37 Business Ideas Using Cargo Trailer You Can Start Today [2023]
Interested in starting a cargo trailer business in 2023?
We put together 37 of the best cargo trailer businesses you can start in today.
For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other cargo trailer businesses to help you see what it really takes.
Here's the full list:
1. Start a mobile catering ($360K/year)
Corbin O'Reilly from San Diego started Tap Truck USA over 6 years ago, a mobile catering.
- Revenue: $30,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 8
- Location: San Diego
Initially, the business idea was just that. We researched some other mobile bars but wanted to fine-tune something that spoke more of the character of Taylor and me. Taylor has always been a craft beer enthusiast. My family history actually owned a dealership for about 70 years, so love for classic cars was in my veins.
Taylor and I did the bodywork on our first truck ourselves. We enjoyed sanding it all day and listening to Drake and Future Songs. So the 1952 Chevrolet panel truck was named Bae. She has been to the Hollywood sign, to Palm Springs, and over San Diego and orange county. We learned a lot from this first truck build, what to do, and probably more importantly as an entrepreneur what not to do.
Our validation really came in launching the truck with the feedback we would get. If you are a fan of vintage Americana, Craft brews, or classic cars then you are a fan of Tap Truck. Seeing people's eyes light up at the sight of Bae was a huge relief that we might be onto something. Still, a favorite of mine is when you hit a certain part in the reception where all the groomsmen want to see under the hood!
2. Start a mobile veterinary service ($6.96M/year)
Lisa Aumiller from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA started housepaws about 13 years ago, a mobile veterinary service.
- Revenue: $580,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 82
- Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA
I ALWAYS wanted to be a vet. There was no other option. When I was in high school I would read the stories of James Herriot who was a traveling vet who did large and small animals. I thought the idea of doing this was serene and romantic but not practical in this day and age.
Once my husband and I started our own family we decided to have midwives and have our children at home. Those experiences made me realize you can do good quality medicine in the comfort of one's own home. If you can do it for people why not pets? I watched technology change and people wanted more convenient services and I thought it was the perfect time to try going mobile. As I was researching how to create a mobile vet practice I got released from my job. That was the catalyst that made things develop full throttle. I went to a local networking meeting and walked out with an attorney, an insurance agent, a car wrapping company, and an accountant. Within a week I had an LLC, business insurance, and was ready to roll to my first appointment.
3. Start a mobile bodycare business ($60K/year)
Jenni Jo from Portland, Oregon, USA started Jenni Jo - Tension Tamer®️ almost 4 years ago, a mobile bodycare business.
- Revenue: $5,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
I’ve had the Airstream Dream for about 15 years now. First of all, who doesn’t love the beauty of the shiny silver Airstreams? And to have a business on wheels, well, that’s the cat’s meow! I had gone so far to have owned 2 vintage Airstreams over the last 15 years but for one reason or another, I chickened out and became overwhelmed with the scope of the project and gave it up, selling my trailers.
Even when the ground feels shaky and you doubt and question everything, use that as a signal to go within and get quiet.
Then life happened. I got married, had twins and then got divorced 5 years later and during that time is when my midlife awakening happened. “It’s now or never.” So, the silver lining in my dark chapter in my life gave me the courage to go after my dream. And in my case, it’s a teeny, tiny, silver mobile body care spa. To be honest, the longer I was in the profession the less I enjoyed doing onsite gigs. Hauling equipment around is cumbersome and tiring. I bring ALL the gear. Towel warmer, body cushions, table warmer, lighting, music, aromatherapy. It’s not just a massage, but an experience.
4. ($18M/year)
Jeffrey Mora from Los Angeles, California, USA started Food Fleet over 11 years ago, a business.
- Revenue: $1,500,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 6
- Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
We started the food truck business in 2012.
We kept finding it very difficult to find locations to operate. We had a booker that we used to find our locations but fell short and we let her go. I took over our booking and found that most people did not want to book just one truck, not only that they were upset that most of the time the trucks didn’t show up or were late.
We learned the real need was not only helping the trucks but providing a turnkey service for the corporations. This was a game-changer for us, we were really struggling financially.
5. Start an animal transportation business
Examples of a successful animal transportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a animal transportation business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an animal transportation business ➜

6. Start a mobile video game trailer business
Examples of a successful mobile video game trailer business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile video game trailer business:
- For Those Who Are About To Start In The Video Game Truck Business
- How To Start A Video Game Truck Business (Part 1 Of 3)
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a mobile video game trailer business ➜
7. Start a mobile hair salon
Examples of a successful mobile hair salon:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile hair salon:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a mobile hair salon ➜
8. Start a mobile florist business
Examples of a successful mobile florist business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile florist business:
- Tampa Mobile Floral Business Blossoms
- Top 3 Tips For Starting Out As A Florist Or Floral Studio - Business School
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Mobile Florist Business: Tim Roncevich
- How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Florist and Floral Business Both Online and Off: Stephanie Beener
Learn more about starting a mobile florist business ➜
9. Start a mobile farmers market business
Examples of a successful mobile farmers market business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile farmers market business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Mobile Farmers: An Ethnoarchaeological Approach To Settlement Organization Among the Raramuri of Northwestern Mexico (International Monographs in Prehistory: Ethnoarchaeology Series, 3)
- Fremont Farming And Mobility Op #10: On The Far Northern Colorado Plateau (Volume 10)
Learn more about starting a mobile farmers market business ➜
10. Start a mobile auto detailing service
Examples of a successful mobile auto detailing service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile auto detailing service:
- How To Start A Mobile Car Wash Business !! (Part 1)
- How Much A Mobile Car Wash Business Makes In A Day And How Hard Is The Mobile Detailing Business??
