STORAGE UNIT SHIPPING
SHIPPING MY STORAGE UNIT WITH FREIGHT BUDDY
Are you moving across the country and don’t want to drive a moving truck the whole way? Or maybe you need to transfer all of your storage to a different facility. With Freight Buddy, we can ship those storage units for you much cheaper and easier than a traditional moving company. We specialize in less than truckload (LTL) shipping, which means your small to medium storage unit can share space on a truck with other freight, saving you time and money.
BUT THE STORAGE COMPANY I RENTED MY UNIT FROM OFFERS SHIPPING TOO
Of course they do. However, most moving companies aren’t known for their competitive shipping costs. They’ll pick up your unit and haul it straight to your destination. Sure, it gets there quick, but at a premium price. You do have other, better options available to you. (Just don’t expect the storage company to suggest them.) Freight Buddy agents use their years of shipping expertise and logistical mastery to find a carrier truck already heading in your direction for your storage unit to snag a ride with. And most of the time, the emptied unit can hop right back onto that same truck’s return trip at a discounted rate! We then pass the savings on to you.
HOW BIG OF A STORAGE UNIT DO I NEED?
That depends entirely on both how much stuff you need to move and how big that stuff happens to be. There are many different sizes of units to choose from, so this is actually a much tougher decision than you’d think. However, most movers would recommend the following:
Unit dimensions |
How much will fit inside? |
Other common uses for this size unit |
|---|---|---|
5x5’ |
One small bedroom with no larger than a full mattress set |
Storing off-season clothing and decorations |
5x10’ |
One large bedroom with a queen or larger mattress set |
Storing dorm furniture over the summer months |
10x10’ |
An entire living room set and two full bedrooms |
Storing motorcycles, ATVs, or bulky sporting equipment |
10x15’ |
Three full bedrooms and a full living room set |
Storing a compact car, or several larger lawn and garden implements |
10x20’ |
An entire multiple-bedroom house, including all large furniture |
Storing full-sized vehicles, or additional business storage |
10x30’ |
All the contents of a large multi-bedroom house and garage |
Business storage for inventory, or other large equipment |
No matter what size unit you end up with, and regardless of what you put inside, Freight Buddy can ship it anywhere in the country at a rate that won't break the bank.
READY TO MOVE?
So you’ve finished packing and filling up your unit—what now? Grab a free rate quote and select one of our competitively priced freight carriers to come and pick up your unit. Or just give us a call at 800.578.6009 and one of our helpful service agents will work with you to get all of the details pounded out. Then you’ll have the ease of mind knowing you have one less moving day hassle to worry about.