Moving Your College Student Home

Monday, March 1, 2010

Moving Your College Student Home (NAPSA)—According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 18.3 million students are enrolled at U.S. twoand four-year institutions—and manyofthem will soon be moving back home. Penske Truck Rental, a socially conscious company that received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest rating and SmartWaycertification, offers these helpful tips to make the move go smoothly: * Truck Selection. Most college students choosethe 12- or 16foot truck for moving out of a college residence or off-campus apartment. Reserve Early. Reserve the truck and any moving accessories at least two weeksin. * Pack Smart. Bring only what you really need. Load the heaviest items on the truck first. To avoid injury, always bend your kneesandlift with yourlegs. * Use Accessories. Boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, moving blankets and hand trucks are essential movingtools. * Safety & Security. Trucks aretaller, wider and heavier than standard consumer vehicles. Drive slowerand take extra precautions. Moving home from school can be simpler for students who learn a few lessons from the experts. When traveling, park in well-lit areas and padlock the rear door. Penske offers 24/7 emergency roadside assistance and optional protection plans. Finally, with most belongings packed tightly away, create a travel bag for moving day to keep important paperwork,credit cards, identification, changeofclothes, drinks and snacksclose at hand. Additional moving tips can be found at www.PenskeTruckRental. com.

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