Please enable JavaScript and retry. Moving Trucks. Need a Truck? Get a Quote. Flat Floors in Most Trucks Pack more with extra flat space. Non-Slip Wooden Floors Help prevent spills and sliding cargo. Translucent Roof and Interior Lights See what you're doing, even after dark. His first stop was to a Penske agent location to arrange the truck rental, right down to the color.
Then I switched it to white, all while getting these confused looks," Angelo said. Once he had the truck, Angelo went to work decorating it. On the night before the wedding, Angelo and his best man drove the truck to Westchester, New York, where it remained until a few hours before the wedding.
The next day, Angelo began adding a few special touches to the truck, including attaching a "just married" banner and coffee cans, to the back. Meanwhile, Lucy spent the morning getting ready, surrounded by her friends, still unaware of her groom's wedding plans for her. One of Angelo's friends arrived to take Lucy to the wedding location, which was about three minutes away. When she walked over to where Angelo's car was parked, she saw him standing near a Penske truck.
I didn't know anything until I saw the truck, and it was awesome. After the happy couple exchanged vows, they danced inside the Penske truck as their wedding song "I've Got you Babe" by Sonny and Cher played in the background.
Although her family was unable to travel from her native Brazil, Lucy was still able to share her happy day with her mother and brother via video conferencing. Looking back at the obstacles the coronavirus posed to their dream wedding, the couple believes they were destined to be married in a Penske truck. 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:. This is not a complete list, so click here for more information and stay safe. At this time the Penske website requires that you enable JavaScript in order to take advantage of our website features. Please enable JavaScript and retry. By Bernie Mixon. Penske is a proud supporter of the military, both active duty, reserves and veterans. Making Strides Toward a Cure In the weeks leading up to Penske Pink Out, associates held fundraisers, shared breast cancer information, and rallied around those who shared how breast cancer has touched the lives of loved ones.
It is about encouraging people to go for their mammograms, to go get their screenings In Elkhart, Indiana, associates started hosting fundraising events in early September, ranging from jeans days to a cornhole tournament to a pie-in-the-face event.
By "Move Ahead Staff". Tools to Move Like a Pro August 11, Packing Up Before you start packing, take a look at what you're taking with you.
Boxes Packing tape Protective wrap Tie downs Mattress covers Box cutters Packing paper Box markers Padlock Penske Moving kits offer a simpler solution to selecting individual moving supplies. Selecting a Truck Finding the right truck size depends on how much you need to move. Penske's moving experts have the following recommendations: High roof cargo van — Up to one room 12 ft. Finding the Right Hardware Once everything is packed away and your truck is selected, the next item is to figure out which tools will offer the most help during your move.
Penske moving experts recommend the following: 12 ft. Safety First Your moving truck should be equipped with a first-aid kit, but you should bring a few additional items to make your move safer. Flashlight Road cones Flairs Blankets Overnight bag with extra clothes An additional first-aid kit Food and water Need to rent a moving truck?
By John Moralis. August 02, Pack — load — unpack — repeat. Do-it-yourself movers know this cycle all too well. Ready to reap the benefits? Use Penske's Truck Wizard to determine what size rental truck suits your needs. Once decided, reserve the truck as soon as possible. Stock up on moving supplies and boxes. Buy these items online to save time. Pack all non-essential and out-of-season belongings. Sort through belongings beforehand. Donate, sell or toss items that you no longer use.
Have pets? Have copies of medical records, birth certificates, etc. Change address with post office, banks, credit cards and magazines. Schedule a turn-on date for all utilities. Recruit friends and family to help with the move. One Day Prior Complete remaining tasks. Finish packing and labeling boxes.
Secure major appliances, electronics and heavy furniture with rope and tape. Create a moving-day kit — include maps, checkbooks, credit cards, IDs, medicine, eyeglasses, sunglasses, flashlights, snacks, water, games for kids and old and new house keys.
Pick up your Penske rental truck the day before the move. Clean your house or apartment. By Nicole Forktus. Children and Pets and Moving — Oh My! July 19, Moving With Kids Children and toddlers may not be able to fully grasp an impending move.
Avoid major moving meltdowns by: Discussing the move — Prepare your children by talking about the move as soon as possible. The way you share this information will depend on age — toddlers may benefit if toys and stories are involved with this discussion. Planning for a new school — Have recent report cards, transcripts, birth certificates, medical records, etc.
Designing their new space — Show your children pictures of their new room. Let them decide where furniture will go and what the space will look like. Reading about moving — Utilize external resources — like children's books — to further prepare your little ones. Making a memory book — Give your kids a camera or smartphone and let them take pictures of your house, school, friends and other memorable locations. Afterwards, compile all the pictures into a memory book.
Letting them pack a "moving day" box — Let your children pack some of their favorite toys and belongings. This box can occupy them during the drive.
