Unloading Help for Your Truck or Container

Q: How long does it take movers to unload?

On average, two moving helpers can unload a 10' truck in 1-2 hours, a 16' truck in 2.5 hours, and a 26' truck in 3.5 hours. Check out our estimating guide to see how access conditions, like stairs and how far away the truck is from your home, can affect how long unloading will take.

Have a rental truck or pod container that needs to be unloaded? Search our moving labor marketplace to find professional and affordable unloading help. Wherever you're moving to, our local movers are ready to unload your truck, trailer, or container so that you can work on getting settled in your new home.

Moving Container Unloaders

Get move help to unload your moving storage container. From PODS to Pack Rat and Relo Cube's, we're ready to unload your storage container.

Truck Rental Unloaders

Hire movers to help to unload your rental truck. We're ready to unload your Penske, Budget, U-Haul or other rented truck.

Freight Trailer Unloaders

Rented space in a 28' or 53' trailer? No problem. We've got movers to unload those, too. Using ABF U-Pack? You'll want experienced unloaders, trust us on that.

How Long Will It Take The Movers to Unload?

Planning to hire move help to unload, but want to know how long will unloading take? A lot less time than your friends would take, that's for sure! The charts below will give you an expectation of how long it will take movers to unload your truck or container. Go beyond the charts and explore our mover estimating guide.

Average Time for 2 Movers to Unload a Truck or Container

Average Time for 3 Movers to Unload a Truck or Container

Average Time for 4 Movers to Unload a Truck or Container

Based on averages of actual customers with typical household goods. Data does not account for long carries, elevators or excessive stairs.

Why Hire Unloading Help?

You're New to Town

Chances are you're new to town and can't call on friends or family to help unload your stuff. That's okay, because we have more than 700 movers nationwide that are ready to help unload your truck.

Room Placement

When you hire unloading help on the MovingLabor.com marketplace you can rest assured the movers will place your furniture and boxes into their designated rooms.

You're Tired

Whether you've been moving all day or all week, chances are you're pretty tired. Do you really want to unload all of your stuff? Of course not. Instead, hire move help to unload your truck for you.

We do the Heavy Lifting

Let the movers do the heavy lifting so you don't have to! Moving furniture isn't fun, especially during the summer. Instead, sip some iced tea while the movers take care of the heavy stuff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take movers to unload?

On average, two moving helpers can unload a 10' truck in 1-2 hours, a 16' truck in 2.5 hours, and a 26' truck in 3.5 hours. Check out our estimating guide to see how access conditions, like stairs and how far away the truck is from your home, can affect how long unloading will take.

Can I help the movers?

Yes, you can. If you'd like to help the movers we recommend focusing on boxes and small, miscellaneous items, and letting the movers handle your furniture and heavy items.