The Relocation Blog

When first given the option of a self service relocation, many people think of a moving truck rental. This is probably because most people are familiar with the common moving truck or rental van that can be found at many different locations, such as service stations and equipment rental stores. In fact, there are many times that a Truck Rental is your best choice.

When is a Truck Rental Best?

Truck rentals are ideal for very small relocation initiatives that can be easily accomplished in one day. A truck rental means that you must buy or acquire your own packing materials and arrange for a crew of people to load and unload the truck and, most importantly, drive the truck yourself.

Truck Rentals and Licenses:

Larger trucks may require the driver to possess a special driver’s license, depending on the jurisdiction, than is required to operate a car or small truck. You need to check with the jurisdictions the truck will be operating through-not just the requirements at origin and destination. Crossing state lines with a larger truck rental can sometimes cause red tape problems.

Issues to Consider with Truck Rentals:

Successful do-it-yourself moves are those moves where the load is small and manageable, and where the distance between origin and destination are modest. Doing it yourself when there are large amounts of furniture, or more valuable possessions, are less successful because of the greater chance of damage, not to mention the longer amount of time needed to complete the move.