What is a Labor-Only Move?

A Labor-Only Move is the smartest way to manage a do-it-yourself relocation. You maintain control over your budget by renting your own moving truck (like a U-Haul or Penske) or portable storage container (like PODS®), and we provide the most critical component: a team of highly-trained, experienced DTM Van Lines movers to do the hard work.

Our team arrives with the professional equipment and knowledge to load or unload your belongings with the same care and precision we apply to our full-service moves. It’s the perfect hybrid solution that combines your planning with our power.

How Our Labor-Only Service Works

We make getting professional help for your move simple and transparent.

• • Step 1: You Secure the Transportation You book your rental truck, freight trailer, or storage container for the day and time that works for you.
  • Step 2: Your DTM Team Arrives A uniformed DTM Van Lines crew arrives at your location on schedule. We come equipped with professional-grade dollies, straps, and protective gear to ensure a safe and efficient process.
  • Step 3: We Handle the Heavy Lifting Our experts will strategically load your truck to maximize space and minimize shifting during transit. Or, we’ll efficiently unload your container, placing every box and piece of furniture exactly where you want it in your new home.

Is a Labor-Only Move Right for You?

This service is the ideal choice for clients across the DFW Metroplex who are:

• • Renting a Moving Truck: The classic DIY move. Let us handle the most physically demanding part of the job.
  • Using Portable Storage Containers: We are experts at loading and unloading PODS®, U-Pack®, and other container solutions.
  • Moving Within the Same Building: Perfect for apartment moves down the hall or rearranging heavy furniture.
  • Loading or Unloading a Storage Unit: Turn an all-day job into a quick and easy process by letting us do the work.