Your Carrier

Your Carrier: on-demand moving in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa

Your Carrier is a moving company based in Birmingham, Alabama, that operates on an on-demand service model. Its approach focuses on simplifying moves and reducing costs compared to traditional companies, with hourly rates and no hidden minimums. The company serves Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, as well as the nearby communities of Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Northport, Bessemer, Trussville, Irondale, Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, and Gardendale.

Moving services

The company structures its offering into three main services:

• Loading and unloading: the customer rents the truck, container, or storage unit, and Your Carrier provides the personnel to load and unload. The service can be booked for loading only, unloading only, or both.
• Point-to-point transportation: the company provides a transit van and the appropriate number of workers to move items from one location to another. The interior dimensions of the vans vary by city: in Birmingham they are 14 feet long by 6.5 feet high by 5.5 feet wide; in Tuscaloosa, 10 feet long by 6.5 feet high by 5.5 feet wide.
• Item arrangement: the workers place furniture and boxes in the new home, room by room, according to the customer's instructions. They also handle moving items within the same property, such as relocating a piece of furniture.

In addition, the company handles complete household moves, from loading each room to unloading at the new address, billing by the hour so the customer pays only for the actual size of the move.

Rates and terms of service

Your Carrier's price list includes a base rate of $80 per worker per hour, with a minimum of two workers and one hour. After the first hour, time is prorated in 15-minute increments. The company also offers rental of its own transit vans for $75 per request, and box truck rentals, the cost of which includes the rental rate, fuel, and a $25 insurance fee.

Travel time is billed at $1.35 per minute per worker for the trip to the origin. For the return from the destination, 20 free minutes apply, and beyond that, $1.35 per additional minute per worker. As for mileage, 40 miles round trip are included at no cost; each additional mile is charged at $0.89.

Approach and target audience

The company presents itself as a budget-friendly alternative to traditional moves, with an average cost of $500 compared to the $2,300 that, according to its own comparison, a traditional mover charges. Its service is designed for families and homeowners who need help with a move, as well as for everyday tasks such as picking up a sofa purchased from a store, moving furniture within an office, or transporting items between apartments in the same complex. The company also targets those who need help loading or unloading a rental truck, container, or storage unit.

Identity and team

Your Carrier describes its workers as young college students, friends, siblings, or neighbors who provide the physical strength needed for moves. The company defines itself as a service that seeks to change the industry's perception and simplify moving. Its founder, Carter Adams, signs the blog posts and appears as the person in charge of the company. The company also indicates that it is looking to add new staff to its team.

Service areas

Your Carrier's coverage extends to Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, along with the following communities: Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Northport, Bessemer, Trussville, Irondale, Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, and Gardendale.

Location and contact

Phone: 205-301-2151 · Email: info@goyourcarrier.com · Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:00-21:00