A Permanent Change of Station puts a hard deadline on your move while leaving almost everything else uncertain: housing availability, report dates, whether orders change before you’re halfway packed. Go Mini's of Indianapolis delivers a portable storage container directly to your door so you can load on your schedule, then we handle transport to your new location or hold the container in secure off-site storage until you’re ready. No moving crew window to work around. No fixed return date forcing your hand.
As a locally owned and operated business, we work with Indianapolis-area military families navigating PCS moves and Personally Procured Moves alike. A PPM (formerly called a DITY move) lets a service member manage their own relocation rather than using a government-arranged mover, and our flexible container rental pairs naturally with that approach. We offer a range of container sizes, from smaller loads to full-house relocations, so the container you get matches what you actually need to move.
Ready to get started? Contact us online or call (317) 699-8216 to request a free quote and find out which container size fits your household.
Why Go Mini’s Works for a Military Relocation
Military timelines don’t follow a moving company’s availability calendar. Our rental periods are flexible with no pressure to return a container by a set date, which matters when a deployment, delayed BAH processing, or a housing gap extends your transition by weeks. You keep the container as long as your situation requires.
The containers themselves are built for practical use. Every container sits at ground level for straightforward loading and unloading, and padded wheels protect your driveway and property from damage during delivery and pickup. Advanced security features help keep your household goods protected whether the container is on your property or in our secure off-site storage facility. Competitive pricing keeps the service accessible, and our local team focuses on personalized service rather than routing you through a call center.
How the Process Works
Once you schedule delivery, the process follows three steps that put you in control from start to finish.
Container Delivery
We deliver the container to your current address on a scheduled date. It sits at ground level, ready for you to load at whatever pace your schedule allows.
Self-Paced Loading
You pack and load on your own timeline. There’s no crew arriving at a fixed hour and no pressure to finish before a deadline. When you’re done, you contact us to schedule pickup.
Transport or Storage
We pick up the loaded container and either transport it to your new location or move it to our secure off-site storage facility. It stays there, out of the way, until you request redelivery. That flexibility is especially useful during the gap between leaving one duty station and getting settled at the next.
Understanding the PPM: Self-Managed Military Moving
A Household Goods (HHG) move uses a government-contracted Transportation Service Provider that packs, loads, and transports your belongings. A Personally Procured Move shifts that responsibility to you: you arrange and manage the relocation yourself, in full or in part, rather than relying on the government-assigned mover. Before beginning a PPM, you must receive advance approval from your installation’s Transportation Office. Confirm that approval early. It’s required before the move begins, and getting it late can affect your timeline.
Key Scenarios & Benefits of Portable Containers for Indianapolis Military Moves
Whether you are executing a Personally Procured Move (PPM/DITY) or navigating a partial government relocation, portable storage containers adapt to the unique demands of military transitions:
Bridging Housing Gaps & Temporary Duty (TDY): Safely store your household goods off-site if your new residence in the Indianapolis area, Camp Atterbury, or near DFAS isn't immediately available upon arrival.
Maximized PPM Allowance Control: Packing and loading on your own schedule allows you to manage expenses directly, optimizing your Government Constructed Cost (GCC) reimbursement payout.
Simplified Weight Ticket Compliance: Easily schedule weight ticket documentation for empty and loaded container weights to satisfy Defense Personal Property System (DPS) reimbursement requirements.
Flexible Storage During Deployments: Protect personal belongings, tools, and furniture in a secure off-site container facility while deployed or away on extended assignments.
Paced Loading Around Duty Requirements: Load your container gradually on evenings or weekends without the stress of rigid moving-truck return deadlines or rushing to pack in a single day.
Steps to Prepare Your Indianapolis Site for Container Delivery
Taking a few moments to prepare your property helps ensure a seamless delivery and placement experience on moving day:
Designate a Solid, Level Drop Surface: Choose a firm, flat surface such as a concrete driveway, paved parking pad, or well-compacted gravel area to support the weight of the truck and loaded container.
Check Overhead & Clearance Space: Look up and confirm the delivery path is free from low-hanging tree branches, overhead utility lines, and roof overhangs.
Verify HOA or On-Base Placement Rules: If residing in military family housing, gated developments, or HOA-governed neighborhoods in Greater Indianapolis, verify local temporary container placement rules prior to delivery day.
Keep Essential Move-Day Items Separate: Set aside critical travel documents, military orders, medical records, daily uniforms, and immediate necessities before you begin loading your container.
PPM Reimbursement & How a Portable Container Fits
A PPM is reimbursed at 100% of the Government Constructed Cost (GCC), the amount the government would have paid for a standard HHG move covering the same distance and weight. If your actual moving costs come in under that estimate, you keep the difference. If costs exceed it, you cover the overage out of pocket. After the move, you’ll submit documentation including weight tickets to the Transportation Office to complete the reimbursement process.
A portable storage container fits the PPM model because you control the loading, the timeline, and the logistics. Self-paced loading can help you weigh loads accurately and avoid the last-minute decisions that can come with a fixed move day.
Military Installations Near Indianapolis
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is headquartered in Indianapolis at the site of the former Fort Benjamin Harrison. That campus continues to host Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, and Indiana National Guard components, making it a consistent source of PCS activity in the region. Camp Atterbury, the Indiana National Guard’s primary training and mobilization installation, sits in Edinburgh, roughly 45 minutes south of the city, and draws service members from across the area.
