Coming Soon: U-Haul Reveals Plans for New Self-Storage Facility in Orlando

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U-Haul announced plans for a new retail and self-storage facility in Orlando, located at 5150 S. Orange Blossom Trail, after acquiring 6.04 acres on September 24, 2021. The facility, set to open in 2023, will feature climate-controlled storage units, a retail showroom, and U-Box® containers. It aims to meet the increasing demand for moving and storage services in a booming Florida market. U-Haul plans to hire at least 12 local employees and continue to support the community during the construction phase with nearby services.

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• Acquisition of 6.04 acres to support business expansion.
• New facility to include climate-controlled self-storage and retail space.
• Projected completion in 2023, meeting growing demand in Orlando.
• Creation of at least 12 local jobs.

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• None.

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® plans to bring a state-of-the-art retail and self-storage facility to 5150 S. Orange Blossom Trail on Orlando's south side, where the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving purchased 6.04 acres last week.

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Americana is scheduled for completion in 2023. Indoor climate-controlled self-storage units with high-tech security features will be available at various sizes and rates in a three-story building that will also feature a spacious retail showroom. Plans call for a warehouse for U-Box® portable moving and storage containers, as well as outdoor drive-up self-storage buildings.

Located on U.S. Route 441, the store will be two miles east of the Mall of Millenia and Interstate 4. U-Haul acquired the property on Sept. 24.

"This property is just off Americana Boulevard, which is one of the major arteries to I-4," stated Miguel Caminos, U-Haul Company of Orlando president. "Florida is seeing a population boom, and our expansion in this area is fundamental. Growing communities translate to greater moving and self-storage demand."

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Americana will offer essential services such as truck and trailer sharing, towing equipment and professional hitch installation, boxes and moving supplies, extended hours storage access, and green initiatives like the Take A Box, Leave a Box program to benefit the community.

Caminos expects to employ at least 12 Team Members when the new facility is completed. U-Haul will look to hire locally to support job growth within the Orlando community. U-Haul, honored as a "Best for Vets 2020" leading veteran-friendly employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.

"We're investing in Orlando and working closely with the city to provide a plan and a beautiful facility that will benefit everyone," Caminos added. "We look forward to serving our neighbors here for many years to come."

While the store is under construction, nearby U-Haul facilities and neighborhood dealers are available to serve customers. U-Haul Moving & Storage at S. Orange Ave. at 3500 S. Orange Ave. is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul continues to serve communities during the COVID-19 recovery while offering contactless business programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions. U-Haul products are used daily by First Responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people's homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and many other dependent groups, in addition to the do-it-yourself household mover.

About U-HAUL

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 825,000 rentable storage units and 71.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.

Contact:

Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com 
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com

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FAQ

What new facility is U-Haul planning in Orlando?

U-Haul is planning a new retail and self-storage facility at 5150 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.

When is the U-Haul Orlando facility expected to open?

The U-Haul facility in Orlando is scheduled for completion in 2023.

What services will the new U-Haul facility offer?

The facility will offer climate-controlled storage units, retail space, and U-Box® portable storage containers.

How many jobs will the new U-Haul facility create?

The new facility is expected to employ at least 12 local team members.

When did U-Haul acquire the property for its new facility?

U-Haul acquired the property on September 24, 2021.