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Great Tips on Hiring Moving Trucks

If you’re planning a move, then hiring your own moving truck could be your best option. The variety of arrangements that can be made with your truck rental company of choice enables you to save money in the long run as you are able to choose the right size truck for your load and the relevant accessories.

Truck Rental Tips

Begin by determining the right size truck for your load. If you hire a truck that is too small then you can expect to be making several trips in order to get your goods from point A to point B. If this is the case then you certainly won’t be saving money on petrol and you’ll probably be running higher breakage risks.

However, it may work out cheaper for you to rent a smaller truck if your moving distance is quite short. When calculating the right size rental truck consider the following:

The quantity of goods (boxes, furniture etc.) that need to be transported
The availability of moving trucks on your moving day
Are you familiar with driving large vehicles? Will you need to hire a driver? You need a Code 10 license to drive heavy motor vehicles in South Africa (vehicles that exceed 3 500Kg’s)
Know the numbers of days that you will need your rental truck

Bear in mind that weekends and public holidays are the most expensive days to rent moving trucks and you will need to book well in advance if these days are your only option. The middle of the week, in the middle of the month is normally the best for renting moving trucks as availability is likely; therefore discounted rates are a probability.

Choosing the Right Truck Rental Company

Consult the Internet in order to find truck rental companies in your area. A little background Internet research will reveal whether or not the truck rental company you intend choosing has a good reputation or not. Once you have found a company, check availability with them. Ask them what is included in their truck rental rate. Be sure to ask them what the payment options are and how much the initial deposit is. If you require, ask them if there is an installment payment plan. Do they charge per day, per hour or per kilometre? What is their petrol policy? Does the rental truck have to be returned with a full tank of fuel?

The Right Truck Rental Company

The Value Group is a well-trusted truck rental company in South Africa. Contact their truck rental division now for unsurpassed quality and service.

Contact Value Group today for more information on our services or to let us know about any queries you might have.

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