U-Haul is an American moving truck, trailer, and self-storage rental business headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded in 1945 by Leonard Shoen in the garage belonging to his wife's family. Shoen later expanded the business by franchising with gas stations. U-Haul provides residential moving services to millions of DIY clients every year. The support of U-Haul consumers has allowed the company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving sector, consisting of trucks, trailers and towing equipment. U-Haul also provides storage in North America. To preserve customers' belongings, the company offers an extensive selection of packing goods as well as moving and storage boxes that are superior to those offered by their rivals.