If you own a pickup truck, particularly a large truck with excellent hauling capabilities, then you have a vehicle that others want. You’re probably used to people asking you to loan them their truck or to help them move furniture with it. You may have granted some requests and rejected others.
Owning a pickup truck can be a costly expense. You can recoup part of your cost by monetizing your vehicle. Read on and we’ll explore ways you can charge people for your services.
Garbage transport – Not everyone wants to wait for garbage day to throw a sofa, a broken chair or some other element that does not serve them. In many cities, those items cost more to dispose of. You can offer your services, taking the garbage yourself to the junkyard in the city. Consider offering a “garage cleaning” service where you remove things people don’t want, resell some parts, donate others, and dispose of the rest.
Yard maintenance – Unless you start a landscaping business, you can use your truck for limited tasks. These may include removing leaves and yard debris from people’s homes and transporting it to your city’s recycling center. You can also offer to transport rocks, flowers, garden decorations, and heavy items for clients from nurseries to their homes.
Moving service – Larger moves require a dedicated truck rental or moving service, but smaller moves may require only one or two truckloads in the city. Bring a friend and offer your service to people who can’t move everything on their own, but need your help. You’re in a good position to do business if your truck bed has a lid.
Winter service – If your truck is a 4×4 and has a heavy duty engine and transmission then it may be an ideal candidate for snow plowing. You’ll need to invest in a truck bed spreader control and plow kit, money you can quickly recoup after a major storm.
There may be some restrictions where you live with operating a business from your home or using your private vehicle for business purposes. A visit to your city’s website and a trip to the DMV can help you figure out what they might be. Make a business plan and consider fuel usage as well as wear and tear on your truck. No side business is worth it if you lose money or wear out your truck.
