So you have orders to PCS to Alaska, the “Last Frontier.” Sounds like an exciting new adventure. You start thinking about your options for getting all your household goods 4,000 miles north.
You could go with a full-service military move with all arrangements made by the TMO office. Seems convenient, but the goods may not arrive for 6-8 weeks. And, in peak moving season, you could be faced with movers who over-schedule and fail to show up on the scheduled loading date.
Or you could PCS to Alaska with U-Pack.
If you don’t mind earning some extra money (and doing a little extra work), that is. With a DITY move, you make all arrangements and receive reimbursement based on the weight of your goods.
A DITY move to Alaska may seem like a colossal task – out of the questio... Read More
It's Flashback Friday! Each week, U-Pack revisits a blog topic that has been helpful to our readers. Today's flashback is about saving money on your move to Alaska. Since a long-distance move like this has the potential to get very expensive, this is an important topic for a lot of customers. Keep reading to see how you can save! And while you're at it, make sure to check out the comments below— U-Pack customers often ask great questions and provide helpful insight!
If you're moving to Alaska, you've probably discovered that with some moving companies it can get very expensive. But, there is an easy way to get there that doesn't break the bank— moving with ABF U-Pack. The price is si... Read More
It's Flashback Friday— each week, U-Pack will revisit a blog topic that's been helpful and fun for our readers. Be sure to check the comments section of each post for even more valuable moving advice!
Moving to Alaska may require some planning, but it can be done. Derek's post on moving to The Last Frontier describes several scenarios that will help you map out your moving strategy. Be sure to check out the comment section for more moving tips and information!
Moving to Alaska
Besides buying a whole new wardrobe for the freezing cold temperatures, what else do you need to think about if you're moving to Alaska? You may be wondering - What options do I have for moving my stuff? Do I have to drive a truck through the sometimes treacherous terrain? Can't I just fly and not have to worry about anything? ... Read More
It's Flashback Friday— each week, U-Pack will revisit a blog topic that's been helpful and fun for our readers. Be sure to check the comments section of each post for even more valuable moving advice!
FAQ lists can be very helpful when it comes to researching your move to Alaska. Check out the Q&A's of this post— and if there's something we left off, let us know!
People tend to have a lot of questions about moving to Alaska. We've attempted to answer a few of the big ones. If you have more, let us know - if we don't know the answer, we'll find out.
Is it true you can get paid to move to Alaska? If you search message boards about moving to Alaska, you'll se... Read More
It's Flashback Friday— each week, U-Pack will revisit a blog topic that's been helpful and fun for our readers. Be sure to check the comments section of each post for even more valuable moving advice!
For this week's flashback, we're re-visiting the rumor that's been circling about moving to Alaska for free. While there is a monetary benefit to living in Alaska, there are some stipulations you'll have to meet first. Read on to find out more!
So, I guess it's time to squash the rumors that you can "move to Alaska for free" or "get paid to move to Alaska". Unfortunately, I know.
This whole rumor got started as a result of the ... Read More
ABF has fifteen service centers located in California with the ability to provide door to door moving services from your home in California to most cities in Alaska.
"I need info on moving to Alaska. Can U-Pack help?"
The answer to that question is yes! If you're moving to Alaska, you may be wondering how in the world you're going to get your furniture and belongings there. Unless you're brave enough to drive a rental truck along the Alaska Highway à la the TV show ’Ice Road Truckers', you'll probably want to find a reliable moving company that fits your needs. Info on moving to Alaska isn't easy to come by, so I'll break down the different U-Pack options for moving to your new home in Alaska safely.
For smaller moves, U-Pack offers the ReloCube as a moving solution. Unloading your moving container... Read More
When a customer requests a price quote for moving out of Alaska to the lower 48, the conversation usually ends with the same question, "When do I need to make my reservation?"
If you are moving from Alaska this fall or winter, our answer will be, "right now".
Why reserve moves from Alaska so quickly? It's always a good idea to reserve an outbound Alaska move with plenty of advance notice, but it's even more important right now since movers are anticipating a large number of military moves from Fairbanks beginning in November 2009 and going through January 2010. This may lead to a shortage of movers since many of those helping out will be ... Read More
So, you're moving to Alaska and you've found that U-Pack is the easiest, most affordable way to get there. If you've done your research, you probably already know that it's ok to move smaller items with gas engines in an ABF trailer or ReloCube (like ATV's, chainsaws, weed eaters, mowers and motorcycles). What you may or may not know is that shipments moving into and out of Alaska are randomly inspected at the port, and if the shipment is not in compliance with Coast Guard shipping regulations, you run the risk of being fined in excess of $700 for violations. Eeks!
How do you make sure your shipment is in compliance when you are moving anything with a gas engine to or from Alaska? It's simple.... Read More
Alaska Moving If you're considering Alaska moving companies, I'm sure you've already thought about how to move your household goods, your vehicle(s) and your family. ABF U-Pack moves hundreds of people to Alaska each year. It's an easy and affordable option for moving to Alaska.
Like a full-service mover – ABF does all of the driving – but you'll pay MUCH less for a U-Pack move since you do the loading and unloading and you pay only for the space you use.
Here are options for your vehicle and your family:
If you're the adventurous type, you can drive up the ... Read More
I'm moving to Alaska – Does U-Pack service the city I'm moving to? If you're moving to Alaska, ABF U-Pack Moving may be your solution. We use service centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kenai to service most cities in Alaska. All three service centers offer door delivery service for our moving trailers. Our service center in Anchorage also offers the option to load or unload a moving trailer or ReloCube at the Anchorage service center. This is a good option if you have a small amount to move to Alaska and are looking for the best value, or if you don't have enough space to park a... Read More
We offer a great portable storage solution. After you load, we can store your things at the ABF Service Center closest to the city you are moving from or at our Tacoma, WA service center until you're ready to have it delivered to your residence in Alaska. With this option, your items don't have to endure the harsh Alaskan winters.... Read More
