How to Become a GoShare Driver
💰 $10K+ for a used van
⏱ First dollar: 2–4 weeks
📦 Rates scale with vehicle size
Updated
The 30-second version
Apps like GoShare pay by vehicle size, and the gap is enormous: a pickup earns $46–$52 an hour, a full-size cargo van $63–$71, and a box truck about $85. If you already own a qualifying truck this costs nothing to start. If you buy a used cargo van to do it, you are $10,000–$25,000 in before the first job.
Apps like GoShare pay by vehicle size, and the gap is enormous: a pickup earns $46–$52 an hour, a full-size cargo van $63–$71, and a box truck about $85. If you already own a qualifying truck this costs nothing to start. If you buy a used cargo van to do it, you are $10,000–$25,000 in before the first job.
Used cargo van
$15K–$25K
Cargo van rate
$63–$71/hr
Approval takes
2 weeks–3 months
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✓What you actually need to start
- A vehicle from 2004 or newer with a clean title that passes inspection
- A pickup with a bed of at least 5 feet, a full-size cargo van, or a 12–26 foot box truck
- A background and driving-record check, and proof of insurance
- The physical ability to lift and carry furniture all day, usually with a helper
- Patience — activation has taken some drivers 2 weeks and others 2–3 months
If you already own a qualifying pickup, start there and prove the demand in your city before buying anything larger.
👣The steps
Check demand in your city firstDelivery volume varies wildly by metro. Apply and watch the job feed before you spend money on a vehicle.
Apply and start the background check earlyActivation times vary from two weeks to three months, and California and Massachusetts have historically been slower because of court processing.
Buy the vehicle only once you are approvedA used cargo van runs $15,000–$25,000. Buying before approval means paying for an idle van.
Get commercial auto insurancePersonal auto policies do not cover paid hauling. Budget for a commercial policy and its deposit.
Stack platformsGoShare, Lugg, Curri and local furniture stores all move the same kind of freight. One app rarely fills a week.
Recruit a reliable helperTwo-person jobs pay more and are safer. Have someone on call before you accept furniture work.
💵The money, honestly
| Vehicle | Hourly rate | Realistic weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup truck you already own | $46–$52 | $300–$700 |
| Full-size cargo van | $63–$71 | $600–$1,200 |
| Box truck, 12–26 feet | ~$85 | $800–$1,600 |
Rates are gross. Fuel, commercial insurance, maintenance and your helper's pay come out of them, and hours are not guaranteed — this is a marketplace, not a shift.
⚠ The reality check
- Approval is the real bottleneck. Drivers report waits from two weeks to three months. Nothing you do speeds that up.
- The vehicle is the risk, not the app. A $20,000 van financed against unpredictable app volume is a heavy bet on one marketplace.
- It is physical work. Furniture, appliances and stairs, often in heat. Injuries end your income immediately.
- Commercial insurance costs more than people expect. Expect four figures a year per vehicle, plus a deposit up front.
❔Questions people actually ask
Do I need a commercial driver's licence?Not for a cargo van or a standard box truck under the weight threshold. Check your state's rules for anything over 26,000 pounds.
Can I start with the truck I already have?Yes, if it is 2004 or newer, passes inspection and has at least a five-foot bed. That is the cheapest way to test the demand in your city.
How much work is there really?It varies by metro and season, and it is lumpy. Most drivers stack two or three platforms to fill a week.
The GigWiz verdict
✓ Good if
- You already own or can buy a van outright
- You want hourly rates well above food delivery
✕ Skip it if
- You need income this week
- You are financing the van on app income alone
The numbers
Used cargo van$15K–$25K
Cargo van rate$63–$71/hr
Approval takes2 weeks–3 months
DifficultyModerate — physical, capital-heavy
⚠ The catch
You cannot earn a dollar until activation clears, and that can take months.