THE POWER MOVE
We book the truck. We load it. You just drive.
The Power Move is the cheapest way to move without doing your own logistics. We reserve the right-sized rental, send a background-checked university crew to load it at your origin, and (if you want) send another crew to unload at your destination. You only do the driving.
How we work: How The Power Move works: tell us your move size, addresses, and date. We reserve the right-sized truck from U-Haul, Penske, or Budget under your name, at the same rate you would pay them directly. Our crew shows up at your origin to load it. You pick up the keys, drive the route, and our crew at the destination unloads it. You handle one job: driving.
Need movers this week? Call us. We check availability immediately.
$1,000 damage protection
on every move
University-student moving crew
background-checked
Show-Up Guarantee
$50 if we're late
$5 to reserve
pay after the move
How it works
Simple, transparent process from start to finish
Tell us about your move
Move size, addresses, and date. We quote a flat labor rate and recommend the right-sized truck. The whole conversation takes about 5 minutes.
We reserve everything
We book the truck under your name with U-Haul, Penske, or Budget at the public rate, zero markup. We lock in your crew for $5, fully refundable up to 48 hours before.
We load. You drive. We unload.
Pick up the keys at the rental counter. Our crew is waiting at your origin to load it. You drive the route. Our destination crew unloads it. One job for you: driving.
THE SHOW-UP GUARANTEE
The move always happens.
If we're late, you get $50. If something falls through, we find a replacement crew. In 40,000+ moves, the job has always gotten done.
Background-checked crew. $1,000 damage protection. $5 to reserve.
Lock In My Crew →What's included
- We book your truck: right size, right pickup window, U-Haul, Penske, or Budget under your name. Same rate you would pay them direct, zero markup.
- Origin crew to load the truck, background-checked Undergrads movers trained on space optimization
- Destination crew to unload (single or two-stop moves both supported)
- Loading expertise: efficient stacking and pad-wrapping with the blankets that come with your truck rental
- Flat labor rate locked before we start, no hourly surprises
- $1,000 damage protection on every move
- Quote, truck, and both crews booked from a single conversation
What we don't do
- We do not drive. You handle the route between addresses.
- Moving blankets, dollies, and tie-downs (these come with the truck rental, which we will set up for you)
- Cross-state or long-distance moves (see our long-distance movers page)
- Packing services (loading and unloading only)
Pricing: Labor rates vary by market and crew size. The truck is a separate cost you pay the rental company directly when you pick up the keys, at the public rate with no Undergrads markup. Submit a quote to get your total labor estimate in 60 seconds.
Get exact pricing →THE UNDERGRADS DIFFERENCE
The Show-Up Guarantee.
How it works.
Every moving company says they'll show up. We're the only ones confident enough to put $50 behind it — on every booking, without being asked. 40,000+ moves since 2017. Our show rate speaks for itself.
You book a time window
You pick the date and arrival window when you schedule. We confirm your crew assignment the night before.
We put $50 behind every move
We're that confident. If a mover arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled start, $50 comes off your bill. No forms, no asking.
The move always happens
Confirmed within 24 hours of booking. Once you're on our schedule, we are getting you moved. If something comes up, you hear from us first.
40,000+ moves.
“They arrived 10 minutes early, introduced themselves by name, and asked where to start. I've never had a moving crew do that.”
Sarah K., Charlotte, NC
WHY UNDERGRADS
How we compare.
Traditional movers add stair fees, fuel surcharges, and tape charges. They send whoever's available. We do neither.
| Feature | Undergrads | Traditional Movers | DIY (Friends) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Hourly. No add-ons. | Hourly + stair fees & surcharges | Free (hidden costs) |
| Show-up reliability | $50 off if 30 min late | No guarantee | Often cancel last-minute |
| Background checks | Every crew member | Varies by company | No vetting |
| Hidden fees | None. Ever. | Fuel, stairs, long carry | No insurance, no backup, IOUs |
| Availability | 7 days, same-week | Limited, book 2–4 weeks out | Often unavailable on weekends |
| Final price | Flat, locked upfront | Estimate, often billed higher | Low cash, high stress |
| Insurance | Licensed & insured | Usually yes | Your stuff, your risk |
From the field. 2,000+ moves
“The most common Power Move mistake is people trying to undersize the truck to save $30 on the rental. A truck that is one size too small means two trips, which doubles the labor cost. When you tell us your move size we will recommend the right truck, and we will size up one tier if anything bulky is going on the load.”
Undergrads Moving crew insight
The honest answers
Questions customers ask before they book
Q:How is this different from HireAHelper or MovingHelp.com?
Marketplaces hand you a list of 1099 crews and leave the truck research, comparison, and booking to you. You are stitching the move together yourself. With The Power Move you have one phone call: we book the truck, we send the crew, we coordinate the timing. One quote, one invoice, one team.
Q:How is this different from a full-service mover?
Full-service bakes the truck cost, fuel, driver hours, and per-mile fees into their quote. That is where the 40-60% premium comes from. We strip out everything except the labor and the truck itself, then pass the truck through at the rental company's price. The math: U-Haul or Penske rate plus our labor rate equals your total, with nothing in between.
Q:Do you mark up the truck?
No. We reserve it under your name on the rental company's site and you pay them directly when you pick it up. We do not touch the transaction. The savings come from cutting overhead, not playing middleman games.
Q:What truck size will you book?
Whatever is right for your move. A 1-bedroom usually fits a 15-foot truck; a 2BR house usually needs a 20-footer with a few feet to spare. We size up one tier if you have anything bulky (king mattress, sectional, treadmill). If the truck shows up too small, that is on us. We will send a second one and you do not pay extra.
Common questions
Do you book the truck, or do I?
We do. We reserve the right-sized truck under your name with U-Haul, Penske, or Budget at the public rate. You pay the rental company directly when you pick up the keys. No markup, no middleman.
What size truck do I need?
We tell you when you quote. General guide: studio or 1BR fits a 15-foot truck. 2BR usually needs a 20-footer. 3BR or bigger needs a 26-footer. Going too small means two trips, which costs more in labor than upgrading the truck.
Can you do same-day?
Yes for the labor. The truck depends on rental availability at U-Haul or Penske near you, which we will check when you quote. Most markets have something available within 24-48 hours.
Do I have to drive the truck?
Yes, that is the one job we leave with you. You pick up the keys at the rental counter, drive the loaded truck between addresses, and drop it back at the destination rental location. If you do not want to drive, see our local-moving option where we can arrange door-to-door service.
How much do I save vs. full-service movers?
Usually 40-60%. Full-service quotes bake in the truck markup, fuel surcharge, driver overhead, and per-mile fees. Our pricing is just labor plus truck-at-cost. The savings come from cutting overhead, not cutting corners on the crew.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Fully licensed and insured. Every move includes $1,000 in damage protection on items damaged during loading or unloading. In-transit damage falls under the truck rental's coverage since you are the one driving.
Still have a question?
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$5 to reserve your crew. Pay after the move is done.
Background-checked
every crew member
$1,000 protection
on every move
Show-Up Guarantee
$50 if we're late
$5 to reserve
pay after the move