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The 26-foot U-Haul truck is the largest size Route 66 Auto Repair rents in Upland. It is built for whole-house moves: four or more bedrooms, appliances, a garage and outdoor furniture. It is also the hardest truck to drive, so this page covers route planning and parking as much as packing. Reserve it on uhaul.com and pick it up at our lot in Upland.
Do you really need the 26-foot truck?
Choose it when a 20-foot truck clearly won't take everything in one trip. That usually means four or more bedrooms, a full garage, a piano or a large outdoor set. Confirm current capacity on uhaul.com. If you are borderline, a 20-foot truck plus a cargo trailer is another option, covered on our combined rental page.
How do you plan a route for a truck this size?
- Check both addresses on a satellite map for trees, wires and tight turns
- Ask your HOA or apartment office where a large truck can park
- Avoid drive-throughs, parking garages and low gas station canopies
- Pick fuel stops with truck-friendly pull-through lanes
- Leave before the 10 and 210 rush hours
- Have a spotter for every reverse move
What changes behind the wheel?
Turns need a wide swing so the rear wheels clear curbs. Stopping distance grows with every box you add. Crosswinds push harder on the tall box, especially through the Cajon Pass. Keep a steady speed in the right lanes, and downshift on long descents instead of riding the brakes.
Check U-Haul's current driver requirements on uhaul.com before booking, and bring your valid license to pickup.
How pickup works for the 26-foot truck
Step 1: Confirm the reservation
We check your license, the truck size and the return location.
Step 2: Full walk-around
We note existing marks on all sides and the cargo area.
Step 3: Checkout photos
We record the fuel level and the empty cargo box.
Step 4: Leave the lot slowly
Take a practice turn on our lot before you pull into traffic on Foothill Blvd.
What's included with 26-foot truck pickup
Included on the work order
- 01Contract and license check
- 02Walk-around of body and cargo area
- 03Fuel and cargo-area photos
- 04Mirror and control orientation
- 05Return instructions and drop card
Returning a large truck
Allow time to refuel before the return. Sweep the full length of the box. If you arrive after hours, follow the after-hours return steps and photograph the gauge and cargo area. Compare sizes on moving trucks and vans.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a special license for a 26-foot U-Haul?
Check U-Haul's current driver requirements on uhaul.com before you reserve. Bring your valid driver's license to pickup, and the counter confirms the contract before you get the keys.
Is the 26-foot truck too big for my street?
It may be if your street has low trees, tight cul-de-sacs or limited parking. Scout both addresses first, and ask your HOA or building office where a large truck can stop.
Should I rent one 26-foot truck or two smaller ones?
One truck means one driver and one return. Two smaller trucks need two drivers but may fit tight streets. Many families choose one large truck and a well-planned load.