If you need to place belongings in offsite storage, using your vehicle to transport items might require several trips back and forth to the facility. Renting a moving truck to haul all the cargo will make the entire process more efficient. When weighing options, it’s worth adding a Penske® truck to the top of the list. Founded in 1969 with three rental locations, the company now features branches across the globe. Below is a guide to choosing the best Penske truck for your needs and loading the vehicle. 

Steps to Selecting & Loading Penske Trucks

Call the Company to Determine What Size You Need

Ideally, the moving truck should be able to accommodate everything you plan to put in storage in one trip. To ensure you pick a vehicle with enough space, reach out to the company directly, or visit the website for a rundown of available truck sizes. A 12-foot truck should be able to hold furniture and additional items from one or two rooms, while a 16-foot vehicle is better suited for meeting the needs of moving up to three rooms. There are also 22-foot trucks to haul belongings from three to five rooms, while a 26-foot truck is a good solution if you are moving a house of up to seven rooms. Who will be riding along should also be discussed with a company representative, as bucket and bench seating options are available for two to three passengers.

Load Items You’ll Need the Most First

After you find the right truck for your needs and pick it up from the rental location, be mindful of how you load items into the vehicle. When backing up to the storage unit, the items closet to the truck door will be unloaded first. Belongings you might need often should be packed in the truck first. They will be the last items placed in storage, and therefore closer to the front of the unit for easy access. In turn, items you won’t need will end up out of the way in the back. 

Disassemble Bulky Items to Create More Space

When moving bed frames and any other large furniture you won’t need for a while, take apart the items before putting them in the Penske truck. You can line the truck walls with the pieces, creating more space in the center for boxes and other possessions. The furniture should still be closer to the door of the truck, as you can move it to the back wall of the storage area first. 

If you are looking for a secure place to put your property for safekeeping in Lorain County, OH, reach out to Elyria South Storage. The storage options range from five-foot by five-foot containers to 10-foot by 25-foot units, ensuring you will find a suitable space to accommodate your possessions. To learn more about storage solutions in the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan area, call (440) 986-5201. A representative is available to answer questions. You can visit the storage facility online for tips to keep your items protected, and Facebook for additional advice.