Pickup truck hauling jobs

Pickup truck hauling jobs

Got a pickup? You can haul stuff and earn good cash. This guide shows the best hauling jobs, real pay, cheap gear, and the fast-pay perks you get when you run routes for Ex-Mattress.

Why hauling pays well

  • Big items fit in your bed.
  • Jobs stay local, so fuel stays low.
  • People tip for heavy lifts. southernliving.com

Texas junk-haul helpers earn about $16–$22 an hour. ziprecruiter.comziprecruiter.com
Top gig apps list pickup drivers at up to $70/hr. goshare.co

Junk removal

Homeowners pay $150–$300 per load to clear garages. ziprecruiter.com
Haul two loads on Saturday and you’re near $500.

Yard-waste runs

Spring clean-ups spark steady work. LoadUp posts upfront prices and quick pay. goloadup.comgoloadup.com

Scrap-metal flips

Steel now sells for about $287 a ton. metaloop.com
Pick up free curb metal, cash out at the yard—no customer needed.

Mulch and soil delivery

Garden shops pay drivers so buyers stay clean.

Mattress pickups for Ex-Mattress

  • Customer pays 50 % online—yours at once.
  • 15-minute stops mean more jobs per day.
  • Set same-day slots in your dashboard.

Where to find hauling leads

  • Facebook Marketplace – sellers need fast pickups; Austin posts pay ≈ $26/hr. ziprecruiter.com
  • Craigslist gigs – daily posts at $20–$40/hr. austin.craigslist.org
  • GoShare & LoadUp – built-in insurance and weekly pay. goshare.cogoloadup.com
  • Ex-Mattress Marketplace – book in one tap, half paid up front.

Gear checklist (under $100)

  • Ratchet straps
  • Moving blankets
  • $30 hand truck
  • Mileage-tracking app for the 70 ¢/mile write-off (2025 rate). goloadup.com

Pickup truck hauling jobs FAQs

How do I set a price?
Match local junk pros—$150 half load, $300 full. ziprecruiter.com

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

Is insurance required?
Apps like GoShare bundle cargo cover; others need your auto policy. goshare.co

How fast can I get paid?
LoadUp and GoShare pay weekly. Ex-Mattress pays halfway up front and the rest on site. goloadup.comgoshare.co

Next steps

  1. Grab cheap gear.
  2. List your truck on apps and join Ex-Mattress for mattress routes.
  3. Open same-day slots, then haul, smile, repeat.

Further reading

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