10 best side hustles with a truck
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10 best side hustles with a truck

Real truck side hustles you can start this week. Pay notes, quick gear list, and a simple plan. Compare Ex-Mattress plans.

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Your truck can make real money. Start small. Keep it safe. Pick fast jobs near you.

before you start (fast wins)

  • set a price floor. protect your time and fuel.
  • track miles. 2025 rate is 70¢/mile. IRS
  • use straps, gloves, and a tarp.
  • take clear photos. reply fast.

1) junk removal runs

  • quick curbside loads pay well in tight routes.
  • typical homeowner price ranges exist. check local rates. HomeGuide
  • want bigger loads? see our pickup-truck hauling jobs guide. (link below)

2) mattress pickups for ex-mattress

3) store runs on goshare

  • move big items from stores to homes.
  • goshare says helpers and pickup drivers average about $40/hr. GoShare

4) oversize deliveries on roadie

  • heavy or rural runs can pay more. watch the board and time your grabs. Business Insider
  • typical roadie delivery driver pay is ~$21/hr (varies). Indeed
  • prefer pure delivery? see pickup-truck delivery jobs. (link below)

5) quick-grab jobs on lugg

  • same-day small moves. short windows.
  • lugg lists pickup pay around $28/hr (avg). Lugg

6) scrap-metal flips

  • grab free curb metal. cash at the yard.
  • learn from folks doing it now. (see reddit link in sources)

7) yard-waste drop-offs

  • spring and fall weekends pop.
  • do fast dumps and loop back for more.

8) facebook marketplace furniture flips

  • buy local. clean fast. deliver same day.
  • post before/after pics to stand out.

9) small moves (dolly or local gigs)

  • sofas, beds, and boxes. simple, short hops.
  • use a dolly, straps, and moving blankets to save your back.

10) list your piece on asherfield and keep 85%

  • flip or restore? list it and take most of the sale.
  • great for used sofas, tables, or dressers. (link below)

gear to start cheap

  • dolly or hand truck, ratchet straps, tarp.
  • gloves, masks, eye protection.
  • broom, shovel, rake.
  • keep a tire kit and jumper cables.

simple pricing tips

  • set a minimum. add fees for stairs, heavy items, or rush.
  • bundle nearby jobs. keep routes tight.
  • for junk runs, check typical price bands in your area. HomeGuide

people also ask (faqs)

  • what are the best side hustles with a truck?
    junk runs, mattress pickups, store deliveries, lugg, and flips.
  • how much can i make with a pickup?
    it depends on jobs, routes, and time. tight days earn more. (see roadie + goshare notes above.) Indeed+1
  • how do i price a junk run?
    set a floor, then match local bands. add fees for stairs and heavy items. HomeGuide
  • what is the 2025 mileage rate?
    70¢ per mile for business use. IRS
  • do i need special insurance?
    app terms vary. read driver terms before you start (see links below).

sources (external)

HomeGuide — junk removal prices GoShare — pickup/contractor info Lugg — become a lugger Indeed — Roadie pay (driver) Business Insider — bulky Roadie orders IRS — 2025 standard mileage rate Reddit — scrap metal thread Reddit — pickup money thread Asherfield — list & keep 85%
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