Hauling Jobs With a Pickup Truck: $50-80/Hr Guide [2026]

Realistic earnings depend on your market, hours worked, and which platform you use.

Part-time (10-15 hrs/week, weekends): $500-1,200 per week. Most gig haulers start here — 3-5 jobs on Saturday and Sunday. ZipRecruiter data shows pickup truck hauling jobs averaging $18-49/hr, but app-based gig work often pays higher per-hour because you choose profitable jobs.

Full-time (30-40 hrs/week): $1,500-3,000+ per week. LoadUp reports top haulers earning $180,000+ annually doing 8-10 jobs per day. Dropcurb haulers completing 6-8 curbside pickups daily average $300-500 per day since each pickup takes roughly 15-30 minutes.

Key earnings factors:

• •Market density — Metro areas (NYC, LA, Houston, Atlanta) have higher demand and shorter drive times between jobs
• •Job selection — Curbside pickups (Dropcurb) take 15-30 min vs full-service removals (LoadUp) at 45-90 min per job
• •Multi-apping — Running Dropcurb alongside GoShare or Bungii fills gaps between jobs
• •Vehicle costs — Gas, insurance, dump fees, and truck maintenance eat 25-35% of gross earnings

Each app targets a different niche. Here's what actually matters for pickup truck owners.

Dropcurb — Best for curbside junk removal ($50-80/hr effective) You pick up items already at the curb — no entering homes, no heavy lifting from basements, no property damage risk. Each pickup takes 15-30 minutes. Haulers earn $40+ per pickup with tips on top. The curbside-only model means solo haulers can work without a helper, and you keep more of each job since there's no franchise overhead.

GoShare — Best for delivery + moving gigs (up to $70/hr) GoShare connects truck owners with businesses and individuals who need items delivered or moved. Jobs range from single-item deliveries to full apartment moves. You'll need to be comfortable with physical labor and interacting with customers inside their homes.

Bungii — Best for large-item store deliveries ($41/hr avg) Bungii focuses on last-mile delivery for retailers. You pick up purchased items (furniture, appliances) from stores and deliver to the buyer's home. Indeed reports average Bungii driver pay at $41.36/hr with same-day payout options.

LoadUp — Best for full-service junk removal ($55-200/job) LoadUp is a junk removal marketplace. Jobs involve entering homes, carrying items out, loading your truck, and hauling to a dump or donation center. Pay per job is higher but so is the time commitment and physical demand. LoadUp keeps 40% — the highest take rate of any hauling app.

Requirements vary by platform, but most hauling apps need:

• •Vehicle — Pickup truck (half-ton or larger), cargo van, or SUV with open bed. Full-size trucks (F-150, Ram 1500, Silverado 1500) are ideal. Some apps accept SUVs with the seats down.
• •Insurance — Personal auto insurance minimum. Some platforms require commercial auto insurance or offer supplemental coverage. Dropcurb provides liability coverage for all active haulers.
• •Background check — Standard across all platforms. Clean driving record required (no DUIs, major violations).
• •Smartphone — All gig hauling runs through mobile apps. You need a reliable phone with GPS.
• •Basic equipment — Ratchet straps, moving blankets, work gloves, and a tarp for your truck bed. Investment: $50-100 total.
• •Dump access — Know your local transfer stations and dump fees. Most charge $20-60 per load. Some items (mattresses, appliances with refrigerants) have special disposal fees.

You do NOT need: a CDL, a business license in most states for gig work, a specific truck brand, or a partner/helper (especially for curbside-only platforms like Dropcurb).

Top-earning haulers follow these patterns:

• •Stack apps — Run Dropcurb for curbside pickups between GoShare or Bungii delivery jobs. Curbside pickups take 15-30 minutes and fill gaps perfectly.
• •Work weekends — Saturday and Sunday see 2-3x the demand for junk removal and hauling. Most customers clean out on weekends.
• •Target move-out season — May through September is peak junk removal season, especially in college towns and apartment-heavy cities. Demand and pricing both spike.
• •Group jobs geographically — Accept pickups in the same area and do them in a route. Less drive time = more jobs per hour.
• •Know your dump fees — Different transfer stations charge different rates. Find the cheapest one in your area and factor dump fees into your per-job profitability.
• •Keep your truck clean and ready — A clean truck bed, straps already in place, and a tarp ready to go means you can accept jobs immediately without prep time.