{"id":4451,"date":"2020-01-27T14:59:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T19:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=4451"},"modified":"2021-07-14T12:54:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T16:54:13","slug":"finding-your-hustle-side-income-for-truck-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/finding-your-hustle-side-income-for-truck-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Your Hustle | Side Income For Truck Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The term side hustle has recently entered the modern language and as a trucker, you might be hearing it more and more often. Not sure what it means? A side hustle is basically a second (or third) job outside of someone’s main job that provides them with supplement income. With the rise of companies like Uber and GrubHub, more and more people are finding new ways to generate supplemental income. Whether you\u2019re a college kid looking for some extra cash to buy textbooks, or a bartender looking for a daytime side-gig, side hustles are for everyone, including truckers. So, if you\u2019re looking for a little bit of extra cash<\/a>, let\u2019s look at some ways to generate side income for truck drivers.<\/p>\n

Finding Your Hustle | Side Income For Truck Drivers<\/h2>\n

Ride-Sharing<\/h2>\n

This is mostly an option for truckers who are home every night. Why not make money doing something you\u2019ve got a ton of expertise in \u2013 driving. With the rapid growth of ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, becoming a rideshare driver is a great hustle for truck drivers. Essentially, you turn your personal vehicle into a taxi for a few hours. You\u2019ll pick up passengers and take them to their destination for a fee. You can choose to drive long distances for more money, or opt to stick to closer, more local routes. It\u2019s a lot like trucking. You\u2019ll be asked to pick up some cargo and drop it off, making this a great form of side income for truck drivers.<\/p>\n

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YouTube<\/h3>\n

Did you know just how big the trucking YouTube community<\/a> is? There are hundreds of Youtubers who are currently making money from YouTube just by filming their everyday life on the road. YouTubing is a great way for truck drivers to make money while out on the road. When you garner enough views, you can start earning money through ads and views on your video. Some of the most popular YouTube truckers are pulling in thousands of dollars per year just by uploading videos. This makes this one of the best options for side income for truck drivers.<\/p>\n

Podcasting<\/h3>\n

Similar to YouTubing, creating a podcast is another option for side income for truck drivers. We\u2019re seeing a growing number of trucking podcasts make their way onto the web. Whether it\u2019s truckers talking about everyday life, or discussing hot-button industry topics, trucking podcasts have been something that is giving drivers another supplemental income option. If you have a phone, you can be a podcaster. All it takes is a mic, your voice, and an editing app to ensure that you\u2019re producing some stellar content. Looking to throw your hat into the podcast game? It might just be the perfect side hustle for you. Check out our episode of Big Rig Banter where we actually interview a trucker-podcaster side hustler!<\/p>\n