How to make $500 a day with a pickup truck
Earn $500 a day hauling mattresses—flex hours, same-day pay with Ex-Mattress.

How to make $500 a day with a pickup truck

Learn how your truck makes $500 a day with Ex-Mattress—easy jobs and quick pay.

The $500 math explained

Average top rates

  • GoShare drivers make $45–$168 an hour. goshare.co
  • Dolly Helpers earn $15–$38 an hour. indeed.com
  • Roadie drivers average $21.83 an hour nationwide. indeed.com

A $500 day can be:

  • 2 junk loads at ≈ $250 each (typical range $150–$350). homeguide.com
  • 1 estate clean-out at the low end of the $1 250 average. homeadvisor.com
  • 3 GoShare runs at $60 each + 1 Ex-Mattress route at $150.

Best-paying gigs for fast cash

1. Estate clean-outs

Families pay big to empty a house in one day. Even a small job can net $500+. homeadvisor.com

2. Multi-stop mattress pickups for Ex-Mattress

  • 50 % paid online when the customer books.
  • 15-minute average stop means more jobs per day.
  • Some drivers clear $150 per route.

3. Junk removal

Garage clean-outs pay $150–$350 per load. Two loads = goal met. homeguide.com

4. GoShare oversized deliveries

High-demand items like furniture or grills pay up to $168 an hour. goshare.co

5. Dolly weekend moves

Helpers hit $38 an hour plus tips. Stack four hours AM + four hours PM and you’re there. indeed.com

6. Long-haul Roadie airport runs

Nationwide rate averages $21–$22 an hour, but single gigs can top $320 a day. ziprecruiter.com

Cheap gear that boosts profit

  • Ratchet straps, tarp, moving blankets – under $60.
  • $30 hand truck saves your back.
  • Track 70 ¢ per mile with a free app for tax write-offs. irs.govaxios.com

People also ask

Is $500 really doable in a day?
Yes. Two junk loads or one estate clean-out can clear $500. homeguide.comhomeadvisor.com

How many hours does it take?
Five to eight hours if you combine high-pay gigs like GoShare runs and Ex-Mattress routes. goshare.coindeed.com

Do I need a trailer?
A truck bed works for most loads; rent a trailer for oversized hauls.

What about fuel costs?
Local jobs keep miles low, and the 70 ¢/mile deduction cuts tax bills. irs.gov

Quick start checklist

  1. Join Ex-Mattress – set same-day slots and get half the pay up front.
  2. Sign up on GoShare, Dolly, or Roadie to fill gaps.
  3. Grab cheap gear and list rates on local Facebook and Craigslist pages. gridwise.io

Your truck is a rolling ATM. Mix the gigs above, track your miles, and watch the money pile up.

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