Truck Rentals

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TRUCK RENTALS

DRIVE OFF WITH THE RIGHT TRUCK RENTAL

While bigger or longer distance moves will likely involve hiring a moving company, shorter moves oftentimes mean a truck rental.
According to a 2010 report from Worldwide ERC, the typical professional residence move costs nearly $12,300 (a move that is all but entirely handled by professional movers). If you have the option to do the move on your own, you can certainly lessen the expenses.
One way to go about that is getting family and friends to help with the move.

RESEARCH AND MOVE AT THE RIGHT TIME

In the event you decide to opt for a truck rental, remember these tips:

  • Checklist

    Go online to review three to five rental operations to see who offers the best service at the best price;

  • Questions

    Keep in mind that trucks range from one bedroom loads to multiple rooms. It may be worth it to spend a little extra money on a bigger truck so you don’t have to make more than one trip between locations;

  • Inspection

    Once you settle on a rental truck, go over it with a rental representative to look for damages before you take it off the lot. Also check with your insurance company to make sure your auto insurance covers you when renting other vehicles;

  • Preparation

    The sooner the move is over, the sooner you can return the truck. Remember, holding the truck past the time you said you’d return it can result in higher fees;

  • Return

    Lastly, make sure the rental truck is returned in the condition it left the rental agency. Even simple things as removing the dolly inside the truck to move things can result in extra costs.

Although choosing to move on your own with friends and family can lead to a bit of a stiff back and some elbow and knee pain, the savings can ultimately lead to a bigger wallet or purse.