Coming in 2026: U-Haul Plans Full-Service Store for Lake Ozark

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U-Haul announces plans for a new full-service store in Lake Ozark, with a focus on moving, self-storage, and recreational services. The facility is set to open by spring 2026, offering a wide range of storage options, rental services, and job opportunities for the local community.

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• U-Haul is expanding with a new retail, moving, and self-storage center in Lake Ozark, scheduled to open by spring 2026.
• The facility will feature 800 climate-controlled indoor self-storage units, 180 drive-up units, and 170 covered parking spaces for RV storage.
• U-Haul's shared-use business model promotes sustainability through initiatives like truck and trailer sharing, adaptive reuse of buildings, and reusable plastic moving boxes.
• The Company plans to hire up to 14 Team Members locally, with a focus on promoting job growth in the Lake of the Ozarks community.
• U-Haul actively recruits veterans and has been recognized as a Best for Vets employer by The Military Times.
• The U-Box Load Share program was awarded the 2023 Best in Biz gold for the Most Environmentally Friendly Service of the Year.

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LAKE OZARK, Mo., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul^® is revealing plans for a new retail, moving and self-storage center in Lake Ozark after purchasing over 30 acres on Highway 54.

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Lake of the Ozarks is scheduled for completion by spring 2026.

This will be the first U-Haul owned-and-operated facility in Lake Ozark. This location enables U-Haul, the industry leader in DIY moving and self-storage, to better meet the recreational needs of Lake Ozark, known for its premier boating, fishing, golfing and shopping.

The multi-story facility will offer 800 climate-controlled indoor self-storage units, 180 drive-up storage units, 170 covered parking spaces for RV storage, moving truck and trailer rentals, mobile storage containers, professional hitch installation and towing equipment, bike racks, kayaks, cargo management, propane and more.

Download the U-Haul app or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

"We are thrilled to invest in Lake Ozark with an attractive center that offers our full line of self-move, self-storage and recreational services," said Aaron Self, U-Haul Company of Missouri president. "Our team is excited to provide our neighbors with convenient access to mobility solutions, quality storage products and excellent job opportunities from a leading employer."

U-Haul intends to hire up to 14 Team Members to staff the new store and will look to hire locally to promote job growth in the Lake of the Ozarks community. Honored as a Best for Vets employer by The Military Times, U-Haul actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find careers at uhauljobs.com.

U-Haul continues to benefit the environment through its shared-use business model. Truck and trailer sharing enables communities to share moving equipment so that families and individuals don't need to own large-capacity vehicles to transfer belongings. Sustainability initiatives like U-Haul Adaptive Reuse (the preserving and repurposing of existing buildings for new stores), truck modifications to improve fuel economy, and plastic Ready-To-Go Boxes^® that are shared hundreds of times before being recycled are among the many ways U-Haul promotes green business. U-Box Load Share, the Company's latest sustainability program, was just named the 2023 Best in Biz gold winner for the Most Environmentally Friendly Service of the Year.

About U-HAUL
Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The enhanced U-Haul app makes it easier for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and self-return options on their smartphones through our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 192,200 trucks, 138,500 trailers and 44,500 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 967,000 rentable units and 83.3 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play. 

Contact:
Yasmine Esparza
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6194
Website: uhaul.com 

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SOURCE U-Haul

FAQ

When is U-Haul's new facility in Lake Ozark set to open?

The new U-Haul Moving & Storage center at Lake of the Ozarks is scheduled for completion by spring 2026.

What services will the new U-Haul facility in Lake Ozark offer?

The facility will offer 800 climate-controlled indoor self-storage units, 180 drive-up units, 170 covered parking spaces for RV storage, moving truck and trailer rentals, mobile storage containers, professional hitch installation, towing equipment, bike racks, kayaks, cargo management, and propane.

How many Team Members does U-Haul plan to hire for the new Lake Ozark store?

U-Haul intends to hire up to 14 Team Members locally to staff the new store.

What sustainability initiatives does U-Haul promote?

U-Haul promotes sustainability through initiatives like truck and trailer sharing, adaptive reuse of buildings, and reusable plastic moving boxes.

Why does U-Haul actively recruit veterans?

U-Haul actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process, being recognized as a Best for Vets employer by The Military Times.