does anyone have any ideas how i can use my 24' box truck commercially ( not household goods)?

Answer 1

I attend various equipment auctions around the country. There is usually a shortage of riggers and truckers who are available on short notice. Hook up with some of the auction companies and you will never have a shortage of work hauling equipment! Most require a suitable amount of insurance but you should have that already!

There are numerous website sites and trade organizations for the auction industry. Easily searchable on GOOGLE.

6/11/06: Someone emailed me personally and wanted to know why would there be a shortage of trucks when you could just go down to the uhaul and pick one up. I can only say that that person has never tried renting a uhaul last minute one way to any location. It would cost $1000s if they are even available.
Then you have to worry about getting a driver, etc if you are only one person. Very time consuming.

Next question: Why don't you prepare before you go. Again, the person was obviously not an auction goer. First, I have more often than not ended buying more equipment than planned. It all depends on the auction and what the prices they are getting the equipment for. I generally make a 200-300% return on my purchases. Some auctions you leave with nothing. You can only prepare so much.

Thus the opportunity. Auction houses always have approved riggers (loaders who load and secure the equipment) and truckers at the auctions for those very reasons. Again, there is always a shortgage and for larger auction it gets to be a bidding war for their services.

Unlimited opportunity for someone with a truck! Flatbeds & curtain sides are perferred but vans are just as needed.

Answer 2

Try hauling household discards for home owners, and apartment dwellers. When people move they usually have to spring clean, or they clean out their garage, but have no way to transport to city dump. In northern California the standard FEE is $200.00 plus the cost at the city DUMP. However steer clear of Bio hazard material and chemicals, which require special training and state license.

Answer 3

be a distributor of newspapers.... pick up a huge load early in the morning from the press and distribute it....

a local ad in my paper said you can make roughly 500-1000 per week. might want to check into it.

Answer 4

What's the weight rating? Where are you located?
Put a machine shop in the back and become a traveling genius.

Answer 5

Carpet cleaning, locksmith work, Hauling, Moving,

Answer 6

I hear smuggling Mexicans into America is profitable these days.

Answer 7

Paranormal investigations......set up command central........

Answer 8

shipping/delivery of big items