U-Haul Acquires 3rd Self-Storage Center in Decatur to Meet Demand

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U-Haul has acquired a self-storage facility in Decatur to meet growing demand, now operating as U-Haul Storage of Decatur. The facility offers 246 self-storage units with security features, various rental options, and convenient business hours. U-Haul plans to hire two new team members locally and continues its sustainability efforts through shared-use business practices.

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• Expansion: U-Haul expands its presence in Decatur by acquiring a third self-storage facility to meet customer demand and address growth in northern Alabama.
• Increased Job Opportunities: U-Haul plans to hire two new team members locally, promoting job growth in the Decatur community.
• Sustainability Efforts: U-Haul continues to promote green business practices through shared-use models, truck modifications for fuel economy, and reusable plastic boxes, receiving recognition for its environmental initiatives.

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DECATUR, Ala., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul^® has acquired the former Assured Storage^® property at 2214 Beltline Road SW in Decatur to better meet the self-storage needs of Morgan County.

The property, now U-Haul Storage of Decatur, was purchased on April 26. It is operated remotely by parent store U-Haul at Beltline at 2002 Beltline Road SW, less than one mile away. This is the third U-Haul-owned facility serving the Decatur community.

U-Haul Storage of Decatur sits on nearly two acres and features 246 self-storage units with high-end security features at affordable price points. There is a mix of indoor climate-controlled rooms and drive-up units from which customers can rent.

Normal business hours are 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 self-storage or moving equipment on the U-Haul app or call U-Haul at Beltline at (256) 350-6911.

"We're grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the families of Decatur," said Brad Weston, U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama president. "Both of our full-service stores in Decatur are at 100% storage capacity much of the year, so we're thrilled to provide a third storage facility that can accommodate our customers and address the growth we're seeing in northern Alabama."

U-Haul intends to hire two new Team Members at the parent store to support the remote facility. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth in the Decatur community. Honored as a Best for Vets leading veteran-friendly 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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FAQ

What did U-Haul acquire in Decatur?

U-Haul acquired the former Assured Storage property at 2214 Beltline Road SW in Decatur.

How many self-storage units does U-Haul Storage of Decatur feature?

U-Haul Storage of Decatur features 246 self-storage units with high-end security features.

What are the business hours of U-Haul Storage of Decatur?

The business hours are 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.

How can customers reserve self-storage or moving equipment at U-Haul Storage of Decatur?

Customers can reserve self-storage or moving equipment on the U-Haul app or by calling U-Haul at Beltline at (256) 350-6911.

What sustainability initiatives is U-Haul known for?

U-Haul promotes sustainability through shared-use business models, truck modifications for fuel economy, and reusable plastic boxes, receiving recognition for its environmental efforts.