Tips on Hiring a Truck Rental Company

As the day of your move gets closer, the stress you are feeling may grow in intensity. Packing your things and moving from a place you have become accustomed to is difficult. However, you can relieve some of your worries by hiring the right truck rental company. The following are some tips to help to ensure you are hiring the right one:

Referrals and Recommendations
While you can easily get a list of local truck rental companies from the Internet or in the yellow pages, you can save yourself a lot of time by asking your friends and family members which company they would recommend to you. Once you have a list of potential companies, you can then start researching more into the details of each one.

Size of the Trucks
Does the company have trucks available in a wide variety of sizes? Do they have someone available to help you to determine what size truck will suit your needs? While you may want to go with a smaller size to save money, it can cost you more in the long run, as you would need to make more trips. Your best bet is to choose a size larger than what you need to guarantee there is plenty of room for your things.

Cost and Fees
Unfortunately, most people do not understand all of the costs and fees associated with a truck rental. Many will have you sign a contract detailing all of the fees. Be sure to read the contract in full so that you do not receive any surprises. One item that you will want to make certain you understand is any charges associated with the mileage. Determine how far of a distance you will need to travel and how many fees will be incurred for this mileage.

Truck Rental Return
You will also want to inquire whether or not you must return the truck rental to the location in which it was rented or whether they have a location close to your destination that the rental can be returned to. These details are very important, as it can save you a ton of time and money if you do not have to bring the truck back to the original location.

Other Services and Products
Many companies may also offer other moving equipment, such as moving dollies and packing supplies and boxes. Inquire as to whether or not they will give you a discount or lower prices, as you are renting a moving truck from them. This can potentially save you as much as $100 or more on your moving costs.

Company Reputation
Last, you may also want to check with the Better Business Bureau. They can provide information for you on the company, such as whether they are a member of the BBB and whether or not they have received any complaints from consumers on the business, as well as if the complaints were resolved to the consumer’s satisfaction.