Location Options	Different Location(Drop-off at different location)	Same Location(Drop-off at same location)
Return Truck To	Different Location	Same Location
Truck Offers	12', 16', 22', 26' Truck	Cargo Van, 12', 16', 26' Truck
Rental Quote	Pay on a per-trip basis	Pay for the miles/days used
Trip Type	Long Distance, Interstate	Short Distance, Same City
Distance to Destination	Over 25 miles	Within 25 miles
Drop-off Date	Distance determines drop-off date	Same day to up to 9 days
Mileage	Unlimited Mileage	Pay per mileage used
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Planning Your Move with Penske Truck Rental

A man and woman sit at a table holding red coffee mugs with Penske moving boxes in the background.

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:

One Month Before

It is time to get your moving supplies.
Get ahead of the packing and start boxing up your out-of-season items and things that you, and your family, do not use on a daily basis.

Two Weeks Before

Commit to the four P's of moving: Papers, post office, providers and people.
Changing your address is quite important.
Reach out to service providers and utilities to schedule a turn on date for your new home (and don't forget to shut off at the old location).
Secure your moving day help. Call in those favors with friends and family or hire a moving crew.

The Day Before

Be sure to finish your packing. It feels good going to sleep the night before moving day to have 99% of your packing in the past tense (and it can reduce moving day stress too).
Prepare your major appliances and electronics to be transported; it is a great excuse to order take out.
Assemble an easy accessible moving day kit that includes: Your new address and keys; credits cards and cash; glasses; water and snacks; games for the kids.

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