Affordable Moving Help When You Bring Your Own Truck
Rent a truck, use a trailer or arrange a moving container yourself. Hire Moving Labor is a marketplace where independent companies offer labor-only loading, unloading and other moving help. Compare their hourly rates, crew sizes and minimum hours before requesting a booking.
Find moving helpCurrent provider rates on the marketplace
Across 14 currently bookable companies listed here, starting hourly crew rates range from $95 to $175. This is not a national market average or a quote for your move. Availability depends on your address, service, date and arrival window.
- TC EXPRESS LLC
From $130/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- Executive Movers
From $127.50/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- A#1 Movers
From $95/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4, 5
- Texas Moving Company
From $100/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3
- Fast Labor Force
From $110/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Easy Breezy Movers
From $120/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3
Rates are set by independent moving companies and can change. Hourly labor rates do not include Hire Moving Labor’s separate Service Processing Fee or applicable add-ons.
Compare companies near you →Pay for the help you need, with transportation you arrange
If you can handle the drive but need people to lift and carry, labor-only moving help can be an affordable option. You remain responsible for the truck, trailer or container. Each independent moving company sets its own labor price; Hire Moving Labor does not set their hourly rates. Whether this approach costs less than another moving option depends on your complete transportation and labor costs.
Compare more than the headline rate
- Crew and minimum: Compare hourly rates for the crew size appropriate to your job and the minimum hours each provider requires.
- Total estimate: Check labor hours, stairs or heavy-item charges where applicable, and Hire Moving Labor’s separate Service Processing Fee.
- Preparation: Have boxes packed and paths clear where possible so the crew can focus on the work you booked.
- Accurate details: Report stairs, access and specialty items before booking so the estimate reflects the job.
Looking for cheap moving help or movers to load a rental truck? Start with loading help or unloading help, then compare companies serving your location. See the moving labor cost guide for how an estimate is calculated.
Questions about affordable moving help
- Looking for cheap moving labor — what should I compare?
- Compare independent companies' hourly rates, crew sizes and minimum hours, then review the full estimate for the work you need. The hourly rate alone does not tell you the total cost.
- Is hiring labor with my own truck always the cheapest way to move?
- No. When you already have a truck or container, labor-only help lets you hire a crew for the work you need without purchasing transportation from the crew. Compare transportation, labor, fees and any add-ons against your other options.
- Can I hire movers just to load a U-Haul or another rental truck?
- Yes. You arrange and drive the rental truck; an independent company can provide loading or unloading labor if it covers your location and accepts your request. Hire Moving Labor is not affiliated with any rental truck brand.
- How can I keep moving-help costs in check?
- Compare minimum hours as well as rates, choose a crew size suited to the job, pack before arrival when possible, and report stairs and heavy items accurately. Review the full estimated amount before submitting a request.
- Does the quoted hourly rate include everything?
- No. Companies set their labor rates. Minimum hours, applicable stairs or specialty charges, and Hire Moving Labor’s separate Service Processing Fee can affect your estimate. Check the full breakdown before requesting a booking.
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