Renting a truck to transport goods, move house, move office or serve business is an increasingly popular need. However, if you do not have experience, you can easily make mistakes that increase costs, delay progress or cause unnecessary trouble.
1. Not determining the correct transportation needs
❌ Mistake:
Many people rent a car based on their feelings, without carefully calculating the volume, size of the goods or the number of delivery points, leading to:
The car is too small, cannot carry enough, has to make many trips → costly.
The car is too large, is banned from inner-city roads, incurs additional fees → unnecessary waste.
✅ How to avoid:
Accurately measure the weight (kg) and volume (m3) of the goods.
Determine whether you need a closed box, a tarpaulin car, a refrigerated car, or a car with a lift.
List the number of delivery points, distance and expected delivery time.
📝 Tip: If you are unsure, send specific information to the rental unit so they can advise you on the most suitable vehicle type.
2. Not checking the rental price and additional costs carefully
❌ Mistake:
You see a very cheap price on the advertisement, but when you use it, you are charged all kinds of additional fees such as:
Loading and waiting fees
Road tolls, alley entry fees
Overtime fees, exceeding the mileage limit
As a result, the total cost is much higher than expected.
✅ How to avoid:
Request a detailed quote, in writing or via a clear message.
Ask carefully: Does the price include the driver? Is there a time/km limit? Is there a waiting fee or a fee for entering restricted areas?
If you go to many delivery locations, you should choose the hourly rental form to be more proactive about costs.
🧠 Suggestion: Always compare at least 2-3 rental units to find the most reasonable price.
3. Choosing an unreliable rental unit
❌ Mistake:
Some people, in order to save money, rent trucks from unclear sources on social networks, groups or individuals without clear documents. The consequences can be:
The vehicle arrives late, not the right type required.
The driver lacks experience, causing damage to the goods.
No contract, not responsible for any loss.
✅ How to avoid:
Choose a unit that has a brand or has a reputable website, fanpage, and has reviews from previous customers.
Prioritize places with clear rental contracts and full invoices (especially for businesses).
Check vehicle information (license plate, vehicle type, driver) before the shipping date.
🛡️ Note: Don't trade service quality for cheap prices!
4. Not asking clearly about insurance and liability for damage or loss of goods
❌ Mistake:
Many customers think that renting a truck only requires the driver to drive to the destination. However, when an incident occurs such as:
Goods are dropped and broken during transportation
Collision, rainwater damages goods
Driver delivers to the wrong location or loses items
…then no one knows who is responsible.
✅ How to avoid:
Ask clearly if the rental unit supports insurance for goods or not.
Agree on compensation liability in case of damage or loss.
If the goods are fragile, request professional packaging support or padding.
🎯 Advice: Always clearly state this clause in the rental contract to avoid disputes.
5. Not checking the truck carefully before renting
❌ Mistake:
You book a truck over the phone and completely trust the supplier, when the truck arrives:
The truck is old, dirty, and does not have the required load capacity.
The truck does not have a rain cover, so the goods are easily damaged.
The lift is broken or the truck bed cannot be locked.
This directly affects the quality of the goods and delivery time.
✅ How to avoid:
Request a real photo of the truck before finalizing the rental.
If the goods are important, come see the truck in person or rent from a unit with a quality commitment.
Recheck the truck when it arrives: the truck bed, locking system, tires, tarpaulin, etc.
🔍 Tip: Ask carefully about the year of manufacture of the truck and the status of regular maintenance if you rent a truck long-term.
Conclusion
Hiring a truck to transport goods seems simple, but if you are subjective, you can completely lose money, delay progress, or affect the quality of goods. The above 5 mistakes are common mistakes that many people often make.
To avoid unnecessary risks, please:
Prepare information about goods carefully
Compare prices and choose a reputable unit
Request transparency of costs and terms of service
If you are looking for a professional, clear and reputable truck rental unit, do not hesitate to inbox or leave information for specific advice and the fastest quote.
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