U-Haul President J.T. Taylor Receives TRALA Legacy Award

Event summary

  • J.T. Taylor, President of U-Haul International, received TRALA’s Steve Lawrence Legacy Award on April 15, 2026.
  • Taylor has led U-Haul for 20 years and served on TRALA’s Board of Directors for over 20 years.
  • U-Haul operates 24,000 rental locations across North America with 203,000 trucks, 137,400 trailers, and 41,700 towing devices.
  • The company manages 1,126,800 storage units and 98 million square feet of self-storage space.

The big picture

J.T. Taylor’s recognition underscores U-Haul’s entrenched position in the truck renting and self-storage sectors. His leadership has been pivotal in maintaining industry standards and operational excellence. The award highlights the strategic importance of long-term governance in a fragmented but essential service industry. U-Haul’s scale—with over 200,000 trucks and nearly 1 million storage units—positions it as a key player in North America’s moving and storage market.

What we're watching

Leadership Continuity
How U-Haul will manage succession planning given Taylor’s long tenure and deep industry influence.
Industry Standards
Whether Taylor’s role in shaping TRALA’s security standards will impact U-Haul’s operational efficiency.
Market Position
The pace at which U-Haul can sustain its dominance in DIY moving and self-storage amid competitive pressures.