Your mission should you decide to accept it, is to properly load your removalist van to save time, petrol and money. These practical tips will self-destruct in 15 seconds. Good luck.
Label the boxes
Before packing your rented van, take the time to put labels on boxes or items which to indicate the name and destination of the shipment. This is called organisation and it’s awesome.
Load heavy items first
Those hours spent at the gym are finally going to pay off once you start lifting those heavy items near the front of the rented van (closest to the truck cab). Keep them upright and distribute the weight evenly. Don’t forget to bend your knees when lifting so you don’t end up visiting the chiropractor again.
Think bottom to top
If you want to maximise space, you don’t need a Masters in engineering, just some common sense. Stack from floor to ceiling starting with the heaviest items. To avoid dealing with angry customers, wrap straps around large items to secure them and keep them from moving. Place fragile items on top.
Don’t forget the sides
If you need to fit longer objects, stack them vertically along the interior panels of your rented van. Work your way up, placing the smallest bits at the top.
Take care of the boxes
Once you’ve done the heavy lifting thanks to those big muscles of yours, it’s time to stack together same height boxes to get an even level. Since you are fit AND clever, you could do a bit of space saving by stuffing smaller pieces through the remaining gaps.
Give it some light
Finally, why don’t you hang a lantern or a battery-operated torch in the back corners of your rental van to help you find what you need? It will be pretty handy when you need to make a late evening delivery.
