You will want to line up your truck rentals for moving as long before your actual moving day as possible. Check with several truck rental companies in your area and find out what they charge for a daily rental, what size trucks they have, and whether they charge extra for mileage and/or other fees.

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Make sure they will have a moving truck for you to pick up at a nearby location. You don’t want to be driving all over, on the day of your big move, just to pick up your moving truck.

Truck Rental Companies

Some companies where you can rent moving trucks are:

U-Haul

Penske

Ryder

Budget Truck

You might also find local truck companies that can give you a good rate on truck rentals for moving.

On the working day before your move, be sure to call the truck rental company again, and make sure they still have your moving truck available for the next day. You don’t want there to be any snags in getting a truck, so it does not hurt to make this one extra call. This way, you will have your truck available for moving your stuff when you want it.

If you want to get a budget rate on your moving truck rental, it is best to call several companies and get quotes. Then, if you find a company you would like to go with, let them know the price that the other company quoted you. The truck rental place might be able to match the quote of the other company if they want to get your business. It doesn’t hurt to try and get the cheapest truck rental possible for your moving day.

Remember that if you are moving yourself, you have other things to consider besides the truck rental. You also have to get your own moving boxes. You should start to gather boxes well ahead of moving day. Some companies that rent moving trucks, such as U-Haul, might also have moving boxes that you can purchase. But you might also be able to get boxes for free from your workplace, or from stores in your area. But it’s good to know that in a pinch, you can purchase the boxes from your truck rental place, so check ahead and make sure they have them.

Another thing to consider about the moving truck rental is who will be driving the truck. Is it someone who knows how to drive a stick shift? If not, then you better check with the truck rental company to see if they have trucks with automatic transmission.

With a little planning ahead, you can get your truck rental lined up for your moving day with no trouble, and thus you will save yourself a lot of hassle.

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