For many
people who do a self-move, one of the challenges is driving the rented moving
truck. Challenges arise in that this vehicle is much bigger and heavier than
the average car as well as lacking a rear view. When it’s time to get behind
the wheel of a moving truck be sure to follow a few safety guidelines.
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1. Beware of turns. Since moving trucks
and trailers are longer and wider than the average vehicle, it’s important to
give yourself a little extra room on turns.
2. Decrease speed. Pushing the speed
limit in the fast lane is not such a good idea with moving trucks and trailers.
Keep in the right hand lanes and watch for sign indicating what the speed limit
for trucks is in that area.
3. Increase the space cushion. Larger
vehicles take longer to slow down, especially if they are burdened with a heavy
load. Increase the follow distance from the vehicle ahead of you so that if any
sudden stops occur you will have time to slow down and avoid rear end
collisions.
4. Break early. Be conscious of
upcoming stops or slowdowns. Begin to break earlier than you would in a car.
5. Use a spotter. It’s always wise to
have someone in the passenger seat who can help navigate as well as direct you in
and out of parking spaces. Anytime you must back up, your spotter should stand
behind the truck and help guide you.
6. Watch overhead clearances. Beware of
low canopies, overpasses, bridges, drive-thru restaurants and banks, tree branches,
and parking garages. Watch out for signs prohibiting truck traffic. Find out
how tall the truck you are driving is and look out for signs signaling what
clearance is permitted.
7. Watch for road signs. Pay attention
to signs including truck weigh stations and check brakes signs.
8. Parking and safety cones. If
possible park the truck in drive-through parking spaces. If none are available
and a regular parking space is all that is available, try to find one out of
the way so that you do not obstruct traffic. Use safety cones anytime the truck
is parked in an unusual spot or anywhere that may obstruct traffic. Don’t
forget to set the emergency break!
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Sacramento employs a staff of
over 40 Full-Time Movers and Drivers, with a fleet of 10 trucks. We have
performed home and business moving services in and around the Greater
Sacramento area for almost 10 years. Our award winning services include full
service moving and packing services and we also sells boxes and packing
supplies.
With
comments or questions contact Carolyn Durkee, Marketing Coordinator at the
Sacramento office of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® at
916-852-7411 or contact us here.
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ReplyDeleteThese moving company services are often considerably less expensive than full service moving. The key difference is that much of the liability for damage falls on the customer when they utilize these services. The carrier is generally only liable for damage resulting from traffic accidents or other damage that occurs to the trailer after they recover it. Damage from improper loading and packing falls on the customer, much like with a rental truck.
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