PODS services 48 states.Īlong with PODS, 1-800-Pack-Rat is the most popular moving container option.
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The containers are made of aluminum skin and steel frames with a translucent top to let in light and a lightweight steel, roll-up door that is designed to make them easy to open and close. Founded in 1998, PODS containers are offered in sizes of 7-, 12-, and 16-feet long. The industry’s most visible operator, Portable On Demand Storage, or PODS, has nearly reached the status of being a household name. However, several newcomers have entered the space in recent years to put pressure on the leaders.Ī closer look at the top players in mobile storage: Industry pioneer PODS Enterprises is the largest company in the industry in terms of market share, with Lowe’s partner 1-800-Pack-Rat (that’s the official full name of the company) rated No. Lowe’s customers receive 10% off of container rentals by mentioning Lowe’s-or that they saw the display-while renting Pack-Rat units for moving and storage.įor homeowner-focused retailers like Lumber Liquidators and Lowe’s, the multi-billion-dollar mobile storage services market represents a branding opportunity as it keeps their name top of mind with the millions of residential customers who rent the containers. Pack-Rat container displays appear at Lowe’s locations throughout the country. Lowe’s Home Improvement has been a participant in the growing mobile storage services industry since becoming a preferred partner of 1-800-Pack-Rat, one of the segment’s leading providers.