How to Buy a U-Haul Truck
The U-Haul company was started by Leonard Shoen in the 1940s. Shoen still owns 40% of the shares to the company he started, but 60% now belong to Amerco. Other companies have followed in U-Haul's footsteps with a similar idea of renting out trucks and trailers to help people move their furniture and appliances to another location. Yet, U-Haul remains one of the least expensive rental companies among their competitors and continue to be the most successful. In order to buy a U-Haul truck there are several things you can do.
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Decide on how much you want to spend on a U-Haul truck. The prices range from $1,995 to $8,495.
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U-Haul sells only used trucks. You can go to any U-Haul to buy one. Most individually owned locations will have trucks available for sale, or you can call 1-866-404-0355 for more information.
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Become a dealer.You will have access to many U-Haul trucks as a dealer. Apply online at the U-Haul website (http://www.uhaul.com/dealer), or contact the regional office in your area and ask to be contacted by an area field manager. You will need to be licensed to sell according to your state's laws. You can also purchase U-Haul property that is listed at various locations as well as online at the U-Haul website.
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Decide what size truck you want. The sizes range from 10' to 26', and the cubic feet of the trucks range from 142 to 396.
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Decide how many U-haul trucks you want. Dealers can sell multiple trucks if that's what you're looking for.
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