PHOENIX, May 20 — There is a new titan of moving trucks on the roads thanks to the latest U-Haul® vision for a vehicle that is easier to load, drive and move a lot more stuff.
The U-Haul “Easy Mover” (EM) truck with a 29-foot-long cargo space arrives just in time for the busy summer moving season, when almost half of all residential relocations occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
The EM marks the first collaboration between U-Haul and Peterbilt® and offers a superior, surprisingly affordable solution for families planning a large do-it-yourself move. The cargo area is able to accommodate the household goods of most 4- to 6-bedroom homes.
U-Haul last introduced a new size of box truck in 2011 with its 20-foot TT model. The EM’s length, cubic footage, and torque surpass the 26-foot JH model, which debuted as the largest U-Haul fleet vehicle in 1988 and held that title until now.
“U-Haul is disrupting the industry again by committing to R&D to put out newer, better products for the moving customer,” Kyle Royer, U-Haul Vice President of Rates and Distribution, said. “Moving is stressful. We want to make it easier for you to move to the next phase of life. U-Haul does that better than anyone.”
Truck Highlights
The EM’s features include:
- Quiet cab seats 3 comfortably
- Compact front-end configuration for easier turning
- 8-speed automatic smart transmission; hydraulic brakes; low step; low door handle; XL windshield for improved visibility; power windows/locks; cruise control; ergonomic cab
- 2,057 cubic feet of cargo area
- 29 ft. truck box length: 26 ft. floor, 3 ft. Mom’s Attic® storage over cab
- 6.7L turbo-charged direct injection; 660 lb-ft torque; 300 horsepower; 10,000 lbs. towing capacity; 25,999 lbs. max gross vehicle weight; 11,939 lbs. payload
- Deck height of 30 inches and load ramp angle of 16.8 degrees in lowered position for easy load/unload
- Takes regular unleaded gas like all U-Haul trucks
What U-Haul is Saying
“We wanted to design a truck that fits everybody,” explained Jeremy Donohue, U-Haul Truck Product Director. “If you’ve never driven a truck, our goal was to remove the adversity, so nothing is difficult. Everything is intuitive. Everything is accessible. Controls are easily laid out. The EM’s features are like every other vehicle our customers drive.”
The 29-foot truck packs plenty of power, looking and feeling like a diesel engine while running on regular unleaded fuel. “People are going to be very interested to see this,” Donohue added.
“It looks big,” Royer said. “But then you sit in it and it doesn’t drive that way. The first turn you make, it’s relieving, it’s shocking. It almost doesn’t make sense. We made a bigger truck that is somehow easier to drive.”
U-Haul trucks always prioritize safety and reliability first. The EM does this while also addressing specific customer demands. “For consumers it’s ‘move more, lift less, spend less,’” Royer noted. “With a deck height that rides at 34 inches and drops to 30 with air bags, we’ve made a bigger truck that is actually easier to load and unload. There’s no equivalent.”
In-Town Rates of $49.95
EM in-town rentals start at $49.95 plus mileage, fees and the customer’s fuel costs. That’s the same base rate as a 26-foot truck in most markets. One-way rates vary based on origin, destination and other factors.
Download the U-Haul app or go to uhaul.com to reserve moving equipment.
U-Haul plants in Pomona, Calif., and Warrington, Pa., manufactured the trucks as part of a limited initial run, distributing inventory across the Greater Los Angeles and Philadelphia markets to start.
One-way U-Haul truck rentals continue to include a free month of self-storage at Company facilities at or near the customer’s destination. All new self-storage rentals qualify for the 1-Year Price Lock, a budget-friendly program introduced in 2026 to ensure your monthly storage rate won’t change for at least a year.