{"id":29891,"date":"2018-08-01T09:07:07","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T16:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3478"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:21","slug":"tips-renting-moving-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/tips-renting-moving-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Sanity-Saving Tips for Renting a Moving Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few things evoke as much panic during a move as the thought of renting a moving truck. Is it difficult to make wide turns? (Totally.) Do I need a special license? (Nope.) Is it worth the hassle? (Depends.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re absolutely set on renting a moving truck, still making up your mind, or just nervous about maneuvering one, we&#8217;ve put together these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truck rental tips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make the process easier: <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get a quote for the actual day you&#8217;re moving <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3479\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/daria-nepriakhina-198549-unsplash-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/daria-nepriakhina-198549-unsplash-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/daria-nepriakhina-198549-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/daria-nepriakhina-198549-unsplash-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/daria-nepriakhina-198549-unsplash-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/daria-nepriakhina-198549-unsplash-2048x1154.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know how it&#8217;s cheaper to move in the winter? The same concept applies to moving trucks. Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving truck rental<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> companies <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/story\/10-things-rental-trucks-wont-say-2013-01-18?page=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use algorithms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to adjust their rates depending on the month, week, and day you&#8217;re looking to rent (meaning their claims of \u201cit\u2019s just $20 for an hour!\u201d may not be accurate 100% of the time). If you&#8217;re able to schedule your move for mid-month, rather than the beginning or end, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truck rental<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will probably be considerably cheaper. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, call ahead to get a quote. Be sure to ask the following questions: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Size:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What size trucks do you offer? How much does each one cost per day? (If you\u2019re doing a shorter-distance move, ask about hourly rates: this can save you money and open up more options for truck availability.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Gas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is gas included? What type of fuel does the moving truck need? Do I need to refill the gas tank to its previous levels? If I don&#8217;t fill the gas tank before returning, will there be an additional refilling fee? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Returns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do I need to return the moving truck rental to the same facility? Is there a fee for dropping off the truck in a different location? (This is especially good to know if you&#8217;re doing a long-distance move.) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Moving equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do you provide additional moving equipment, such as dollies, padding materials, etc.? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Mile limits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you charge extra for additional mileage? (Some rental agreements have designated mileage limits.)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Last-minute changes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What is your cancellation policy? Is there a fee? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Upgrades: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any newer vehicles? (If you&#8217;re traveling a long distance, a new, sleeker model can make a huge difference.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lead time:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is there an additional cost for a last-minute reservation? How far in advance do you need to book to avoid it?<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Figure out what sized moving truck you&#8217;ll need <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xUA7bcTVvYq5oZUvSw\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/animation-stopmotion-workshop-xUA7bcTVvYq5oZUvSw\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel your inner Goldilocks: You want to a moving truck that&#8217;s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just right <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your needs. Too small, and you&#8217;ll be forced to make multiple trips back-and-forth (which is pretty much impossible with a long-distance move). Too big, and you&#8217;re stuck overpaying for footage you don&#8217;t even need. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental put together a handy &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pensketruckrental.com\/moving-trucks\/truck-wizard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truck Wizard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; so you can calculate the approximate size rental you&#8217;ll need \u2013\u00a0a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26-, 22-, 16-, or 12-foot truck. These dimensions also more or less apply to other major truck rental retailers, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uhaul<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in doubt, it&#8217;s best to get a bigger size; you can always pad extra space with moving blankets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=moving-truck-rental-tips\"><b>Feeling overwhelmed? Skip the truck rental and book a Dolly to move your stuff instead. <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Make sure you have the proper paperwork <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3480\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-filling-out-paperwork-forms-pen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-filling-out-paperwork-forms-pen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-filling-out-paperwork-forms-pen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-filling-out-paperwork-forms-pen-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-filling-out-paperwork-forms-pen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-filling-out-paperwork-forms-pen-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s the stuff of moving nightmares: Showing up at the truck rental facilities, ready to take on your tight moving schedule\u2026 only to realize you left your driver&#8217;s license packed up in a forgotten box at home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid this headache, make sure you have <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everything<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need. You should call ahead to confirm with the company you&#8217;re renting from, but here&#8217;s a general list of what you need when renting a moving truck: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid driver&#8217;s license for every person who plans to operate the truck (most truck rental agencies require renters to be at least 18 years of age).