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IA Truck Rental Advice

IA truck rental is one of the best resources available to you, but it is important to plan out how you will rent the truck, how much it will cost, and what you need to move for your success.

Iowa movers often provide you with the capability to rent a truck through them, and they will often give you the option of full service or self service moves. This is something that you need to decide in advance because many people will rent their own truck through an Iowa moving service so that they can pack it up themselves and save even more money in the long run. If you are simply moving across town, this is something highly convenient to do for yourself. However, if you are moving from a completely different state, like Louisiana, then you may need professional help in packing, loading, unloading, and organizing your boxes within your home. Take into account how much your time is worth, how far you will have to move, and how much you are willing to pay.

IA self moving is often cheaper than hiring professionals to move your items for you. However, if you do not have the resources to do so, then you do need to hire an expert service. The company that you speak with will be able to consult with you about exactly what it takes to execute a move and what help that you may need to have. Also, take into consideration what season that you are moving in. If you are moving in the summer months, then that is something to take into consideration because that is when most people choose to move. If that is the case then you have no other choice, then check with the service that you are using far in advance so that you don't have to worry about them being booked up when you want to use them.

Also, read through all of your moving service paperwork very clearly so that you can make sure that the company that you are working with will be able to pick up your belongings and drop them off in a timely manner. There is nothing worse than your move not going according to plan, and it can become highly stressful to have delays in your move. This is something that should be set up in your contract, so read it carefully and talk with your movers beforehand to make sure that they can meet your needs when it comes to timing.

Last of all, take the truck for a test drive. If you are not comfortable driving it yourself, then hire experts to do it for you. It's also important to assess the truck before you take it and make sure that the tires look good, the brakes work, there are no oil leaks, the turn signals work, the headlights work, the windshield wipers work, and the spectrometer is functioning. If there is anything about the truck that you have a question about, talk with your service right away.

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Cargo Moving Van 10' Moving Truck 16' Moving Truck 24' Moving Truck
Capacity 1-2 rooms 1-2 rooms 3-4 rooms 5-8 rooms
Cubic Feet 309 380 800 1,380
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 7,200 lbs. 8,600 lbs. 11,500 lbs. 25,500 lbs.
Payload Weight 2,200 lbs. 3,100 lbs. 3,400 lbs. 12,000 lbs.
Clearance 8 6" 9 0" 11 6" 13 6"
Interior (Length)
                (Width)
                (Height)
11
5 0"
4 4"
10
6 3"
6 0"
15 7"
7 5"
6 5"
24
7 5"
7 5"
Rear Door (Height)
                    (Width)
4 0"
4 6"
5 5"
5 9"
6 5"
7 3"
7 0"
7 3"
Load Ramp Width NA NA 2 3" 2 4"
Load Ramps    
Air Conditioning
Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
Power Brakes
AM/FM Stereo
No Wheel Wells  
Dual Faced Mirrors  
Tie Down Slats  
Seat Belts / Seats 2 2 2 3
Fuel Tank 35 Gallon 35 Gallon 35 Gallon 55 Gallon
Lift-gate     Business use only Business use only

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