Cargo van delivery service for local businesses

Wholesalers, small manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, and local stores that need regular restocking or same-day delivery.

Contracts for regular routes, plus per-job or per-mile rates for one-off and same-day deliveries. Steady weekly customers give you a more predictable income than ad hoc jobs.

• Safe, confident driving
• Route planning and scheduling
• Lifting and loading
• Invoicing and basic bookkeeping

• Commercial auto insurance is usually needed for delivery work, so check coverage for goods in transit
• Check whether a USDOT number or other registration applies, especially if you cross state lines or your van's weight rating is high
• Check with your city or county about a local business license and any parking or loading rules
• Income can be uneven if you rely on one or two customers, so spread your client base
• Workers' compensation insurance may be required if you hire drivers

Startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $45,000, depending on the van you choose and how much you spend on setup. Check your own quotes for insurance and registration before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your routes, hours and customers. Income can be uneven if you rely on one or two customers, so spreading your client base helps.

Commercial auto insurance is usually needed for delivery work, so check coverage for goods in transit. Also check whether a USDOT number or other registration applies, your city or county business license and parking rules, and workers' compensation if you hire drivers.