How to Make Money with a Dump Trailer
If you own a dump trailer or are planning to purchase one, we have some useful information for you to turn your rig into a money-making machine. With a competitive business plan, good work ethics, and outstanding driving skills, it’s not difficult to earn a steady income with your dump trailer. Curious to learn more? True Value Trailers & Power Equipment is your premier trailer dealer with locations in Penrose and Florence, CO. We’ve gathered our top tips for making a little extra cash with your trailer. Keep reading to learn more, and if you’ve any questions, feel free to get in touch with us.
Provide Trash Removal Services
As a junk hauler, you can use your dump trailer to help remove debris and unnecessary items. The best thing about this is that you need not stay there at the job site to oversee the work. Just leave your trailer at a job site so that your customers can fill it up when it is convenient for them. This is basically a self-filling service wherein you are providing your trailer as a dumpster to your customers. When the trailer is full, you can go back to the job site and haul the loaded trailer to a landfill or recycler where you can remove the trash.
Offer Moving Services
One of the easiest ways of making money off your dump trailer is by providing relocation services. Most people who relocate have plenty of belongings they need to take with them, for which they need a trailer so you can simply charge for transportation and leave the loading/unloading to others. If you get your friends to pitch in with the heavy work, you can charge more. You may require additional materials like cargo straps, dolly, blankets, etc. to ensure that the cargo doesn’t get damaged during transit.
Haul Cargo
While delivery services usually provide transportation within a state, cargo hauling will likely take you out of state. Once again, bigger companies will probably not require your services while smaller ones will be thankful for it. You’ll have to talk to local business owners to see if they need your moving services part-time. If you’re heading out of state, you can try to book cargo to haul back instead of bringing home an empty dump trailer. Whatever you do, charge accordingly.
Remember that if you’re going to move cargo between states, you’ll have to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If you’re transporting goods, you’ll be liable for them, so you’ll need insurance as well.
We hope that you found this guide helpful. Remember you can always visit the experts at True Value Trailers & Power Equipment if you want more ideas or you want to shop dump trailers for sale. We can help you find the perfect model for your budget and needs, so stop by today. You'll find us in Penrose and Florence, CO, where we serve all those in Pueblo and Colorado Springs.