Getting Into The Light Hauling Business - FAST!
Because few homeowners or tenants have the time, means or energy to do it themselves, there is always a need for someone with a pickup truck to transport things found or accumulated around the house and yard. Examples are trash from private homes and businesses (most collection services will not pick up certain types of refuse), carting off things that have been cleaned out of the garage or attic, delivery of large items, picking up tree and shrub trimmings, etc. all that is needed is a truck and a strong back.
Work that others don't want always pays best. An office worker with a sore back and blisters from trimming the shrubs will gladly pay someone to finish the job and haul off the mess before his wife finds it necessary to remind him of his "unfinished business."
Also, small businesses often want unsightly things removed from their premises long before regular collection days.
The most jobs can probably be found with an ad in the paper, leaving your cards at the local lumber, hardware, furniture and catalog stores, plant nurseries and auto parts stores (especially those without a delivery service).
Even stores that deliver often have customers who "need it now," where could provide express service. Leave your name, phone number (one that will be answered) and an idea of your rates wherever there might be need for a light hauling job.
Other possibilities are the Friday Night Auction, drug stores, fast food places and grocery stores.
It may not be necessary to get a license or permit right away if you (not the truck) are paid by the job and don't haul valuables that need insuring. In this case, you personally are being hired for an "odd job," and are using your own truck for your personal convenience. If there is any doubt, consult city hall or the county clerk.
However, if you are going to be a businesses, it is best in the long run to go ahead and register your business name (city or county clerks office), get any required permits and insurance, and put signs on your truck to let people see your service in action.
The most effective advertising is when people notice you doing a job they might also want done, and note your name and phone number. Your (and your truck's) appearance will help make an impression on potential customers. If you and/or truck are both neat and well kept, your business will appear to be efficient.
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