Loading & unloading help
Knoxville, TN
18 rental locations covered · pop. 190,740
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Loading help in Knoxville
Pack a U-Haul, Penske, or Budget rental at your origin. Standard call: 2–3 hours, 2–3 movers.
View loading details →Unloading help in Knoxville
Empty a rental into your new home. Common: 1.5–2 hours, 2 movers, plus stair time.
View unloading details →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 Knoxville
Full-service U-Haul stores first, then the largest nearby pickup points. · 7 corporate stores, 18 total
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U-Haul Moving & Storage at Clinton Hwy
4705 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912Rental store: (865) 689-2211 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatchU-Haul store 4.0 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map → - 2
U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Town
4612 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914Rental store: (865) 521-7182 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatchU-Haul store 4.5 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map → - 3
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Chapman Hwy
7200 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920Rental store: (865) 573-5582 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatchU-Haul store 5.2 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map → - 4
U-Haul of West Town
7209 Kingston Pike SW, Knoxville, TN 37919Rental store: (865) 584-8608 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatchU-Haul store 6.4 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map → - 5
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Halls
6909 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918Rental store: (865) 377-8115 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatchU-Haul store 7.7 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map → - 6
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Karns
7630 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931Rental store: (865) 693-2506 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatchU-Haul store 10.3 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map → - 7
U-Haul of Farragut
10833 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934Rental store: (865) 312-8175 · this is the truck-rental counter, not Loading Crews dispatchU-Haul store 13.3 mi Mon - Thur: 7 am - 7 pm; Fri: 7 am - 8 pm; Sat: 7 am - 7 pm; Sun: 9 am - 5 pm Map →
+ 11 more pickup points near Knoxville
- Fred's Alignment & Service1114 N Central St, 37917 · 1.5 miRental store: (865) 524-4078
- Handy Dandy Market3215 S Haven Rd, 37920 · 2.0 miRental store: (865) 609-4054
- Ship It Knox4546 Chapman Hwy, 37920 · 2.2 miRental store: (865) 633-6029
- Lolita Market700 Merchant Dr, 37912 · 4.5 miRental store: (865) 525-7275
- Melton Collision Center2305 Hatcher Dr, 37921 · 4.7 miRental store: (865) 540-4181
- Kwik Pantry4800 Asheville Hwy, 37914 · 4.7 miRental store: (865) 212-9958
- Julies Fuel Stop3522 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, 37914 · 5.4 miRental store: (865) 329-3299
- Greater TN Truck Repair Inc2940 Asbury Rd, 37914 · 5.7 miRental store: (865) 523-4394
- Ians Market #315704 Washington Pike, 37918 · 6.3 miRental store: (865) 688-0834
- Hallmark Buildings of Knoxville8118 Asheville Hwy, 37924 · 10.2 miRental store: (865) 978-6559
- Car Works Of Knoxville8527 Oak Ridge Hwy, 37931 · 13.6 miRental store: (865) 927-1229
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All Tennessee →Common questions
Do the crews bring their own equipment in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville?
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.