3 Tips to Having a Stress-Free Move

Posted on October 1, 2018 by - Moving Truck Rental

Moving is never easy when you do it yourself, but it doesn’t mean it has to be stressful.

Here are 3 tips to having a stress-free move:

#1 Start Early.

One of the best things you can do is start packing in advance and give yourself enough time as your moving day approaches. Nothing is worse than the night before having to recklessly throw items into boxes failing to leave room for fragile items and your stuff to be damaged. Start early and enjoy your last night in your home.

#2 Pack Smart

Decluttering your home is a part of the work as you begin packing. Have a yard sale before you move to get rid of items you could easily sell. In addition, as you’re packing find margin to create piles for items you no longer want that you would like to sell on Facebook or Craig’s List when you get settled in your new place, and items you would like to donate. Donating items frees up space in your truck by donating those items beforehand or by leaving them behind for a pickup by a local non profit.

It’s important to also make sure you have enough boxes, you can search Facebook subdivision groups or buy-sell-trade groups to find free boxes. Also, color duct tape is great to use to organize boxes by rooms.

#3 Enjoy the moment

People move an average of 11 times in their life time. The home you’re moving from, regardless of the circumstances, is your home. Your last night shouldn’t be spent stressing over packing but remembering the good times you spent with family and friends and reflecting upon milestones that occurred in the home.

Moving doesn’t have to be stressful – it’s all in the prep.

How Old Do You Have To Be To Rent A Moving Truck?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by - Moving Truck Rental

Moving is a rite of passage, but how old do you have to be to rent a moving truck?

We’ve got you covered with all the information you need below:

For U-haul anyone can rent a U-Haul moving truck or trailer. The rental truck company requires their customers to be 16 years of age to rent a trailer and 18 years of age to rent a moving truck. To rent either option, customers must have a valid driver’s license.

Penkse: You must be at least 18 years old and able to produce two forms of identification.

Budget: Renters must be 18-23 years of age and present two valid forms of acceptable identification. At time of rental, an additional $25-per-day underage surcharge for drivers 18-23 years of age will be applied.

Enterprise: All drivers must be at least 21 years old (18 in NY and MI with an additional fee). Underage and additional driver fees apply where applicable. Drivers 25 years or older have no vehicle age restrictions.

Ready to rent your next moving truck? Begin your journey at movingtrucks.co

Top 5 Ways To Save Money On Renting A Moving Truck

Posted on September 14, 2018 by - Moving Truck Rental

The majority of moves are “do it yourself moves” and the best way to save money moving is just that- to sweat it out, rent your own truck, and invite your buddies to help.

But how do you save money on trucks?

#1 Use MovingTrucks.co to compare costs.

MovingTrucks.co is the only site in the world that compares moving truck costs and is great starting place to get an idea of which trucks are most cost-effective for your move.

#2 When reserving your truck experiment with dates.

Based upon the day of the week a rental cost may change based upon supply and demand. Also, the time of the year matters. Almost half of all moves happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Experimenting with different dates could save you money.

#3 Save Money on Your Moving Truck With Discounts

A quick google search can reveal discounts for the larger moving truck companies. Also, AAA, AARP, and military can all get you discounts as well for moving trucks.

#4 Bargain for a Better Price.

After using MovingTrucks.co to compare cost you can also call other moving truck companies and ask them to beat the previous company’s estimate. In many situations as long as they can make a profit they will be willing to beat other company’s offers.

#5 Select the right truck.

As Moving Insider shares. “One way to save money on a local move is to make sure that you have the right size truck.” The smaller the truck the lower the cost, but with fuel cost  the more trips and the more days you rent the truck, the more you will end of paying. All the major moving truck companies give details on how many rooms (and none of them agree) you can move with a certain sized truck. Save money by selecting the right truck.

Does My Moving Truck Come With Roadside Assistance?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by - Moving Truck Rental

Two thirds of all moves are local, but what happens if your truck breaks down? Does the truck rental company provide road side assistance?

The answer is… yes they do.

All the major moving truck companies provide road side assistance with your rental.

Flat tires, mechanical problems, fluid leakage, etc. all frustrating items to address in the midst of a move but no worries, any issues you have, your rental company will provide you with a phone number to call in case of an issue.

Should I Pay For Moving Truck Rental Insurance?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by - Moving Truck Rental

Moving can be stressful enough but before you load your first box, an important question you have to ask yourself is, “Will I purchase moving truck rental insurance?”

It’s common for your auto insurance and credit card to exclude coverage for moving trucks.

“Damage coverage is essential because all major credit cards and most car insurance policies do not typically cover our rental equipment.” – U-Haul

“If you presume that your personal insurance will cover you in these rental truck situations as it might in a rental car, you better check with your insurer. This misconception could wind up costing you.” – Budget

How do you make sure you are covered?

Contact your auto insurance and credit card provider to confirm you have moving truck coverage. If not, then seriously consider purchasing coverage at the time of your rental.

U-Haul offers Safemove or Safemove Plus. Both include coverage for damage to the rental truck and your personal belongings in addition to medical and life coverage. For more info check out the coverage at https://www.uhaul.com/DamageCoverage/

Penske and Budget allow customers to select from a menu of coverage options, rather than bundling. However, the insurance option alone on a Penske truck is more expensive than buying a package from U-Haul in most cases, and the difference is more pronounced the longer your move. – NerdWallet