My husband is a contractor that does all sorts of jobs. There have been times that he has had to turn down a job because he didn't have some of the equipment that he needed to do the job right. Other jobs require that he rents some heavy construction equipment. We have been trying to decide if we should invest in purchasing some of that equipment that he needs or if it is better to continue renting it. Go through our blog to learn about purchasing heavy construction equipment. Here, you will learn the cost of purchasing and maintaining versus renting it.
When you are facing the need to move equipment, furniture, or other large items, renting a haul truck can be the most convenient option for safely transporting these materials. Renting one of these vehicles will not be overly difficult, but there are some guidelines that should be followed. Otherwise, you could increase your risk of experiencing problems while using the rental truck.
Insure The Haul Truck
Hauling will often require loading and unloading large items from the truck. During this part of the process, it can be easy to accidentally damage the interior of the vehicle. If you have purchased an insurance policy for the rental truck, you will be protected against the full costs of repairing the damage. It should be noted that your standard insurance is unlikely to provide coverage for the haul truck rental, and you may want to purchase an insurance policy from the rental agency as it will often be more cost-effective than buying a separate policy.
Avoid Uneven Loading
A truck that is unevenly loaded will be extremely hazardous. This can increase the risk of the items on the interior of the truck being damaged from falling or shifting. Also, the uneven weight can make the truck extremely difficult to drive as the shifting weight of the items being hauled can impact the handling of the vehicle. It may not be possible to keep the interior perfectly evenly loaded, but keeping it as close as possible will help to minimize these risks.
Determine Whether Fuel Stops Will Be Needed
Individuals that have little experience with driving hauling trucks may be poorly suited to estimating the amount of fuel the vehicle will need. When fully loaded, the fuel economy of these trucks will drastically decrease. Most rental services will be able to provide you with an estimated fuel economy for a truck that is fully loaded. When planning your route, you should keep the lower fuel economy in mind when determining where to stop for fuel.
Consider Practicing Driving The Truck
A hauling truck will handle very differently than traditional automobiles or pickup trucks. If you will need to drive the truck in areas that have small lanes or heavy traffic, practicing operating the truck can help you to be a safer driver. In addition to providing experience with operating a vehicle the size of a hauling truck, this can also give you a chance to identify any potential problems with the vehicle before you start hauling your items to their destination.
Share22 August 2018
