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In today’s tight economy, one major concern for families with kids is being able to conduct a move in an easy and worry free manner. For people undertaking a major move, one area of worry is moving truck rental. You know how to pack boxes and read directions, but what are your choices about actually getting everything you’ve collected over the years to your final destination? There’s an easy answer to that question and it goes like this:

First, pull out the phone book to see who in your area provides moving truck rental. Prepare a brief list of those near the area where you reside. It makes no sense to add extra travel just to pick up the truck. Ask a few people you know about their experiences with moving themselves to get their input. Then make phone calls to the places on your list.

When talking to them, it is not just about cheap truck rental. It is also about the service they provide and what comes with your rental. What days and hours are they open? Are they a local area provider or nationwide? Do they provide moving pads or is there an extra charge? What about gas, who fills up the tank and what is the charge? Do they allow for one way truck rental? What happens if you have a mechanical problem with their truck along the way? Are you paying a mileage charge or is everything included in the cost per day? What happens if you return the truck early, is there a partial refund available? What about insurance coverage?

You can use the answers to these questions to help determine the best possible business. Most of the time, longer and weekend hours will be to your benefit. local providers are fine if they are established in the area you are moving to, but nationwide truck renters have multiple return centers in most major areas of the country.
Most places provide a certain number of pads with the rental and then charge for extras. Filling the truck up yourself upon return will save you the most money.

One way truck rental is the most efficient, saving you the hassle of the added expense and time of a return trip. This is a great way to get a cheap truck rental. Mechanical problems are rare, but it is best to be prepared. Larger businesses will be most able to provide a replacement in the quickest amount of time. Some businesses allow for unlimited mileage, others allow a certain amount and then charge for additional miles. Some businesses will allow a small refund for the hours or days you save. Insurance coverage is a must. Most businesses offer insurance for a fee. Your own insurance provider may provide adequate coverage depending on the type of policy you are under. If they do, you will save money by declining the additional offered coverage.

This short guide should help you on your way to an easy, low stress move.