How to Load a Moving Truck

Moving is a big, big job. It is one of the most logistically

complicated tasks most people experience. Or at least that

is how it may seem at the time. A big worry is getting all

your stuff to your final destination in one piece. Packing the

moving truck takes a lot of careful planning. If you are

unsure of how to pack your moving truck, here are a few

pieces of advice.

Prepping the Truck

Before you load anything into the truck, you’ll want to lay down some plastic wrapping or tarps across

the floor to avoid dirt, splinters, and so on. Before you do, sweep it out if it looks especially dirty and

wipe down walls as well if they look dusty or dirty.

Wrap Everything

Before you load each piece of large furniture in, make sure it is ni cely wrapped up. Mattresses and

cushions can be put in large plastic bags/wrapped in plastic. You’ll want to wrap heavy wooden or metal

items in furniture pads or heavy paper padding. Large fragile items like mirrors can be wrapped and

placed in between mattresses for extra protection. Take special care of legs, protrusions, etc., that

could puncture holes in upholstery or scratch wood.

Big Things First

Load up your biggest, heaviest pieces of furniture first. You’ll want to put

the heaviest right in the back and line the sides with other heavy pieces in

order to disperse the weight. Dissemble large pieces of furniture if you

can, especially long protrusions like legs and bed posts.

Good Boxes

It’s best not to go for cheap grocery boxes or plastic totes. You don’t

want to open the back of the truck to find your plastic totes spilt and recycled

boxes smashed (along with their precious contents). Instead, invest in some moving

grade boxes. These boxes were designed to line up, stack well, and handl e rough moving trucks. This

will help you “square off” or pack your things neatly and tightly.

Use Fillers

The key to successful moving lies in packing tightly. There will doubtless be some empty spaces left

behind by oddly shaped furniture or lines boxes that don’t quite match perfectly side to side. To fill

these empty spaces, stuff in bags of clothing, stuffed animals, pillows, and other malleable items. Of

course make sure your fillers are wrapped up to keep from being torn or dirtied.

Take Care of Yourself

Most importantly, make sure you are moving everything properly. Use dollies, carts, leather gloves, and

so on. Make sure you wear solid shoes and clothes that aren’t likely to get caught on anything. Recruit

extra hands to lift heavy items. Always lift with your legs, not your back. If you need help organizing,

lifting, or anything, call a professional mover and have them help you. There are great moving

companies in Utah! There are movers in St. George, office moving companies in Salt Lake, and

everywhere in-between. Find the best moving company in Utah and enjoy a safe, successful move!

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