Presidents’ Day Weekend Move: Loading & Unloading Help for DIY Trucks

Presidents’ Day weekend is one of February’s most popular times to relocate. With a built-in day off for many families and students, it’s a convenient window to move into a new apartment, downsize, or shift neighborhoods without taking extra PTO. In the Savannah, Georgia area, that convenience can come with real challenges: tight parking in the Historic District, limited elevator access in apartment communities, and winter weather swings that can turn a simple load-in into a stressful scramble.

If you’re renting your own truck but want professional muscle and know-how, Morris Moving offers loading and unloading services designed for DIY truck moves across Savannah, Thunderbolt, Tybee Island, Wilmington Island, Skidaway Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Port Wentworth, and beyond.

Why Presidents’ Day Weekend Is Ideal (And Tricky) For DIY Moves

February moves can be a smart choice in the Lowcountry. It’s often less hectic than peak summer, and rental trucks may be easier to find if you reserve early. But Presidents’ Day weekend is an exception: demand spikes, traffic patterns change, and many apartment communities run limited office hours.

Common local hurdles include:

• Elevator reservations and move-in windows in apartment buildings (especially around downtown Savannah and newer communities in Pooler)
• Narrow streets, limited curb space, and permit/parking considerations in high-traffic areas
• Longer drive times if you’re heading toward Bluffton, Hilton Head, or Hardeeville, SC during weekend travel peaks

Booking professional loading services and unloading services can help you stay on schedule even when the weekend gets busy.

Loading & Unloading Help: The Best Of Both Worlds For DIY Trucks

A DIY truck move doesn’t have to mean DIY heavy lifting. With Morris Moving’s loading and unloading services, you supply the truck and route, and our trained team handles the hard part: safe, efficient furniture loading, secure box handling, and careful placement in your new home.

This option is ideal for:

• Apartment moving where stairs, tight hallways, or elevators complicate the carry
• Senior moving when safety and pacing matter
• Students moving apartments around semester transitions
• Families who want to avoid injuries or damage to furniture, walls, and floors

Our movers use proven techniques and the right equipment to keep items stable in transit, reduce shifting, and protect fragile pieces.

How Much Does It Cost To Have Movers Load Or Unload A Truck?

This is a common People Also Ask question, and the honest answer is: it depends on your home size, stairs/elevator access, how packed you are, and how far items must be carried from door to truck.

In general, loading or unloading labor is often priced by the hour and may include a minimum time block. To keep costs down, you can:

• Disassemble bed frames ahead of time (or ask about furniture assembly help)
• Have everything boxed and labeled before the crew arrives
• Reserve close parking and confirm elevator access in advance

Morris Moving can help you choose the right crew size and timing so you’re not overpaying for hours you don’t need.

Presidents’ Day Weekend Moving Checklist For Savannah And Nearby Areas

A little planning goes a long way, especially in coastal Georgia communities.

Before the truck arrives:

• Confirm your apartment’s move-in/move-out policies and elevator reservations
• Measure large items for stairwells and doorways (older homes in Isle of Hope and Georgetown can have tight turns)
• Set aside essentials you’ll need first night: chargers, toiletries, bedding, basic tools
• Protect floors and corners to avoid deposit-damaging scuffs

Day-of loading tips:

• Keep heavy items (dressers, appliances) for the truck’s front section
• Use consistent box sizes when possible for tighter stacking
• Clearly mark “fragile” and “open first” boxes for faster unloading

Local Tip: Don’t forget coastal weather. February can bring sudden rain or windy conditions near Tybee Island and Wilmington Island. Having an experienced team managing the load helps prevent slips, soaked cartons, and rushed decisions.

Make Your DIY Move Faster, Safer, And Less Stressful

Presidents’ Day weekend should feel like a fresh start, not a strain on your back and timeline. If you’re renting a truck and moving in or out of Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Springfield, Statesboro, or into South Carolina areas like Bluffton or Hilton Head, let Morris Moving handle the loading and unloading so you can focus on getting settled.

Ready to book reliable loading & unloading help for your DIY truck? Visit https://www.morrismovingservices.com/ to request your moving labor quote and lock in your Presidents’ Day weekend schedule before time slots fill up.