U-Haul Holding Company is now renting 29-foot Peterbilt "Easy Mover" trucks to customers who do not possess a Commercial Driver's License [1].
This expansion allows consumers to move larger volumes of household goods without the professional certification typically required for heavy-duty vehicles. By keeping the truck's weight just below federal regulatory thresholds, the company lowers the barrier for people needing significant cargo space [2].
U-Haul introduced the vehicle in partnership with Peterbilt to expand its moving-truck fleet [3]. The "Easy Mover" is designed to be manageable for the average driver while providing a substantial increase in capacity over smaller rental options [2].
The truck features a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 25,999 pounds [4]. This specific weight is critical because the threshold for requiring a CDL in the U.S. is 26,000 pounds [4]. By remaining one pound under that limit, U-Haul ensures that a standard driver's license is sufficient for legal operation [4].
Rental pricing for the new Peterbilt model is set at under $100 per rental [4]. The vehicles are being made available at U-Haul rental locations nationwide [1].
The company said the goal is to make moving easier for customers by providing a larger vehicle that remains drivable with a standard license [3]. This strategy targets the gap between standard box trucks and commercial-grade haulers, offering a middle ground for long-distance, or high-volume residential moves [2].
“U-Haul is now renting 29-foot Peterbilt "Easy Mover" trucks to customers who do not possess a Commercial Driver's License.”
U-Haul is leveraging a specific regulatory loophole in U.S. transportation law to capture a larger segment of the DIY moving market. By engineering the GVWR to be exactly one pound under the 26,000-pound CDL requirement, the company provides commercial-scale capacity to the general public. This move increases the availability of high-volume transport but may also raise concerns regarding road safety as inexperienced drivers operate vehicles of significant size and weight.
