U-Haul Reveals Plans for New Retail, Storage in North Scottsdale

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U-Haul is transforming a former metal scrapyard at 7300 E. Adobe Drive in Scottsdale into a retail and self-storage facility. Acquired on Nov. 25, the site will offer truck and trailer sharing, U-Box® containers, and a retail showroom with moving supplies. The expansion is in response to North Scottsdale's growing population, which is driving demand for self-storage. U-Haul plans to hire 20 local team members. The company emphasizes safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• Acquisition of new location enhances service offerings in a high-demand area.
• Plans for extensive renovations to create climate-controlled storage units with high-tech security.
• Local hiring initiative supports community growth and employs veterans.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A state-of-the-art retail and self-storage facility is coming together at 7300 E. Adobe Drive in Scottsdale thanks to the U-Haul® acquisition of a former metal scrapyard.

U-Haul Moving & Storage at Pinnacle Peak will be located just off N. Scottsdale Road and less than a mile south of E. Pinnacle Peak Road. U-Haul will offer truck and trailer sharing; U-Box® portable storage containers; professional hitch installation; and a retail showroom featuring hitch accessories, moving supplies, boxes and much more. The property was acquired on Nov. 25.

Extensive renovations and construction will soon render a number of indoor climate-controlled self-storage units with high-tech security features at affordable price points.

"Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing counties in America, and the North Scottsdale area continues to attract new residents," stated Whitney Beall, U-Haul Company of Metro Phoenix president. "We are excited to bring our essential services to a convenient, accessible location for North Scottsdale families."

While U-Haul Moving & Storage at Pinnacle Peak is being renovated, nearby U-Haul facilities and neighborhood dealers are available to serve customers. U-Haul Moving & Storage of North Scottsdale at 15455 N. 84th St. (near the intersection of Hayden and Northsight) 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.

Beall plans to hire 20 Team Members as construction phases are completed. U-Haul will look to hire locally to support job growth within the North Scottsdale community. Veterans receive priority in the hiring process. Find U-Haul career opportunities at uhauljobs.com.

"Scottsdale is moving in the right direction, and we're thankful to the city for the opportunity to be part of its growth," Beall added. "Our expansion is fundamental. Growing populations equate to greater self-move and self-storage demand. U-Haul is headquartered right here in the Valley, and we're the experts in meeting these needs. We've been doing it for 75 years."

As an essential service provider, U-Haul remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic 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 countless other dependent groups, in addition to the household mover. Please visit uhaul.com/announcement for more information on how U-Haul is keeping customers and Team Members safe.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 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, 127,000 trailers and 41,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 774,000 rentable storage units and 66.7 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.

Contact:

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

 

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FAQ

What is the new U-Haul facility in North Scottsdale?

U-Haul is developing a retail and self-storage facility at 7300 E. Adobe Drive, Scottsdale.

When was the U-Haul property in Scottsdale acquired?

The property was acquired on November 25.

What services will U-Haul offer at the new location?

Services will include truck and trailer sharing, U-Box® portable storage, professional hitch installation, and retail supplies.

How many jobs will U-Haul create in North Scottsdale?

U-Haul plans to hire 20 local team members for the new facility.

What safety measures is U-Haul implementing during COVID-19?

U-Haul is offering contactless services and enhanced cleaning protocols to ensure customer and employee safety.