What Is the Best Way to Pack a Moving Truck?

Load a moving truck from the cab wall backward, heaviest to lightest, in tiers. Appliances and large furniture go in first, boxes fill the middle in tight square stacks, and soft goods top it off. Strap each tier before starting the next, and keep the weight even side to side. A moving truck loads from […]

How Do You Prepare for a Move Across the Country?

Start sorting by category about eight weeks out and book your mover at least a month ahead. Keep documents, medication, and first-night items with you rather than on the truck. Long-haul loads sit in transit for days and get handled more than once. Packing density and labeling matter more than they do on a local […]