What: Use your truck, or help someone with a truck, help other people move

Expected pay: $33 – 62 per hour, plus tips

Husl $core: $$$

Where: San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, CA; New Jersey and Atlanta

Requirements: Drivers

  • Over the age of 18 and have a valid state-issued ID
  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Have a truck or cargo van
  • An iPhone or Android capable of running the latest GoShare app
  • A driver’s license and clean record
  • Auto and health insurance
  • Ability to lift and carry objects of up to 75 pounds
  • Must pay for and pass a background check. Cost $45 ($65 if in N.Y.). This fee is non refundable. No felonies or violent misdemeanors in the past 7 years

Requirements: Helpers

  • Over the age of 18 and have a valid state-issued ID
  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Pass a background check (which you pay for as noted above). No felonies or violent misdemeanors in the past 7 years
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Have an iPhone or Android capable of running the current GoShare app
  • Must have a checking account to receive direct deposits

 

Review:

GoShare’s payment formula promises a great hourly wage — .99 cents per minute for helpers and drivers with small trucks (less than an 8-foot bed) and 1.29 per minute for drivers with a large truck. GoShare takes jut 20% off the top, which leaves you with an hourly wage ranging between $47.52 and $61.92, before any tips.

The job is clearly physically demanding but for someone with a clean background and some serious muscles, this could be a great opportunity. Why then, do we give this opportunity just three $$$? Because there are a few items in the terms that concern us. One is that drivers/helpers pay for their own background check up front and that fee is non-refundable. Second is that if you break any of the customer’s stuff, you could be liable for up to $250 in damages. Naturally, you’re going to try not to break anything, but stuff happens. It would be a serious bummer to sign on for a two hour job, for which you get about $120 and end up owing $250 because something was damaged.

Also check out Truxx, BuddyTruk and HitchIt. 

What their drivers say:

Drivers have given the app great reviews, however they’re all on GoShare-controlled accounts, so maintain an ounce of skepticism.

You can find the video testimonials here: https://www.goshare.co/helpers/

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