As your move date approaches you think to yourself, "I’d better start packing!" But as you walk through your home you realize you’ve got a lot of stuff to pack, a lot more than you thought you did. Then you ask yourself a question that thousands of others ask every day,...

You just got the news—you’re moving to another house or even another state! After the first exciting moments, your mind starts whirling with all the plans and details. Starting with your fingers and toes, you get numb all over until you’re left frozen and useless. We call it moving shock. Luckily,...

For Moving Trucks, Trailers and Storage Containers You’ve thought of everything from your hairdryer to the kitchen sink as you have planned your upcoming move. You know when to pick up the moving truck and you've hired movers to load it, but have you thought about whether or not your new...

Most people incorrectly assume that their personal auto insurance or credit card covers them for damage to a rented moving truck. While individual policies vary from person to person, the fact is that the great majority of auto insurance companies and credit cards do not cover damage to a rented moving...

Whether you are renting a truck from U-Haul, Penske, or Budget you probably want to know what kind of gas mileage you can expect. It's important to be aware that the truck size is not the only factor in your fuel economy. Other variables, like the age of the truck, maintenance...

If you're renting a moving truck for your DIY move then you will want to be aware of the height clearance. This is important information to have as some bridges, overpasses, and tunnels have a lower height clearance and, if not avoided, can cause significant damage to your moving truck. And,...

When you're looking to rent a truck to move, you probably don't spend much time thinking about how much the rental truck weighs. You're just thinking about how much stuff you're going to fit in it. However, if you're planning to drive it yourself, you need to know how much the...