U-Box at U-Haul Review
Looking to hire U-Box at U-Haul? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of U-Box at U-Haul, 65 other State Center moving companies, and 173 moving companies in Iowa.
Key Takeaways:
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
U-Haul, established in 1945, originated from a need for do-it-yourself moving equipment available on a one-way, nationwide basis. Founded by L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, the company launched with a simple idea and minimal resources--using only a 1937 Ford and $5,000 in savings. Today, U-Haul operates out of Phoenix, AZ, offering a wide array of moving and storage services across North America. The firm has evolved significantly, expanding its services to include self-storage, trailer and truck rentals, portable moving and storage containers (U-Box), and moving labor services. U-Haul stands out for its long history of innovation, such as the introduction of one-way trailer rentals and contributions to the self-move industry. The company has maintained a strong focus on catering to the needs of do-it-yourself movers, continually adapting to enhance service convenience, like through the U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 program. Now positioned as a leader in the moving and storage service industry, U-Haul continues to meet the needs of a diverse client base in every U.S. state and Canadian province.
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by U-Box at U-Haul
- International Moving
- College Moving
- Military Moving
- Packing and Unpacking Services
- Long-Distance Moving
- Secure Local Storage
- Last-Minute Moving Services
- Furniture Moving
- Appliance Moving
- Hourly Moving Services
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 7/05/25)- USDOT: 380764
- MC: 651583
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
21
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
40
Registered Drivers
4/07/25
Most Recent USDOT Update
612,500
Annual Interstate Miles (2024)
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Contact U-Box at U-Haul
- State Center, IA, 50247
- (641) 752-9466
- https://www.uhaul.com/Locations/UBox-Containers-near-Marshalltown-IA-50158/793081/
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How we ranked the top Iowa movers
Why you should trust us
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 Iowa.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Iowa:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 173 companies that offer moving services in the Iowa area.
From these 173 companies, we analyzed a total of 15,414 reviews dating all the way back to May 2007.
We also reviewed a total of 2 state and federal moving licenses from these 173 companies and 529 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~15,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 34,240 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 6,703 State Center 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 Iowa 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?
