Working with Relocation Services - Self-Move Tips

A Self-Move means that you will acquire your own packing materials, and arrange for people to help you load and unload the truck. If you are working with Crye-Leike Relocation, contact your Personal Move Manager. Crye-Leike will discuss your needs and put you in touch with the authorized self-move dealer. You will make the reservation, and the bill will come to Crye-Leike for payment, as a corporate benefit to you.

The following is a list of things the self-move company will provide, in addition to the truck. (Be sure to check with your company's relocation policy to see what items are covered.)

• Mover Truck - size depends on need
  
  You will need to know how to drive the truck that you rent. Some companies offer units with power steering and power brakes, others do not. An automatic transmission may or may not be available. Remember that these are real trucks, not modified cars. They handle differently than a car. They have large blind spots, and are top heavy so they must be driven slower and braking distances are longer. Also be aware of underpasses and overhangs that do not normally pose problems to cars.

• Support Rental Item - for towing vehicle
  
  When making your reservation please be sure to indicate if you have a vehicle to be towed. Also indicate the make, year and model. This way the self-move dealer can reserve the proper type of towing item.

• Utility, Furniture & Appliance Dollies & Furniture Pads - for leverage & protection
  
  Your rental dealer can supply you with items to help you make moving items easier. These include dollies, which you place heavy items upon to give you leverage, furniture pads for surface protection, and straps to tie down the load. Bungee cables are not recommended. Also hand trucks may be necessary to help move bulky and heavy items.

• Fuel:
  
  Like rental cars, if you bring the truck back at a lower gas level, the self-move company will charge for the amount of gallons it takes for them to re-fuel. It is more cost effective for you to fill it back up before you return it.  Keep receipts along the way when you fill up, and check with your company policy regarding any potential reimbursement.

• Boxes, tape, mattress bags, mirror boxes are available but usually this is an out-of-pocket cost to you. As soon as you know you are moving, you may want to start accumulating packing materials from various, cheaper sources.

• Deposit:
  
  A deposit needs to be made to secure the reservation. If you are working with Crye-Leike Relocation, you will NOT need to pay any money out of your own pocket for a deposit; this is covered in the agreement between Crye-Leike and the self-move company. Relocating with your company can be fast and furious, so please be sure to reserve the truck as soon as you are informed of your move, even if you do not have the exact destination address. If the reservation is not made a week or two in advance (at least!) then the possibility of a truck not being available the days you need could occur. If this happens to you, please contact your Crye-Leike Personal Move Manager, who will assist you in ironing this out.

• Rental Insurance Protection:
  
  Many times your homeowner or rental insurance protection may not protect your household goods while in transit. You may wish to check with your current insurance agent. Also ask your self-move dealer what protection they can offer you for the rental period. Refer to your relocation policy as often your company may have already agreed to pay the premium for your temporary coverage. When you pick up your truck, review the paperwork to see that the rental protection is included.

Remember that when you pick up your truck, the dealer will show you everything you need to know. Do not be afraid to ask questions.