The 3-Step Process To Loading a Moving Truck (The Right Way)
One of the hurdles individuals and families face in a do-it-yourself move is loading the moving truck in manner that maximizes space while protecting their belongings from damage. If boxes and furniture are chaotically tossed into the back of the truck with no sense or organization, damage may occur from items being tossed around during transit. You can protect your belongings from such damage while minimizing the number of required trips, however, by using the following 3-step approach to loading a moving truck.
Step #1 – Biggest and Heaviest Items First
The biggest and heaviest items should be loaded on the moving truck first. This improves the truck’s stability and maneuverability by focusing the bulk of its weight up front. Failure to load your moving truck in this manner may result in the truck shaking on the road, which in turn places your belongings at greater risk for damage.
Begin by loading your major home appliances on the truck – washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators and ovens. Hopefully, you have a dolly or hard cart, but if not, call up a friend or family member to assist you. Place these appliances flat on the truck (don’t stack them), and add heavy furniture and boxes next.
Note: wrap furniture in moving blankets or old comforter sheets for added protection. Even if a piece of furniture ‘appears’ to be solid and damage-proof, there’s always the chance of it getting scratched when left unprotected.
Step #2 – Create Sections
The secret to maintaining a safe, well-organized moving van is to secure your items in sections. After loading your major appliances and heavy furniture/boxes, work on a single section of the truck at a time, tying it down with rope when you are finished. This will improve the truck’s overall stability while securing your belongings in place.
The most effective way to section off the back of a moving truck is by tying down the items in each quarter. When you are finished loading a quarter of the truck, tie it down with a couple of ropes. If you look around the interior of the moving truck, you should notice a rail or similar area for attaching rope. Use this area to tie down each quarter section of the truck’s contents.
Step #3 – Filler Content
The third and final step in packing a moving truck is to add the filler content. Just as the name suggests, these are the items that can be added added to any open nook or cranny in the truck. Filler items are generally lightweight and not easily damaged, making them suitable for placing on top of furniture and boxes.
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