{"id":7200,"date":"2013-02-04T14:53:38","date_gmt":"2013-02-04T21:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=7200"},"modified":"2019-07-15T08:39:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T15:39:24","slug":"how-can-i-speed-up-the-process-of-renting-moving-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/04\/how-can-i-speed-up-the-process-of-renting-moving-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Speed up the Process of Renting Moving Equipment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>&nbsp;How can I speed up the rental process when I go to pick up my Moving Truck?<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: right\">&#8211; Sean K. Palo Alto, CA<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7232\" style=\"width: 336px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Lines.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7232\" class=\" wp-image-7232 \" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Lines.jpg\" alt=\"Moving\" width=\"326\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Lines.jpg 362w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Lines-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via jenny8lee on Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is a great question, Sean! When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20130204-howcanispeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving<\/a>, we tend to move at the same time as everyone else. This can make the process of picking up your moving equipment&nbsp;cumbersome&nbsp;. &nbsp;Depending on what moving company you choose, you have a couple options:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>U-Haul has an Express Check-in. &nbsp;You can do this anytime up to 15 minutes before your scheduled rental contract begins. &nbsp;Go to &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Orders\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20130423-howcanispeed\">uhaul.com\/orders<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;enter your order number and last name. &nbsp;Click on the &#8220;Express On-Line Check-in&#8221; button and fill in your information. Then you just need to, show your required information, &nbsp;sign your contract, get your keys and be on your way!<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re looking to avoid long lines all together, the best way to do this is to move during off-peak hours. Read this Article to find out&nbsp;<a title=\"When is the Best Time to Move?\" href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2012\/10\/25\/when-is-the-best-time-to-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best times to move<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Sean, we hope these tips help you get through the lines at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20130204-howcanispeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving location<\/a> faster. Let us know if you have any more questions.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Was this Answer Helpful? 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