Moving out can be so stressful and emotional too. There are certain things that you cannot handle especially when transferring your things from your old house to the new one. Heavy weightlifting can be such a pain in the back as well.

Good thing there are truck rentals to help ease your burden. With this service, you will be able to lessen the tension of lifting and traveling. Since there are so many companies out there that rent trucks, how would you know which one to choose? And can they really be trusted with your things?

Here is a guideline (truck rentals and keeping your things safe) before you trust your entire your household to truck rentals:

1. Before calling the company, check how much space will all your belongings take? Will one truck be enough? How big should the truck be? These are the questions that you need to answer before you can actually call the company.

2. Upon knowing the specific size of the truck that you will need, inquire with the company for trucks that they recommend for the amount of your belongings. It would be better if you will only have one truck to transport everything so you won’t have to take back trips.

3. If you are not sure about the truck rental company that you signed up for, you can actually visit their company. This way, you will be able to see if the trucks they have are well-maintained and in good condition. Being cautious about your belongings being safe is not a bad thing at all.

4. Before you put your belongings in the truck, make sure that the fragile things are wrapped in bubble wraps or in newspapers. Keep all fragile items in one box and label the box with fragile stickers or bold pen writing.

5. Make sure that all your boxes are really secure and closed. You may never know if some of the workers or drivers of the truck rental company will take advantage of it.

6. To avoid mishaps, number your boxes. In this way, you will be able to check if all the boxes are in. You can also put labels on your boxes so that it will be more organized. For instance, put all your books in one box and label it as “books”.

Keep in mind these six things and you can be sure that you will be safe and your belongings will be secured.

Change is the only constant thing in life which is why many people tend to move from one place to another very often. If it is your first time to move from your old place to a new one, packing things early is the best thing you could do.

When packing, you will need boxes, bubbles wraps, marker pens, newspaper, packaging tape and paper. What do you need those for? These things are needed so you can keep everything organized so that when you unpack them, it will also be easy for you.

Packing is the most essential thing you should do before you even call the truck rental.

You can start by placing all the same things in one box. For instance, all your books should be in one box only. All your kitchen tools and utensils too should be placed in one box. If you are packing things such as vases, frames and other things that are breakable, it will advisable for you to wrap it with bubble wrap which you can buy in any mall. If you do not have time to do that, you can always wrap it with newspaper. Put all these things in a single box too and put a “fragile” sign or sticker that you can also buy in any mall. Once you are done, label your boxes (example, “books”, “kitchen utensils”, etc). Do not forget to put number marks on your boxes too and then jot it down on a paper. For instance, “box #1: books”, “box #2: utensils (spoon, fork, spatula, etc)”, “box #3: tools (scissors, screwdriver, hammer, etc) and so on. Not only will you be able to keep track of your things, you too can check if nothing is missing from your old place to your new house.

Once the packing is finished, gauge how much space all your boxes and appliances will take up in a truck. You can now call the truck rental company to check if they have any available truck that can fit in all your things into one travel only. If not, you can just rent another smaller truck or have two rounds. Once the truck is there, check if the truck is in good condition and if all your things are safe.

With all your things in the safe hands of the truck rental drivers, all you have to worry about is enjoying your new home!