Finding new friends — Research clubs and organizations in the area. If your child is already involved in sports or scouting, reach out to those groups ahead of time to help form new connections. Moving With Pets Like children, four-legged friends need to be prepped before a big move. Before hitting the open road, keep your pets safe, calm and comfortable by: Researching veterinary hospitals and emergency animal care centers in the area — Store these numbers and addresses in your cell phone.
Consulting a vet if your pet suffers from anxiety or motion sickness — Medications may be prescribed to help your furry friend feel better. Packing a travel bag for your pet — Include water, food, treats, plastic bags, etc,. Buying new ID tags with your new address — Before the move, add a tag to their collar with your new address and cell phone number. You may want to consider microchip technology — a chip placed under your pet's skin — that stores their personal information.
Stocking up — Keep at least one week's worth of your pet's food and medication on hand. Making sure your pet is up to date with vaccines — Certain states require a health certificate. Almost all states require a current rabies vaccine. Before embarking on your move, determine what kind of paperwork your pet needs and pack it in their travel bag.
Researching pet-friendly lodging — Traveling long-distance? If you need overnight lodging, make sure the hotel or motel you're staying at is pet-friendly. Prepare for the Heat If your area is experiencing July heat, Penske recommends taking precautions. Keep Four-Legged Family Members Safe The heat and the possibility of a long trip can be as daunting for your furry companions as they are for you, so take extra care when getting them to your new home safely. Avoid Hauling Fireworks and Other Hazardous Cargo Watching fireworks on the Fourth of July is a must, but remember: Penske prohibits carrying or hauling hazardous cargo, like fireworks, in any of their rental trucks.
By "Move Ahead" Staff. Brunner provided these additional tips for do-it-yourself movers: Make sure to lock the vehicle and lock the box at all times. Moving in Extreme Heat? Ways to Stay Cool! June 21, Schedule outdoor activities carefully. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen. Pace yourself. Take cool showers or baths to cool down. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can.
Hydration is Key Chuck Pagesy, Penske's director of safety, reiterates the importance of hydration. This prevents your body from releasing heat as fast as it may need to. Personal factors — Age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn and prescription drug and alcohol use can impact whether an individual is able to effectively cool off.
Plan Ahead Sufficient planning extends beyond accounting for traffic. Before you leave: Check weather sources before your move to help you plan out your trip. When traveling, listen to local radio stations for the forecast. Make sure you have a snowbrush and ice scraper in your truck during your move to remove snow and ice from all windows, lights, hood and roof. Stock your vehicle with basic supplies like warm clothing, blankets, flashlights, extra food, bottled water, road flares and a first-aid kit.
Sunglasses help cut glare from snow. While driving: Leave extra room between the truck and the vehicle in front of you. Trucks require even more time and room to stop in bad weather. Don't force too much power on the drive wheels; this can cause you to lose traction when driving in the snow and result in a side skid. Use extra caution when traveling across bridges and overpasses. They freeze before the road. Shell Fuel Rewards January 27, Just ask the attendant.
A Season of Giving Originally founded as Support Military Spouses, the name was changed last year to reflect the charity's broader mission to support military families and children. Having the use of four Penske trucks this year made all the difference. Delivering Christmas Cheer Penske Truck Rental, an SMF founding partner, has supported the nonprofit's work to honor the service and sacrifice of military families.
Hurricane Preparation Authorities encourage residents and business owners to take steps to prepare in the event hurricanes and tropical storms impact your area. Tips for Penske Consumers and Business Customers Penske offers the following advice to consumers and business customers on what to do before a storm arrives: Make safety your number one priority.
Top off truck fuel tanks. Move trucks to higher ground if in a flood-prone area. Stay tuned to local news stations for weather reports. Adhere to all travel, road advisories and restrictions. Delay travel into impacted areas when possible. Know your evacuation routes and have a plan. Seal and lock all fuel tank tops. Secure outdoor items and clear debris that could become a projectile Charge all mobile phone battery packs and ensure you have charging cables. Put mobile devices on low-power mode to conserve battery.
Ensure you have employee contact information and a post-storm follow-up plan to verify the status of each employee. Important: If you suspect your vehicle may have been flooded, do not start the vehicle. Starting the vehicle may cause significant damage to the emission control system.
Charting a Path to Matrimony Over the next few years together, the pair discovered a shared love of travel. Thinking back over their life together, the Penske truck kept coming to mind for Angelo. One Month Before It is time to get your moving supplies. Get ahead of the packing and start boxing up your out-of-season items and things that you, and your family, do not use on a daily basis.
Changing your address is quite important. One of the provisions of the sale was that the Ryder name and yellow paint eventually be removed. Ryder without rental trucks? What's going on here? History, that's what. The sale was part of a thorough restructuring in which Ryder also jettisoned an automotive-carrier unit and an aviation-services company.
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