U-Haul Lets You Live Your Peterbilt Fantasy with Its 29-Foot Box Truck
Key takeaways
- The moving rental company's new box truck is as big as they get without requiring a CDL.
- Rentals start at $49.95 per day for in-town moves, but that doesn't include the price of gas, and with the EM's gas-fed Cummins rated at 8 mpg, it could add up.
- The cabs and chassis of the four largest existing U-Haul options use either a decades-old GM or Ford van platform or a current, albeit aged, extra-large Ford Super Duty.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
The moving rental company's new box truck is as big as they get without requiring a CDL.
U-Haul U-Haul has introduced a new Peterbilt box truck that's nearly 44 feet long with a 29-foot box.Despite its massive size, U-Haul claims the new "Easy Mover" truck is easier to steer and easier to get out of—and renters don't need a CDL to drive it either. Rentals start at $49.95 per day for in-town moves, but that doesn't include the price of gas, and with the EM's gas-fed Cummins rated at 8 mpg, it could add up. If you've rented a U-Haul box truck recently, you may have noticed they're based on some, let's say, legacy hardware. (Okay, they're old.) While these heavy haulers get the job done, they leave something to be desired on the comfort, convenience, and drivability fronts. U-Haul's latest option solves that while providing an even larger size for those who have to move a lot.
The cabs and chassis of the four largest existing U-Haul options use either a decades-old GM or Ford van platform or a current, albeit aged, extra-large Ford Super Duty. Regardless of the size you choose, they're as dated as the fixer-upper you're moving into. The U-Haul lineup's latest addition, its first in a decade and a half, is a nearly 44-foot monster with a 29-foot box; it should feel modern from behind the wheel and offers some new features. This new truck, codenamed EM or "Easy Mover" for all the U-Haul nerds out there, is also the DIY moving company's first collaboration with Peterbilt.