U-Pack Review
Looking to hire U-Pack? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of U-Pack, 14 other Rochester moving companies, and 298 moving companies in Minnesota.
Key Takeaways:
- U-Pack is the Top 10 Movers in Rochester, MN
- Overall rating: 7.63 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Punctuality
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
U-Pack is a quick, convenient way to move long-distance. It offers door-to-door delivery of moving containers, which customers can pack and load on their own. U-Pack then drives the containers to the clients’ destinations, providing storage and guaranteed transit in the process. The company’s metal, weatherproof moving container fits into a single parking space and sits flat on the ground for easy loading. It has over 300 cubic feet of space inside, enough to accommodate all your items. You only pay for the space you use, so you know the exact price as you load. Rates also include the driver and fuel, making staying on a budget more manageable. And because the company has nationwide coverage, it can help you move just about anywhere. U-Pack was established in 1997. It has a service center in Owatonna, MN, serving all neighboring 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 | 8.22 | ↓ -1.0% | 10 | 1 | 90.9% | |
| Punctuality | 8.59 | ↑ 7.6% | 6 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Affordability | 7.74 | ↑ 2.2% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Communication | 8.54 | ↑ 14.9% | 8 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Stick to Prices | 5.42 | ↓ -9.2% | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Friendliness | 8.35 | ↓ -4.4% | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.17 | ↑ 1.5% | 11 | 1 | 91.7% | |
| Professionalism | 7.33 | ↓ -10.3% | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 7.08 | ↓ -10.6% | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
Recent U-Pack Reviews
Quality - 8.22/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Overall Review Distribution
Punctuality - 8.59/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 7.74/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 8.54/10
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 - 5.42/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Friendliness - 8.35/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.17/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.33/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Precision & Care - 7.08/10
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
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- U-Pack vs Full Service
- U-Pack vs Portable Storage
Licenses
State & federal license information
Minnesota Moving License
Status: Active (last checked: 4/29/25)Minnesota Moving License Information
- License Number: 374445
- License Status: Active
- Date Issued: 9/12/24
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/29/25)- USDOT: 2306845
- MC: 1504955
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
3
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
3
Registered Drivers
12/27/22
Most Recent USDOT Update
10,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2013)
Detailed Customer Insights
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Awards
Contact U-Pack
- 1870 State Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060
- (844) 611-4582
- https://www.upack.com/moving-companies/minnesota/owatonna
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How we ranked the top Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Minnesota:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 298 companies that offer moving services in the Minnesota area.
From these 298 companies, we analyzed a total of 34,932 reviews dating all the way back to August 2008.
We also reviewed a total of 125 state and federal moving licenses from these 298 companies and 928 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~34,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 90,616 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 14,784 Rochester 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 Minnesota 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?
