Distracted driving has become an increasingly popular subject with the acceptance of smartphones. With more cell phones in the United States than people (there are 320 million mobile phone subscriptions--102.4% of the population), it is easy to text or Facebook while...
Using a moving truck ramp sounds like a really simple task—and it is! But, if it's your first time renting a moving truck, using the ramp may be a complete mystery to you. I've heard stories about how people moved their entire home and didn't realize their moving...
As you prepare yourself for the journey of moving to college, you're probably experiencing several different emotions. There are many new adventures that await you as you enter this new phase of life: adulthood. As a college student, you will have the chance to learn...
MPG -- three simple letters that could make all the difference in your next move. But how can those three letters make a difference you ask? Well, having a good idea of how many Miles per Gallon (aka MPG) you will be getting in your moving truck is an effective...
Winter driving conditions can be difficult for any driver. But, if you’re conducting a household move, manning a larger vehicle than you’re accustomed to or towing a trailer behind you, then driving even a short distance in the snow, ice or wind can go from difficult...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proceeding to suspend the right of a moving service company from doing business after determining that the moving company held a customer’s household goods hostage and...
Superstorm Sandy brought devastation to many businesses and residents on the East coast. In this time of need, total strangers pitched in to help those affected. In this week's Insider Scoop we look at an impressive convoy of moving trucks...
Updated on 2/10/17 Once you've decided that a DIY move is the way to go, you will need to rent a moving truck. Below is the process you can expect when renting a moving truck. Before you rent a truck, remember: There is a minimum age requirement for renting a truck,...
It seems like the trending topic this week is moving to college. You know it's about that time when you live in a college town and all you see is U-Haul trucks! There are a lot of factors to consider when you're moving to college or moving a family member to college....
Loading a truck can be like a game of Tetris, and strategy is important. The key to loading is to be organized and load the Moving Truck in tiers as best as possible. Protect each item with furniture pads, or filling materials and stretch wrap when necessary. Here...
One of the most important factors to consider on moving day is loading your moving truck properly. Proper loading of your items into a Moving truck will allow for the best protection, the easiest transportation, and the most efficient unpacking. To ensure smooth...
Your phone is probably the last thing you're worried about when you're moving. It's not needed to help psychically move your items, but there are some key apps to help make the process easier. Here are the five iPhone apps for moving we would recommend to help make...