Find the right rental truck size and estimate the exact number of packing boxes and supplies needed for your move.
A 15 ft truck (like a U-Haul 15' Super Mover) can handle a standard 2-bedroom apartment if packed tightly. If you have a garage, large sectional sofa, or patio furniture, step up to a 20 ft truck to avoid leaving items behind on long-distance moves.
Books, tools, and liquids are dense. A large box full of books easily exceeds 80–100 lbs, causing the cardboard bottom to buckle and risking severe lower back injury. Keep all heavy dense items in Small 1.5 cu. ft. boxes.
Any rental truck up to 26,000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)—which includes 10 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, and 26 ft U-Haul, Budget, and Penske trucks—can be legally driven with a standard Class D non-commercial driver's license in all 50 US states.