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What Self-Storage Operators Do When Their Moving Trucks 'Disappear' for a While

A new tenant at a Texas self-storage facility took advantage of the business’ free moving truck―and took her sweet time returning it, causing the facility manager to sweat it out. Members on Self-Storage Talk, the industry’s largest online community, talk about missing ...More
January 4, 2011 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management
Show Us Your Trucks! Self-Storage Talk Calls for Photos

We've heard rumors about an abundance of great trucks throughout the self-storage industry. Now it's time to show them off on Self-Storage Talk. ...More
December 20, 2010
Posted in Blog
Self-Storage Managers Get Serious About Personal Safety, Truck Rental

If there's one issue most managers won't yield on, it's their well-being at work. But recently, some self-storage managers are telling stories about having to tread in harm's way with no way to protect themselves. This fear has notably arisen in the process of delivering ...More
September 1, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management
U-Haul Offers Free Self-Storage to MT Tornado, AZ Wildfire Victims

The U-Haul Co. of Idaho and the U-Haul Co. of Westerna Arizona are helping victims of natural disasters by offering 30 days of free self-storage. ...More
June 23, 2010
Posted in News
U-Haul Awarded Galaxy Star of Energy Efficiency Award

U-Haul International was named a winner in the 2010 Galaxy Stars of Energy Efficiency by the Alliance to Save Energy. The award is presented to an individual in the public or private sector in recognition of an outstanding public service contribution or a lifetime ...More
June 14, 2010
Posted in News
Summer Shape-Up: A Self-Storage Operator's Guide to Complete Facility Maintenance

This ultimate maintenance guide covers everything from a self-storage operator's rooftop to the asphalt, unit doors to golf carts. Whether these tasks are performed weekly, daily or as needed, staying on top of them will ensure every self-storage facility is in top shape ...More
May 31, 2010 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Management, Technology
U-Haul of Western Florida Expands Operations With Self-Storage Purchase

The U-Haul Company of Western Florida has expanded its network of self-storage locations with its purchase of North Port Self Storage in North Port, Fla. ...More
May 26, 2010
Posted in News, Real Estate
U-Store-It Trust Partners With Penske Truck Rental

U-Store-It Trust is partnering with Penske Truck Rental to provide rental trucks at select U-Store-it self-storage locations. ...More
May 4, 2010
Posted in News
U-Haul Releases 2009 National Migration Trend Report

U-Haul International Inc. released the results of its annual 2009 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report, which identifies the nation's top growth areas and destination cities. Houston was in the No. 1 spot, moving up from second place, while Las Vegas was in second place, ...More
April 5, 2010
Posted in News
Moving and Storage Box Rental

On the Move Inc. introduced its new moving and storage box rental program, which allows self-storage operators to purchase plastic boxes from the company and sell or rent them to self-storage customers. ...More
January 25, 2010
Posted in News

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