Moving to Chicago or Moving From Chicago?

If you currently live in Chicago, you’re probably already aware that finding a place to park can be a nightmare. If you’re planning to move to Chicago, here’s a little hint: parking spaces in the Windy City are sparse.

Now imagine trying to find a spot for a moving truck! Definitely not an easy feat.

As you could probably guess, there are parking restrictions for both the ABF Trailer and the ReloCube within the city of Chicago. Because of parking restrictions, zip codes in Chicago with a prefix of 606 require a 2 hour “live load” or “live unload”.

What is a “live load/live unload”?
When ABF performs a live load/live unload, the driver parks the tractor and trailer in the space you’ve secured, and rather than disconnecting the tractor from the trailer, the driver stays with it while you load/unload.

Even though a live load is required, you’ll still need to check with the local authorities (police or city hall) about the requirements for parking a 28-foot commercial trailer in your area.

Why is parking ABF equipment a problem in Chicago?

Other than the obvious problem of few parking spaces, many areas in Chicago have extremely narrow roads that make it nearly impossible to maneuver our trailers. This is especially true when we try to deliver ReloCubes on a flatbed trailer. Since the flatbeds used to deliver the ReloCubes are 40 feet long, door service within the city with this equipment is limited to areas where we can maneuver without a problem.

Parking Solution
If you’re moving into or out of an area in Chicago where parking is an issue, a great solution is a terminal load or unload. To make it more convenient, we have several service centers in the Chicagoland area to choose from. And, you can save money when you load or unload at the local service center.

If you have additional questions about parking issues in your area, feel free to contact a U-Pack representative at 800-355-1696.