Where Can I Find Freight For my Box Truck?
Being an independent box truck owner and operator can be a great way to earn income, both full time and on the side. Drivers that use box trucks to move and haul cargo can make several thousand dollars a month. However, many drivers find it to be challenging to find loads for their box trucks, especially if they are just starting out.
Truck drivers may reach out to local businesses and advertise their services on Craigslist. But, it can be difficult to keep a consistent and steady amount of work. And, without freight to haul, income and earnings are inconsistent. This can be stressful and create financial strain for the driver and their family.
- Oct 20, 2018
Top 5 Reasons to Drive for GoShare
If you own a pickup truck, then you’ll know the feeling. Nearly every weekend a friend, co-worker or family member asks to borrow your wheels to help with a move, delivery, or junkyard haul. If you are lucky, they may even chip in for gas money or buy you pizza.
Everybody wants a friend with a truck. But, many people aren’t lucky enough to be on your phone’s contacts list. GoShare is an app that connects pickup truck, cargo van, box truck, and car owners to everyday people and businesses that need moving, delivery and hauling help. It’s the perfect side gig for any vehicle owner.
Need more convincing? Here are our top five reasons to join GoShare’s network of delivery professionals.
- Oct 19, 2018
On-Demand Logistics
On-demand logistics is a new buzzword in the retail industry. On-demand logistics requires that you are able to provide same-day (or faster) delivery to local customers.
In a letter to shareholders, Jeff Bezos describes the average customer as “divinely discontent.” He writes, “Their expectations are never static – they go up. It’s human nature. We didn’t ascend from our hunter-gatherer days by being satisfied. People have a voracious appetite for a better way, and yesterday’s ‘wow’ quickly becomes today’s ‘ordinary’.”
- Oct 18, 2018
Retail Delivery Best Practices
When retail delivery first became popular, it was introduced as a premium service, a consumer convenience that set the retailer apart from competitors. But, in the digital age of instant gratification, these services no longer set retailers apart. They have moved from a premium service to a requirement in order to stay competitive.
- Oct 16, 2018