From business use to home improvement projects, pickup trucks are used for a variety of different reasons. Using a U-Haul pick up truck for moving has many advantages: Small Jobs When it comes to moving, the size of your move will be the indicator of what size truck...
Tolstoy said that “music is the shorthand of emotion.” With that in mind, one could argue that unsavory music (or lack thereof) could be the shorthand of correlating emotions. Whether it's across town or across the country, listening to music on your drive can help to...
There are several things to keep in mind on moving day. One thing to keep in mind when driving a moving truck is to be respectful to other drivers on the road. Sometimes, other cars don’t give that same respect back which means it is especially important to be...
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...
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...
Seatbelts save lives. Click it or ticket. You could learn a lot from a dummy. You’ve likely heard these slogans and understand the importance of wearing a seatbelt. For most of us, buckling up every time we get into a vehicle is second nature: You step into the car,...
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...
Alison, coming through, 10-4, over. I've got to admit, my first time driving a 26-foot moving truck made me feel like a 'truck driver', All I needed was my radio and trucker hat. If anyone were to give me the 'honk your horn' signal, I'd surely respond with a big...
Do you ever split your attention between several things at one time by multitasking? Right now, for example, are you listening to music while you read this? Perhaps another conversation? Or maybe you are having a snack? While you may think that none of these side...
Ding! Buzz. Brrrring! If your cell phone is anything like mine, it's always making noise. Every app on my smart phone has its own notification sound, and I know what each one means. One sound for a text message. A different sound for a new email. And, of course, the...
Turn the volume up, change the station, update your Facebook status, take a sip of your drink, respond to a text message, send a Tweet to the world about your drive from Raleigh, to Atlanta, all while posting a pic on Instagram of your view from behind the wheel....
Backing up your car while hauling a trailer doesn't have to be intimidating. All you need for success are a few helpful tips. Whether you are backing up for parking or loading, it is important to learn the proper technique. Practice makes it...