The DITY Move

If you're in the military or you're a military spouse, you're no stranger to moving. In fact, you may be able to write your own moving guide by the time your military career is over. 

If you're new to the military, take notes, the following information might come in handy.

The United States military gives the option of a DITY (do-it-yourself) move – a program that allows eligible military members to move their household goods at the governments' expense. No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you – it comes out of the government's pocket, not yours.  A DITY move allows you the ability to choose the moving option most convenient for you, and they take care of the charges.

Now that I have you attention; how do you know if you are eligible for a DITY move?

The best way to know if you are eligible for this moving option is to check with your transportation office representative. Not only will your transportation office representative be able to answer eligibility questions, they will also be able to cover the DITY move procedure with you.

ABF U-Pack is included on the approved DITY mover list. We're accustomed to handling these types of moves and have procedures in place for providing full and empty weight tickets – a requirement for DITY move reimbursement. Since a U-Pack move is usually less expensive than other types of moves, you may actually be able to put money in your pocket.

If you've got an upcoming move that qualifies for the DITY program, give U-Pack a call and mention that you're making a military move. We'll take care of the rest.