The longer answer
About 40 feet of curb
Plan on roughly 40 feet of open curb. Our truck is 26 feet long, and the extra length gives the crew room to drop the ramp off the back. One good spot close to your entrance is all we need.
Where that 40 feet goes
| Part | Approximate length |
|---|---|
| Truck body and cab | 26 ft |
| Ramp and working room behind it | the remaining 12 to 14 ft |
| Total to keep clear | about 40 ft |
Two standard car spaces in a row usually come close. If you can hold them with your own cars the night before and move them out when the crew calls, that often solves it.
Help the driver find the spot
- Tell us about a loading zone near the elevator or lobby door.
- Mention a garage entrance or alley the crew should use or avoid.
- Note driveways, hydrants or bus stops right in front of the building.
- Answer when the crew calls 30 minutes before arrival; you can guide the driver to the spot from the sidewalk.
City blocks versus suburbs
In most South Bay and Peninsula neighborhoods there is a driveway or a quiet curb and nothing special is needed. Dense San Francisco blocks are different: if there is no legal place to stop, a temporary curb permit can be processed through SFMTA. Our SF parking permit guide covers how that works, and the San Francisco movers page has more on moving in the city.
Either way, our drivers park trucks this size every day. They will look for the safest legal position that keeps the walk to your door short, because a shorter carry also means a shorter bill on an hourly local move.
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Questions and answers
How long is a Spartan moving truck?
It is a 26-foot box truck, the largest size that does not require a commercial license.
Do I have to save two parking spaces?
Two car spaces end to end come close. If you cannot hold that much, tell us what is available and we will plan around it.
Can the truck block my driveway?
If your own driveway is free, that is often the easiest place, as long as it does not block a neighbor.
What if every spot on my street is taken?
Let us know ahead of time. In San Francisco a permit may make sense; elsewhere the driver usually finds a nearby option.
