Transportation Businesses You Can Start (Mostly) Immediately

There are many things that need to be transported to different places. From people to good and livestock, there is always a demand for transportation services. There are some that will cost quite a large sum to get started and others where very little cash is needed. You can work full-time or part-time to suit yourself, which is why it is often a popular way for students to earn some money.

Taxi Driver

As long as you have a vehicle that meets the required standard for the authority you come within, taxi driving as a business does not need much money to get started. There are taxi firms that give you the jobs to do, or companies such as Uber you can sign up with. The beauty of being a taxi driver is that you work the hours you want. Of course, there are some periods that are more popular than others, such as late evenings, as that is when most people need help to get home.

Taxi driving can also be a good way to meet new people and make new friends. Most drivers end up with ‘regulars’ and that helps to make the job even more pleasant.

Truck Driver

Although this will cost a bit more to get started, it is a very lucrative job. You do not have to have the cash to buy a truck – you can lease one as long as you can show you have the work contract to be able to make the monthly payments. There are other running costs involved but you might be surprised how competitive truck insurance can be for instance, and that the maintenance costs are not as high as you might expect.

You will need to obtain the correct license for truck driving, but once you have that there is also the option to hire yourself out to other truck businesses.

Person With A Van

There is a high demand for someone with a van to transport just a few things, and this is an area where the customers sometimes have trouble finding reliable people. As long as your van looks tidy and you do as you promise, being a man with a van can be a very good way to make some extra cash.

Courier Service

Do you own a cycle, motorbike or car? If so you can offer a courier service. With the popularity of postal services dwindling because of the time it takes, more businesses than ever are using couriers to deliver things that cannot be electronically. The type of vehicle you have will restrict what you can deliver to some extent, but sometimes it is the speed of the delivery that is more important than anything else.

Earning Extra Cash

Many students are in a situation where they need to earn some extra cash and starting your own transport business could be the ideal way. Some students have done this in the past and found that they enjoy the lifestyle and make a good living.