Planning your move? There are many types of moving services available to you and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. One of the services that may be recommended to you is using a rental truck to move your things.
There are a lot of misconceptions about the benefits of using a rental truck during the move process, especially when comparing a rental truck to portable storage containers. We’ll break it down for you here.
Will the rental truck be ready when you are? Most likely, when you are ready to move, you’ve asked friends and family over to help. What if you have made a reservation for a truck but the previous renter has returned it yet? Many truck rental locations are small and have limited inventory of trucks. 1-800-PACK-RAT is a national company with hundreds of portable storage units ready when you are!
Can you drive the truck and is it in good shape? You’ve probably heard horror stories of folks getting a run down, poorly maintained rental truck to move their belongings, only to have it break down somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Isn’t moving stressful enough without having to worry about a poorly maintained truck, too? Driving is exhausting, as well, and many people are uncomfortable driving such a large vehicle. When you use a portable storage unit for your move, you remove all that stress. The unit is delivered, you pack it and then it is delivered to your new location. No worries about breaking down or driving a big truck.
What if you need more time? Perhaps one of the biggest drawbacks of renting a truck for a move is time. Your time is precious and valuable. Driving to get the rental truck and returning it takes time away from other, more important, activities. As important, however, is the time you need to pack the truck. Once you drive the truck off the lot, the clock is ticking! With a portable storage container from 1-800-PACK-RAT, the unit is dropped off at your location and you have time to pack it. You can also use it as a staging area as you prepare to move. You no longer need to stress over time or space. A portable storage container offers you valuable options that a rental truck does not.
Additional charges you could incur: Many popular moving truck companies are famous for offering deals like “$19.99 a day.” Be wary of extra charges after the fact though! While the daily rental rate might be $19.99, most rental companies will charge you for things such as per-mile charges that can add up quickly. For instance, if you have to take a detour when going from your old home to your new home, that detour in mileage could cost you double your daily rate just to rent the truck. On top of that, you must return the truck with the same amount of fuel as was in it before you rented it. Not doing so is another fee the truck company will charge you with.
The convenience and reliability of a portable storage unit, as opposed to renting a truck, makes a move less stressful and saves you valuable time. Consider all the pros and cons of both when planning your upcoming move and give 1-800-PACK-RAT a call. We service moves of all types and sizes and are experienced in both local and long distance moving. We can even assist you with temporary or long-term storage in one of our nationwide facilities. 1-800-PACK-RAT is where moving and storage is made simple.