rental store: (919) 794-6150
  16. Kirads Furniture
    1607 Tw Alexander Dr, 27703 · 5.7 mi
    Rental store: (919) 957-2946
  17. Kendricks Kave Barbershop
    2105 E Hwy 54 Ste F, 27713 · 6.2 mi
    Rental store: (919) 323-4410
  18. Claytons Wrecker Service LLC
    1004 Andrews Chapel Rd, 27703 · 8.0 mi
    Rental store: (919) 794-8859

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Common questions

Do the crews bring their own equipment in Durham?
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 Durham?
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.