Driving a moving truck of any size is actually a really simple task. Even when you add an extra 20 feet of trailer onto the back of it, for a possible total of up to 46 feet, making a move across distances long and short can be done by anyone over the age of 18 with a...
If You Get into an Accident on Moving Day
Most people aren’t familiar with driving a moving truck until the day they have to move. Moving trucks are much larger than regular vehicles and require the driver to drive with caution. Driving defensively, increasing stopping distance, and being aware of overhead...
How to Avoid Delays when Moving
Let's face it, no one wants to spend any more time than they have to moving. Between loading delays and traffic jams, you can spend a lot of time waiting around instead of out on the open road! Thankfully, most of these delays can be avoided or mitigated with just a...
What to Expect When Returning a Moving Truck
The boxes have been unpacked and you've settled into your new destination, congratulations! You've even started thinking about which gifts you'll give to your moving helpers. The last item on your to-do list is to “return the moving van”. Here's what to expect when...
Tips for Moving in Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a great place to live with vibrant communities , great amenities and quick access to Manhattan, all without the Manhattan prices. If you are moving to Brooklyn, congratulations and welcome to your new home! These tips should give you an idea of what to...
The First Room to Unpack After Your Move
A DIY move is complete when you close the back door on the moving truck and put the lock on it ready to go, right? I wish that was right. A lot of people forget that the unloading of the moving truck at your new house is just as important if not more important than...
Propane Autogas: An Alternative Moving Day Fuel
In today’s society, it’s becoming increasingly important to consider the environment in our day-to-day decisions; everything from “paper or plastic?” to transportation. The auto industry has focused a lot of their attention and resources into creating vehicles that...
Moving Day: Diesel vs. Gasoline
There are many choices to make on moving day. When you rent a moving truck, for example, you have the choice of renting either an unleaded gasoline or diesel fueled truck. In this post, we'll share the factors you should consider when deciding the winner in the...
4 Tips for Summer Moving
Moving can be tough. Moving in the summer during 100+ degree weather? People think you're crazy. Still, many families choose to move during the summer time because children are out of school, and that makes it a whole lot easier for family and friends to help out when...
SafeMove or SafeMove Plus — Coverage Series
Here at Moving Insider, we've been taking some time to cover the different protection options you have when dealing with rental moving equipment or self-storage units. As we start to wrap up, I want to cover a topic that we get a lot of questions about. People who are...
What to Look for in Moving Truck Coverage
It's a fact of life that accidents happen. Whether it's your fault, or the fault of the driver behind you, we here at Moving Insider want to make sure you're covered. It's a question that we get all the time, "Do I need coverage on a moving truck rental?" That's...
5 Things NOT to do While Driving a Moving Truck
If you are renting a moving truck, it is important to read through the truck user instructions. I know many people might be thinking, "well, I drive everyday. I know how to use a truck. What more is there to using a moving truck than what I already know? While...