Moving Your College Student Home (NAPSA)—According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 18.3 million students are enrolled at U.S. twoand four-year institutions—and manyofthem will soon be moving back home. Penske Truck Rental, a socially conscious company that received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest rating and SmartWaycertification, offers these helpful tips to make the move go smoothly: * Truck Selection. Most college students choosethe 12- or 16foot truck for moving out of a college residence or off-campus apartment. Reserve Early. Reserve the truck and any moving accessories at least two weeksin. * Pack Smart. Bring only what you really need. Load the heaviest items on the truck first. To avoid injury, always bend your kneesandlift with yourlegs. * Use Accessories. Boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, moving blankets and hand trucks are essential movingtools. * Safety & Security. Trucks aretaller, wider and heavier than standard consumer vehicles. Drive slowerand take extra precautions. Moving home from school can be simpler for students who learn a few lessons from the experts. When traveling, park in well-lit areas and padlock the rear door. Penske offers 24/7 emergency roadside assistance and optional protection plans. Finally, with most belongings packed tightly away, create a travel bag for moving day to keep important paperwork,credit cards, identification, changeofclothes, drinks and snacksclose at hand. Additional moving tips can be found at www.PenskeTruckRental. com.