Get a Free Quote for Your Military Move
If you’re planning a PCS or PPM move in the Indianapolis area, we can have a container at your door on a schedule that works for your orders. Rental periods are flexible with no fixed return date, so housing gaps and shifting timelines don’t turn into logistical crises.
Call (317) 699-8216 or contact us online to request your free quote. Our local team can help you choose the right container size and get your move started.
A"Excellent service, whole process went smoothly."
"Chris, who scheduled the pod to be delivered, was very nice, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to work with."
Ada Davis
B"The rental was as expected"
"It was delivered on time and picked up when it was cancelled."
Bill Clements
L"Chris Was Great to Work With"
"Chris was great to work with - he was helpful and friendly."
Laura S
A"Quick Delivery"
"Delivery driver was efficient, kind, and courteous."
Amy Butterfield
Q"Go Mini’s Indianapolis was GREAT to work with!"
"Go Mini’s Indianapolis was GREAT to work with! Simple process to order a pod delivered to my location."
Queen Anne's Lace
A"Overall Excellent Experience"
"Good customer service and would recommend to anybody looking for this service."
Ahmad Alsmadi
J"My experience was very good"
"They were very good at explaining all options, and I was very pleased with the unit and the customer service they gave."
Jason Naaman
D"Go Mini's was one of the only enjoyable parts of my move."
"They are very affordable, will work to find solutions for you, and have very pleasant staff members."
Dominique Camara
W"Excellent customer service."
"Drivers handled mini like playing with Legos!"
William Bowlin
S"Thanks to Go Mini’s of Indianapolis for your great service"
"Thanks to Go Mini’s of Indianapolis for your great service and to Anthony for doing a great job picking up my container."
Sarah Prentice
D"Very pleased with the service."
"Very straightforward, easy to work with."
Dave Snider
M"Customer service was always pleasant to speak to!"
"The container was very sturdy, kept things inside dry and secure."
M P
C"All in all a painless process with them."
"Wish I hadn't bothered to contact anyone else at all. If you need a pod, go with them."
Chris Sammon
J"Fantastic communication!"
"Delivery and driver were excellent and made our move seamless."
Jeannine Sell
M"Always professional and friendly"
"Always professional and friendly with both setup and delivery."
Michael Terry
Great to work with!
Great to work with! Always responded in a timely manner.
Northside Montessori
Excellent service, whole process went smoothly.
Excellent service; the whole process went very smoothly. Chris, who scheduled the pod to be delivered, was very, very nice, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to work with. The driver was very nice, helpful, and you could tell he knew what he was doing. He had to deliver and pick up the pod in a very tight place. Great company!
Ada Davis
The rental was as expected
It was delivered on time and picked up when it was cancelled.
It was put in a location at the end of the drive as requested but missed the side a little, tearing up a little grass, and your truck was leaking a little oil, but no damage.
The rental was as expected, thanks!
Bill Clements
Chris Was Great to Work With
Chris was great to work with - he was helpful and friendly. The pod service was very helpful in making our move as seamless as possible! Would highly recommend Go Mini's of Indianapolis!!
Laura S
Quick Delivery
Quick delivery—received quote day before and had the unit the next day. Delivery driver was efficient, kind, and courteous.
Amy Butterfield
Go Mini’s Indianapolis was GREAT to work with!
Go Mini’s Indianapolis was GREAT to work with! Simple process to order a pod delivered to my location, had it within days! Payment was charged monthly without any issues until I called to have the pod picked up. Simple call and it’s all done! Great experience!!!!
Queen Anne's Lace
Overall Excellent Experience
Good customer service and would recommend to anybody looking for this service. Overall excellent experience.
Ahmad Alsmadi
My experience was very good
I received a storage unit from GO Mini's and my experience was very good. I researched storage units, found GO Mini's, they were very good at explaining all options, and I was very pleased with the unit and the customer service they gave.
Jason Naaman
Go Mini's was one of the only enjoyable parts of my move.
Go Mini's was one of the only enjoyable parts of my move. They are very affordable, will work to find solutions for you, and have very pleasant staff members. They delivered on time and brought the container to our new location with ease. I will definitely recommend to others.
Dominique Camara
Excellent customer service.
Excellent customer service. Arrived when scheduled. Drivers handled mini like playing with Legos!
William Bowlin
Thanks to Go Mini’s of Indianapolis for your great service
Thanks to Go Mini’s of Indianapolis for your great service and to Anthony for doing a great job picking up my container, which was not in an easy spot! Well done!!
Sarah Prentice
Very pleased with the service.
Very straightforward, easy to work with. They were on time with delivery and pick up as scheduled. Storage unit is very secure. And, they have a real person who answers the phone :). Very pleased with the service.
Dave Snider
Customer service was always pleasant to speak to!
The container was very sturdy, kept things inside dry and secure. Customer service was always pleasant to speak to! Will definitely rent again!
M P
All in all a painless process with them.
I called around to all the local pod dealers. I was hounded by all of them except for Go Mini's. They called once and left a normal voicemail and then left me alone. Their price was better than everyone else's. Ordering it was easy and pain-free. On the day of delivery they had a truck issue but still found a way to get it to me on time when I needed it. Picked it up within 24 hours after I was done using it. Sent the receipt with no hidden fees. All in all, a painless process with them. Wish I hadn't bothered to contact anyone else at all. If you need a pod, go with them.
Chris Sammon
Fantastic communication!
Fantastic communication! Delivery and driver were excellent and made our move seamless.
Jeannine Sell
Always professional and friendly
Needed a second storage unit. Always professional and friendly with both setup and delivery.
