How to Move With Rental Trucks & Trailers
If you are planning a move, you'll need to determine how you'll transport all of your furniture and personal belongings to your new home. While it is easier and faster to hire professional movers, it is also considerably more expensive than renting a truck and recruiting a few good friends and family members to help with the heavy lifting. If you are not moving a lot of furniture and you are physically able, renting a truck or trailer probably makes the most sense.
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Locate companies in your area that rent moving trucks and trailers. Large rental chains such as U-Haul, Budget and Penske can be found throughout the country and offer varying sizes of rental trucks and trailers for you to choose from.
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Call early to reserve your rental truck or trailer--especially if you are moving on the last or first day of the month. These dates are always the busiest at rental truck companies, so you'll want to make your reservation in advance to ensure that a truck will be available for your moving date.
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Speak with a representative to determine what size truck or trailer you'll need for your move. Smaller trucks are less expensive to rent, but they will also hold less furniture and fewer moving boxes, meaning that you may need to make multiple trips. For long-distance moves, you'll definitely need a truck or trailer large enough to fit all of your belongings.
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Reserve the truck or trailer size necessary for your move. Make sure you understand the daily rental fees and terms of service, as you may be responsible for additional fees if you exceed a certain number of miles or bring the truck back without refilling the gas tank.
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Pick up your rental truck or trailer on the day of your move at your local rental company. Prior to taking the truck, you'll need to sign a contract and do a visual inspection of the truck to check for existing damage. Make sure to look closely to make sure you are not charged for a dent or scratch that you weren't responsible for.
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Tips & Warnings
Refill the gas tank and return the truck on time so that you aren't charged any additional rental fees.
