Rental Truck Driving Tips

• Drive slower than normal because a loaded truck can not handle and take the turns as well as a regular car you are used to driving.
• Break and decelerate sooner. Leave more space between the vehicle ahead of you. The extra weight of a truck along with all your stuff loaded will cause the truck to take a little longer to come to a complete stop.
• Allow more room for turning. A truck is wider than a normal vehicle so it needs more room on turns.
• Be aware of your truck’s height. Some trucks are higher than others so you might need a different route and avoid low overhangs.
• People don’t like driving behind trucks. Everyone hates driving behind a truck because they cannot travel at the same speed as other cars, so anticipate drivers passing and cutting you off to avoid any potential accidents.
• Rest on long distance drives. If you feel fatigue, make sure you rest so your alertness will not cause any accidents.
• Inspect the truck during stops. Anytime you make a stop with the truck and get out, make sure you walk around and check tires, cargo door and lights.
• Backup carefully. Backing up in a truck is a lot different than your normal car. Your view is reduced and may require someone to assist in directing you with hand signals.

Need help finding a rental truck?
There are several popular companies such as U-Haul and Penske that tend to give consumers cheap truck rental rates.