Moving Case Studies
Real Moving Case Studies
Not sure what size truck you need? See how real people used our Moving Truck Size Estimator to get it right the first time. From cross-country college moves to in-town family relocations, these case studies show how smart planning saves time, space, and money.
Case Study 1: First Apartment Move – Studio in Portland, OR
📦 Overview:
Mover: Lily, age 22, moving into her first studio
From/To: Parents’ home in Beaverton → Downtown Portland
Contents: 1 twin bed, dresser, desk, office chair, 10 boxes, small fridge
Sq. Ft.: ~400
🛻 Calculator Recommendation:
Truck Size: 26-foot truck
📍 Outcome:
“I was nervous because I’ve never moved before — I thought I’d need something bigger just to be safe. But your calculator showed a 10-foot truck would work, and it absolutely did. Everything fit with space left over for my houseplants and bike. I saved $60 by not upsizing like the rental guy suggested. Felt so proud doing this on my own.”
✅ Takeaway:
The estimator helped a first-time mover confidently choose the right truck, with no wasted space or money.
Case Study 2: Family Move
3-Bedroom House in Phoenix, AZ
📦 Overview:
Movers: The Daniels Family (2 adults, 2 kids)
From/To: Central Phoenix → Chandler suburb
Contents: 3 beds, sectional, kitchen table, washer/dryer, 60+ boxes, toys, bikes
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
🛻 Calculator Recommendation:
Truck Size: 26-foot truck
📍 Outcome:
“We were juggling closing dates, remote work, and two cranky kids, planning the truck was just another stress. Your tool took 3 minutes, gave us a clear size, and matched what the U-Haul site said. It even helped us make a checklist. I loaded the truck like a puzzle, and everything fit without a second trip. Honestly, it was the smoothest part of our whole move.”
✅ Takeaway:
For large household moves, the estimator removed guesswork and reduced moving-day chaos
Case Study 3: Cross-Country College Relocation – 1 Bedroom in Chicago to Boston
📦 Overview:
Mover: Jacob, age 25, starting grad school
From/To: Chicago, IL → Boston, MA
Contents: Full-size bed, desk, gaming chair, shelves, bike, 20 boxes
Sq. Ft.: ~700
🛻 Calculator Recommendation:
Truck Size: 15-foot truck
📍 Outcome:
“I had one shot to get this right — it was a solo drive, no backup plan. Your tool said 15 feet would cover it, and it was dead-on. I had just enough space to tuck in my guitar and a mini-fridge too. I was super stressed about leaving home, but this gave me peace of mind. The move itself felt empowering.”
✅ Takeaway:
A precise estimate helped a long-distance mover save time, cost, and emotional bandwidth on an already intense journey.