Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
No, you cannot move a pod yourself; the container company transports it with special equipment. Your job is loading and unloading, while they handle all the driving between locations.
Step: Understand the company hauls the container, not you
Step: Load the container yourself at your home
Step: Schedule the company to pick it up
Step: Let them transport it to your new address or their yard
Step: Avoid trying to tow or lift a loaded container
Step: Use their storage yard if you need it parked
Step: Schedule delivery to the new home when you are ready
Step: Unload it yourself once it arrives
Whether you can transport a container on your own.
When: Plan pickup and delivery dates when you book.
Watch out: Do not try to move a loaded container with your own vehicle; it needs the company lift system and a proper truck.