Pod Movers  

PODS or Portable on Demand Storage units are great moving and storage option for families and individuals.  These moving pods are provided by a number of different Pod Movers.  This list includes a number of companies including: PODS, U-Pack, Door To Door, UNITS, BoxCart, Smart Move, Container Rental and Pack & Ride.  Since this is a relatively new market niche, we will briefly explore each of these pod movers by reviewing their background their offerings: 

PODS 

PODS or Portable ON Demand Storage is the flagship company in this market.  They are the most recognized brand and their red and white signs and pods are turning up just about everywhere.  One of the major benefits of PODS storage containers is how well designed they are.  They can stand up to all kinds of weather conditions and protect against wind, rain, and mildew.  In addition, they have 3 different sizes 8x7x7, 8x8x12, and 8x8x16.  Note that each of this is at least 8 feet tall which allows for easier loading. 

Also, PODS containers can be used for a couple of weeks or a couple of years and stored either on-site or at an off-site storage center. 

U-Pack 

U-Pack is a division of ABF.  It offers the rental of either an empty trailer or a storage pod it calls a Relocube.  The trailer is 28 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet high and comes equipped with complimentary loading ramps.  The good news is you can load it up as much as you want and you pay only for the space you use on the trailer.   

Their moving pod option or Relocube is roughly 6 feet long, 8 feet high, and 7 feet wide.   

These sizes are good because they can fit within a single parking space and its height is 8 feet tall which means you can walk right in without fear of having to hit your head or banging it against the top of the pod.  For these reasons, these are ideally suited for medium sized moves and if larger move is needed, you can simply order another moving pod. 

Door To Door 

Door To Door offers moving pods in the size of 8 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 7 feet high.  They state this size will accommodate a room and a half of furniture and their storage containers are also designed for moves.  These containers are ideally suited for placement on apartment parking spaces, streets, and uneven surfaces.     

Go Smart Move 

Go Smart Move offers storage pods in the size of 6'9 x 5'11 x 6'11.  This compact design is designed to compete with the smaller to medium sized moves.  Go Smart Move also offers GPS tracking on its moving containers so you know where they are in transport.  In addition, it gives you free up to $10,000 in insurance coverage on each of the moving containers. 

Although this is not a full list of all the pod movers, it gives you a good idea of what services and products you can expect.  By keeping this information in mind, you should be able to find the right pod movers for your next move or remodeling project.