What truck size to choose for your  Toronto move?

Moving trucks come in many shapes and sizes. It is very important to choose the proper one for your move. While most moving companies will provide you with the proper truck size, some unscrupulous Toronto moving companies have been known to mislead some clients in the past in order to increase their bottom line profit.

Sometimes a truck can be too small and sometimes it can be too big, just depends on the nature of the move. For smaller moves and deliveries a van is usually sufficient, however, if the items are especially heavy, a 1 ton truck might be recommended, but not always however. For example, a cargo van can be ideal to move a stand up piano or very large item because the tail gate is very low. Additionally cargo vans have plusher suspension than huge moving trucks making the more cushioned. The proximity of the walls and roof also make the load more stable.

For 1 bedroom to 2 bedroom apartments a 1 ton cube van is recommended, it also has a relatively low tailgate and while the suspension might not be as cushy as a cargo van, it still is better than a 5 ton truck. If the move is within the Toronto local metropolitan area and you are fairly sure that everything will fit in one load, this is your best choice. If the move is going out of Toronto within about 20 kilometers or so, choosing a 5 ton truck might be better to avoid making multiple trips.

For 2 bedroom condos/apartments, houses and townhouses of 3 bedrooms and more, a 5 ton moving truck are recommended for the Toronto metropolitan area. Five ton trucks are equipped with power tail gates and ramps, while the access is not as good as with smaller trucks; the nature of a house move commands the use of bigger equipment. The ride should also be smooth because the weight of house furniture and the additional quantity of it will weight on the axle making the ride as cushy as with a 1 ton truck under full load. Another benefit of the 5 ton truck is also that it rarely takes more than 1 trip to execute the move. You can expect to pay a little extra for the size and also, a 3 man crew or more is required to run a 5 ton truck.

If you are moving long distance from Toronto to anywhere in Canada you might need a tractor trailer. That is the biggest moving trucks size available and is shared with other households. It is based on the charter module, you could reserve the whole trailer to yourself of course but the cost would be prohibitive...another option is to go long distance with a 5 ton, that can also be expensive but we can offer you the outmost quality of service. In certain cases, the owner operator can personally execute the move for you, this is the best way to have a stress and trouble free move, please contact us for details.