This fall, you might be considering renting a truck from Penske, AAA’s exclusive truck rental partner, to move your son or daughter to college. While last-minute preparations for sending your kids to college can be a chaotic and stressful experience, the experts at Penske Truck Rental have a few tips to help make the college move go smoothly:

1.) Select the right truck: Most families use a 12-foot or 16-foot truck. Reserve early and keep in mind your reservations are guaranteed. Also, all the company’s household rental trucks include either a CD player or MP3 plug-in!

2.) Packing accessories are important: Boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap and hand trucks are key tools for the do-it-yourself move. There’s no need to visit multiple websites and stores. You can find everything you need on Penske’s website.

3.) Trucks are different: They’re taller, wider and weigh 10 times more than the average car. A truck’s blind spots will also be completely different. Take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the truck’s switches and gauges, and adjust the side mirrors before your trip. Please note, there are certain bridges that are too low for Penske trucks. Review your route ahead of time to avoid these areas.

4.) Create a Moving Day Kit: In the 72 hours before the move, Penske advises the creation of a moving-day kit which can include a GPS device, mobile chargers, credit cards and snacks.

Good luck with your move, and be sure to visit AAA.com/pensketruckrental to learn more about exclusive AAA discounts with Penske.