Renting a Truck on Moving Day

You do not have to go to great expense hiring a furniture relocation company the next time you need to move. You can hire a truck or trailer from a truck rental agency or removal company at a much lower cost. Most of these companies will provide you with a licensed truck driver if you do not have a permit to drive a truck or heavy vehicle. Hiring a truck is the same as hiring a car and you will need to take out insurance for the truck. Some rental agencies will give you a full tank of petrol or diesel but any re-filling will be for your own expense. It is therefore important to plan the most efficient route when moving to further minimise your costs.

Friends and family members can be roped in to assist you with the carrying and loading of the furniture into the trucks. Due to the high unemployment rate in South Africa, you can also pick up a few day labourers to help you move. It is very important to monitor these labourers as they are not trained movers and can cause damage to your furniture items and other belongings. Find out if the rental agency or moving company can supply you with packing materials to keep your furniture from being damaged while moving. Boxes, blankets and other soft items can be placed between items to prevent them from bumping against each other during transit.

Make sure that you choose a truck that will be able to transport all your furniture in one easy trip. Making numerous trips or using more than one truck will cost you more in money, as well as time. Find out if the truck is closed or open bodied and take into account the weather conditions around moving day.

To find an affordable truck for hire on your moving day, please contact us and we will supply you with a range of options.