10 best side hustles with a truck

Real truck side hustles you can start this week. Pay notes, quick gear list, and a simple plan.

October 1, 2025
3 mins

10 best side hustles with a truck — Turn your pickup into steady pay—on your schedule.

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Your truck can make real money. Start small. Pick fast jobs near you.

before you start (fast wins)

set a price floor. protect your time and fuel.
track miles. 2025 rate is 70¢/mile. IRS
use straps, gloves, and a tarp.
take clear photos. reply fast.

1) junk removal runs

quick curbside loads pay well in tight routes.
typical homeowner price ranges exist. check local rates. HomeGuide
want bigger loads? see our pickup-truck hauling jobs guide. (link below)

2) mattress pickups for ex-mattress

short stops. simple loads. steady bookings.
want in? compare plans and open time slots that fit your week.
cta: join ex-mattress — add your listing (28-day free trial)

3) store runs on goshare

move big items from stores to homes.
goshare says helpers and pickup drivers average about $40/hr. GoShare

4) oversize deliveries on roadie

heavy or rural runs can pay more. watch the board and time your grabs. Business Insider
typical roadie delivery driver pay is ~$21/hr (varies). Indeed
prefer pure delivery? see pickup-truck delivery jobs. (link below)

5) quick-grab jobs on lugg

same-day small moves. short windows.
lugg lists pickup pay around $28/hr (avg). Lugg

6) scrap-metal flips

grab free curb metal. cash at the yard.
learn from folks doing it now. (see reddit link in sources)

7) yard-waste drop-offs

spring and fall weekends pop.
do fast dumps and loop back for more.

8) facebook marketplace furniture flips

buy local. clean fast. deliver same day.
post before/after pics to stand out.

9) small moves (dolly or local gigs)

sofas, beds, and boxes. simple, short hops.
use a dolly, straps, and moving blankets to save your back.

10) list your piece on asherfield and keep 85%

flip or restore? list it and take most of the sale.
great for used sofas, tables, or dressers. (link below)

gear to start cheap

dolly or hand truck, ratchet straps, tarp.
gloves, masks, eye protection.
broom, shovel, rake.
keep a tire kit and jumper cables.

simple pricing tips

set a minimum. add fees for stairs, heavy items, or rush.
bundle nearby jobs. keep routes tight.
for junk runs, check typical price bands in your area. HomeGuide

people also ask (faqs)

what are the best side hustles with a truck?
junk runs, mattress pickups, store deliveries, lugg, and flips.
how much can i make with a pickup?
it depends on jobs, routes, and time. tight days earn more. (see roadie + goshare notes above.) Indeed+1
how do i price a junk run?
set a floor, then match local bands. add fees for stairs and heavy items. HomeGuide
what is the 2025 mileage rate?
70¢ per mile for business use. IRS
do i need special insurance?
app terms vary. read driver terms before you start (see links below).

pickup-truck hauling jobs — local loads and cleanouts: https://exmattress.com/pickup-truck-hauling-jobs/
pickup-truck delivery jobs — last-mile and oversize: https://exmattress.com/pickup-truck-delivery-jobs/
best pickup truck apps — compare gig apps: https://exmattress.com/best-pickup-truck-apps/
how to make money with a pickup truck — beginner path: https://exmattress.com/make-money-pickup-truck/

sources (external)

HomeGuide — junk removal prices GoShare — pickup/contractor info Lugg — become a lugger Indeed — Roadie pay (driver) Business Insider — bulky Roadie orders IRS — 2025 standard mileage rate Reddit — scrap metal thread Reddit — pickup money thread Asherfield — list & keep 85%

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