GoShare is a US platform that pays drivers who own a pickup truck, cargo van or box truck to do moving, delivery and hauling jobs. Customers book a vehicle for a job, and drivers nearby accept it in the app. People without a vehicle can join as helpers for the lifting. GoShare publishes average hourly earnings by vehicle, and bigger vehicles earn more.
At a glance
| Type of work | Moving, furniture and appliance delivery, retail and freight runs |
| How you earn | Per job, priced by vehicle, time and distance, plus tips |
| GoShare’s published averages | Large pickup about $57/hour, full-size cargo van about $62/hour, box truck about $67/hour |
| Cost to join | No sign-up fee; you may pay for a background check |
| Payout | Weekly by direct deposit |
| Requirements | 18+, valid license, registration and insurance in your state, a qualifying vehicle that passes GoShare’s inspection |
| Where it works | Cities across the US |
How GoShare works for drivers
You apply in the GoShare Driver app, upload your license, registration and insurance, and complete a vehicle inspection. GoShare accepts an inspection from your mechanic or a short self-inspection video, so you don’t always need to visit a station. Once approved, jobs appear in the app with the pickup, drop-off, vehicle needed, estimated time and pay. You accept the ones you want.
Jobs range from home moves and furniture store deliveries to appliance pickups and business freight. Some need one person, others need a driver plus helpers. Cars, SUVs and minivans can qualify for smaller courier jobs, but the better-paying work is for trucks and vans.
Driver or helper?
If you have a qualifying vehicle, you join as a driver and earn the vehicle rate. If you don’t, you can join as a helper: you meet the driver at the job and handle the loading and unloading. Helper work pays less but needs nothing more than strength, reliability and a way to get to the job.
How you get paid
Each job’s pay is based on the vehicle type, the time the job takes and the distance driven, and it’s shown before you accept. Customers can tip. GoShare publishes average earnings of about $57 an hour for large pickup trucks, $62 for full-size cargo vans and $67 for box trucks. These are averages for time on a job, not for every hour you’re available, so busy weeks and quiet weeks can look very different. Earnings are paid weekly by direct deposit.
What it costs you
Trucks and vans are expensive to run. Fuel, maintenance, tires and insurance all come out of your earnings, and moving work adds wear on the cargo area. You’ll also want moving blankets, straps and a dolly. As an independent contractor, track mileage and set money aside for taxes.
Owen’s take
GoShare is one of the best ways to make an under-used pickup or van earn its keep. The rates are well above food delivery because the work is heavier and the vehicle bigger. Two warnings: job flow depends a lot on your city, so don’t buy a truck for GoShare alone, and moving furniture is hard on the body. If you already own the vehicle and don’t mind lifting, it’s a strong side hustle. If not, start as a helper and see the job first.
Who it suits
It suits people who already own a full-size pickup, cargo van or box truck, are physically fit and live in a metro area with steady moving demand. It suits less well anyone with only a small car, or anyone who can’t lift heavy items.
Similar options
- TaskRabbit includes moving help, often without needing a truck.
- Roadie pays for delivering items along routes you’re already driving.
- Amazon Flex pays per block for package delivery in a car.
More local options are in Gig Work, and US-only platforms are in USA.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Higher pay than most delivery apps
- Helpers can earn without owning a vehicle
- Vehicle inspection can be done by video
Cons
- Heavy, physical work
- High running costs for trucks and vans
- Job flow varies a lot between cities
FAQ
How much do GoShare drivers make?
GoShare publishes averages of about $57 an hour for large pickups, $62 for cargo vans and $67 for box trucks, for time spent on jobs. Your hourly income across a week depends on how many jobs you get.
What vehicles can I use for GoShare?
Full-size pickups, cargo vans and box trucks for moving and delivery jobs. Cars, SUVs and minivans can qualify for smaller courier jobs.
Can I work for GoShare without a truck?
Yes, as a helper. Helpers meet the driver at the job and do the loading and unloading.
How often does GoShare pay?
Weekly, by direct deposit.
