{"id":48366,"date":"2019-04-29T14:36:54","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T14:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/?p=48366"},"modified":"2023-08-06T23:09:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T23:09:31","slug":"penske-truck-rental-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/penske-truck-rental-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Penske Truck Rental Independent Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Penske Truck Rental?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pensketruckrental.com\/\">Penske Truck Rental<\/a> is your go to company for moving your house or business to another location. If you want to save money on moving costs, you could handle your own move by renting a truck from them. The company offers generous discounts and is committed to reducing its impact on the environment. It\u2019s a great solution for DIY moves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/penske.png\" alt=\"penske truck rental\" class=\"wp-image-48367\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Truck Rental from Penske is a great option if you\u2019re:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a budget-friendly option.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confident driving a truck.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerned about the environment.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to save money on one-way truck rentals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Penske Truck Rental is not ideal if you\u2019re:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in an area that Penske doesn\u2019t serve.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a trailer, as the company only offers trucks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Availability<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truck Rental from this company does have more than 2,200 locations in 48 of the 50 states, as well as in Canada, but it is less widely spread than other truck rental companies. However, one benefit is that you can collect or deliver your truck to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/Truck_Rental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Home Depot<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you reserve your truck at least 48 hours in advance, Penske Truck Rental guarantees both the pickup location and truck size, which is something other truck rental companies don\u2019t offer. This is a great benefit, as customers often encounter hiccups during their moves and extend their bookings. With another company, your schedule will be impacted. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/rental-truck-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">truck rental companies<\/a>, Penske Truck Rental has hikers (drivers) who will collect your truck from a main district office and bring it to your chosen location, so that it is available when you expect to collect it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/truck-rental-2.jpg\" alt=\"penske truck rental\" class=\"wp-image-48368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/truck-rental-2.jpg 334w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/truck-rental-2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>Options<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rentals offers a varied fleet of well-maintained, clean and relatively new vehicles, ranging from cargo vans and small trucks to 10\u2019-12\u2019 trucks, 15\u2019-16\u2019 trucks, 17\u2019-22\u2019 trucks, and 24\u2019- 26\u2019 trucks. If you want to tow your car behind the truck, you will have to rent a tow dolly or car carrier from a different service provider. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-roof cargo van measures 11\u201911\u201d x 4\u20196\u201dx 6\u20199\u201d and offers a capacity of 53 square foot. It has a 3,500 lbs weight limit is suitable for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transporting furniture or appliances; or<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/students-auto-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">People moving out of their parents\u2019 homes<\/a> for the first time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 10\u2019-12\u2019 truck is suitable for people moving from studio-, one- or two-bedroom apartment with only a small amount of belongings. A 12\u2019 truck measures 12\u2019 x 6\u20196\u201d x 6\u20199\u201dand has a 78 square foot capacity and 3,500 lbs. Weight limit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next size up, 15\u2019-16\u2019 trucks, are suitable for families who live in two-bedroom apartments or small houses. A 16-foot truck measures 16\u2019x 7\u20197\u201d x 6\u20196\u201d and has a 120 square foot capacity and 4,300 lbs weight limit. The cab has space for three people, but no facilities for a child seat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re moving a large apartment, a two-bedroom house, or an office, opt for a 17\u2019-22\u2019 truck. A 22-foot truck has sufficient space for three to five bedrooms with a capacity of 164 square foot and a 10,000 lbs weight limit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24\u2019-26\u2019 truck, which measures 25\u201911\u201dx 8\u20191\u201dx 8\u20191\u201d and has a capacity of 192 square feet, and a 10,000 weight limit is best for large households, as it has a large enough interior for up to seven rooms\u2019 worth of belongings. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the 22\u2019-26\u2019 trucks are diesel powered.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Additional Services<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental\u2019s additional services include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/blog\/car-shipping-or-towing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towing equipment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving boxes and packing suppliers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-storage rentals<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving labor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And other moving services.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Pricing<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A DIY move is typically more cost effective than a full-service move, which can cost upwards of $550. However, with budget-friendly truck rental options from Penske, you\u2019ll pay anywhere from $35 upwards. It\u2019s important to consider the logistics of a DIY move, however, as that will impact the full cost of your move. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you don\u2019t need a special driver\u2019s license to rent a truck from Penske Truck Rental, you need to be confident driving a large truck with a heavy load on the open road. