Students
Moving Your College Student Home
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Mar 17, 2010 - 3:58:18 PM

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 18.3 million students are enrolled at U.S. two- and four-year institutions-and many of them will soon be moving back home.

Penske Truck Rental, a socially conscious company that received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest rating and SmartWay certification, offers these helpful tips to make the move go smoothly:

• Truck Selection. Most college students choose the 12- or 16-foot truck for moving out of a college residence or off-campus apartment.

• Reserve Early. Reserve the truck and any moving accessories at least two weeks in.

• Pack Smart. Bring only what you really need. Load the heaviest items on the truck first. To avoid injury, always bend your knees and lift with your legs.

• Use Accessories. Boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, moving blankets and hand trucks are essential moving tools.

• Safety & Security. Trucks are taller, wider and heavier than standard consumer vehicles. Drive slower and take extra precautions. 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, change of clothes, drinks and snacks close at hand.

Additional moving tips can be found at www.GoPenske.com.

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