Picking the best truck rental company for your move can be done in a systematic way. Find out some key questions to ask when you interview rental companies.
Finding the perfect truck rental company for your move takes a bit of work. Naturally, it would be the easiest thing to do to simply scan the yellow pages and choose the first truck rental company ad that catches your attention. But like anything else in life, it takes a little bit of effort to find the right truck rental company for your job. So how do you start the process? Read our tips below that can assist you in finding the right truck rental company for your move.
Check a variety of sources
Since today's truck rental business is so huge, it's easy to find names of companies in this field. Perhaps the most popular source for names of companies is the Web, followed by the Yellow Pages. During your search on the Web or in the Yellow Pages, jot down four or five names and phone numbers of truck rental companies in the area and give them a call and ask some of the following questions:
What is your daily rate?
Do your daily rates vary according to what day of the week that I reserve the vehicle (i.e. weekdays cheaper than weekends)?
Is there unlimited mileage or do you charge per mile over a certain number of miles? If so, what is that rate?
What size truck rental vehicles do you carry and what are the different capacities?
What are some of the vehicle's amenities (i.e. air conditioning, power steering, load ramps, automatic transmission, dual faced mirrors)?
What are the daily insurance charges?
How much is your security deposit for a truck rental, and is it payable by either credit card or cash?
Do you offer one-way rentals, and if not, what is your return trip fee?
Is there a drop-off fee if I return the vehicle after hours?
Evaluation
Once you've gathered your answers, compare the rental companies and see which one meets your needs the best. Just remember that your final choice should not only address cost but also other factors that are most important to you. After all, you want the best truck rental experience possible.
