Five Reasons Not to Rent Your Own Moving Truck
If you’re looking to save some money on your move and have some additional hands ready, renting your own truck can seem like a great way to save.
However, there are some real risks that come with renting and driving your own truck that you should be aware of before you attempt it.
There’s not just the the pick-up, drop-off, and refueling of your moving truck - there’s the time to drive it. Expect to drive 25% slower than you normally would, which can add up on a long-distance drive. You’ll also need to figure in frequent breaks, and the time and labor to move your own vehicle.
Your time is valuable, and driving your own truck will eat up a lot of it.
That’s why we always recommend to our clients to hire movers with their own trucks. Get a free quote now and see how much time (and money) you can save.
You'll be driving slower - that means you'll need to spend on lodging, when you could drive directly (or fly)
Expect to pay more for gas and tolls for your moving truck, not to mention the cost of moving your car, whether you're towing or driving it separately.
Trucks are dangerous, and you could get sued, or need expensive insurance. Renting a truck can end up costing just as much if not more than just hiring professional movers in the first place.
While it’s easy to throw out your back trying to DIY your move, moving trucks are even more dangerous, with 20-25 fatal moving truck crashes every year.
Moving trucks are expensive, and surprisingly complicated, pieces of equipment. It’s best to hire professionals who have the equipment, training, and experience to operate them safely..
Licensed and insured movers will be able to get your belongings to their destination, safely. Even if you’ve made your mind up about how you’ll move, it’s smart to get a quote.
The additional insurance offered on a rental truck is expensive, and for good reason. There’s an entire industry of personal injury lawyers devoted to rental trucks. The combination of inexperienced drivers and faulty, poorly maintained trucks can be a really expensive one. Insuring a truck can be pricey, and not insuring it can be even more expensive.
Using a full-service moving team means that you’re covered under their policy.
If your belongings are damaged while you’re driving or unloading the truck, which is likely to happen, that’s it. Full-service movers not only know how to safely pack and drive a moving truck, but their insurance will cover your belongings if something goes wrong.
It doesn’t take much in terms of damaged goods to erase any of the savings from skimping on your moving costs.
Hiring professional movers can be the cheaper course of action.
Moving is an incredibly stressful time for everyone. Trying to do everything by yourself only makes it more stressful. Be kind to yourself, your family, and your wallet - hire professional movers to help get you into your new home.