Driving Your Moving Truck
Truck Rentals for moves require that the consumer be able to load, drive and then unload their rented truck or trailer at the new destination. Safety is always a major concern, especially when driving an unfamiliar vehicle, and moving trucks are no exception.
Driving a Moving Truck
Here are some handy tips and tricks when dealing with moving truck rentals:
- Gas mileage: You should expect to get 9 mpg in a 22 foot truck
- Mirror check: Check mirrors, safety belts and ensure that extra equipment is secured.
- Check Brakes: Learn your stopping distance and how fast or hard the pedal needs to be pushed and drive accordingly once on the road.
- Tailgating: Don’t do it. Tailgating is dangerous in the best of times, and much more so in an unfamiliar vehicle. Watch the road way up ahead, take advantage of your high vantage point!
- Ease of Use: Most rental moving trucks are surprisingly easy to drive, especially when you engage the cruise control. There is far less ‘play‘ involved in steering a moving truck than a car.
- Food: Don‘t plan on stopping at a fast food joint, because the parking lots will probably be too small! Either plan ahead to stop at a rest stop with a restaurant, or plan on packing an easy-to-reach cooler.
- Keep Numbers Handy: Keep the HELP phone number for your moving truck rental company saved in your cell phone. Have your client number written out as well as the truck’s license plate number in case there are any problems.
Moving truck rentals are a fast, efficient way to move to your new home!