LOADING & UNLOADING HELP
Loading and unloading help.
Renting your own truck or using a moving container? Our crew does the heavy lifting: we load it, unload it, or both, at the same hourly rate as a full move and with no truck fee.
LOADING & UNLOADING HELP
What loading and unloading help includes.
Loading your truck or container
We pack the load tight and strap it down, with the heavy pieces placed so nothing shifts on the drive.
Unloading at the other end
We carry everything into the rooms you choose at the new place.
Furniture wrapped and taken apart
We bring the moving blankets and shrink wrap, and take apart and put back together the pieces that need it.
Packing if you want it
Packing and unpacking are included in the hourly rate too, if you’d like help with the boxes.
One end or both
Load at one address, unload at another, or both. Tell us where and when.
PRICES
Moving labor rates.
You arrange the rental truck or container, so there’s no Mainstream truck fee: you pay the crew’s hourly rate only. In the build your own calculator, choose “No truck”.
| Crew | Rate | Per mover |
|---|---|---|
| Two movers | $145/hour | $72.50 per mover |
| Three movers | $185/hour | $61.67 per mover |
| Four movers | $225/hour | $56.25 per mover |
| Truck | Fee |
|---|---|
| 16 ft truck | $135 once |
| 20 ft truck | $165 once |
| 26 ft truck | $195 once |
| Your own truck | $0 |
Three-hour minimum on every job. +$40/hour for each mover beyond 2. Travel fee: Covers the cost of getting our movers, moving truck, cost of fuel, mileage and any moving supplies from our facility to your home and then back to our business.
Prices current as of November 2026. Full pricing · Build your own package
TIPS
Getting the most from loading help.
- 01
Have the truck there first
Pick up the rental truck, or have the container dropped off, before the crew arrives. Park it as close to the door as you can.
- 02
Rent the right size
Too small and things get left behind; too big and the load has room to shift. If you’re unsure, tell us what you’re moving and we’ll suggest a size.
- 03
Finish packing before we arrive
Boxes taped, drawers emptied and small loose items boxed up means the crew’s hours go into loading, not packing.
- 04
Clear a path
Keep hallways, stairs and the route to the truck free of boxes, rugs and pets.
- 05
Check the container rules
Containers have a set drop-off spot and pickup date, and some HOAs and apartment complexes limit where they can sit. Check before moving day.
Rental truck, container, or our truck?
With a rental truck, everything is loaded, driven and unloaded in one go, so you need help at both ends on the same day or the next. A moving container is dropped at your home, loaded, then picked up and delivered by the container company, so loading and unloading can be days or weeks apart. We can help with either.
If you’d rather not rent anything, we can bring the truck. A Mainstream truck is a one-time $135–$195 on top of the hourly rate, in 16, 20 or 26 ft. Compare rates
QUESTIONS
Loading & unloading help: questions.
Can I hire movers just to load or unload a truck?
Yes. We offer loading and unloading help for your rental truck or moving container. Share the items, the truck or container, and both addresses. Request a quote
How much does loading help cost?
$145/hour for 2 movers, plus $40/hour for each extra mover, with a 3-hour minimum. There’s no truck fee when you use your own truck or container. See full pricing
Can you load a moving container?
Yes. We load and unload moving containers as well as rental trucks. Tell us the container size and where it will sit.
Do you bring blankets and equipment?
We bring the moving blankets and shrink wrap to protect your furniture.
Is there a minimum?
Yes. 3-hour minimum on every job, the same as a full move. Plan the loading and unloading so the crew’s time is used well, and ask us if you’re not sure how long your load will take.
Can you load at one address and unload at another?
Yes. We can load at one end, unload at the other, or do both. Tell us both addresses when you request a quote.
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Tell us about your move.
Share the rooms, the larger pieces and both addresses, and we’ll talk through the crew size and timing.