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29 June, 2025
If you own a pickup truck, you might be sitting on an untapped goldmine. Whether you are delivering appliances or products, your truck is no longer solely for weekend projects or off-roading. It's a four-wheeled business waiting to take place.
Whether you need to generate some part-time extra money or have to develop a regular $1,000-a-week side hustle, this blog will guide you through generating money with a truck using down-to-earth, real-world, and tested methods.
Pickup trucks are amazingly versatile. They offer hauling capacity, cargo space, and heavy-duty capability compared to normal vehicles. They are therefore perfect for:
Because there is consistent demand for these services. Especially by local neighborhoods, having a truck can become a viable revenue stream - even part-time.
Now let’s break down exactly how you can use your pickup to make money.
One of the most popular ways of making money with your truck is offering junk and appliance removal. It's simple, in demand, and profitable.
Collaborate with a hauling company, who offer safe and legal large appliance disposal.
Also offer independent hauling services through website.
Market to people cleaning out garages, moving homes, or doing renovations.
Depending on volume and distance
Pro Tip: Get aligned with WeCycle so you have a solid drop-off destination.
People are always on the move, especially cities or in college towns. Your truck can help them with the small moves. Such as: furniture, dorms, studio apartments, or one-item pickups.
Sign up on TaskRabbit or Dolly or similar platform
Post flyers locally or create a Google Business profile
Offer "man and a truck" service for simple jobs
By the hour
Tack on fees for stairs, multiple destinations, or distance
Bonus: Bring your friend to help and split the work for faster jobs.
You don't need to drive for Amazon to make delivery pay. Many local businesses need reliable drivers to make deliveries they don't ship via regular mail.
If your truck has towing capability, you can offer small-scale towing or roadside assistance services.
This is an excellent weekend or evening side hustle when demand is high.
Welcome to the world of passive income. When you’re not using your truck, someone else might pay to borrow it.
Turo (mostly for pickups with extended cabs)
Getaround
Fetch (specifically for trucks and vans)
Keep your truck in good condition
Respond quickly to booking requests
Read platform insurance coverage details
Depending on the service
This option requires minimal effort and no labor - just good scheduling and maintenance.
Snow plowing is an income-generating seasonal job if you live in a winter weather location. In warmer climates, change to yard debris removal.
Snowplow attachment or trailer for hauling yard waste
Advertising to neighbors and small commercial accounts
per driveway for snow
per yard cleanup job
Why It Works: People want fast, reliable service, and they'll be your guy once you have built a reputation as a reliable service provider.
This is one of the simplest and laziest ways to monetize with your pickup.
Wrapify
Carvertise
Nickelytics
Depending on where you are and where you commute
It won't get you wealthy, but it's free cash just for doing what you're already doing-driving.
Scrap metal pickup is a profitable way to use your truck to make money. Especially with frequent pickups from contractors or building construction.
Sort and gather aluminum, copper, steel, and electronics
Visit local scrap yards to understand the pricing per pound
Advertise to residents, contractors, and retail shops in your neighborhood
per pound
per load depending on material
This pickup truck side business can be repeat business if you have relationships with repeat sources.
Many landscapers and lawn care experts need reliable transport for mowers, mulch, and gear. The more, the merrier, if you have your own gear.
Haul mulch, soil, and plants
Charge for lawn mowing or leaf pickup
Sign up to work with local landscaping crews
Per hour for basic yard work
Per week potential with repeat agreements
This is a steady way to make money with a truck and expand into a full-time business if desired.
You don't need a CDL, a commercial business, or a full-size semi to earn money with your pickup. Many people can use their truck as a money making opportunity, such as:
If you are reliable and have a good truck, you can use it to make money - your own way.
To make $1,000 a week, you'll likely need to stack some combination of the approaches above. Here's a test plan:
2 Junk/Appliance Hauls Per Day (5 Days a Week)
Weekend Mix of Delivery + Moving
Advertise or Rent Out Truck on Days Off
Keys to Success:
With this consistency, you can exceed the $1,000/week mark, especially if you are in a high-traffic or growing metro area.
You can utilize any type of trucks for side income, but certain models are more suitable to specific tasks. Here's a quick overview:
| Truck Type | Best For | Example Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Compact Pickup | Light hauling | Furniture delivery, small junk removal |
| Full-Size Pickup | Heavy loads, towing | Moving, snow plowing, landscaping |
| Heavy-Duty Pickup | Commercial-level work | Scrap metal delivery, equipment transport |
You can start with small, high-volume tasks like delivery or lawn cleanup, if you have even an entry-level light-duty truck.
Some times or seasons of the year are busier than others depending on the services you offer:
If you're consistent, you can find work year-round and even plan your services around peak demand.
In today's economy, you need to seek out practical ways of earning extra income, and your truck is one of the most underutilized assets you possess.
Your truck is an asset, a business tool. Treat it like one.
Here's how to raise your odds of succeeding:
You don't need to have a fleet or commercial license to start making serious cash with a truck. If you're removing old appliances, or if you lease it out for some extra cash, there are plenty of alternatives to start making money today.
Just remember:
If hauling or appliance disposal is something you're interested in getting into, consider working with WeCycle. We make appliance and junk removal simple, legal, and convenient. And we're always interested in working with ambitious truck owners like you.
Ready to get your truck profitable?
Become a part of the growing list of truck owners earning a genuine income on their own terms - one haul at a time.
Many ask whether personal auto insurance covers hauling jobs or if they need a commercial license or a CDL. Answering this helps clarify essential requirements.
Queries like “dump runs, make $50 profit per run” and “$300–$400 a day hauling yard junk” pop up often
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People often ask about Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Dolly, CitizenShipper, etc. (Start talking to people on NextDoor, CitizenShipper)
Focusing on a niche helps you build expertise and loyal customers faster, but offering multiple services can increase income and flexibility—choose based on your goals and local demand.
