How to make money with a pickup truck

How to make money with a pickup truck

Got a truck? You have a money-maker on wheels. This guide shows seven simple ways to earn fast, what gear you need, and why Ex-Mattress pays you half up-front on every mattress pickup. Let’s roll.

Why pickup trucks are perfect cash machines

  • A bed carries big stuff that cars cannot.
  • You set your hours.
  • Local jobs cut fuel costs.
  • Apps and sites do the marketing for you. indeed.com

Average junk-haul loads pay $150 – $350. homeguide.com
Dolly “Helpers” see about $50 an hour. dolly.com
Roadie long runs can top $120 a gig. reddit.com


7 easy ways to earn today

  1. Move small loads. Help neighbors shift couches and boxes.
  2. Haul junk. Charge by the truck-bed load.
  3. Delivery runs. Stores need big items dropped the same day. indeed.com
  4. Mattress pickups for Ex-Mattress. 50 % paid at booking. exmattress.com
  5. Yard-waste runs. Weekend drop-offs keep landfills clear.
  6. Tool rental shuttle. Move rental gear back to depots.
  7. Towing a trailer. Bigger jobs mean bigger pay. businessinsider.com

What you need first

  • Tie-downs, tarp, and dolly keep loads safe.
  • Business insurance protects you and the customer.
  • Mileage log saves on taxes—70 ¢ per mile in 2025. irs.govaxios.com
  • A helper app like Dolly or Roadie fills your schedule. dolly.comdriver.roadie.com

People also ask (quick answers)

Can I really make $500 a day?
Yes—stack 3-4 premium gigs like estate clean-outs or multi-stop mattress routes. Each can pay $150+. homeguide.combusinessinsider.com

Do I need commercial plates?
Most states allow light hauling under 10,000 lbs with personal plates, but check local rules.

Which app pays most?
Dolly averages $50/hr; long Roadie hauls spike higher. dolly.comreddit.com

How do taxes work?
Track miles and save 30 % for taxes. Use the 70 ¢/mile rate. irs.gov


How Ex-Mattress pays you fast

  • Set same-day slots in your driver dashboard. exmattress.com
  • Customer books and pays 50 % online—yours right away.
  • Average stop time is under 15 minutes, so you can book more jobs. exmattress.com

Bonus: Drop-off depots let you keep 100 % of gate fees for scrap. exmattress.com


Wrap-up

Your truck equals freedom and income. Pick one idea today, sign up on your favorite app, or grab an Ex-Mattress mattress route. Then watch the cash roll in.

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