If you’re planning a move soon, finding the right moving truck is
essential to a smooth move that’s free of chaos and hassles. With so
many things to worry about like finding a new place to live, packing all
of your belongings, planning for the special needs of your kids and
pets, and having enough strong bodies to help load and unload your
things, having an appropriately sized truck that fits your needs is one
of the easiest tasks to plan for and take care of ahead of time.
Your first step on moving day: rent moving truck. Check for local moving
truck rental companies as far in advance as possible. Your easiest
option will be to search online. There, you’ll find many companies and
their specific offerings. Are you moving locally? Do you need to cross
state lines? Will you need items like moving pads and or dollies for
moving and packing large items like washers and dryers or heavy
entertainment centers.
Consider the size of the truck as compared to the size of your home. The
moving truck rental companies will be able to provide guidance on the
appropriate size truck to rent. They’ll want to know the number of rooms
your moving, but remember to mention if you have several oversized items
like king size beds, oversized sofas or sectionals, or heavy items like
pianos or big screen TVs (especially the bulky, older models). The last
thing you want on moving day is to get almost done and not have enough
room for your stuff.
As mentioned earlier, where or how far your moving may also affect your
finding the right truck for moving. There are regulations prohibiting
some movers from crossing state lines. Most rental companies providing
the truck only will allow their trucks to go one-way or across multiple
states, but the costs may be more than expected. Again, research and
compare various companies to find the price that fits your budget while
allowing you to reach your destination. You may often hire people to
help pack and unpack your truck separately from the actual truck rental,
so consider this options also when planning for moving day.
Consider the other obvious features which you might assume to be true,
but should be verified with a moving truck company ahead of time. Is
there air conditioning in the truck? Will make things much more
comfortable especially if you’re in a hot climate and you’ll be doing
most of the work on moving day. Is the company known for having safe,
reliable, clean moving trucks? Part of finding the right truck is
knowing it won’t break down.
Lastly, mileage is usually an additional charge to the daily rental
price, so consider gas prices when choosing the size of truck and the
distance you’ll need to travel. As mentioned, you don’t want a truck
that’s too small, but you don’t want a truck that’s too big either as it
will get fewer miles per gallon, and most importantly, you don’t want
your belongings shifting around in the extra space during
transportation.
