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Moving can be stressful enough as it is, but moving at the last minute adds an entirely new level of emotions.

When a sudden job change or inspiration for new surroundings hits, Penske Truck Rental offers these three tips to help make a last-minute move the best move.

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Moving into college is an exciting time for students eager for a fresh start.

The moving day itself, however, can be overwhelming, especially if you are navigating a big city like Boston. That’s why Penske Truck Rental is here to ease the stress of moving day in Beantown.

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You’ve found a new place to live, secured a Penske rental truck and organized the logistics of getting your belongings from point A to point B. All that’s left to do now is get there—but that can be easier said than done when you’re traveling with kids.

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Where did I pack this? What's in this box? How do I put this together? Where's the remote?

While moving can be an exciting opportunity, it can easily become overwhelming.

From color-coded storage bins to planning a packing supply center, Penske Truck Rental has a few moving hacks to help make things a little easier.


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Summer is one of the busiest times on the road. Professional truck drivers and do-it-yourself movers share the road with families on the way to vacation destinations and motorcyclists enjoying the warmer weather.

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From the time he was four years old, Joe Dezotell knew he wanted to grow up to become a soldier and serve his country.

Now, the retired U.S. Army veteran helps military families navigate the challenges of military moves as a Rental Support Coordinator with Penske Truck Rental's specialized Military Call Center.

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With plans for a dream wedding in Greece dashed by the coronavirus pandemic, Angelo Efstathopoulos wanted to make the day no less magical for his bride, Lucy.

The couple's childhood friendship blossomed into more on a do-it-yourself move in 2011 from New York to New Orleans, so Angelo thought it be would more than fitting to hold their wedding ceremony inside a white Penske rental truck.

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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:

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Let the Truck Wizard help you decide perhaps the No. 1 question regarding a Penske Truck Rental do-it-yourself move: What size truck will I need to move my stuff?

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It is more economical to make the move to your new home in true do-it-yourself fashion. These quick tips from Penske Truck Rental can help ensure that your move is smooth and easy.

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Are you moving to college for the first time? Our Penske summer interns and moving experts share their tips on how to survive college move-in day.

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Being a first-time home or apartment owner can be a challenge — you have a lot to check off when moving for the very first time.

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Long after wedding vows have been exchanged, many newlywed couples face the first big decision of married life: how to turn his and hers into theirs.

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Whether you’re trying to stay under budget or simply just want to save some hard-earned moola, no one wants to feel like they’re paying an arm and a leg when renting a moving truck.

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For the eighth consecutive year, Atlanta, Georgia, has topped Penske Truck Rental's list of Top Moving Destinations. Cementing its spot at No. 1, Georgia's "The Big Peach" is the ninth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country, and the region grew by 1.6 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to U.S. Census.

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Roadways and neighborhoods in and around Boston are expected to swell as thousands of college students take part in Boston move-in, an annual rite of passage for many young adults living away from home for the first time.

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A new school year is about to begin for millions of students across the country, bringing with it a return of school buses to the road and children walking to bus stops and neighborhood schools.

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