U-Haul Acquires Land near the Urban Loop for New Store

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U-Haul acquires land for a new retail, moving, and self-storage facility in Urbandale, Iowa, with plans for a multi-story building offering storage rooms, moving containers, and various services. The facility aims to provide affordable, secure, and convenient options for customers in the growing community.

URBANDALE, Iowa, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new U-Haul^® retail, moving and self-storage facility is coming to Urbandale thanks to the land acquisition of 4.46 acres at 4880 NW Urbandale Drive.

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Urban Loop is scheduled for completion in 2026. U-Haul acquired the property on Jan. 19.

Preliminary plans call for the creation of a multi-story building including at least 700 indoor, ADA-accessible storage rooms with climate-control options and high-tech security features at affordable price points. U-Haul also plans to build a separate warehouse for its portable moving containers.

"Having a facility at the Urban Loop is important because it gives our customers direct access to the interstates," said Kellin Sybrant, U-Haul Area District Vice President. "Urbandale is part of the Des Moines metro area and is growing at a steady clip. Trusted U-Haul products and services are needed to accommodate growing communities like this."

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Urban Loop will include a modern retail showroom; moving truck rentals; trailer rentals; towing equipment; boxes and moving supplies; covered RV and vehicle storage; bike racks and hitch accessories; U-Box^® containers; and more. Professional hitch installation and propane exchange, refills and accessories will also be available.

Reserve equipment on the U-Haul app or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

U-Haul intends to hire 10 Team Members to staff the new store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within the Urbandale community. U-Haul, honored as a Best for Vets 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.

"Bringing quality jobs to Urbandale is a top priority," Sybrant added. "U-Haul is thankful for this opportunity to be part of the city's development and long-term future."

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:

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

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SOURCE U-Haul International, Inc.

FAQ

When is the U-Haul Moving & Storage at Urban Loop facility in Urbandale scheduled for completion?

The U-Haul Moving & Storage at Urban Loop facility in Urbandale is scheduled for completion in 2026.

What features will the new U-Haul facility in Urbandale offer?

The new U-Haul facility in Urbandale will offer at least 700 indoor, ADA-accessible storage rooms with climate-control options, high-tech security features, moving truck and trailer rentals, towing equipment, moving supplies, covered RV and vehicle storage, bike racks, U-Box containers, and more.

How many Team Members will U-Haul hire for the new store in Urbandale?

U-Haul intends to hire 10 Team Members to staff the new store in Urbandale.

What sustainability initiatives does U-Haul promote?

U-Haul promotes sustainability through initiatives like truck and trailer sharing, Adaptive Reuse of existing buildings, truck modifications for fuel economy, and reusable plastic Ready-To-Go Boxes. Their U-Box Load Share program was awarded the 2023 Best in Biz gold winner for the Most Environmentally Friendly Service of the Year.