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What You Need To Know When You Rent A Truck

By Timothy Rea

Before you rent a truck, consider your options and ask the right questions to protect yourself and your property.



Whether you are renting a truck to move across the country or to move a piece of furniture across town, you should consider your needs before you run off to the rental agency.



First, consider the type of company from whom you will rent your truck. If you go with a national or recognized company, you can be sure that the vehicle is insured and that it has been maintained. If you rent a truck from a friend or local company, be sure you ask about insurance. Who is responsible if the truck breaks down or is in an accident? Is your insurance going to be the primary insurance for this vehicle and the occupants?



What kind of a truck do you need? Don’t rent a HUGE truck if you don’t need something really big because the gas mileage is not great on these vehicles and your little items will be rattling around inside and may get damaged. If you have access to a much larger truck than you need, it may seem like a good deal if the price is low, but consider the total cost of driving this larger truck across country and whether you can protect your loosely packed, valuable items inside this large vehicle.



Do you need a lift on your truck? If you have large items, you’ll want a hydraulic lift so that you can easily get your sofa, piano or dresser into the truck.



Does your rental company provide accessories and equipment like packing blankets, hand dolleys and other moving equipment?



If you are going to need the rental truck for a longer period of time (for several months, or more), see if you can lease the truck instead of signing for a daily rental. The rates may be less expensive for a short-term lease.



Does your rental truck have a global positioning system (GPS)? For cross-country or long trips, the newer trucks with GPS are handy if you get lost or need directions.



Does the rental company provide other services? Some companies will drive the vehicle to its final destination after YOU pack it. Some companies will do the packing and the driving (typically large moving companies that are staffed for long-distance moves or moves that involve a large volume of merchandise or the contents of one or more homes).



If you are renting a van or truck and you intend to tow another vehicle or storage unit behind this truck, be sure that your rental contract allows you to do so and that the truck can accommodate the trailer and hitch.



Understand the weight limitations of the truck you are renting, and be certain that the contents of this truck will not exceed those limitations.



Find out who you are supposed to call if you have a problem with the truck on the road. Does your rental company have 24 hour emergency phone service?



Ask if there will be someone to take you through the user manual for the truck and show you any special controls for lifts, etc. on the day you come to pick up the truck.



Ask about local and long distance rates as they apply to your trucking needs. You will usually pay more for a rental if you are going to pick up the truck in one city and drop it off in another city, so be certain you understand these charges.



Find out if only one driver can drive the truck or if you can use multiple drivers and still be insured.



Finally, shop around for your rental well in advance of when you need it and find out if you can reserve a specific truck or the size truck you need so that you aren’t caught short.



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