Moving every few years comes with the territory when you are a member of the military. The government will handle all the research, logistics and cost of hiring professional movers to do everything. That even includes packing. But many military members choose to do the move themselves. It is also called a "DITY move" or a "do it yourself move." When you choose to do a DITY move, the government will reimburse you for 95 to 100% (depending on whether you do everything yourself or hire your own moving company) of what it would have cost them to hire professional movers to handle everything. That means that, with a little legwork and some good planning, you could actually make money by doing a DITY move.
Call 1-800-722-5728 and mention that you are in the military today to get a discounted quote for your next move!
How it Works
Storage and moving options are a lot simpler than they used to be with 1-800-PACK-RAT. Our containers are delivered, picked up and transported to your desired location, so the convenience is unparalleled. All military families have to do is load the belongings into the PACK-RAT containers. You will be given a move coordinator who will act as your sole point of contact to help you coordinate your moving and storage needs. The containers will be picked up on the scheduled date and transported to the desired location. If those containers have items that need to be stored until the next assignment, they will be taken to a secure storage facility. The storage and moving options offered by 1-800-PACK-RAT give military families the flexibility they need when trying to handle the logistics of frequent moving and temporary assignments. And they are a welcome convenience when everything else seems a bit chaotic during, yet another, move.
Some of the 1-800-PACK-RAT extras that can help your move go smoothly:
Blankets Included:
1-800-PACK-RAT includes the use of 20 blankets to protect your furniture.
Easy Packing:
No ramps to climb or wheel wells and cabs to pack around. Corrugated cut-outs designed to let you secure straps, bungees and netting to help you keep your belongings secure during your move.
Deluxe Lock to Protect Your Belongings:
We offer you a brand-new lock to secure your belongings inside the container once you’re done loading.
Container Damage Waiver:
You are insured for damage to the storage container while it’s in your possession. If a tree falls on the container during a storm, for example, you will not have to worry about the damage to the container. Personal effects are not covered under this waiver. Find out more about additional
consumer protection plans.
Boxes and Packing Kits:
We have all of the boxes and supplies you will need for your move.
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Customer Care:
Our customer-care representatives will help you with ideas about how to complete your move with ease. They are full of great ideas, specially trained to help you, and are waiting by the phone to answer your questions.
Save Hours of Your Time:
Using a PACK-RAT storage container can save you a lot of time and steps when moving. You don’t have to pack your items into a truck, drive to a storage facility, and unload the items only to have to load them back into a truck later.
You Choose the Timeline:
Unlike with trucking companies, you can choose the timeline for your move when you use a storage container. Will you have a few weeks or months between homes? No problem! We can store your container for you in our
secure storage facility, and it’s ready for you when you need it.
Weight Tickets:
At your request, we will provide you with all the weight tickets you need to ensure you get fully reinbursed for your move.