10 Ways to Pack a Moving Truck

Moving to a new home means that you'll also have to deal with moving your stuff. While hiring professional Corpus Christi movers will help you avoid dealing with such an issue, you should still be aware of how to pack a moving truck to make sure that the moving company you hire is packing your belongings in the safest way possible. All My Sons Moving & Storage is a top moving company in Corpus Christi that can handle your move, but also provides these 10 tips for packing a moving truck.

Pick the Right Truck - There are many different moving trucks available. Make sure that you pick just the right one for your move. A move to a college dorm? A 10-footer will do. Moving to a large apartment? A 17-foot truck is a better option. Moving stuff to your yacht? Even a pickup truck will do. Just make sure that you pick the right truck for moving. If you are hiring All My Sons, we will pick the moving truck based off of our assessment of your home and the number of items you are moving.

Know What to Pack First - Make sure that you are aware of what you need to put first in your truck. While the weight does have to be properly distributed, make sure that the arrangement is also great for unloading. Usually, your best bet is to put the heaviest (and some rarely used items) items at the back with the lighter boxes in front, then anything in between, while finally putting your toiletries and first-night boxes in last. Again, Corpus Christi movers will handle this part for you.

Organize Your Boxes Before Putting Them In - Make sure that you organize your boxes and prepare them the way you would want them to be placed in the moving truck.

Stack from Bottom to Top - Another seemingly obvious tip, which according to our Corpus Christi movers people tend to often disregard when in a hurry is that the heaviest boxes and furniture should be on the bottom, while the smaller ones go on the top.

Use the 'Mom's Attic' if you Have It - If your moving truck has the so-called 'Mom's Attic' overhead compartment, make sure to use it. Put the electronics and other small, fragile items in this confined space where larger items may not be placed on top or fall over on top and break these items.

Put the Irregularly-Shaped Items on Top of Each Other - Playing real-life Tetris isn't easy. Make sure to place the irregularly-shaped items on top of each other and tie them down properly.

Tie Down Your Cargo Properly - Once everything is loaded, you also must make sure that everything is tied down properly. Make sure to use the tie-down rails on the sides of your truck.

Don't Forget to Label Your Boxes - Okay, we know this might sound silly, but a lot of people make the mistake of not labeling their boxes. Make sure to label all boxes according to their contents, but be vague since moving theft can sometimes occur.

Write Down Everything – Corpus Christi movers say that the number one mistake that homeowners who are moving on their own make is not writing everything down. Make sure that you write where each item is, in which box, and where each box is located as it is loaded into the truck. If you hired a moving company in Corpus Christi, make sure that they are taking inventory.

Don't Panic! - Finally, you should avoid panicking. Instead, be level-headed and don't hassle anything when loading the moving truck. When it comes to the movers you hired, stay out of their way and let them do their job. Show them the heaviest items and boxes so they can do their job the best way possible.