7 Tips To The Best Moving Truck Rental Experience
By John Mancini, Tue Dec 6th

Whether you are moving across the country or just across town,it might be wise to consider a moving truck rental to get yourbelongings from place to place. Renting a moving truck can proveto be quit cost effective when compared to multiple trips backand forth with a vehicle you already own.

1- Shop around and inquire about prices and specials as well asother options that may be offered to you when you rent a movingtruck. Look for a company that has high standards for theirtrucks as well as their towing equipment, this may be moreexpensive, but worth it in the long run. Ask if the companyoffers unlimited mileage, if not, find out how much extra mileswill cost you.

2- Today's technology makes it easier than every to reserve amoving truck. It is possible to do almost all of your researchand to make reservations either online or over the phone. Whilethis technology can make doing business easier, it is always awise decision to actually speak with the company that you wantto do business with face to face. This will help to avoid anymisunderstandings.

3- Before you agree to rent a truck, inspect it. The rentalcompany will have a standard form for you to fill out. Whiledoing the inspection, look for things such as dents, scratchesand rust. Be sure to check out the latches and locks on thedoors as well. By documenting the items wrong with the truckbefore you rent it will mean that you won't be charged for thedamage later.

4- While you are in the reservation and renting process, thecompany will offer you optional insurance to cover the vehicle.There will be a few options available to you when renting amoving truck, these could include accident insurance, limitedloss and damage waivers and cargo insurance. It's always a goodidea to speak with your auto insurance carrier to see if youalready have these overages. If you don't, it could be a wiseidea to buy them from the rental company, especially if you aretraveling very long distances.

5- At the time of rental, you will need to show certain personaldocuments. These will include a driver's license, your personalproof of insurance and a major credit card. These documents areneeded to prove that you are of legal age to rent the truck(usually 25), that you have personal auto accident insuranceavailable, and that they can secure payment from you.

6- Depending upon the size of the moving truck rental, you needand where you are traveling, you may need to stop at weighstations along the way. It's best to ask the rental company ifthey have any knowledge of the truck being big enough for thisrequirement. Also, call the state police in all the states youwill be traveling through to get the specific requirements foreach state.

7- Lastly, before you drive off the rental lot with your movingtruck, you will need to get copies of all of the importantdocuments from the rental company. These could include therental agreement, a driver trip report, a truck inspection sheetand any other paperwork that the rental company suggests. Checkto be sure that the proof of insurance and the registration arealso in the truck.

About the author:John Mancini writes about truck rental online and offline. Youcan read more about budget truck rentaland pickup truckrental on his websites.