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LABOR ONLY MOVING

You Bring the Truck. We Bring the Muscle.

You rented a truck, booked a PODS container, or your employer arranged a moving trailer. What you need now is a crew that knows how to load it properly, protect your furniture, and maximize every inch of space. Whether it’s a residential apartment or a four-bedroom house, that’s exactly what our labor only service covers.

Poseidon Moving has loaded and unloaded thousands of rental trucks, freight trailers, and portable containers since 2004. Our crews show up with the right tools, the right materials, and the experience to get it done efficiently without damaging your belongings or the vehicle.

EVERY JOB INCLUDES

What Your Crew Handles

Labor only doesn’t mean bare-bones. Your crew arrives with moving blankets, stretch wrap, and all the equipment needed to protect your items during loading. That includes furniture disassembly and reassembly for beds, tables, and shelving that won’t fit through doorways assembled.

Need us to box your kitchen or wrap your artwork? Add packing services to your labor booking. If your building requires proof of coverage, we issue a Certificate of Insurance before your scheduled date. Moving long distance? Our local and long distance moving services include the truck if you’d rather not rent one yourself.

Your Truck or Container
Our Crew & Equipment
Licensed & Insured
No Hidden Fees
Hourly Rates

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Every piece of furniture is wrapped in moving blankets and secured with stretch wrap before it goes on the truck. This prevents scratches, dents, and surface damage during transit.

✓ Moving blankets

✓ Stretch wrap

✓ Corner protectors

✓ Mattress covers

Large furniture that won’t fit through doorways or into the truck assembled gets taken apart on-site and put back together at the destination.

✓ Bed frames

✓ Dining tables

✓ Desks

✓ Shelving units

✓ Armoires

✓ Sectional sofas

Our crews load heavy items low and toward the cab, stack boxes by weight, and fill gaps to prevent shifting. Proper loading means fewer trips, less wasted space, and no damage from items moving around in transit. Straps and tie-downs secure everything before the doors close.

At the destination, we unload everything, unwrap furniture, reassemble what was taken apart, and place items exactly where you direct us. Floor runners go down to protect the new space during the process.

Every labor only job includes basic liability coverage at $0.60 per pound per item. This covers standard reimbursement for any damages that occur while our crew is handling your belongings.

WHEN TO BOOK LABOR ONLY

Common Scenarios for Labor Only Moves

If any of these describe your situation, labor only is probably the right call.

PODS & CONTAINERS

Loading a Portable Container

You booked a PODS, 1-800-PACK-RAT, or similar container. It’s sitting in your driveway. You need a team that knows how to Tetris a household into a limited footprint without wasting space or risking damage.

RENTAL TRUCKS

Loading a U-Haul, Penske, or Budget Truck

You reserved the rental truck yourself to save on costs. Our crew loads it properly, secures the cargo, and makes sure you don’t need a second trip because the first load was stacked wrong.

UNLOADING

Unloading at the Destination

You drove the truck yourself or had it shipped. Now you need people to unload, carry everything upstairs or through narrow hallways, unwrap furniture, and place it where it belongs.

HEAVY ITEMS

Moving a Few Large Pieces

You don’t need a full move. You need a piano brought downstairs, a gun safe relocated to the basement, or a 400-pound armoire moved to another room. Our crew has the equipment and technique for oversized items.

STORAGE UNITS

Loading or Emptying a Storage Unit

Whether you’re packing a storage unit for long-term holding or pulling everything out for delivery, our team organizes the space efficiently and handles the heavy lifting so you don’t have to make ten trips yourself.

EMPLOYER RELOCATIONS

Corporate-Arranged Transport

Your company arranged the trailer or shipping container through a commercial moving contract. You just need a professional crew at each end to load and unload. We coordinate timing with the carrier and handle both sides if needed.

WHY POSEIDON

Why Hire Poseidon for Labor Only

✓

Trained Movers, Not Hired-Off-an-App Strangers

Every crew member is a full-time Poseidon employee who has been trained on proper lifting technique, furniture handling, and truck loading strategy. We don’t pull workers from gig platforms or temp agencies.

✓

We Know Every Truck and Container Type

U-Haul, Penske, Budget, PODS, PACK-RAT, ABF U-Pack, freight trailers — each one loads differently. Our crews have worked with all of them and know the dimensions, weight limits, ramp angles, and tie-down points for each.

✓

We Bring Our Own Equipment

Dollies, hand trucks, moving blankets, stretch wrap, straps, floor runners, and door jamb protectors. Everything we need to do the job right shows up with the crew. You don’t supply anything but access.

✓

Flexible Scheduling Including Same Day

Book two weeks ahead or call the morning your container arrives. We keep crews available for last-minute labor requests because container and truck delivery dates don’t always go according to plan. If your move crosses state lines, our interstate moving services can handle the full job instead.

