Local straight truck freight service

Local manufacturers, wholesalers, building suppliers, retailers and other small businesses without their own delivery vehicles.

Charged per load, per run or per hour, or on a regular contract route. Repeat customers on set routes give steadier income than one-off jobs.

• Safe driving with heavy or large loads
• Loading, securing and handling freight
• Scheduling and customer communication
• Basic invoicing

• Weight limits decide the licence class, the registration and the inspection requirements, so check your provincial regulator
• Commercial auto, cargo and liability insurance are needed, so check what customers require
• Load securement rules apply and damaged freight can be your liability
• Some municipalities restrict truck parking at home, so check local bylaws
• Winter weather and a quiet season in some trades can reduce work

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on the truck or pickup and trailer you choose, plus insurance and registration. Check what insurance your customers require.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $16,000, depending on your vehicle, the number of regular customers and how many hours you work. Winter weather and quiet seasons in some trades can reduce work.

Weight limits decide the licence class, registration and inspection requirements, so check your provincial regulator. Also check load securement rules, insurance needs and municipal bylaws on parking trucks at home.