How to Safely Load a Rental Moving Truck

So you have done your due diligence in researching How to Rent a Moving Truck. You have also acquainted yourself with the Tips and Tricks of Loading a Truck. Now, learn how to load that truck safely, avoiding serious injury and mishap.

Safety Moving Tips

For a safe move and to ensure none of your friends get injured while helping you move, observe these tips:

• Your truck should be large enough to accommodate 10-15% more than what you own. This is just to ensure you're going to have enough room. Too much room is better than too little

• Rent various sizes of dollies and make sure they have straps that lock in place. When pulling the dolly up the truck ramp, make sure you go backwards and have someone follow behind to make sure nothing slips. Don't overload the dolly. It's better to make more trips than to risk injury.

• Dress appropriately. Avoid loose sleeves or shirttails that might get snagged. Make sure you wear durable, supportive footwear, with good grip, particularly if surfaces should become wet. No open-toed shoes or sandals. The fashion show can wait till the move's over.

• Remove drawers and contents of drawers before moving desks and cabinets and dressers. Once these items are loaded on the truck, replace the drawers so they aren't damaged while the truck is in transit. This will also save space.

• When loading bikes, remove the front wheel and let down the handlebars. Removing the front wheel will ensure that the bike remains in place.

• Use pillows, towels and sofa cushions for padding. Place around fragile items for extra protection.

Remember to take precaution and care. There is a very good reason why "Better safe than sorry" has become the cliche it is.