Military Moving in Dallas

Name: Go Mini's of Dallas
Address: 15150 Preston Rd, Suite 300, PMB #120,, Dallas, TX, 75248
Telephone: (972) 573-6261

Portable Storage Containers for PPM & PCS Moves

A Personally Procured Move (PPM), also called a DITY move, puts you in charge of your own relocation. You handle the packing and transport, and the government reimburses you based on what a contracted mover would have charged. Go Mini's of Dallas is a locally owned and operated portable storage container provider serving Dallas, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Mesquite, Plano, and Richardson, and our containers are built for exactly this kind of move.

We understand that PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders and temporary duty (TDY) assignments don’t follow a convenient calendar. Our team keeps your military move in Dallas straightforward, flexible, and on your timeline.

Ready to start your PPM? Call (972) 573-6261or request a quote online to connect with our North Texas team.

How a PPM Works & Where We Fit In

The U.S. government reimburses PPM moves at up to 100% of the Government Constructed Cost, the estimated price of a government-arranged move for the same weight and distance. When your actual moving costs come in below that estimate, you keep the difference. Using an affordable portable storage container instead of a full-service mover is one of the most direct ways to protect that margin.

We’re not a traditional moving company. We don’t pack or load your belongings, and we don’t offer move-planning consultations. What we do is deliver a ground-level container to your door, give you the time you need to load it yourself, and then transport it to your destination or hold it at a secure storage facility until you’re ready.

Why Dallas Military Families Choose Go Mini's of Dallas

Our containers sit ground-level, so there’s no ramp required when you’re loading heavy furniture or household goods. Padded wheels protect your driveway and property during delivery and pickup. We offer three container sizes, 12-foot, 16-foot, and 20-foot, and our local staff can help you choose the right fit for your weight allowance and household size.

Rental periods are flexible, with no deadline pressure forcing you to rush a PCS pack-out. Because Go Mini's of Dallas is locally owned and operated, you’re working with a North Texas team, not a national call center.

Active-duty personnel and veterans can apply a 20% discount using code MILITARY20 when booking.

Your Dallas Military Move, Step by Step

From booking your container to final delivery or a secure storage hold, here’s how the process works with Go Mini's of Dallas.

Book Your Container

Reserve online or call our local team. We can help you choose between the 12-foot, 16-foot, and 20-foot options based on your household size and move distance. Booking is straightforward, and our staff can answer questions about timing and availability.

Pack at Your Own Pace

We deliver the container directly to your door. You load it on your own schedule, keeping it as long as your PCS timeline requires. No rental-truck return deadline, no pressure.

We Deliver to Your New Doorstep

Once you’re packed, we transport the container to your new address. If your move-out and move-in dates don’t line up, we can hold your packed container at a secure storage facility until you’re ready for delivery.

Get Your Military Moving Quote in Dallas

We’re grateful for your service and want to make your PPM as cost-effective as possible. Apply code MILITARY20 at booking for your 20% military discount, then call us at (972) 573-6261 or request a quote online to get started with Go Mini's of Dallas.

PPM, PCS & TDY: Key Terms for Your Move

Before booking a container for your Dallas military move, it helps to have the paperwork side sorted. Here’s a quick reference on the terms and steps involved.

PCS vs. TDY

PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders authorize a full relocation to a new duty station. TDY (temporary duty) covers shorter, temporary assignments and typically involves different entitlements. Most families using a PPM container are executing a PCS move.

Transportation Office Counseling & DPS

Before scheduling a PPM, you’ll typically need counseling and authorization from your installation’s transportation office and must set up a shipment in the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). Completing these steps before booking your container keeps the reimbursement process on track.

Weight Allowances & Weight Tickets

Weight allowances for a PCS move are determined by rank and dependency status under the Joint Travel Regulations. PPM reimbursement requires submitting both empty and full weight tickets documenting the container used, so plan to obtain those tickets at a certified scale before and after loading.

Firearm Storage

Firearms can’t be shipped or stored inside a locked container or safe. Storage and transport locations require the ability to inspect them, so make separate arrangements for any firearms before sealing your container.

Temporary Storage for North Texas PCS Timelines

PCS timelines don’t always align, and move-out and move-in dates rarely match up cleanly for families relocating within or through North Texas. When that gap exists, Go Mini's of Dallas can hold your packed container at a secure storage facility rather than forcing an immediate delivery, giving your family flexibility without the cost of a separate storage arrangement.