| Whether you are moving across the country or | | | | moving truck, these could include accident |
| just across town, it might be wise to | | | | insurance, limited loss and damage waivers |
| consider a moving truck rental to get your | | | | and cargo insurance. It's always a good idea |
| belongings from place to place. Renting a | | | | to speak with your auto insurance carrier to |
| moving truck can prove to be quit cost | | | | see if you already have these overages. If |
| effective when compared to multiple trips | | | | you don't, it could be a wise idea to buy |
| back and forth with a vehicle you already | | | | them from the rental company, especially if |
| own.1- Shop around and inquire about prices | | | | you are traveling very long distances.5- At |
| and specials as well as other options that | | | | the time of rental, you will need to show |
| may be offered to you when you rent a moving | | | | certain personal documents. These will |
| truck. Look for a company that has high | | | | include a driver's license, your personal |
| standards for their trucks as well as their | | | | proof of insurance and a major credit card. |
| towing equipment, this may be more expensive, | | | | These documents are needed to prove that you |
| but worth it in the long run. Ask if the | | | | are of legal age to rent the truck (usually |
| company offers unlimited mileage, if not, | | | | 25), that you have personal auto accident |
| find out how much extra miles will cost | | | | insurance available, and that they can secure |
| you.2- Today's technology makes it easier | | | | payment from you.6- Depending upon the size |
| than every to reserve a moving truck. It is | | | | of the moving truck rental, you need and |
| possible to do almost all of your research | | | | where you are traveling, you may need to stop |
| and to make reservations either online or | | | | at weigh stations along the way. It's best to |
| over the phone. While this technology can | | | | ask the rental company if they have any |
| make doing business easier, it is always a | | | | knowledge of the truck being big enough for |
| wise decision to actually speak with the | | | | this requirement. Also, call the state police |
| company that you want to do business with | | | | in all the states you will be traveling |
| face to face. This will help to avoid any | | | | through to get the specific requirements for |
| misunderstandings.3- Before you agree to rent | | | | each state.7- Lastly, before you drive off |
| a truck, inspect it. The rental company will | | | | the rental lot with your moving truck, you |
| have a standard form for you to fill out. | | | | will need to get copies of all of the |
| While doing the inspection, look for things | | | | important documents from the rental company. |
| such as dents, scratches and rust. Be sure to | | | | These could include the rental agreement, a |
| check out the latches and locks on the doors | | | | driver trip report, a truck inspection sheet |
| as well. By documenting the items wrong with | | | | and any other paperwork that the rental |
| the truck before you rent it will mean that | | | | company suggests. Check to be sure that the |
| you won't be charged for the damage later.4- | | | | proof of insurance and the registration are |
| While you are in the reservation and renting | | | | also in the truck.John Mancini writes about |
| process, the company will offer you optional | | | | truck rental online and offline. You can read |
| insurance to cover the vehicle. There will be | | | | more about van rentals and moving trucks on |
| a few options available to you when renting a | | | | his websites. |