Renting a moving truck is easy. Driving it across the country is the hard part.
Whether you’re relocating for work, moving your family, helping a college student, or transporting business equipment, a fully loaded rental truck can quickly become the most stressful part of your move. While most rental companies allow anyone with a standard driver’s license to rent and drive a large moving truck, that doesn’t mean it’s easy—or enjoyable.
That’s where Professional Drivers comes in.
Since 1985, we’ve helped families, businesses, military members, and fleet operators by providing experienced, vetted drivers who safely transport rental trucks nationwide. Instead of spending days behind the wheel of an unfamiliar vehicle, you can fly to your destination, travel with your family, or simply enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having a professional handle the drive.
Why More People Hire a Rental Truck Driver
A 20- to 26-foot moving truck handles nothing like your everyday vehicle.
Once it’s fully loaded with furniture, appliances, and personal belongings, it becomes heavier, taller, and much harder to maneuver. Even experienced drivers are often surprised by how different it feels.
Some of the biggest challenges include:
- Limited rear visibility
- Longer stopping distances
- Tight turns and wide swing clearance
- Height restrictions at bridges and parking structures
- Crosswinds on highways
- Driving through unfamiliar cities and mountain passes
For someone who only drives a moving truck once in their life, that’s a lot to manage.
Hiring a professional driver allows you to skip that learning curve completely.
Do You Need a CDL to Drive a Rental Truck?
One of the most common questions people ask is whether driving a rental truck requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
In most cases, the answer is no.
Many popular rental trucks are intentionally built below the weight threshold that requires a CDL, allowing anyone with a valid driver’s license to rent and operate them.
However, legal doesn’t always mean practical.
Driving a 26-foot moving truck through heavy traffic, steep grades, construction zones, and unfamiliar highways requires confidence and experience. That’s why many families choose to hire a professional rental truck driver instead of taking on the responsibility themselves.
Travel Together Instead of Separating Your Family
One challenge people rarely consider is what happens to the family car.
If one person drives the rental truck, someone else usually has to drive the second vehicle. That often means parents traveling separately, kids split between vehicles, additional fuel costs, extra hotel rooms, and several long days on the road.
When you hire Professional Drivers, your family has more flexibility.
You can:
- Fly to your destination
- Ride together in your personal vehicle
- Focus on your children and pets
- Arrive rested instead of exhausted
We handle the driving so you can focus on your move—not the stress of getting there.
Who Uses Our Rental Truck Driver Service?
Our clients come from all walks of life, including:
- Families relocating across the country
- Military families with PCS orders
- College students moving across state lines
- Seniors relocating closer to family
- Snowbirds traveling seasonally
- Small businesses moving equipment or inventory
- Contractors relocating tools and job-site vehicles
- Corporate relocation departments
Whether you’re moving a one-bedroom apartment or an entire office, our professional drivers provide a safe, reliable alternative to driving the truck yourself.
Why Professional Drivers?
Since 1985, Professional Drivers has built a reputation for dependable, nationwide drive-away services.
Every trip includes:
- One assigned professional driver from pickup to delivery
- Nationwide door-to-door service
- Experienced, thoroughly vetted drivers
- Flat-rate pricing with no surprises
- Vehicle condition photos before and after transport
- Direct communication throughout your trip
- Decades of experience serving customers across the United States
Unlike brokers, we don’t hand your job off to someone you’ve never met. The driver assigned to your move is the driver who completes it.
Is Hiring a Driver Worth It?
Many people initially assume driving the truck themselves will save money.
After adding up the real costs, they often discover otherwise.
Consider the expenses involved:
- Hotels
- Fuel
- Meals
- Vacation time
- Additional vehicle wear
- Stress
- Accident risk
- Rental damage charges
Hiring a professional driver often costs less than people expect—and the convenience alone can make it worthwhile.
More importantly, you’ll arrive focused on settling into your new home instead of recovering from several exhausting days on the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire someone to drive my rental truck?
Yes. Professional Drivers provides experienced drivers who can operate your rental truck for long-distance moves, relocations, and one-way rentals, provided the rental company’s driver requirements are met.
Do I need a CDL?
Generally, no. Most consumer rental trucks are designed so they can legally be driven with a standard driver’s license.
Can you drive my rental truck across the country?
Absolutely. We provide nationwide rental truck driver services throughout the continental United States.
Can I pack my belongings inside the truck?
Yes. Since your belongings stay inside your rental truck during transport, they travel directly to your destination without being transferred between terminals or trailers.
What types of rental trucks do you drive?
Our drivers regularly operate moving trucks, box trucks, cargo vans, and many other rental vehicles used for residential and commercial moves.
Let a Professional Handle the Drive
Moving is stressful enough without worrying about driving a fully loaded rental truck hundreds—or even thousands—of miles.
Professional Drivers has helped customers nationwide since 1985 by providing experienced, dependable rental truck drivers who make long-distance moves easier, safer, and far less stressful.
Whether you’re relocating your family, moving a business, or helping a loved one get settled somewhere new, we’re ready to help.
Call Professional Drivers today at 214-444-7544 or request your free quote online to hire a rental truck driver you can trust.
