Truck Leasing Offers Short-Term Solution
Sunday, February 10, 2008
No matter who you are, at some point you're going to need a truck. Whether it's for moving an entire home or a washer and dryer set, or to start your own hauling business, trucks are how big jobs get done. For many, even though a truck is needed for one-time or continuous use, buying a hauler, pickup or especially a big rig is out of the question. This is where a good rental can come into play.
People who need trucks for personal use need them for a number of reasons. Oftentimes a temporary need doesn't justify an outright purchase. This is when a rental can really help out. There are companies that specialize in nothing but truck rentals to private, non-commercial drivers. These trucks are not big rigs by any means. They are smaller, lighter trucks such as pick-ups, small moving vans and so on. They are great for moving the contents of a house, or doing a one-time pick up of something too big for your regular car.
When leasing a truck for short-term, personal use, here are some things to consider:
- Shop around for prices and rental terms. There is generally more than one company in an area that rents moving trucks or even pickups.
- Ask about the little things. Don't sign the contract for a rental until you are very clear about hidden costs, rental requirements and so on. Make sure you understand any extra per mile costs and fuel charges.
- Check into rental insurance. This is almost always a good idea. Anything can happen and it's not your truck you're driving. You don't want to pay the bottom line if someone damages the rental.
- Find out where and when the truck needs to be returned. This is especially important for out-of-town deliveries or one-way trips. Make sure you have good directions to a return location where you'll be going. If it's an in-town move, you should be able return the truck to the location you rented it at.
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