Knowing how to pack your moving truck requires some essential pre-planning. First of all, you have to know what size truck you are going to need for the move. Getting a big enough truck will allow you to make the move in one trip– a bonus for the time-challenged. Most truck rental companies will give you a guideline as to what size truck you’ll need for any particular size household. Don’t skimp. The price differential is probably negligent.
Once you’ve decided on the size of the truck, consider what “extras” you might need. Moving supplies such as blankets and padding for furniture and appliances fall into the category of necessities as does having the proper size dollies for moving large items and stacks of moving boxes. Without these items, packing your moving truck will be a tougher job and your belongings may not arrive in the condition you would like.
Once the day of the move has arrived, here are some ideas about how to load your moving boxes and items in the truck so that it arrives at your new place with all of your belongings safe and sound.
If you have enough manpower for the move, assign one person to remain on the truck to organize and manage the placement of the items that are loaded. If you are moving appliances, load these items first at the front of the truck. Balance the load on each side of the truck so that you can avoid driving problems. If you have space above the appliances, fill it up with moving boxes and smaller items for stability of the load. Remember to use padding to prevent scratches on the furniture and appliances.