Pickup truck side hustle ideas that pay big

Pickup truck side hustle ideas that pay big

Your truck is a rolling ATM. Below are nine easy side hustles, real pay numbers, and Ex-Mattress perks that put cash in your pocket before the engine cools.

Why trucks win at side gigs

  • Haul what cars can’t.
  • Pick times that fit your life.
  • Local routes keep fuel low. reddit.com

Best pickup truck side hustle ideas for weekends

1. Junk removal runs

Homeowners pay $150–$350 per load. homeguide.com
Stack two loads and you’re near $500.

2. Mattress pickups for Ex-Mattress

  • 50 % paid online at booking.
  • 15-minute average stop.
  • Keep 100 % of gate fees if you host drop-offs.

Apply to drive with Ex-Mattress

3. Furniture moves with Dolly

Dolly “Helpers” earn $15–$38 an hour. indeed.com

4. Store runs on GoShare

Pickup drivers average $42 an hour. goshare.co

5. Oversize deliveries on Roadie

Roadie drivers see about $22 an hour, with rural big-box loads paying more. indeed.combusinessinsider.com

6. Quick-grab jobs on Lugg

Lugg lists pickup-truck pay around $28 per hour. lugg.com

7. Scrap-metal flips

Load free curb metal, cash out at the yard—no customer needed. reddit.com

8. Yard-waste drop-offs

Weekend spring clean-ups spark steady haul work. homeguide.com

9. Craigslist/Marketplace furniture flips

Buy low, deliver same day, pocket the spread.

Gear checklist to start cheap

  • Ratchet straps, tarp, moving blankets.
  • $30 hand truck saves your back.
  • Free mileage apps track 70 ¢/mile write-off (2025 rate). homeguide.com

People also ask

How do I price a haul?
Match local junk pros—$150 per half-load, $300 full. homeguide.com

Can I make $500 in a day?
Yes. Two junk runs ($350) + one Ex-Mattress route ($150) does it. the-sun.comhomeguide.com

Do I need commercial insurance?
Most apps include cargo cover; personal auto usually works for light local hauls. goshare.co

Keep the cash flowing

Rotate gigs. Slow day on apps? Pull scrap or flip a couch. Busy weekend? Open more Ex-Mattress slots in your dashboard and let bookings fill themselves.

List your piece on Asherfield and keep 85 %.

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