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When you’re planning to move, making sure you’ve covered all your bases can be a stressful situation. There are boxes to pack, rooms to clean, decisions to make about what to bring with you to your new home, etc. Depending on whether you’re moving across the country, across the state, within town, or even just moving items into a self storage unit, you’ll also have to decide if you’ll hire a moving company or simply rent a moving truck to do the move yourself. Get quotes and book your moving truck ASAP. As soon as you have a solid moving date, get some quotes from local moving truck rental companies and get your truck or trailer booked. Remember, the months of May through September are the busiest time for moving, so trucks will be in high demand throughout that time. Know what size moving truck you’ll need. Planning ahead is key so you’re not overpaying for a moving truck that’s far too big for your needs. Most truck rental companies will help you estimate what size you’ll need based on the number of rooms in your home. For instance, if you’re clearing out space in your home closets and moving things into a self storage unit, chances are a moving van will suffice over a large truck. Also, make sure you rent hand trucks for moving appliances or furniture pads to protect your belongings at the same time, too.