Whether you’re moving to a new apartment or office building, relocating is always an adventure. However, moves that involve truck rentals require an additional degree of planning and preparation. How are you supposed to determine what size truck you need? And what is the best way to pack it? In the following sections, you can gain a better understanding of how to pick and pack a moving truck.

Choosing a Moving Truck Size

Before you reserve a rental, call the moving truck company and ask to speak to someone who can describe your options in detail. They should discuss truck size options based on their fleet and your belongings.

As a general rule of thumb, if you’re moving to a different place in the same town, you can rent a smaller truck and take multiple trips if necessary. Studios and 1-bedroom apartments with only a small amount of furniture can fit most of their belongings in a 10- to 12-foot truck, while houses might need anywhere from a 17- to 26-footer.

Packing It Wisely

When loading belongings into your moving truck, it’s best to think backward. In other words, whatever you want to load into the house first—or leave at the back of a storage unit—should be placed in the truck last. Whatever can go in the house later—or needs to be placed in the front of a storage unit for easy access—should go into the moving truck first.

Place heavier boxes and sturdier items on the floor of the truck, and save lightweight objects for the top of the stacks. You can also save soft objects like blankets and pillows to stuff into empty spaces when you’re done.

If you’re looking for a moving truck in the Hudson, OH, area, turn to Rt 8 Self Storage for guidance. In addition to offering sturdy vehicles for rent, they also provide commercial storage units and 24-hour access. For more information about their offerings, visit the website. You can also call (330) 650-2626 to speak with a friendly representative.