Learn how to drive a moving truck safely, before you load it up. This free guide from Movers.com explains how to load, unload, and drive a moving truck – even if you have no previous experience. Or, get free quotes from local experts, it’s easy.
SKREEE - CLANG - SMASH-SMASH-SMASH!
If you're anything like me, you've been hearing these sounds in your nightmares, ever since you decided to DIY your next move, including driving the truck.
It's a great way to save money... as long as you don't crash, right?
Well, I have good news and more good news for you - the good news is, that this free guide (click here to read it) from Movers.com explains everything you need to know to handle that big moving truck safely.
The more good news is that if you've read the free guide and you're still not confident, they can also help you save money hiring a professional... but we'll get to that in a minute.
First, let's talk about driving the truck yourself, why you might want to, and how to do it safely.
While it is not uncommon to attempt moving apartments without professional help, there are several steps that can be difficult, if not dangerous, if you don't have any experience. So check out this new safety report first, because it explains step-by-step how to ensure the moving truck is safe to drive, and how to handle driving a heavily loaded moving truck in city traffic.
When planning a move, you can choose between a wide range of professional services, which may include packing, loading, transportation, unloading, and unpacking, or any combination of the above.
However, if you're planning to hire a professional for just one step - it should probably be for driving the moving truck, unless you're already an expert. It's one of the most affordable options, and one of the most costly if you DIY and make a mistake.
If you are renting a truck, Movers.com explains how to complete a full safety check to ensure that it is safe to drive. Each step in the guide explains how to check an essential part of the truck, such as the lights, and what to do if they appear to be damaged or non-operational.
Just take your time, follow the steps one by one, and it's easy - even if you're not mechanically inclined.
Once you've done a thorough safety check, the guide provides detailed instructions for loading, to ensure your load is evenly spaced, weighted, and protected. This will make it easier to drive by ensuring your load does not shift, and it will help to prevent the items in the back of the truck from getting damaged if you need to slam on the brakes.
The guide explains everything, including several professional techniques for managing a fully loaded truck safely, such as planning a route well in advance. This will allow you to avoid complications, such as overly busy intersections, steep hills, and construction work.
There's a lot more in the full, free guide, so be sure to check it out for yourself, by clicking here.
It's probably a good idea to bookmark it too, because you'll probably have to refer back to it.
Of course, if you've gotten this far, and then decided, "Wow, that is way too much work," then that's okay too.
In that case, try this: Click here to go to the Movers.com quote request form, and click the "Get Quotes" button.
Now fill in some basic details about your move, and they'll get in touch with the top-rated local moving crews near you. You'll get back up to 7 quotes, totally free and with no obligation, so you'll know exactly what it will cost, how much you can save, and who has the best rates.
You can find the full, free guide, the quote request tool, and tons of other free moving strategy guides, by visiting https://www.movers.com/truck-rental-guides/driving-a-moving-truck.html
