14 Methods to Earn Money With a Truck: Up to $1000 Daily! (2025)

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      Pickup trucks continue to lead sales, but they aren't budget-friendly—the average price for a new pickup last year topped $60,000.

      Perhaps you spent that much or more on your truck or are contemplating buying a new or used one. With the upfront cost, fuel, insurance, and maintenance, owning a truck can be pricey.

      This is why I compiled a list of the most effective ways to generate income with a truck. It’s a vehicle designed for work, and it’s time to utilize it as a profitable asset!

      1. Highest Earning Potential

      Sharetown representatives earn money by reselling gently-used furniture and bed-in-a-box mattresses. Top earners can make over $4,000 monthly.

      2. Best for Heavy Lifting

      Get paid to assist people with moving. Rates range from $35 to $50 per hour.

      3. Vehicle Monetization

      Rent out your car or truck to earn $50-$150 per day on Turo, which provides liability insurance coverage of up to $750,000.

      1. Furniture and Mattress Returns

      Have you encountered the "100-night better sleep or your money back" mattress policy? Approximately 7% of those bed-in-a-box mattresses are returned. The manufacturers often don't want these products back, so they collaborate with Sharetown—a "reverse logistics" company—to collect them and sell them on secondhand platforms.

      As a local Sharetown rep, you can earn between $1,500-$4,000 a month by picking up and reselling these gently-used goods. Truck and SUV owners can earn $150 to $250 per item, and payment for the inventory is only required once it sells.

      2. Furniture Flipping

      A common furniture flipping process includes:

      - Finding furniture to flip on sites like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist, or local buy/sell groups.

      - Collecting it with your reliable pickup truck.

      - Refinishing it.

      - Photographing and listing it for sale—ideally, at a profit.

      Ryan Cron reported making $150-$250 per flip and appreciated the hands-on work. He recommended starting with straightforward pieces like dressers to hone your skills. With a keen understanding of popular trends and a space to work, this could turn into a profitable hobby. It is low risk too; start small and see how it goes.

      3. Moving Service

      Starting or joining a moving service is another way to earn money with your truck.

      Several startups connect truck owners with individuals needing help moving, including:

      - Dolly: Always seeking Helpers and pays $35-50 per hour if you have a pickup truck and can lift over 75 pounds. Use the app to build your schedule by finding and accepting jobs, and keep 100% of your tips.

      - Bellhop: Similar to Dolly, but offers lower earning expectations at $21 per hour (excluding tips and bonuses). You can join both services for a fuller schedule and earn more.

      - Lugg: If you enjoy lifting, Lugg can help you earn up to $2,500 weekly if you own a truck. Simply provide your basic information and confirm you can lift up to 100 pounds by yourself.

      4. Item Delivery

      Pickup trucks are effective for delivering items as well. Here are several services offering delivery gigs:

      - CitizenShipper: This platform allows you to specify what you’re able to transport, from pets to heavy equipment, with drivers earning between $6,000 and $10,000 monthly.

      - uShip: The largest online transportation marketplace looking to pair carriers with clients. List your truck and services and bid on jobs to gain customers through positive feedback.

      - Roadie: A delivery service owned by UPS that pays you to transport goods when heading in the same direction as a parcel.

      - Bungii: Businesses and individuals utilize Bungii for day-of deliveries. Drivers earn up to $45 an hour and can set their schedules. They do require a truck from 1997 or newer and the ability to lift up to 125 pounds.

      5. Rent Your Truck

      If you don’t always need your truck, renting it out might offset your ownership costs or generate profit.

      - Turo: The largest online car-sharing marketplace allows you to rent out your vehicle for $50-$150 per day, with up to $750,000 in liability insurance.

      - Getaround: Another car-sharing option, it has over 2 million users in the U.S. List your vehicle and fees, and wait for potential renters.

      - GoShare: This platform focuses on renting large vehicles for moving and delivery,