Questions about Rental Trucks
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Questions to ask yourself before renting a truck:
- Have I ever driven a vehicle this large before?
- Will I be able to drive this distance alone? Do I want to?
- Who will drive my other vehicles?
- Do I know the safest route to drive a truck this size?
- How will I handle driving through unforeseen circumstances such as construction, bad weather, etc?
- Are there any roadways in my planned route restricted to truck travel?
- What do I do in the case of mechanical failure when driving a rental truck?
- Will my driving record affect my ability to rent a truck?
- Is my insurance coverage sufficient when driving a rental truck?
Questions to ask the Rental Truck company before renting a truck:
- How many trucks/trailers do you have available for rental?
- What size truck do I need? What happens if the size truck I've requested is already taken on my move date?
- How old are your vehicles? Have they received routine preventative maintenance?
- Does the truck have automatic or manual transmission?
- Is the cab air-conditioned?
- How many adults can ride comfortably?
- What is the expected gas mileage of the truck when fully loaded? How large is the gas tank?
- What happens if the truck breaks down? Is there road service and who pays for it?
- Does the truck include a spare tire and emergency flares?
- Are there mileage charges or drop-off fees on the vehicles?
If you still want to move yourself, but would like to explore the option of someone else driving, visit www.upack.com. This is a great alternative to driving your own truck, but without the expense of a full service moving company. Many times, these alternatives are cheaper than the total cost for your truck rental. See True Truck Rental Costs to help you calculate.
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