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to local moves, Penske Truck Rental charges between $0.69-$0.79 per mile in addition to the rental fee, which is $20-$160. The company also charges a $9 environmental fee, and insurance depends on the package you select.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rental-truck-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"rental truck insurance\" class=\"wp-image-48369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rental-truck-insurance.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rental-truck-insurance-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re an experienced truck driver who has done this a million times, accidents happen. You may be a careful, competent driver, but others are not. Then you also have to contend with road conditions, and weather. If you\u2019re going to hire a truck, it is a good idea to look into Penske Truck Rental\u2019s insurance options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Recommended?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended that you select your insurance cover based on your comfort levels driving a rental truck of the size you require. The following options are available:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liability insurance is available in the event that you cause an accident. It will cover the minimum amount of money payable for damages to the other driver\u2019s vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplemental liability insurance covers you if you are sued for damages to another individual or to their property if an accident occurs during the rental period. All authorized drivers are covered for up to $1,000,000.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited damage waiver cover is the most pricey coverage, but it offers protection against accident damages (including scratches and dents). However, it does not cover you against accidents that occur while you are behind the wheel.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal accident insurance provides medical cover for yourself and your passengers in the event of injury or death involving a Penske truck. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cargo insurance provides cover for anything in your truck that is damaged as the result of a natural disaster or accident up to a value of $15,000, but it does not cover damages that occur during loading or unloading. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/auto-transport-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Towing insurance<\/a> is important if you\u2019re towing your car or any other vehicle behind your Penske truck. If an accident occurs while you\u2019re driving your rental truck, or while you are loading or unloading it, the insurance will cover it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else you should know about Penske Truck Rental<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental offers a range of discounts, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% off your first rental as a new Penske Truck Rental customer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% off truck rentals for AAA members<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% off all truck rentals to <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/military-car-shipping-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US military personnel<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% off all truck rentals for college students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, they offer seasonal discounts, as well as unlimited free mileage on all one-way moves. You can extend your reservation at an extra $100 per day if you do run into challenges during your move.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental does not charge a penalty if you cancel a reservations up to 48 hours in advance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do customers say?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget-conscious customers love the discounts Penske offers, as well as the guaranteed availability on reservations made well in advance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company\u2019s environmental initiative is received with mixed feelings, as maximum speeds on the trucks are limited to save fuel and a $9 environmental charge is levied. Penske owns fuel efficient 22- and 26-foot diesel trucks that provide better fuel economy per gallon compared to gasoline-powered trucks. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental sets the standards in environmental friendliness by installing truck bodies that are made of 100% recyclable materials on low-emission trucks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers who wish to tow their personal vehicles often prefer hiring trucks and tow dollies from the same company, as it enables easy one-stop returns. However, it is almost always best to hire a company that does professional door-to-door <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/car-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">auto transportation<\/a>. Driving a moving truck and towing a vehicle behind it is much harder than driving a light motor vehicle, unless you have sufficient experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/truck-rental-3.jpg\" alt=\"penske truck rental\" class=\"wp-image-48370\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best option for your move?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why people choose Penske Truck Rental for their DIY moves, but to recap some specific advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variety of attractive discounts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparent upfront pricing.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental offers guaranteed availability on reservations made more than 48 hours before collection.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helpful website with clear information on the various options.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penske Truck Rental offers free unlimited mileage on one-way moves. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These benefits makes Penske Truck Rental one of the most affordable rental truck options.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> Penske Truck Rental is a great solution  to your DIY move problem. If you are confident when you drive a truck, it may be good to call Penske Truck Rental. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":48368,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[699,700,1090,23,1],"tags":[5425,4685,4658,5541,4693,4692,4828,4687,4676,4710,5518,4915],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48366"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48366"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112631,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48366\/revisions\/112631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}