Disclosure: This guide is published by LoadUp. Earnings figures referenced are sourced from LoadUp’s loader-facing resources and reflect real platform data.
You know the feeling. A client pushes back their project. A storm rolls through and wipes out a few days. Spring has started but the schedule still has some breathing room in it. It happens to every landscaper, and those open days are actually a pretty good opportunity if you have a truck.
LoadUp is a hauling platform that connects truck owners with pre-paid junk removal jobs in their area. You pick the jobs that fit your schedule, earn $55 to $200 per order, and get paid weekly. When your landscaping season fills back up, you stop taking jobs. No commitments, no contracts, no boss.
Why it works for landscapers specifically
You’ve already got a truck, and probably a trailer too. You know how to show up, do physical work, and handle things yourself without needing someone to tell you what to do. That’s genuinely most of what this requires.
The other thing that makes this a natural fit is the timing. Spring is when homeowners start digging through garages and clearing out everything that’s been piling up since last fall. They need someone with a truck to haul it away, and that demand picks up right around the same time your landscaping calendar is still finding its footing for the season. It’s not a stretch to do both. It actually fits together pretty well.
What the money actually looks like
Jobs pay $55 to $200 per order. Most involve hauling one to three large items like furniture, mattresses, or appliances, the kind of work that’s done in under an hour. You see the exact payout before you accept anything, so there are never any surprises.
A couple of open days a week could add a few hundred dollars to your income without affecting your landscaping work at all. Loaders who stack jobs consistently earn $2,000 or more a week. LoadUp pays weekly via single-use virtual cards through Ramp, every time, no chasing invoices, no waiting on clients to come through.
It fits around your business, not the other way around
There are no minimums, no required hours, and no schedule to commit to. You open the app when your calendar has room and close it when it doesn’t. When your landscaping season hits full swing, you simply stop accepting jobs. You can come back the next time things slow down without reapplying or losing your account.
Your landscaping crew can also work as your helper on LoadUp jobs, which means you’re not scrambling to find someone. Every job requires two people for safety, and if you already work with someone regularly, that’s already sorted.
If you want to see how other landscapers have used LoadUp through the slower months, this guide covers the off-season angle in detail.
How to get started
If you have a truck or trailer in good working condition, a valid license and insurance, and can pass a background check, you’re good to go. No CDL needed, no prior experience required. The application takes less than five minutes and most people hear back within a few business days.
Spring cleanout season is already underway, and there are jobs available. If your schedule has some room right now, it’s a good time to get set up.
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Earnings vary based on geography, job type, volume, and individual efficiency. Platform statistics current as of April 2026.