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of insurance: You should decide ahead of time what kind of insurance you want to use for renting the truck. Your own insurance may <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer coverage for damage to the truck and\/or its cargo in case of an accident. If it doesn&#8217;t, or you don&#8217;t have driver&#8217;s insurance, you can purchase supplemental insurance from the agency. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A credit card in the name of whoever is renting the truck (some companies also accept checks or debit cards, but often prefer credit cards). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Thoroughly inspect the moving truck&#8217;s interior and exterior <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3481\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-inspecting-box-truck-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-inspecting-box-truck-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-inspecting-box-truck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-inspecting-box-truck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-inspecting-box-truck-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/man-inspecting-box-truck-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examine the entire truck <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you leave the rental facility. Make sure the tires, signals, and lights are in working order. Keep an eye out for scratches or dents that look minor, but could cost you big time. Double check for damage to the interior, and make note of any to the rep so you don&#8217;t get blamed for it. Most truck rental companies will note this in your rental paperwork before you sign, so make sure you examine the truck before handing over your John Hancock. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get acclimated to driving the rental truck<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l1AaaYgTW1KmY\" width=\"480\" height=\"288\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/moving-l1AaaYgTW1KmY\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&#8217;ve figured out the size truck you need, your paperwork is cleared, and you have the keys, it&#8217;s time to start driving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trip from the rental agency to go load up your stuff is like a test drive \u2013\u00a0your stuff isn&#8217;t yet loaded, so you can familiarize yourself with the easier-to-drive, empty vehicle. Take some time to adjust the driver&#8217;s seat and mirrors, and mentally prepare yourself for some safe, slow driving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you normally drive a pickup truck, remember that a moving truck is a different class of vehicle, and therefore, drives differently. The recommended spacing is about five vehicle-sized spaces between you and the car in front of you; at the very least, be sure to double the distance you would keep if you were in a normal car. This is especially helpful for turns, which will require a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lot<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of extra space. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re driving the rental truck in rain, icy conditions, or snow, you should stick to at least 10 mph below the speed limit. Give yourself <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jalopnik.com\/5965928\/how-to-drive-a-huge-ass-moving-truck-across-eight-states-without-killing-yourself-or-other-people\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time to brake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since a heavier cargo means the vehicle will take longer to slow down. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And take a cue from professional truckers, who <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/sites\/fmcsa.dot.gov\/files\/docs\/Drivers%20Guide%20to%20HOS%202015_508.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aren&#8217;t allowed to drive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for longer than 11 hours at a time; take breaks on your own drive. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pack the moving truck properly <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3orieNxTQmgS9hrsNq\" width=\"480\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/moving-india-salvor-menuez-truck-3orieNxTQmgS9hrsNq\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving a moving truck is difficult enough without every single one of your prized possessions clinking into each other in the back, so make sure you pack the truck box properly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pensketruckrental.com\/renting-from-penske\/how-to-load-a-moving-truck\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starting with heavy objects like your refrigerator and washing machine. These should go in the very front (towards the cab) of the truck box. Then, load the less-heavy items, like desks and tables. Mattresses are next, and they should be placed on the left side of the box. Load sofas directly opposite, on the right side. Pile up any heavy boxes in the remaining center of the back. Then add all the smaller boxes behind and around the heavier items. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep valuables (e.g., money, jewelry) with you in the front. Take them with you when you make stops &#8211; this is the (second) easiest part of the truck to break into, and leaving them behind is a sure sign to thieves that you\u2019ve got something valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling overwhelmed by all the items you have to load? Keep calm and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=moving-truck-rental\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our Dolly Helpers will show up ready to expertly and efficiently load up your moving truck for you. And if you&#8217;re moving locally, we can also help you unload the truck at your new destination. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get moving! <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3482\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dog-in-the-rearview-mirror-of-car-630x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dog-in-the-rearview-mirror-of-car-630x1024.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dog-in-the-rearview-mirror-of-car-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dog-in-the-rearview-mirror-of-car-768x1248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dog-in-the-rearview-mirror-of-car-945x1536.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dog-in-the-rearview-mirror-of-car-1260x2048.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dog-in-the-rearview-mirror-of-car-scaled.jpg 1575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truck is loaded, your hands-free is (hopefully!) plugged in, and you&#8217;re buckled up \u2013\u00a0now it&#8217;s time to hit the road. Take your inevitably slower speed limit into account when looking up directions and ETAs, and drive safe! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling ambivalent towards the thought of driving an oversized vehicle loaded with all your belongings? We have the perfect alternative:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=moving-truck-rental\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Dolly Helpers will bring a truck of their own, expertly pack and transport your items from Point A to Point B, and save you time, energy, and one heck of a headache. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=moving-truck-rental\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your Dolly today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few things evoke as much panic during a move as the thought of renting a moving truck. Is it difficult to make wide turns? (Totally.) Do I need a special license? (Nope.) Is it worth the hassle? (Depends.) 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