U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran. Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover. U-Haul customers' patronage has enable the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry which includes trucks, trailers and towing devices. U-Haul also offers self-storage throughout North America. The Company provides industry leading moving and storage boxes and an extended line of packing supplies to protect customer possessions. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches.