Found the perfect piece of furniture on Facebook Marketplace? Need to move something that won’t fit in your car? Or maybe you’re finally ready to tackle that storage unit you’ve been meaning to clean out.
Sometimes the hardest part of a project isn’t finding what you need or deciding what to do.
It’s figuring out how to transport everything.
At Independent Rental Co. in Santa Cruz, we rent trucks and cargo vans for all kinds of moves, pickups, deliveries and projects. And you don’t have to be moving an entire household to need one.
Whether you’re bringing home a Marketplace purchase, moving between communities in Santa Cruz County or picking up supplies for your business, renting the right vehicle can make the job much easier.
Found a Great Deal on Facebook Marketplace? Now How Do You Get It Home?
We’ve all seen those listings.
A beautiful dresser, a dining table, a couch or a set of cabinets at a price that’s too good to pass up.
There’s just one problem: It won’t fit in your car.
Maybe the seller is in Oakland and you’re bringing the item back to Capitola. Perhaps you found something in Watsonville, Scotts Valley or over the hill in San Jose.
Rather than trying to squeeze an oversized purchase into a passenger vehicle, renting a cargo van or truck may be a more practical solution.
Depending on the size, weight and shape of your purchase, you might need a cargo van, a small box truck or something larger.
Before you reserve, it’s helpful to know the approximate dimensions of the item and whether you’ll have someone available to help load and unload it.
Tell us what you’re picking up and where you’re going, and we’ll help you narrow down the rental options.
Moving Between Santa Cruz County Communities?
Not every move requires a giant moving truck.
Maybe you’re moving from a studio apartment in Santa Cruz to a place in Aptos. Perhaps you’re relocating from Pescadero to Capitola or helping a family member move a few pieces of furniture.
Some moves are small enough for a cargo van. Others call for a box truck with more enclosed cargo space.
Independent Rental Co. offers a variety of rental vehicles, including:
- Cargo vans for smaller moves, furniture pickups and deliveries
- 10-foot Baby Box trucks for compact moves that need more enclosed cargo space
- 14-, 16-, 18- and 20-foot box trucks for larger household moves and business relocations
- Pickup trucks and flatbeds for certain materials, equipment and oversized items
The right vehicle depends on how much you’re moving, the dimensions of your belongings and how you plan to load everything. Our team can help you compare options before you reserve.
Clearing Out a Storage Unit? Renting a Truck Can Save Multiple Trips.
Storage units have a way of accumulating more than we remember.
What started as a few boxes might now include furniture, shelving, household items and things you haven’t seen in years.
When it’s time to clear everything out, transporting it in a passenger car can mean making multiple trips.
A cargo van or box truck may allow you to move more of your belongings at once, depending on the load.
This can be especially helpful when you’re working within a storage facility’s access hours or trying to finish the job over a weekend.
If you’re unsure what size vehicle you need, give us an estimate of what you’re moving. Even a basic description can help us point you toward a suitable option.
Small Business Deliveries and Equipment Pickups
Truck rentals aren’t just for household moves.
Santa Cruz County businesses often need extra transportation capacity for occasional deliveries, equipment pickups, inventory transfers and special projects.
Maybe your business has a larger-than-usual order to deliver. Perhaps you need to pick up materials from a supplier or transport equipment between job sites.
Rather than purchasing another vehicle for occasional use, a short-term truck or van rental may be worth considering.
We work with both individuals and businesses, and our fleet includes enclosed and open-bed vehicles for different hauling needs.
Tell us what you’re transporting, the approximate weight and dimensions, and where the vehicle will be traveling.
Choosing the Right Truck or Cargo Van for Your Project
One of the most common questions customers have is:
“What size truck do I need?”
That’s a good question—and you don’t have to figure it out entirely on your own.
A few details can help us narrow down your choices:
- What are you moving? Furniture, boxes, appliances, equipment or building materials?
- How much space do you need? A single oversized item is different from an entire apartment.
- How heavy is the load? Weight matters just as much as the amount of cargo space.
- How will you load and unload? Some jobs may benefit from a box truck equipped with a liftgate.
- Where are you traveling? A local pickup and a longer-distance move may have different planning considerations.
Independent Rental Co. offers several truck sizes and vehicle styles because not every customer has the same job.
Our goal is to help you choose a rental vehicle that makes sense for what you’re actually doing.
Local Truck Rentals With the Flexibility to Travel
Independent Rental Co. has served Santa Cruz County since 2005.
We’re located on the Westside of Santa Cruz, convenient for customers in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Scotts Valley, Felton and surrounding communities.
And while we’re a local rental company, your project doesn’t necessarily have to stay within Santa Cruz County.
Customers can use our rental vehicles for longer trips, including approved out-of-state travel.
Our rentals are round-trip rentals, meaning vehicles are picked up from and returned to our Santa Cruz location. We don’t offer one-way drop-offs at another rental office.
If you’re planning a longer trip, let us know your destination and anticipated mileage when you call.
Sometimes Picking It Up Yourself Just Makes Sense
Not every furniture purchase comes with delivery. Not every project requires hiring a moving company. And not every load belongs in the back of your personal vehicle.
Sometimes you just need the right truck or van for the day.
Whether you’re bringing home a Facebook Marketplace find, moving a studio apartment, clearing out storage or transporting supplies for your business, Independent Rental Co. has rental options worth considering.
Tell us what you’re moving and where you’re headed. We’ll help you choose a vehicle that makes sense for the job.
Call us to check availability and reserve your truck or cargo van.
Independent Rental and Service Co. | Santa Cruz Truck Rental
Behind 7-11 & Upper Crust Pizza
217 McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
