There are serious safety issues to consider if you rent a truck. Make sure the truck you are driving has been properly maintained. Recent news reports showed this is not always the case. Start by asking friends who they may have used and had good experiences. Don't stop there.
Every mover has done both good and bad moves, so check further.
Your local 'Better Business Bureau should be a must. Make sure you deal with a reputable firm. Never use a mover who's main source of advertising are signs posted on trees and telephone poles. If you want to use one of the national familiar firms, you must understand, most of these companies use 'agents' in most areas that are not really the company you may think you are calling. There is nothing wrong with this, it's how the industry works.