We used a trailer from ABF in Sept 2010 after getting estimates from UHaul, United, Allied and Ryder and PODS. The problem with the moving companies was they wouldn't give us a date when they would arrive in FL. It was anywhere between 3-12 days. If it was 8-12 days or more it was ok with us but if it was less we wouldn't be here yet or have closed on the house and TV would not let them unload before we owned (understandable). PODS and ABF had the most flexibility. ABF dropped off the trailer, we (and nephews and neighbors kids) loaded it under the supervision of my husband. We had 3 days to load. They drove it down and held it for free for 3 days in Ocala then delivered it to our driveway between 1&3PM on the day we took ownership of the house and we had 3 days to unload. We hired 2 Charter School high school boys to unload (recommended here on TOTV) and they emptied that thing in 3 hours and placed contents in rooms under our supervision. They were amazing especially in 95+ heat. We called ABF and they picked up the next day 2 days earlier than we originally thought. Very pleased with the move. Also, United quoted us double the price Allied quoted which was weird.
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