Loading a Rental Truck

When loading a rental truck, always load large, heavy items on bottom and smaller, light items on top. Affix all belongings to the tie down rings on the truck. You can also secure items by loading them in between larger items. Lay out a protective floor covering to protect items placed on the floor of the truck. After loading, cover your belongings with a blanket of plastic sheet to keep them free of dirt and dust.

To load your moving truck properly:

1. Place items such as refrigerators, armoires, and washing machines against the front wall of the truck
2. Turn furniture, like sofas and mattresses, on their side and anchor between other heavy items.
3. Place flat and long objects, such as mirrors or mattresses, against the side walls.
4. Once you load the heavy, large items, fill empty space with large boxes.
5. Use small boxes to fill in open spots at the front of the trailer.
6. Finish loading the leftover boxes on the floor at the empty end of the truck.
7. Fill in empty spaces in the truck with bagged pillows, blankets, or other soft, flexible items. 

Stay safe when loading your rental truck

• Do not rush, safety is key.
• Take more trips, rather than overloading a dolly and risking injury or damage.
• Squat and lift with your legs, minimizing strain on your back.
• The truck should provide more than enough room for your belongings.  You are better off having leftover space, rather than not having enough.
• Double check that everything is secure before driving off.
• And again, larger heavy items on bottom, smaller light items on top!