If you’re moving to New York City, the answer is YES! But let me tell you why you need it and what it means.

Moving Door to Door
You may already know that when you’re moving door to door, we typically allow 3 business days to load our ReloCubes and trailers. However, limited space and heavy traffic can sometimes make this impossible. In some cities, our trailers are only allowed to park on the street for a few hours. This is when a live load becomes necessary.  Our driver can bring your trailer or ReloCube and stay with it while you load. This means we take the equipment away as soon as you’re finished, rather than having to worry about tickets or tow charges. The same situation applies with unloading as well, which is what we call a live unload. 

Moving to New York City
In New York, for example, live loads are required for moves taking place in each of the 5 boroughs (+ Yonkers), with the occasional exception being Staten Island. If you are moving to or from Staten Island, it is wise to discuss parking with your local police department first. It is possible you will be allowed to keep the trailer overnight with adequate parking. 

Moving to Boston
Boston is another location where we have to get in and out as quickly as possible. 

There are other areas as well, so if you live in a city with similar parking issues, I suggest first calling your local police department then calling U-Pack to discuss any restrictions in your particular area.

Moving just a few things?
Finally, if you do not live in a major urban area but still want to do a live load, let us know.  We’ll check with your local ABF service center and if you’re only moving a few things and can load within an hour, we may be able to do a live load for you too!