Moving labor in St. Louis, MO
Hire moving help to load and unload your rental truck or POD.
A crew in St. Louis loads your rental truck, trailer or POD, unloads it at your new home and carries furniture up and down stairs. You rent the vehicle and drive.
- Labor only. You rent the truck. We load it.
- Help at one address or both
- St. Louis parking rules checked October 20, 2026
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Loading
A crew loads your rental truck, trailer or container. The weight is balanced so nothing shifts while you drive.
Unloading
A crew unloads at your new place and puts furniture and boxes in the rooms where they belong.
In-home moving
Help rearranging heavy furniture between rooms or floors, for renovations, new flooring or staging.
Packing
A crew packs kitchens, closets and fragile items before loading day.
Storage moves
Help loading into or out of a self-storage unit, or transferring between a home and storage.
Apartment moves
Labor for apartment and condo moves, planned around stairs, elevators and building rules.
Container moves
Help loading a portable moving container tightly and securely, or unloading one at your new home.
Loading and unloading
A crew loads your truck at your old home and unloads it at your new one.
Labor only. You rent the truck, trailer or container and drive it. The crew lifts, carries, loads and unloads. If you need help at two addresses, each one is booked separately.
How to book moving help in St. Louis.
Describe your move
Pick a service. Enter each address, the stairs and what's moving. You'll see how many helpers you need and how long it usually takes.
Reserve your truck
Rent the truck, trailer or POD. Get any permit St. Louis requires. The local rules are below.
Book your crew
When booking opens, you'll see the rate and terms before you confirm. The crew loads and unloads. You drive.
St. Louis rules for moving trucks, trailers and containers.
Key rule: In St. Louis, parking a moving truck, dumpster or storage container in a curb lane needs a Blocking Right of Way Permit from the Street Department, and the permit's "No Parking" signs must be posted 24 hours before the blocking.
In St. Louis, the Street Department issues a Blocking Right of Way Permit for any moving truck, dumpster or storage container that blocks a curb lane, sidewalk or traffic lane; apply at least a week ahead, blocking is allowed on weekdays between 9am and 3pm, and the permit's "No Parking" signs go up 24 hours before. The city code bars parking trucks and buses on public streets next to land in the "A" through "F" use zoning districts, and trailers can't be stored or parked on a street or alley without a permit unless they are loading or unloading. If snow is forecast, avoid snow routes, and if you must park on one, stay within 12 inches of the curb.
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Containers, trucks and the street
St. Louis requires a Blocking Right of Way Permit to block a curb lane or traffic lane with a moving truck, dumpster or storage container.
Source: Apply for a Blocking Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis, Street Department. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
Ordinary blocking permit applications should be submitted no later than one week before the date needed.
Source: Apply for a Blocking Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis, Street Department. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
Blocking of sidewalks, curb lanes and traffic lanes is allowed on weekdays between 9am and 3pm, with longer hours considered depending on traffic at the location.
Source: Apply for a Blocking Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis, Street Department. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
After getting the permit, you post "No Parking" signs showing the permit number 24 hours before the blocking starts.
Source: Apply for a Blocking Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis, Street Department. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
Listed fees include $20 a week for a dumpster in a residential area, $25 for a storage container on a low-traffic residential street, and $10 per meter per day to rent parking meters plus a $25 meter application fee.
Source: Apply for a Blocking Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis, Street Department. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Trucks, trailers and large vehicles
The city code bars parking a truck or bus on a public street where the abutting land is in the "A" through "F" use zoning districts.
Source: Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, Chapter 17.30 - Trucks, Section 17.30.020, City of St. Louis (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026. -
Trucks, trailers and large vehicles
For these rules the code defines a truck as a motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily to carry property and licensed that way; it does not say whether a rental moving truck counts.
Source: Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, Chapter 17.02 - Definitions, Section 17.02.560, City of St. Louis (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026. -
Trucks, trailers and large vehicles
Trailers, coupled or uncoupled, may not be placed, stored or parked on a public street or alley unless the Director of Streets has issued a permit, apart from listed loading and service exceptions.
Source: Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, Chapter 17.30 - Trucks, Section 17.30.020, City of St. Louis (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026. -
Snow and plowing
The city advises against parking on a snow route when a storm is forecast; vehicles parked more than 12 inches from the curb that interfere with traffic will be towed.
Source: Citizen Role in a Winter Storm, City of St. Louis, Street Department. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Campus move dates
Saint Louis University's fall semester move-out deadline is noon on Dec. 13, 2026 for students not living on campus in spring 2027.
Source: Housing Calendar, Saint Louis University, Housing and Residence Life. Checked October 20, 2026.
Rules and fees change. Confirm on the city's page before move day. Comparing cities? Moving permit rules for every Missouri city.
Related guides: How to reserve street parking for a moving truck · Winter parking rules by city · College move dates
St. Louis moving questions
Do I need a permit to park a moving truck on a St. Louis street?
Yes, if the truck blocks a curb lane, sidewalk or traffic lane. The Street Department's Blocking Right of Way Permit covers moving trucks, dumpsters and storage containers. Apply at least one week ahead, and post the "No Parking" signs with the permit number 24 hours before the blocking.
What hours can a moving truck block the street in St. Louis?
Blocking is allowed Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm, and longer hours may be considered depending on traffic at the location.
How much does it cost to put a dumpster or storage container on a St. Louis street?
The Street Department lists $20 a week for a dumpster in a residential area and $25 for a storage container on a low-traffic residential street. Parking meters in the blocked area must be rented at $10 per meter per day, plus a $25 application fee.
Can I leave a rental trailer parked on the street in St. Louis?
The city code says trailers, coupled or uncoupled, may not be placed, stored or parked on a public street or alley without a permit from the Director of Streets, apart from listed exceptions such as loading or unloading that doesn't interfere with traffic.
What if it snows on moving day in St. Louis?
The city advises against parking on snow routes when a storm is forecast. If you must, keep the vehicle within 12 inches of the curb; vehicles farther out that interfere with traffic will be towed.
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