Rental Truck Safety and Risk-Free Driving Tips

In certain circumstances, arranging a DIY move may be a viable alternative for you.

In essence, a self-move is that you'll need to pack all household belongings on your own, hire the moving truck of an experienced truck rental company, drive the van through the nation until you get to your new residence, and then return the vehicle to the company prior to when you leave for your new residence to begin packing.

Of course, a DIY move will require a number of other things you need to do throughout the process; however, these are the primary aspects of the house-moving process.



1. Learn more about the vehicle rental

Perhaps, you've made contact with a reputable truck rental company and picked a van that is the appropriate size. Naturally, it's crucial to choose one that has the right capacity for cargo; if not, you're likely to face many issues ranging from having to pay for space you do not need to having to make multiple journeys to get to the new location or having to take certain belongings.

2. Make sure that the truck is loaded correctly

It is important to ensure that your possessions are properly loaded in the back of the truck prior to taking off.

In actual fact, there are two main reasons to make sure your items are set up correctly in the cargo space of your vehicle and are as secure as they could be:

• Rapid braking or sharp turns could cause household objects to move in the back of the truck unless you have secured them properly by using ratchet straps or an appropriate arrangement. Large furniture or stacked box pieces that are not properly secured can fall over, causing expensive damage.

• If the load at the back of the van is not evenly distributed--in other words, the majority of or all large items are loaded just to one end--the vehicle is going to have much more difficulty in maneuvering. Furthermore, an unintentional load of your rental truck may result in a road crash which is the last thing you'd want to happen in the course of your house moving.

3. Gradually increase the speed

One thing you'll notice immediately when driving a moving vehicle across the country is that the vehicle is likely to seem a little slow compared to the car you drive. This is normal. The feeling of sluggishness could be an effect of the huge dimension of the rental vehicle and the added weight.

When driving a rental vehicle, be sure to gradually increase speed. If you can, stay clear of abrupt acceleration since it can frequently result in an increase in fuel consumption as well as possible shifting of the objects behind.

Certain rental vehicles may be restricted electronically to a preset speed for safety (75 miles per hour in the majority of instances). It's recommended to inquire with the rental company prior to your trip to determine if this is the case with the truck you've hired.