What to Look for When Booking Moving Trucks

Before you rent a moving vehicle, you should know a few things. The process might seem straightforward – you walk in, select the size of the truck or van you need, pay for it and then drive away. But in reality, there’s quite a bit more to consider.

Find the Best Truck Rental Company

Before renting a moving truck, research and compare different rental truck businesses. Some may have high upfront costs, while others might charge by the mile after a certain point. Consider all of your options to avoid any surprises later on. After you’ve driven a set distance, how much will you be charged per mile? Can you return the car to a location near your destination, or will you have to drive further out of the way to take it back to the rental company?

You'll Need the Appropriate Truck Size

You don’t want to hire a truck that’s too tiny, or you’ll be disappointed and frustrated when you realise you can’t put all your goods into it. On the other hand, you don’t want one that’s a size or two too big because you’ll wind up spending more money on it. Larger vehicles are also more challenging to maneuver, so getting a truck that fits your needs as closely as possible is essential.

Enter “truck size estimator” into Google, and you’ll discover multiple pages from various moving firms that will assist you in choosing the size you need before renting a truck.

Booking in Advance Is a Good Idea

Don’t put off renting a vehicle until the last minute. The earlier you book, the more likely you will obtain precisely what you require. We recommend scheduling it a month to a week ahead of time. Because more individuals are relocating during certain seasons of the year, renting a truck becomes more challenging. Renting ahead of time will make your relocation much smoother.

You Should Make Certain That You Are at Ease with the Truck

Before you book, you might want to go further and ask to sit in a moving truck. You’ll want to acquire a sense of the car and determine whether or not you’ll be comfortable driving it.

Moving truck rentals are easier to drive than you imagine if you’re a pretty experienced driver. You must place your side mirrors so that you can see the lanes to the right and left of the vehicle, not the entire length of the truck. In a massive car, you may be unable to remove blind spots, but this will assist.

Pay attention and drive cautiously when on the road. That includes driving at the speed of traffic (but not the speed limit), watching where you’re going, and checking your side mirrors often, especially before changing lanes. Allow for extra turning space before making a wide turn into a road.

If you are sure you will be unable to drive the vehicle safely, it is time to consider alternative solutions. Perhaps you would feel more at ease with a smaller car and could make two journeys, or you could seek the assistance of a friend who would feel at ease driving a truck the size you require.

Careful Hands Movers have a qualified commercial moving team that will work efficiently to maintain the high quality of the service while moving you quickly with minimal disruption to your business operations.