How to Safely Load and Unload a Moving Truck

It's a myth that you have to hire a moving company to help with the whole moving process. If your budget is tight, you can load and unload the moving truck yourself. However, the loading process can be challenging. It's hard enough to unload a moving truck, but it's even harder...
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Can Your Movers Drive My Rented Moving Truck?

If you have decided to rent a moving truck for your do-it-yourself move you may then wonder, "Can I actually drive this thing?" If you're one of those people don't worry, it's a very common concern. My initial advice to anyone concerned about driving a rented moving truck is don't be....
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Does My Moving Truck Need A Parking Permit in 2022?

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...
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Should You Buy Rental Truck Insurance?

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...
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Average Moving Truck MPG

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...
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How to Choose the Right Size Moving Truck Rental

Everyday we get numerous phone calls where the potential customer says something like, "I have an average three bedroom home". The bottom line is that every move is different just like every home is different. You can have two identical homes in terms of number of bedrooms or square feet, but...
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What is the Height Clearance of a Rental Truck?

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,...
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