✓

Fully Licensed with Liability Coverage on Every Job

Unlike unlicensed helpers, Poseidon Moving carries full business insurance and provides basic liability coverage at $0.60 per pound per item on every labor only booking. If something gets damaged, there’s a real process — not a shrug.

PRICING

How Much Does Labor Only Cost?

Labor only jobs are billed hourly based on crew size. A one-bedroom apartment typically needs two movers for 2 to 3 hours. A full house with heavy furniture may require three or four crew members and take most of a day. Stairs, long carry distances, and the type of vehicle being loaded all affect total time.

Use our online quote tool to get a number based on your specifics. There’s a two-hour minimum on all labor only bookings.

CREW SIZE	EST. HOURLY
2 Movers	$100 – $160/hr
3 Movers	$150 – $220/hr
4 Movers	$200 – $280/hr

THE PROCESS

How a Labor Only Job Works

Here’s what to expect from the moment you book through the moment the crew leaves.

Tell Us What You Need

Request a quote online or call us. Let us know whether you need loading, unloading, or both — and what type of truck or container you’re using. We’ll recommend the right crew size.

Crew Arrives with Full Equipment

The team shows up at the scheduled time with dollies, blankets, wrap, straps, and floor protection. They walk through the space with you and identify anything that needs special attention.

Loading or Unloading Begins

Furniture gets wrapped, disassembled if needed, and loaded strategically. For unloading jobs, everything comes off the truck, gets unwrapped, and goes exactly where you point.

Final Walkthrough and Cleanup

Once the truck is loaded or your home is set up, you do a final check. Packing materials are collected, floor runners are picked up, and the crew heads out.

QUESTIONS

Labor Only Moving Questions Answered

With a full-service move, we supply the truck, the driver, and the crew. With labor only, you supply the vehicle — whether that’s a rental truck, a PODS container, or a company-arranged trailer — and we supply the crew and all the loading equipment. The hands-on work is the same either way.

Yes. You can book loading only, unloading only, or both at separate locations. If you’re driving a rental truck across the country and want crews at each end, we can arrange that as two separate labor bookings.

We recommend having your boxes packed before the crew arrives so they can focus on loading. If you need help packing, add our packing services to your labor booking and we’ll handle both.

For a studio or one-bedroom, two movers are usually enough. A two- or three-bedroom home with standard furniture typically needs three. Four-plus bedrooms, heavy items like safes or pianos, or tight access conditions may need four. We’ll recommend the right crew size when you request your estimate.

Container delivery dates shift more often than people expect. If your PODS or other container arrives on a different day than planned, let us know as soon as possible and we’ll reschedule your crew at no penalty. We keep availability open specifically for these situations.

Yes. Every labor only booking includes basic liability coverage at $0.60 per pound per item for anything our crew handles. This applies from the moment we start loading or unloading until the job is complete.

GET STARTED

Ready to book your crew?

Tell us what kind of truck or container you’re using and how much you’re moving. We’ll give you a crew recommendation and a free estimate. Call (866) 565-1516 or request a quote online.

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How do I get an estimate?

Virtual Walkthrough

Schedule a virtual walkthrough via Google Meet for a precise assessment of your moving needs. It’s quick and efficient—perfect for busy schedules.

Update Inventory Online

Prefer managing things yourself? Update your inventory directly through your online account. It’s simple and allows you to adjust details anytime.

Email or Call Us

Send us your item list at info@poseidonmoving.com, or call us at 866-565-1516, and we’ll update your account for you. Ideal for those who want a personal touch.

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Qualify for a free in-person quote if you’re moving from a home with 2+ bedrooms. We’ll come to you to ensure your quote is precise and tailored to your specific needs.

Any items that can't be moved or illegal to move?

“Non-allowable” is an industry term for hazardous items professional movers will not transport and are those generally considered explosive, flammable or corrosive.

Please do not ask our team to move living organisms such as plants, fish, pets…

Can jewelry and other valuables be moved?

Yes, but we are not liable for those items unless they’re properly reported item by item.

Let us know if you have items of extraordinary value and we’ll walk you through valuation options.

Can you take down/hang my art work, TV, AC...

During move-out we can generally remove artwork, mounted TVs, and window ACs.

Additional cost applies on dismounting and mounting TV.

Please reach out to your account manager to make sure our team has the right tools during your move.

Do you have moving supplies/equipment on the truck?

Yes, our trucks are fully stocked with moving supplies and proper equipment you may need for your move.

If you are not fully packed/prepared for your move please let us know prior to your moving date and we’ll make sure our team has the necessary packing supplies to assist you.

Labor Only Movers

Watch Our Movers in Action: Poseidon Moving Expertise

Your stories are our success – see what our customers have to say.

You Bring the Truck. We Bring the Muscle.

What Your Crew Handles

Common Scenarios for Labor Only Moves

Why Hire Poseidon for Labor Only

How Much Does Labor Only Cost?

How a Labor Only Job Works

Labor Only Moving Questions Answered

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