Tips on Renting a Commercial Truck

Renting a commercial truck is a great cost-effective strategy to help you get your cargo where it needs to go. However, renting a commercial truck isn’t as simple as walking onto the dealership lot and selecting the first available model you’ll see. Not only will your need to carefully look over your dealership’s rental agreements and expectations, but you’ll also need to put some real consideration into selecting the right truck for the job. For helpful tips on how to rent a commercial truck, we recommend reading through our article below!

Keep Your Cargo in Mind 

When searching for a rental truck, you’ll find there are quite a lot of options to choose from. To avoid becoming overwhelmed by choice and walking away with the wrong truck for the job, we advise creating a short list of requirements you’d like your rental to have. A great way to develop this list is to consider your cargo. Is it extremely heavy? Does it need to be kept in cold conditions? Is there any special technology it may require, or that you prefer to use? Answering these questions will help you quickly list your preferences and sort through your rental options in no time flat. 

Consider Term Length 

Most dealerships that offer commercial truck rentals offer term lengths that can vary anywhere from a few weeks to several months, with some even extending to over a year. When signing your rental agreement it’s important to consider how long you’ll need your truck, as this will not only affect truck availability but pricing as well. 

You also want to avoid renting out your commercial truck for too long or too little time. Sign up for a term length that’s too long, and you’ll have wasted your money renting a truck you only needed for a short while. However, if you don't give yourself enough time to use your rental truck as intended, you’ll rack up some pretty pricey late fees on top of your regular payments. 

Searching for a dealership that offers a variety of high-quality rental trucks for sale? If you’re located anywhere in the states of Colorado, Nevada, or Wyoming, then McCandless Truck Center is the perfect place for you! Feel free to call, stop by, or reach us at our website for more information on our expansive fleet of rental trucks, term lengths, and leasing options.