{"id":7034,"date":"2021-01-21T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T19:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=7034"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:27:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:27:46","slug":"load-moving-truck-7-items-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/load-moving-truck-7-items-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Load a Moving Truck (And 7 Items You Should Leave Out)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your boxes are packed and moving day is right around the corner. You’re probably thinking that most of the hard work is done, but packing a moving truck requires just as much planning and technical know-how. To maximize the space in your rental truck, you’ll need to load strategically and position your furniture with care. More importantly, proper loading techniques protect your belongings from damage and balance the truck for a smoother ride. Before you begin your DIY move<\/a>, it’s essential to learn how to load a moving truck.<\/p>\n

Supplies Checklist for How to Load a Moving Truck<\/h2>\n

Moving professionals who know how to load a moving truck use a variety of supplies to safely load valuable possessions and unwieldy furniture into the back of a rental truck. Even when you’ve followed all the packing rules, you’ll need to make sure those carefully packed items fit snugly in place and don’t shift in transit. Make sure you have these supplies on hand before you get started:<\/p>\n