behind you andyour future before you, thefirst step into that future is to move out of your dormorcollege apartment. MovingIdeas Here, from the experts on moving at Penske Truck Rental, are 10 ways you may makethattransitiona little easier: 1. Share. Ask around. Perhaps a schoolmate is going your way. Sharing Getting yourself—andall yourstuff —homefrom college canbe easierif 2. Plan yourtrip. Determine how youfollow somesuggestions. the drive can help you save money,time andeffort. Jongit'll take you to get to your destination—andthen addin extratimefor the unexpected. Take into accountthe time dangerous articles” That means you sarystops. 3. Reserve the moving truck in can't pack paint, chemicals and cleaning materials, flammable solvents, propane, gasoline andthelike. 7. Pack the back properly. Load the remember, you're notthe only one mov- bend yourknees andlift with your legs, never yourback. accessories—boxes, packing tape, bubble packing material, moving blankets, you may need to have in a hurry— weeks before you plan onleaving. 4.Look for discounts. College bag with youin the truck’s cab. ofday, likely traffic patterns and neces- advance. For most students, a 12- or 16-foot truck is right for the job. Just ing out. Tryto reserve the truck and any hand trucks and so on—at least two students receive 10 percentoff their truckrentals. 5. Try it before you drive it. Before youload up and drive away, familiarize yourself with the truck’ switches and gauges. Adjust the seat and side mirrors so they match your height and comfort zone. Remember,it’s likely to betaller, wider andheavier than the vehicles you're used to driving. That means you may have to drive more slowly andcarefully, particularly on turns. Also, be aware that trucks have oversized blind spots. Know where these are on the truck youget. 6.Make sure you understand the rental agreement. Most include lan- guage from the U.S. Department of Transportation that prohibits the “car- rying or haulingofexplosives andother heaviest itemsonthe truck first. Always 8. Dont pack everything. Things paperwork, credit cards, identification, a changeofclothes, drinks and snacks— should be kept close at handin travel 9.Be prepared for emergencies. You should know that most insurance and credit card companies won't cover truckrentals. You may wantto sign up for additional coverage options to pro- tect yourself and your belongings.Also, if you runinto a problem, remember that you cancall Penske for 24/7 roadside assistance. 10. Park thoughtfully. If when on yourtravels, you have to park the truck—to get food, if you stay some- where overnightand so on—besure you do so in well-lit areas only and keep a padlockon the rear door. Learn More For more useful moving and traveling tips, call (800) GOPENSKE or go to www.PenskeTruckRental.com.
