U-Pack Review
Looking to hire U-Pack? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of U-Pack, 82 other Oakland moving companies, and 1,947 moving companies in California.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 6.93 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
U-Pack has been in the business of making relocation simple since 1997. It offers durable, weather-resistant containers that provide goods with maximum protection from the elements. This makes them the perfect choice for those looking for a portable storage solution to keep their belongings safe and dry while in transit. U-Pack containers are designed for convenience and ease of use. Just load your belongings inside, and U-Pack will drive them to your new place. Whether you’re planning to move your household, relocate for a new job, or ship your belongings to campus, this company has got you covered. U-Pack is also ideal for senior moves, military moves, and cross-country relocations, with its 24/7 shipment tracking system and fast, guaranteed deliveries. The company has a service center in Oakland, CA, conveniently located for residents in the surrounding areas.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between U-Pack & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 7.52 | ↓ -9.4% | 289 | 116 | 71.4% | |
| Punctuality | 7.09 | ↓ -11.2% | 149 | 79 | 65.4% | |
| Affordability | 8.27 | ↑ 9.1% | 165 | 39 | 80.9% | |
| Communication | 7.01 | ↓ -5.7% | 221 | 125 | 63.9% | |
| Stick to Prices | 7.04 | ↑ 18.2% | 92 | 44 | 67.6% | |
| Speed | 6.49 | ↓ -23.2% | 41 | 26 | 61.2% | |
| Friendliness | 8.77 | ↑ 0.5% | 137 | 22 | 86.2% | |
| Will Hire Again | 6.90 | ↓ -14.2% | 282 | 154 | 64.7% | |
| Professionalism | 7.00 | ↓ -14.4% | 75 | 41 | 64.7% | |
| Conflict Handling | 3.55 | ↓ -12.8% | 27 | 75 | 26.5% | |
| Precision & Care | 6.57 | ↓ -17.1% | 71 | 43 | 62.3% |
Recent U-Pack Reviews
Quality - 7.52/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 7.09/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 8.27/10
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Communication - 7.01/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 7.04/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 6.49/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 8.77/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 6.90/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.00/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 3.55/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 6.57/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by U-Pack
- Long Distance Moving
- Military Moves
- Cross Country
- Senior Moving
- Student Moves
- Job Relocation
- Small Moves
- U-Pack vs Full Service
- U-Pack vs Portable Storage
- U-Pack vs Truck Rental
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 12/17/24)- USDOT: 3838392
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
1
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
2
Registered Drivers
2/27/23
Most Recent USDOT Update
1
Annual Interstate Miles (2022)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of U-Pack's customer reviews:
7 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 58 reviews
Average Cost
$4,845.00
based on 21 historical data points
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Awards
Contact U-Pack
- 4575 Tidewater Ave, Oakland, CA, 94601
- (844) 611-4582
- https://www.upack.com/moving-companies/california/oakland
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We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in California.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in California:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 1,947 companies that offer moving services in the California area.
From these 1,947 companies, we analyzed a total of 432,661 reviews dating all the way back to April 2005.
We also reviewed a total of 571 state and federal moving licenses from these 1,947 companies and 6,412 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~432,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 1,419,697 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 151,161 Oakland moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every California moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
