From a high school project to 15 years on Chuckanut Drive, founder Ross Black celebrates milestone growth with high-precision delivery tech for Skagit Valley.
BURLINGTON, WA — Get Simple Box, a local portable storage provider, is officially marking its 15th anniversary in Burlington. Since opening its doors on August 17, 2011, the company has grown from an entrepreneurial startup into a Skagit Valley staple, serving local farms, manufacturers, and residents with transparent service and innovative delivery technology.
From a 1968 Mustang to a Local Business
The story of Get Simple Box began with a 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback. Founder Ross Black worked four years as a dishwasher to buy his dream car and restore it alongside his father, Dave. When tasked with a high school Senior Class Project, Dave challenged Ross to think bigger. Ross sold his Mustang to seed a small storage venture, which ultimately evolved into Get Simple Box.
15 years after opening the Chuckanut Drive yard, Dave still jokes: “We’re still trying to help Ross complete his senior class project!“
3 Guiding Promises: Transparency, Simplicity, and Local Service
As Get Simple Box celebrates 15 years, its operations remain rooted in three core commitments:
- Transparency You Can Trust: Customers are invited directly to the Burlington yard to inspect and choose their exact container before delivery, eliminating surprises with upfront pricing.
- In-House Delivery: Deliveries are handled strictly by trained local drivers—never third-party haulers. If a delivered box doesn’t match what was chosen, Get Simple Box retrieves it for free.
- Streamlined Service: The local team manages the entire rental or purchase process in-house from quote to final pickup.
Introducing the “Box Bot” for Farms, Jobsites, and Driveways
To mark the 15-year milestone, the Burlington yard upgraded its fleet with the “Box Bot”—a state-of-the-art, remote-controlled delivery system designed to navigate complex placements across Skagit County:
- Driveway Protection: Operates without heavy trucks driving onto residential property, protecting lawns, concrete, and pavement.
- Level Loading: Keeps contents completely level during loading and transit, safeguarding delicate farm harvests, manufactured goods, and household items.
- Tight Space Maneuverability: Requires just 9 feet of overhead clearance and features 360-degree remote visibility for narrow farm gates, tight driveways, and active jobsites.
Heavy Capacity: Lifts and maneuvers up to 7,500 lbs with pinpoint accuracy
Supporting Burlington’s Agricultural and Manufacturing Roots
Burlington’s economy relies heavily on agriculture and local manufacturing. Over the past 15 years, Get Simple Box has supported these sectors with rapid, weather-tight storage solutions for seasonal crop harvests, machinery, jobsite equipment, and residential moves.
“When I sold my Mustang to start a storage company, my goal was simple: help people move and store their things so they can focus on what matters most,” said Ross Black, Founder and CEO of Get Simple Box. “15 years later, we are deeply grateful to our neighbors in Burlington and across the Skagit Valley who have trusted us with their farms, businesses, and homes. Investing in tools like the Box Bot allows us to serve our community with even greater safety and precision.”
Learn More
Local residents, contractors, and business owners are invited to visit the Burlington container yard on Chuckanut Drive or request a quote online at getsimplebox.com/burlington.
About Get Simple Box Storage Containers
Get Simple Box is an independently owned provider of shipping container sales, moving services, and storage rentals. Founded and operated by CEO Ross Black, the Burlington hub serves homeowners, farmers, and businesses throughout Skagit County and the broader Skagit Valley with transparent pricing, personal service, and broker-free delivery.
Media Contact:
Ross Black, CEO
Get Simple Box Storage Containers
201 US-1 Ste D10 #1040, Jupiter, FL 33477
Email: Ross@getsimplebox.com
Website: getsimplebox.com