U-Haul Climbs to 11th Healthiest Workplace in America
Event summary
- U-Haul ranked 11th in the 2026 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, up from 15th in 2020.
- The company's wellness program addresses five pillars: health, nutrition, mindset, fitness, and financial success.
- U-Haul's Midtown Campus features a 54,000-square-foot fitness center with amenities like a basketball arena and golf simulator.
- The wellness program includes initiatives like the You Matter program for mental support and the Virta program for diabetes management.
The big picture
U-Haul's top-15 ranking in employee wellness underscores a strategic shift in the logistics industry toward prioritizing workforce health as a competitive differentiator. As labor costs and retention challenges persist, companies like U-Haul are investing heavily in holistic wellness programs to attract and retain talent. The move also aligns with broader corporate governance trends emphasizing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, particularly the 'Social' component focused on employee well-being.
What we're watching
- Recruitment Advantage
- Whether U-Haul's wellness initiatives will continue to serve as a competitive recruitment tool in a tight labor market.
- Program Sustainability
- The pace at which U-Haul can sustain and scale its wellness programs across its 25,000+ rental locations.
- Industry Benchmarking
- How other logistics and moving companies will respond to U-Haul's wellness program success.