Your truck can bring big stuff to doorsteps and big money to you. This guide shows what stores want, how much each gig pays, and why Ex-Mattress pays you half up-front the moment a customer books.

What delivery companies want

On-time drops. Arrive when you say you will. Stores rate drivers on timeliness. careers.homedepot.com
Careful handling. Tie-downs keep sofas safe. Damages kill tips and reviews. goshare.co
Quick unloads. Most stops take under 20 minutes when you plan the path. goshare.co
Proof of insurance. Many apps include cargo cover, but some need your own policy. indeed.com

Top delivery niches for pickup trucks

Big-box store oversize items

Home-improvement chains need same-day runs for lumber, grills, and sheds. Drivers in Texas earn about $17–$28 per hour on standard routes. ziprecruiter.com ziprecruiter.com

Furniture and mattress drops

GoShare pickup drivers average up to $70/hr on oversized orders. goshare.co
Dolly Helpers see $35–$50/hr moving couches and dressers. dolly.com dolly.com

Long-haul parcel gigs

Roadie pays about $21.83/hr on nationwide airport runs. indeed.com

Local same-day courier loads

Many Austin drivers stack GoShare and Roadie shifts, hitting $45–$168/hr on busy weekends. goshare.co

Ex-Mattress: the fastest payout in town

50 % paid at booking, right into your account.
15-minute average stop—just grab the mattress and go.
Set same-day slots in your dashboard for rush orders.
Host drop-offs at home and keep 100 % of gate fees.

This beats apps that wait a week to pay. goshare.co dolly.com

Next steps

Grab tie-downs and a dolly.
Sign up on one app or join Ex-Mattress for mattress routes.
Open your schedule and let payouts roll in.

For more ideas, read How to make money with a pickup truck and Pickup-truck hauling jobs to keep your calendar full.

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