U-Haul's Latest Box Truck Is a 29-foot PeterbiltU-Haul (U-Haul)U-Haul has introduced a new Peterbilt box truck that's nearly 44 feet long with a 29-foot box.Despite its massive size, U-Haul claims the new "Easy Mover" truck is easier to steer and easier to get out of—and renters don't need a CDL to drive it either.Rentals start at $49.95 per day for in-town moves, but that doesn't include the price of gas, and with the EM's gas-fed Cummins rated at 8 mpg, it could add up.If you've rented a U-Haul box truck recently, you may have noticed they're based on some, let's say, legacy hardware. (Okay, they're old.) While these heavy haulers get the job done, they leave something to be desired on the comfort, convenience, and drivability fronts. U-Haul's latest option solves that while providing an even larger size for those who have to move a lot.Tried and True Meets the FutureThe cabs and chassis of the four largest existing U-Haul options use either a decades-old GM or Ford van platform or a current, albeit aged, extra-large Ford Super Duty. Regardless of the size you choose, they're as dated as the fixer-upper you're moving into. The U-Haul lineup's latest addition, its first in a decade and a half, is a nearly 44-foot monster with a 29-foot box; it should feel modern from behind the wheel and offers some new features. This new truck, codenamed EM or "Easy Mover" for all the U-Haul nerds out there, is also the DIY moving company's first collaboration with Peterbilt.U-Haul (U-Haul)U-Haul says the new truck is easier to steer and easier to get in and out of. The cab's interior should also be a step up from what U-Haul renters are used to.No CDL RequiredPowering the EM is a 300-hp Cummins turbocharged inline-six displacing 6.7 liters. Torque is a healthy 660 pound-feet, and it's backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission. This is a gas engine, the first from Cummins, and it takes regular unleaded like all other U-Haul vehicles. U-Haul says to expect 8 mpg, and a 60-gallon tank should take you over 450 miles between truck stops.Cummins (Cummins)The EM can tow up to 10,000 pounds and has a payload rating of 11,939 pounds. Thanks to a 25,999-pound GVWR, you don't need a commercial driver's license to drive it. If you're curious, the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine itself has a dry weight of 1350 pounds.Big as a HouseU-Haul says the EM can handle the contents of a home with four to six bedrooms, one more than the 26-foot JH box truck that was the company's reigning size king since 1988. The EM's load height is a couple of inches lower than the JH's at its standard ride height, and its air-spring suspension drops it down another four inches to sit at 30 inches when loading and unloading.It even comes with the U-Haul signature "Mom's Attic." That's not the name of the rental shop the truck came from, but the bumpout over the cab that allows you to store a few more smaller items high up. Just remember to string up some ratchet straps or ropes to prevent those delicate items from shifting backward when you floor the gas. After all, this truck might actually have the guts to rearrange its load under acceleration.AdvertisementAdvertisementRates start at $49.95 per day for in-town moves, which is the same as for the 26-foot truck. Having moved cross-country with a 26-foot U-Haul a few years ago, this author would consider the cost of extra gas an even trade for the privilege of driving a nicer truck. It's moving season, so if you want the newest and best U-Haul has to offer, reserve soon.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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