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With Memorial Day weekend travel set to shift into high gear, drivers – including do-it-yourself movers – are encouraged to pack a little patience for the road.

More than 37 million drivers are expected to drive to their destinations during the long holiday weekend, which continues through Monday – a 6% increase over last year, according to AAA.

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Whether this is your first time moving out of college, or you’ve mastered the art of the end-of-semester haul-out, let the experts at Penske Truck Rental be the first to recommend some tips and tricks for a successful moving experience.

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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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Before getting behind the wheel of your rental truck, use these tips from Penske Truck Rental to help get you from point A to point B without the worry.

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When it rains, it pours – but it doesn’t have to disrupt your commute. If you are wary of wet weather conditions, you are not alone, and Penske Truck Rental can help.

Read on for tips to ease your wet weather woes, courtesy of our friends at AAA.

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A first-time mover? Penske Truck Rental has you covered – from truck selection, destination arrival and everything in between.

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After a busy year packed with papers, projects and final exams, plus all the other stressors that come with being a college student, it’s high time for a well-deserved break. That’s why the experts at Penske Truck Leasing are here to help take the stress out of college move-out day.

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When you're moving into a new home, it's important to find the right tools for the job. Each moving situation is unique and requires a different approach, so these tips from Penske Truck Rental's moving experts will give you a better idea of what you'll need to move with ease.

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Pack – load – unpack – repeat.

Do-it-yourself movers know this cycle all too well.

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Moving with a full house? Embrace the challenge by making it enjoyable for everyone – especially if little ones and furry friends are involved.

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Many Americans will take advantage of the long Fourth of July weekend to move to their new homes. Penske Truck Rental offers these tips for a safe, happy and patriotic move.

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Snowflakes falling on trees often create picture-postcard winterscapes, but snow and ice-covered roadways can also make driving hazardous for Penske Truck Rental's do-it-yourself movers.

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Slipping into the driver’s seat of your Penske rental truck, packed with a lifetime of possessions and keepsakes, you pause one last time before starting your cross-county move and think: Am I ready?

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Planning makes perfect, right? Well, sometimes even the best-laid plans can go awry on moving day. The experts at Penske Truck Rental want you to avoid common sense errors that can wreak havoc on your moving strategy.

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Hopefully, the last bit of snow melting quietly in the corner of your local mall parking lot is a sure sign spring has sprung in your hometown. Spring is an ideal time to think about cleaning up around your house, apartment or condo -- especially if you prepare to move on to bigger and better things this summer.

Moving and self-storage go hand-in-hand and Penske Truck Rental's self-storage friends over at SpareFoot have just compiled a great infographic that tackles the top FAQs about self storage. Remember, as you're cleaning up and cleaning out, consider donating unwanted items to local organizations like Goodwill Industries as you'll save time, money and effort when moving or storing your belongings. Check out SpareFoot's self-storage infographic.

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