How to Load a Moving Truck, Trailer or Van:




In every self move there are a few issues to be tackled along with and one of them is loading your moving vehicle – whether that is a truck, van or trailer, there are some rules that apply to all of them. Knowing how to perform this task is a great way to minimize the risk for your inventory to be damaged while on route. Besides this valuable information, you will also learn a few valuable tips on optimizing your loading and making it more efficient. So, here’s the valuable advice on the matter that you’ve been looking for.

How to Properly Load a Moving Truck, Van Or Trailer

Loading is an easier task when it comes to small loads but not so much if you are moving a large house or apartment. Either way though, the advice here bellow will be surely helpful.

The packing process. Loading a moving trailer or other moving vehicle starts with having a well packed inventory. Everything in your bags, boxes and furniture should be stable. If you have drawers, cupboards, etc. with content inside, it should rattle or move in any way. Otherwise it could destabilize the item and break, or even cause damages to the furniture it is within. Do not ignore this part of the moving process because it is a crucial one and it needs enough attention. Take some time to pack well, if you need to you could even set a specific area in your home for packing like a corner of your living room. Put all the packing supplies there like tape, boxes, bubble wrap, etc. for your own convenience.
Sealing the packed items. That means sealing well and securely all items packed. No doors and drawers should be likely to open while the vehicle is moving on the road! Use tape and ropes wherever necessary. Pay special attention to furniture that has removable items like drawers or doors which could open. Here are a few great packing tips, if you need help on this matter, and you can find here a list of things not to pack when moving.

Put within the vehicle the heaviest items first. Lighter and fragile items should go on top of them.
Arranging the load within the vehicle. Loading a moving van, truck or trailer well means distributing the weight properly. When it comes to trailers, 60% of the weight should be more towards the front and 40% towards the back where the doors are. However, the load distribution within a truck or van could be a bit more complicated than that so when hiring them consult the moving company that provides them to you. They will explain to you what to do depending on the type and size of the moving vehicle.
Loading the vehicle. Place inside the truck, van or trailer items you will need last. Last to go in the moving vehicle are things you will need immediately after it arrives – that could be the bed and sheets for it, a few sets of clothes, some kitchen items, etc., depending on your needs and preferences. Heaviest and strongest items are to be loaded in first at the bottom of the vehicle. More gentle and fragile items like china, chandeliers, crystal, etc. is to be loaded on top of all things in order to be best protected during the trip.
Secure the load within the vehicle. Whether you’re loading a moving truck, van or trailer, the load within it should be well secured and it should not be able to shift while you (or whoever you’ve hired), is driving the vehicle. Trucks give the opportunity to tie boxes and furniture with ropes to its walls. Check those connections well before you depart. If at any point you feel the weight balance within the vehicle has changed while you’re on the road, pull over as soon as you can to check on it and do some rearrangements, if necessary. Heavy vehicles on the road could be dangerous not only for the people within them but also for others on the road so paying extra attention is a must. Here are some great tips for safe driving in winter which will surely serve you well on the road.
Call movers. Any hesitation on your behalf as to what to do and how to act, especially if you don’t have such experience, you don’t have the time or you just don’t want to do it, has a very good solution: hire movers to do it for you. There is no need for you to sweat on this one when there are experts ready to do it for you professionally and in virtually no time. Get a quote, compare estimates to see what it could cost you and then take a decision – quotes from movers should be free so you've got nothing to lose anyway.


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