The details of packing and loading your truck are just part of the moving process. If you're making a long-distance move, consider having your car tuned and serviced for the trip. There are several other important arrangements to be made:

• Obtain school transcripts for your children.
• Arrange to stop utilities and services - ie. power, phone etc. (Remember to collect any deposits.)
• Make sure your new utilities and services will be connected when you arrive.
• Give the Post Office a forwarding address.
• Gather all important personal papers and records and keep them with you during the move.
• Send out change-of-address notices to magazines, charge accounts, friends and relatives. If you are a Budget card holder, make sure you let us know too!
• Recruit moving-day help.
• If you have kids, consider hiring a babysitter for moving day.
• Obtain mailing addresses for your family physician and dentist (your new doctors will need these to order your files directly).