Sunday, May 25, 2008

Shop around for prices and specials when you rent a moving truck

There are many companies where you can rent a truck of your choice. Normally the truck rental company will inspect the vehicle with you and point out any marks and defects before they sign the vehicle over to you. Shop around and inquire about prices and specials as well as other options that may be offered to you when you rent a moving truck. While doing the inspection, look for things such as dents, scratches and rust. Be sure to check out the latches and locks on the doors as well. Depending upon the size of the moving truck rental, you need and where you are traveling, you may need to stop at weigh stations along the way. If you are a particularly nervous person then you may wish to ask them if you can drive the vehicle around their yard to get a feel for it before venturing out on to the open road. Before you drive off the rental lot with your moving truck, you will need to get copies of all of the important documents from the rental company. Today's technology makes it easier than every to reserve a moving truck. It is possible to do almost all of your research and to make reservations either online or over the phone.