Next, load long, flat items such as mattresses or bookcases. Put them on either side of the truck standing on end. This saves space and gives them some protection against nicks and tears. Now you can concentrate on loading your furniture and finally your moving boxes.
If you have a table or other furniture with removable parts, such as the legs, disassemble it and wrap the main part of the furniture (table top, for instance) in padding or other moving supplies such as bubble wrap or stretch wrap and set it upright in the truck. Tie the legs together and wrap them in padding. Fit them into an empty space in the truck where they will not be damaged. Follow this guideline with your other furniture.
Load furniture without the drawers and then re-insert the drawers after you have the item in the truck. Secure the drawers with ties (not sticky tape) so they won’t budge during the move.
Once your furniture is securely placed in the truck, padded and tied as necessary, you can fill in space with boxes and small items. Load the heavier moving boxes first and on the bottom. Put the lighter and more fragile moving boxes on top. Make sure that they are sufficiently tight so that they don’t shift in transit.
One final tip is to make sure that all of the items in your truck are packed to the same height. This will ensure that movement remains at a minimum. Close and secure the truck and drive safely to your new place.