Supplies for Moving Truck Rental

Find everything you need to enhance the use of a moving truck

Your company can save a significant amount of money by using moving truck rentals instead of hiring professional moving services. But in order to make the move as easy as possible, and protect all of the items that are being moved, you should be sure that you have the essential supplies before you start.

Most moving truck rental companies give quotes that only include the price of the truck. You will have to pay extra for supplies for moving truck rental, but they can make your move a lot easier. Supplies you will probably need include:

1. Moving and lifting aids;

2. Furniture pads;

3. And boxes.

 

Rent or purchase moving and lifting aids for rental moving trucks

Moving and lifting aids such as hand trucks, straps, gloves and furniture slides can make a huge difference when you are using a moving truck. They save time and help prevent injuries to the people who are doing the moving. These supplies are essential for any moving van rental.
Try: U-Haul International sells a wide range of moving and lifting aids to go along with its truck rentals for moving. Supplies that are for sale on the company's website include furniture slides, carpet protectors and forearm forklift moving straps. If you are looking to get a hand truck or dolly, check out Sunbelt Rentals.

Purchase furniture pads for moving truck rentals

Furniture pads are a great way to keep large or valuable items from getting scratched, dented or damaged during the move. Moving trucks often have inside bars or rails that you can use to secure the furniture and the pad so that it will not shift or fall during transport. Sometimes you are able to rent furniture pads when you rent a moving truck, but most likely, you will have to buy them.
Try: Dial-A-Box sells premium grade furniture pads that measure 72 inches by 80 inches. Volume pricing is available if you are purchasing furniture pads by the dozen. Movers Supply House has a good selection of lightweight to heavyweight furniture pads, available individually or by the dozen.

Buy boxes to use in moving trucks

The right boxes will go a long way toward making your move easy and problem free. Whether you have a round-trip or on-way moving truck rental, you will want to have boxes that will stack nicely in the back of the moving truck and protect all of your company's items without crushing them.
Try: Penske Truck Rental stocks small, medium, large and wardrobe boxes. Additionally, you don't have to worry about buying too many because unused boxes can be returned to Penske for a full refund. Budget Truck Rental sells bundles of boxes in several different sizes, as well as inserts for glasses and dishes.

 

• When purchasing supplies from moving truck rental companies, ask about a AAA discount. Many companies will give you 10% off your purchase.

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