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Whether you are moving across town or across the country, navigating the logistics of a do-it-yourself move can be both a challenge and an adventure.

For some, a change in season inspires a change in surroundings, and for others, a growing family or career motivates a move to a new home.

Our new Penske Truck Rental website has tips and tools to help first-time and experienced movers alike make the most of their moving days.

“We recognize for some moving can be a stress-filled experience for families. Our Penske Truck Rental website has resources to manage the logistics of the move,” said Kevin Malloy, senior vice president, Penske Truck Rental.

“We have information to help you choose the perfect truck and tips to make sure your moving day is a great experience,” Malloy said.

Key features of our new website include:

An updated look and feel with your needs in mind.

A streamlined customer experience, making it easy to find content during each phase of the journey.

A more intuitive way to book a truck online in fewer steps.

Plan Your Move

Our interactive planning timeline provides a roadmap to help you make decisions at key time intervals to prepare for packing loading and driving your rental truck.

Determine the right truck size and view our truck videos, so you can select the perfect truck for your move.

Download our Penske Truck Rental App to access our Location Finder, receive a quote and complete your reservation in the app, access helpful how-to videos and loading guides and connect with our 24/7 roadside service team.

Penske Truck Rental offers free unlimited miles on all one-way truck rentals, discounts for AAA members, college students and members of the military as well as packing supplies and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Ready to make a reservation? Visit the Penske Truck Rental website for more information.

By "Move Ahead" Staff

A DIY move requires a little extra planning with many factors to consider, including how to rent a truck, choosing the right truck, how to load your truck, where to stop along the way and where to return your truck once you reach your destination. And lucky for you, Penske Truck Rental already thought of (almost) everything for you.

Wherever your moving journey is taking you, these tips will help you to navigate safely, efficiently and with ease.

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When a sudden relocation becomes your only option, Penske Truck Rental has the tools to make a last-minute move the best move.

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So, you’re moving, DIY-style. You’ve set a date, arranged for a Penske rental truck and gotten all the details squared away. All that’s left to do now is load the truck and hit the road.

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A first-time mover? Penske Truck Rental has you covered – from truck selection, destination arrival and everything in between.

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Pack – load – unpack – repeat.

Do-it-yourself movers know this cycle all too well.

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Moving with a full house? Embrace the challenge by making it enjoyable for everyone – especially if little ones and furry friends are involved.

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Penske Truck Rental has introduced its first-ever mobile app for consumer truck rental customers. It provides do-it-yourself movers with the ability to manage their move more efficiently and effectively.

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Congratulations on your new home! You have reserved your Penske rental truck and now it is time to start planning the do-it-yourself move. We have a few helpful tips to get you started:

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Let the Truck Wizard help you decide perhaps the No. 1 question regarding a Penske Truck Rental do-it-yourself move: What size truck will I need to move my stuff?

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Slipping into the driver’s seat of your Penske rental truck, packed with a lifetime of possessions and keepsakes, you pause one last time before starting your cross-county move and think: Am I ready?

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Planning makes perfect, right? Well, sometimes even the best-laid plans can go awry on moving day. The experts at Penske Truck Rental want you to avoid common sense errors that can wreak havoc on your moving strategy.

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As Halloween approaches, many people enjoy having a good scare. But when you are planning a move, the last thing you want is to hear something going bump in the night – or in your rental truck. Here are a few things you don’t want to say while making a move on Halloween, and some suggestions to avoid a frightening trip.

Why is my engine having issues? Oops –I put gas in my diesel truck.

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