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Where can I rent a truck?

There are several truck rental companies including Penske, U-Haul, Budget Truck Rental, and Ryder.

One-way moves or round-trip moves

If the move is long distance, make sure the rental truck can be picked up and dropped off at different locations. With most rental truck companies, you can choose the pick-up and drop-off location. The number of days you will have the rental truck will be based on the job details. If the move is long distance, make sure the rental truck can be picked up and dropped off at different locations. With most rental truck companies, you can choose the pick-up and drop-off location. The number of days you will have the rental truck will be based on the job details.

What if I need equipment?

You can purchase equipment with your rental truck for additional fees.

What other equipment should I purchase/rent?

These items can be rented or purchased for additional fees, prices range depending on where you get them:

• Moving Boxes-Purchased in kits or individual boxes.
• Packing Material including bubble wrap, tape, furniture blankets, plastic wrap, mattress covers.
• Hand Truck
• Furniture Dolly
• Ropes and Tie Downs
• Trailer Hitches

What insurance should I get?

Each rental truck company has insurance you can purchase. Different rental coverage can be purchased directly from your rental truck company. You should check into all the options to choose which coverage plan will best suite your needs.

What size truck should I rent?

Size of Truck	# of Rooms
Van	Small Move
10' Moving Truck	Apartment
14' Moving Truck	1-2 Bedrooms
17' Moving Truck	2-3 Bedrooms
24' Moving Truck	3-4 Bedrooms
26' Moving Truck	4+ Bedrooms

How does the Gas Mileage work?

Mileage is based on the details of the move, and is calculated into the quote based on the details given. Although, there can be a fee for additional mileage used, and it is usually based on a per mile charge.

How long should I rent the truck for?

There will be a set number of days depending on the move details, i.e. local or long distance move.

How do I pay for my rental truck?

If booking online, a major credit card may be required to hold your reservation.

What if I need to keep my rental truck for additional day?

If will cost you for additional days, rates and certain rules depend on your rental truck provider.

How old do you have to be to drive/rent a truck?

You must be 18 or older and have 2 forms of identification including driver's license.

Can I cancel a reservation?

Yes, a reservation can be canceled. Either cancel with your local location or call the main number for the provider. Usually, a reservation has to be canceled a certain number of hours/days prior to the day of the job or a cancellation fee may be charged.

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Pick up:
Date:		Pick up date: This is the morning you'll actually pick up the truck.
Zip Code:		Pick up zip code: This is where you'll pack the truck.

Drop off:	in-town use	In-Town Use: You will only be using the truck in town and will return it to the same rental location. Note that Ryder only provides this type of truck rental.
Date:		Drop off date: The date you'll return the truck. Remember that truck rental locations often aren't open late into the night and some are not open on sundays. Usually, each rental location will have some reasonable policy on when/how to return a truck without being charged exorbitant fees. Contact your chosen rental company before hand.
Zip Code:		Drop off zip code: This is where you'll drop off the truck.

Other details:
Est Total Miles:		Estimated truck miles: This includes, not only the trip distance, but the distance to/from the truck rental locations. If you're moving somewhere out in the boonies, I'd suggest you tack on some extra mileage to be safe.
Truck Size Range:	Select... Cargo Van Sudio or 1 Bedroom 1-2 Bedroom 3-4+ Bedroom	Size of truck: Select what kind of job you need the truck for, and we'll compare prices for an appropriate range of truck sizes.

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