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Tips for Renting a Truck
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Tips for Renting a Truck
Tips for truck rental:
- Know the size of truck you will need. You'll pay more for a bigger truck, even if you don't fill it. If the truck is too small, you will be stuck making extra trips, or you may have to rent an extra truck..
- Get quotes from several moving truck companies.
- Some local moving truck rentals charge by the day. Others charge by the day plus mileage.
- Book your rental truck at least one month in advance during the summer or for weekend use.
- Get to the truck rental facility early. If you are being charged by the day, you don't want to waste valuable moving time being late or standing in line.
- Ask about renting dollies and furniture blankets.
- Find out about insurance. You may be required to purchase insurance to cover accidents or mishaps.
- Check to see if your driver's license is valid.
- Expect to pay a deposit.
- Check the truck for: oil leaks, flat or underinflated tires - and operational brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and speedometer.
- Be sure to return a cleaned out truck with a refueled gas tank to avoid paying extra.
