U-Haul History
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Just for Laughs – HR Edition
100

What is it called when your face ends up on the side of a U-Haul truck?

U-Haul Famous!

100

What is Pam's favorite candy?

Anything chocolate!

100

What is the name of the new report that we use to pull pay data for verifications?

Pay Results Summary Report

100

U-Haul trusted their trailers to complete strangers?

True!

U-Haul was built on the honor system. Customers would drive to their destination, find a station, and leave the trailer (trucks weren’t introduced until 1959) along with a packet of information about becoming an official dealer.

100

What cardboard cutout can be found in HR Services? 

Buddy the Elf
200

What year was U-haul Founded?

1945

200

What energy drink is Ant more than likely drinking?

C4

200

If I was hired as a Full-Time team member on 02/05/2025 however I terminated on 03/26/2025 and then was rehired again as Full-Time on 04/02/2025. Am I eligible for an adjusted BSD/TOSD?

Nope! The team member never completed 90 days of Full-Time Service. Therefore, even though they returned within 90 days, they are required to restart their 90 day waiting period for benefits. 

200

U-Haul's orange color scheme is a safety thing.

True!

After a trailer, originally painted, black had been hit at a four-way intersection; U-Haul immediately set about copying the bright orange design that had been seen on highway barricades so the fleet would be visible to other drivers on the road. 

200

What is Anthony's nickname besides "Ant".

Who is Big Tony?

300
What is the mascot that can be found on the Supergraphics that are on the side of U-Haul trucks? 

Sammy U

300

Who's favorite cake is carrot cake?

Kay

300

What is the name of the report to search for remote entities?

UHI_Remote Location WR 807838

300

The speed limit on U-Haul trailers is 65.

False!

The speed limit for U-Haul trailers is 55. Excessive speed is one of the leading causes of car-trailer crashes. 

300

What’s HR’s version of cardio?

Running Reports

400

The very first U-Haul rentals were offered along which U.S. route?

Route 66

400

Who are the two team members on HR Services who are considered rehires?

Alli and Kay

400

Who do we email when we have rescinded a termination?

Patty Lopez, Amy Cano, Tiffany Marshall, Christie Briscolino, Nicolas Janigian, Alrie Kenney, Valorie Bailey-Hammons, Kris Freer, and 401K@uhaul.com

and CC yourself, Pam and Kathryn!

400

U-Haul has always only rented trucks, trailers and moving equipment. 

False! 

U-Haul has rented out a variety of items beyond just moving trucks and trailers, including ATVs, jet skis, RVs, and party supplies.

400

What’s the unofficial HR motto when everything goes wrong at once?

“It’s fine. Everything’s fine.”

500

What is the space above a U-Haul cab called? 

The "Mom's Attic"

500

Who else within HR, used to be apart of HR Services?

Kaylee Bajo and Amy Cano

500

If a Field team member is marked NO for rehire and management reaches out within 30 days of the termination being initiated, can we change the rehire status? 

Yes as long as we have MCP Approval!

500

U-Haul Packing Peanuts are edible.

True!

U-Haul opted for a more eco-friendly alternative in 1993. Their in-house peanuts are made of corn and potato starch that totally dissolve in water, eliminating both environmental harm and the potential for a child or pet to harm themselves via ingestion.

500

What’s the HR equivalent of a plot twist?

When the “quick question” turns into a 45-minute story.

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