Moving can be expensive, however, there’s a number
of ways to save money depending on a few variables including time, money and
support. One area to save money is in the transport. Renting a truck on your
own for a day or two, versus hiring a moving company’s truck, can not only save
you money, but also gives you some flexibility with time. TNT Moving Company Todd Koepke says, “We
provide support for all types of moves, including just providing labor services
for packing, loading and unloading.”
If time is on your side, pack yourself and consider
renting a POD, or a moving container to store your belongings until the actual
move. These containers can be placed on your property and will allow you to pack
at your own pace. It will make it easier
to pack the truck, whether it’s one you rented or a moving company’s truck,
right from the POD on the property.
If you do choose to rent your own truck, there are a
number of truck rental companies to call in your local community. Call in advance for pricing and scheduling. To get a sense of the size truck you might
need, below is a chart that estimates the size truck available based on the
amount of things you are moving.
Truck
Sizes to Consider
10’ Truck
|
14’ Truck
|
17’ Truck
|
20’ Truck
|
24’ Truck
|
26” Truck
|
Studio/Apartment
|
Apartment
up to 2 Bedrooms
|
Home
with 2 Bedrooms
|
Home
with 3 Bedrooms
|
3-4
Bedroom Home
|
4+
Bedroom Home
|
Before you decide to rent a truck yourself, make
sure you have a skilled, confident driver in mind to drive these big vehicles.
All rental companies require a driver’s license and a credit card and will keep
a security deposit. Make sure the chosen
driver is comfortable and skilled to drive and maneuver a bigger vehicle on
tight roads and on and off highways.
You can save money by renting a truck, but still get
the assistance you might need to load and unload. These services are particularly helpful for
moves involving seniors, people with health issues and for folks that just
don’t have physical support to help in the move. Getting professionals loaders will also
ensure the concept of load balancing – keeping the weight of the truck balanced
so the cargo doesn’t shift in transit. Call TNT for a quote on Labor Services
for not only loading and unloading, but for packing too. We can send anywhere from 1-3 movers to help
get the job done, and done well.
As the official movers of the Carolina Panthers, T-N-T Moving
Systems has 19 years of experience moving people and businesses locally,
regionally as well as nationally.
Cynthia Schick
CCP Web Design Staff Writer and Google Author
