Yes, there are a million different ways of packing and loading a moving truck rental in Nottingham. However, only the most effective one out of those saves you multiple trips between your current and new residence.

Using the truck space effectively maximises your storage space in the back of your truck. Of course, you can always get a larger rental truck from T G Commercials Self Drive if you have a lot of things to move in one trip. That said, if you are driving the vehicle yourself, you will want to distribute the weight evenly to avoid problems during transit.

Here are some of the most effective tips surrounding packing and loading a moving truck to make things easier on a moving day.

Packing and loading a moving truck

First, let’s take a look at some packing essentials you need to remember when preparing for a move before moving on to how to load the truck rental most effectively. Remember to keep small valuables with you in the cab along with everything else you might need to grab quickly when on the move.

Packing essentials

• Gather packing supplies

Most of the damage that happens while moving is from cargo shifting during transit. So, it is crucial to ensure that all your belongings, especially expensive items, are packed with proper protection. Buy packing supplies, including new boxes, packing tape, plastic wrap, furniture pads, moving blankets, etc.

• Disassemble furniture

Larger furniture takes up a lot of unnecessary space on the moving truck. So, the best moving practice is to disassemble them, which allows you to maximise the storage space, distribute its weight evenly across the truck, and prevent the chances of damage when on the move.

• Roll up rugs

If not stored properly, rugs and blankets take up a lot of space and spread bad odour in the moving truck. To avoid such a situation, roll up your cleaned and washed rugs, preferably top side facing out, and then tie in securely using a plastic wrap.

Loading essentials

• Heaviest items first

Load your largest and heaviest belongings in an “I” formation to ensure a safer, easier, and quicker move. This includes mattresses, bed frames and large furniture, heavy appliances, sectionals, etc. Since they are larger, these heavier items should be in the lowest layer to prevent crushing other objects inside the truck.

• Tables, desks in the middle with boxes underneath

Desks and dining room tables can go in the middle section of the loading truck with heavy boxes underneath if there’s enough clearance. If you cannot disassemble larger furniture, store moving boxes above and below them and inside the drawers to avoid damage to other objects.

• Couches, headboards, and tables upright

Another space-saving idea for your moving truck is to place your couches, headboards, and tables in a vertical, upright position. Also, use extra padding and protection around your furnishings to prevent them from bumps and scratches and also to save your smaller valuables from getting crushed.

• Distribute weight evenly

One of the most significant steps when loading is to ensure that the weight is evenly distributed across moving truck storage space. Not only will it make it easier to unload without boxes tipping over here and there, but it will also make the truck rental easier to drive and control on the road. Ensure that the heaviest items are in the lowest layer closer to the walls, medium weight belongings above them, and the lightest items at the top.

• Use straps and pads, a lot of them!

To prevent your items from shifting during transit, you need to use moving straps and pads, a lot of them! Experts recommend strapping sections of your cargo one at a time to hold them securely in place during the trip.

Hire moving truck rental from T G Commercials Self Drive

At T G Commercials Self Drive, we bring you an extensive fleet of commercial vehicles for all your commercial and residential moving requirements. Confused about what size truck you need? Give our customer representatives a call and discuss your requirements for moving truck rental in Nottingham to get a no-obligation quotation. For further doubts, get in touch with our team at the earliest.