Sometimes you do not need a full-service mover with a truck — you have a U-Haul, a moving container (PODS, U-Pack, 1-800-Pack-Rat, U-Box), or a friend’s truck, and you just need experienced crew to load it or unload it. Cal’s Moving & Storage offers labor-only loading and unloading service throughout Beaverton, the Washington County tech corridor, and the broader Portland metro. Here is how it works.

Beaverton is roughly a 75-mile drive from Cal’s Corvallis headquarters via I-5 and OR-217, with most jobs running about 90 minutes each way. We dispatch crews into the Beaverton/Hillsboro corridor regularly — it is one of our most active markets outside the mid-Willamette Valley. The drive is part of the job and we plan for it; you do not pay separately for our travel time the way you might with movers who tack on hourly drive charges from inland origins.

The Beaverton-specific factors we plan around: tech-corridor traffic on US-26 and OR-217 during weekday rush hours (we schedule loads to avoid the worst of it), apartment and condo complexes that require certificates of insurance for property managers (we provide them as a standard part of every move), and the high turnover from Nike, Tektronix, and Intel transfers in and out of the metro — we handle a lot of corporate-relocation moves with relocation-package coordination.

What Our Beaverton Labor-Only Service Includes

Labor-only service includes a properly sized crew (usually 2–3 movers), all the tools and equipment crew brings standard (dollies, straps, blankets, shoulder pads — though you provide the truck or container), professional loading or unloading with proper weight distribution and securing, disassembly or reassembly of furniture as needed, and basic crew-injury and liability coverage. Cargo coverage on the items themselves is your responsibility (or your container company’s), since we are not transporting them.

Labor-Only Loading and Unloading in Beaverton

Most Beaverton labor-only jobs we handle: a tech worker doing a DIY interstate move with a U-Haul or PODS container who needs help loading at the Beaverton end, an arriving Intel/Nike transferee with a moving container at their new Beaverton home who needs help unloading, an apartment dweller in Murray-Scholls or Cedar Hills moving with a rental truck who needs muscle for the heavy items, and customers using U-Pack or PODS who need professional crew on both ends. We can do load only, unload only, or both.

Moving Container and U-Haul Loading in Beaverton

If you are using a moving container, we have experience with all major companies. PODS: 7-, 12-, and 16-foot containers, weight distribution matters for stable transit. U-Pack: ReloCubes and 28-foot trailers, you pay for the linear feet you use so efficient packing matters. 1-800-Pack-Rat: similar to PODS, multiple sizes. U-Box (U-Haul): smaller cube-style, often need multiple boxes for a full-home move. U-Haul rentals: cargo van, 10/15/20/26-foot trucks. Tell us which you have when you book and we will bring the right crew sizing and equipment.

Beaverton Areas We Serve

We move customers throughout Beaverton and the surrounding Washington County metro, including:

  • Downtown Beaverton — Old Town and the central business district along Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Canyon Road
  • Cedar Hills and Cedar Mill — the established residential corridor north of US-26
  • Raleigh Hills, West Slope, and Garden Home — the close-in southeast neighborhoods bordering SW Portland
  • Murray-Scholls and Murrayhill — the south Beaverton residential developments off Murray Boulevard
  • Five Oaks, Cooper Mountain, and South Beaverton — newer single-family developments
  • Beaverton-Aloha border, Hillsboro, Tigard, and the broader Washington County tech corridor

What to Expect on Move Day in Beaverton

Labor-only days are usually shorter than full-service moves. Crew arrives at your scheduled window, walks through with you to confirm what is going and the loading order, applies floor and stairwell protection, and starts loading. The crew handles the loading technique — you confirm what items go and roughly where they go in the truck or container. For unloading at the destination, the same crew (or a fresh one if it’s a different city) reverses the process. Most Beaverton labor-only loads or unloads run 2–5 hours depending on home size.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving in Beaverton

How much does loading or unloading cost in Beaverton?

Labor-only service is billed hourly with a 2-hour minimum. A 2-mover crew runs $130–$170 per hour; a 3-mover crew runs $175–$220 per hour. Most Beaverton labor-only loads or unloads come in around $300–$700 depending on home size and crew. We provide a binding written estimate before the job.

Do you bring a truck for labor-only jobs?

No — labor-only means you provide the truck or container; we provide the crew, dollies, straps, blankets, and expertise. If you need a truck included, we offer full-service moving with our truck — just call (503) 746-7319 and we will discuss which option fits your situation best.

Will you load my U-Haul or rental truck?

Yes. We work with U-Haul, Penske, Budget, and customer-owned trucks regularly. Tell us the truck size when you book so we can plan crew accordingly. For 26-foot trucks loaded for cross-country moves, we typically recommend a 3-mover crew.

Can you load or unload PODS, U-Pack, or other moving containers?

Yes. We have experience with all major moving container companies (PODS, U-Pack, 1-800-Pack-Rat, U-Box). Containers have specific weight-distribution requirements for safe transit and we know how to load each type properly. Tell us which container company you are using when you book.

Are you insured for labor-only work in Beaverton?

Yes. We carry full workers’ compensation and liability insurance on our crews. Cargo coverage on items being loaded is your responsibility (or your container company’s) since we are not transporting them. We recommend confirming your container company’s coverage before move day.

Ready to Schedule Your Beaverton Move?

Cal’s Moving & Storage operates under USDOT #3311673 as a registered interstate carrier with the FMCSA, and under Oregon ODOT Certificate #239715 for in-state household goods moves. We carry comprehensive cargo, liability, and workers’ compensation coverage, provide written estimates on every job, and can hand over our certificate of insurance to any property manager or building owner who requests one. As of January 1, 2026, Oregon tripled the penalty for unlicensed moving to $3,000 per violation — you can read more about Oregon’s 2026 moving laws and how to verify any Beaverton mover before you book.

Call (503) 746-7319 for a free estimate, or request a quote online. We respond quickly and we can usually quote a Beaverton move the same day you reach out.

Looking for related moving services in Beaverton? See our main Beaverton movers hub page, plus storage, labor-only loading/unloading, and office moving services. For Portland-metro moves more broadly, check our Portland apartment movers, local movers, and long-distance movers pages.

Cal’s Moving & Storage is a locally owned Oregon moving company founded in 2018 at Oregon State University. We serve Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Springfield, Florence, and the surrounding Willamette Valley.