As a city dweller, let me tell you something -- city streets and alleys were most certainly not designed for 26' moving trucks! And I think it would be quite the challenge to try and parallel park one of those bad boys as well. That's why it's recommended that you use...
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...
A dream, a destination, the open road and a moving truck. You're behind the wheel on your way to your new home with all of your belongings when you remember you forgot some vital things. Do you drive back? Do you find the nearest store? Here are some essential items...
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...
You've organized, cleaned and even started packing your clothes, dishes and decorations into moving boxes. But, you're not quite sure what to do with your sensitive belongings. Any official document that contains personal information should be accounted for before,...
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...
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...
Moving day may be as American as apple pie. The average American will move 11 times in their lifetime. But, if moving is an American habit then so too is procrastinating on moving day preparations. Ideally, you’ll give yourself at least eight weeks to prepare for a...
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...
How do I use the rear door latch on my moving truck? Tom M., Flagstaff, AZ We, like Tom, want to make sure our goods are safe and secure when we're...
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...