Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Learning how to pack a moving truck like Tetris fits more in and keeps it stable. Building tight, flat tiers and filling every gap stops shifting and saves trips.
Step: Load the heaviest items first against the cab wall
Step: Stand mattresses and couches upright along the sides
Step: Build flat, even tiers from floor to ceiling
Step: Place heavy boxes low and light boxes on top
Step: Fill every gap with soft items so nothing shifts
Step: Keep weight balanced left to right
Step: Use straps to tie off each tier
Step: Load last what you want to unload first
Maximizing space in a rental truck.
When: Load the truck on move day in one organized pass.
Watch out: Do not leave gaps or stack top-heavy; loose, top-heavy loads shift, break items, and make the truck unstable to drive.