U-Haul Moving & Storage at Byrne Road will close its retail showroom and cease most on-site services on Monday.
The store at 2366 Byrne Road served the do-it-yourself moving public in and around Toledo for 28 years. Three Team Members will be let go due to the Oct. 3 changes.
The location will continue to serve as a U-Haul self-storage facility. The 475 self-storage units will be operated remotely by U-Haul Moving & Storage of South End at 1415 S. Detroit. The store is only two miles from the closing Byrne Road retail showroom.
Local U-Haul Companies are always exploring opportunities for growth as they pursue means to better serve the needs of customers, but sometimes find it necessary to close or relocate stores, shops and offices. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; safety and security concerns; physical site conditions and limitations; shifts in demographics; availability of local Team Members; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; proximity to other new or existing Company locations; and external factors.
U-Haul dealers in and around Toledo continue to meet the needs of DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul’s partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul’s franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul’s at uhaul.com/dealer.
U-Haul’s is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul’s has been recognized repeatedly as a leading “Best for Vets” employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.