Most people are familiar with the common moving truck or rental van. These can be found at many different locations, such as service stations, and equipment rental stores. They are ideal for very small moves that can be easily accomplished in one day. A do-it-yourself move means just that-you must buy or acquire your own packing materials, and arrange for a crew of people to load and unload the truck.
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.
When renting a truck for a do-it-yourself move, you must make sure that the truck is large enough for its intended use, without being too large. Rental agency operators say that the most common problem is people renting vehicles that are too small or large for the job at hand.
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.
You also need to be sure that you know how to drive the truck that you rent. Some companies offer units with power steering and brakes, other do not. An automatic transmission may or may not be available. Remember, these are real trucks-not modified cars. They handle differently than a car. They have large blind spots, and proper mirror use is mandatory for safe operation. They are top heavy and must be driven slower, and braking distances are longer. The driver must be careful when changing lanes and be aware of overhangs and other obstructions that don't pose problems to ordinary cars. Backing can be a particular problem.
Budget Truck Rental
Budget Truck Rental is the second largest consumer truck rental company in the United States, operating through a network of more than 2,800 corporate owned, dealer and franchised locations throughout the continental United States, serving both the consumer and light commercial sectors. Budget Rent A Car System Inc. operates both Budget Truck Rental and Budget Rent A Car and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR).
U-Haul Truck Rental
Because there are over 15,000 U-Haul locations across the US and Canada, you can bet that you'll be able to pick up equipment close to your origin and drop it off close to your destination. Some of our competitors offer unlimited mileage - and you'll need it. In many cases you'll have to drive 30, 50 or even 150 miles out of your way.
Ryder Truck Rental
Ryder offers moving truck rentals, truck leasing, supply chain management, logistics management, load management, truck and vehicle maintenance, safety products, heavy duty truck parts and much more.
Penske Truck Rental
East Coast. West Coast. Uptown. Downtown. Wherever you want to go, we're there. And, with over 50,000 vehicles and hundreds of locations, you can always count on getting the truck you need and the service you deserve.
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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.
When renting a truck for a do-it-yourself move, you must make sure that the truck is large enough for its intended use, without being too large. Rental agency operators say that the most common problem is people renting vehicles that are too small or large for the job at hand.
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.
You also need to be sure that you know how to drive the truck that you rent. Some companies offer units with power steering and brakes, other do not. An automatic transmission may or may not be available. Remember, these are real trucks-not modified cars. They handle differently than a car. They have large blind spots, and proper mirror use is mandatory for safe operation. They are top heavy and must be driven slower, and braking distances are longer. The driver must be careful when changing lanes and be aware of overhangs and other obstructions that don't pose problems to ordinary cars. Backing can be a particular problem.
Budget Truck Rental
Budget Truck Rental is the second largest consumer truck rental company in the United States, operating through a network of more than 2,800 corporate owned, dealer and franchised locations throughout the continental United States, serving both the consumer and light commercial sectors. Budget Rent A Car System Inc. operates both Budget Truck Rental and Budget Rent A Car and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR).
U-Haul Truck Rental
Because there are over 15,000 U-Haul locations across the US and Canada, you can bet that you'll be able to pick up equipment close to your origin and drop it off close to your destination. Some of our competitors offer unlimited mileage - and you'll need it. In many cases you'll have to drive 30, 50 or even 150 miles out of your way.
Ryder Truck Rental
Ryder offers moving truck rentals, truck leasing, supply chain management, logistics management, load management, truck and vehicle maintenance, safety products, heavy duty truck parts and much more.
Penske Truck Rental
East Coast. West Coast. Uptown. Downtown. Wherever you want to go, we're there. And, with over 50,000 vehicles and hundreds of locations, you can always count on getting the truck you need and the service you deserve.