| The basic steps for renting a truck are pretty | | | | death and medical expenses for you and other |
| straightforward. | | | | passengers of the rental truck. |
| 1. Inquire about the rental prices for the appropriate | | | | - Cargo Insurance -- Covers loss or damage to your |
| size vehicle. There are several well-known rental | | | | household items caused by vehicle accident or |
| truck companies including Budget, U Haul, Penske and | | | | weather. |
| Ryder. Quotes can be obtained online or by phone. | | | | - Limited Loss and Damage Waiver -- for just a few |
| Rentals are priced on a per-day basis plus mileage. | | | | dollars a day, you will be rendered free from any |
| Price should not be your only consideration for | | | | liability resulting from loss or accidental damage to the |
| renting a truck however as some of the more | | | | truck. |
| value-oriented companies will tend to (but not | | | | |
| necessarily) have older vehicles. | | | | 4. After you leave the rental company - Keep copies |
| 2. Make your reservations. Once you have found the | | | | of the Truck Rental Agreement, Truck Inspection |
| company and truck that will meet your needs, make | | | | Report, and Driver Trip Report. You will need these |
| your reservations. Be sure to follow up one to two | | | | documents in the event you are in an accident or |
| days in advance to ensure your truck will be waiting | | | | stopped by law enforcement. |
| for you when you arrive. | | | | 5. Move - Load your items into the truck and drive |
| 3. Pick up the truck. When you go to pick up your | | | | safely. Put heavier items towards the front of the |
| truck you will have paperwork to fill out and inspect | | | | truck for better balance. Also remember, especially |
| the truck for damage. Look over the truck carefully | | | | when full that rental trucks don't stop quickly. Give |
| for damage as you may be charged if you dont. Also | | | | yourself extra room in traffic and remember that |
| verify the odometer reading and fuel level. Figure on | | | | these trucks are long and its easy to run over curbs |
| 30 minutes before you are able to drive away. Be | | | | and other items. |
| sure to have your drivers license, credit card and | | | | 6. Return the truck - Return your truck at your |
| proof of insurance (you can also purchase insurance | | | | destination and close out the contract. If you return |
| from the rental company). | | | | the truck after hours there is a drop box to place |
| Types of Rental Truck Insurance | | | | the rental contract and keys. |
| - Personal Accident Insurance -- Covers accidental | | | | Have a safe and happy move! |