How to Choose the Right Moving Truck Size and Avoid Double Trips

Finding Your Rental Truck Size Choosing the correct moving truck size is the difference between a smooth 1-day move and a exhausting multi-day ordeal.

Standard Rental Truck Size Chart 1. **10-Foot Truck**: Ideal for studio apartments or small student moves. Fits ~300 cubic feet of cargo. 2. **15-Foot Truck**: Best for 1 to 2-bedroom homes. Fits ~800 cubic feet. Has a convenient loading ramp. 3. **20-Foot Truck**: Recommended for 2 to 3-bedroom homes. Fits ~1,000 cubic feet of furniture and boxes. 4. **26-Foot Truck**: The largest standard rental truck. Fits 4+ bedrooms and holds up to ~1,600 cubic feet.

How to Load a Moving Truck Like a Pro * **The "I-Beam" Method**: Load tier by tier, building solid walls of boxes from floor to ceiling. * **Put heaviest items forward**: Place appliances, dressers, and heavy toolboxes right against the cab wall (front of the truck) to distribute axle weight safely. * **Secure with tie-down straps**: Use ratchet straps to anchor tiers as you build them, preventing cargo shifting.