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Car Detailing Business
- Car Wash Business 101: The #1 Car Wash Start-Up Guide
Learn more about starting a mobile auto detailing service ➜
My name is Matt Paskow. I started a mobile auto detailing business called Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing which services North County, San Diego.
11. Start a boat transportation business
Examples of a successful boat transportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a boat transportation business:
- Getting Started In The Rv And Boat Transport Buisness
- Update!!! Is There Money In Boat Hauling?! Cdl Boat Hauling Jobs Out Of Miami And Other Major Ports
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Transportation Service: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Cheryl Kimball
- Start Your Own Freight Brokerage Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a boat transportation business ➜
12. Start a mobile retail boutique business
Examples of a successful mobile retail boutique business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile retail boutique business:
- How To Start A Mobile Boutique
- Tips For Starting + Running A Successful Mobile Retail Business With Le Fashion Truck (Audio)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Ultimate Boutique Handbook: How to Start a Retail Business: Emily a Benson
- The Ultimate Boutique Handbook: How to Start a Retail Business: Emily A. Benson
Learn more about starting a mobile retail boutique business ➜
13. Start a travel trailers rental business
Examples of a successful travel trailers rental business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a travel trailers rental business:
- Airbnb Rv Rental Business Makes Crazy Money! (Jump In Now!)
- Renting Your Rv Out For Extra Income? Owner Thoughts & Top 5 Tips After Over 120 Nights Of Rentals
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home Based Travel Agency: Tom Ogg
- Trailers : How To Design And Build (Basics) Volume 1: M. M. Smith
Learn more about starting a travel trailers rental business ➜
14. Start a bicycle trailers manufacturing business
Examples of a successful bicycle trailers manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bicycle trailers manufacturing business:
- How To Start A Bike Company! The Ride (Almost) Live Ep 6 - Chapter2 Bikes Special
- We Went To Taiwan & Started A Bike Company
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a bicycle trailers manufacturing business ➜
15. Start a mobile coffee shop business ($180K/year)
Examples of a successful mobile coffee shop business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile coffee shop business:
- Are Coffee Trucks Profitable? How Much Will I Make On Mobile Coffee Food Truck?
- How Much Does It Cost To Start A Mobile Coffee Truck
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Successful Mobile Coffee Shop: A Detailed Launch Plan
- Progressive Business Plan For A Mobile Coffee Shop
Learn more about starting a mobile coffee shop business ➜
My name is Beth Baxter and I co-founded Camper Cafe, a mobile coffee van business. The idea for our business started with my partner’s love for vintage VW campervans. He had a rusty old shell of a T25 Campervan given to him, that he wanted to convert into a trailer for his motorbikes.
Although we never really thought about this ever becoming more than just a lifestyle business, we found we were turning so much work away from that in 2019 when the company was turning over around £150k from working only 70 days of the year, we decided that I should go full-time to see the potential.
16. Start a sell motorcycle trailers business
Examples of a successful sell motorcycle trailers business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sell motorcycle trailers business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Build A Motorcycle: A Nut-And-Bolt Guide To
- The Successful Truck Owner Operator 2019 Edition: A Business Guide for the Start-Up Owner Operator: J.W. Lessing
Learn more about starting a sell motorcycle trailers business ➜
17. Start a rent out construction trailers business
Examples of a successful rent out construction trailers business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rent out construction trailers business:
- Trailer Transitions To Make Life Easier - How To Start A Rental Company
- Make 20k A Month With A Dump Trailer Business!
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Running A Successful Construction Company (For Pros, by Pros): David Gerstel
- Starting A Business All-In-One For Dummies
Learn more about starting a rent out construction trailers business ➜
18. Start a child bike trailers business
Examples of a successful child bike trailers business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a child bike trailers business:
- My 2021 Lawncare Setup With Bike Trailer (Im 12)
- Child Seat Vs Bike Trailer? How To Bike With A Child
Learn more about starting a child bike trailers business ➜
19. Start a mobile nail salon business
Examples of a successful mobile nail salon business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile nail salon business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a mobile nail salon business ➜
20. Start a garden trailers selling business
Examples of a successful garden trailers selling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a garden trailers selling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Landscaping Business
- How To Start A Home Based Business Selling Seeds: Bruce Bullock
Learn more about starting a garden trailers selling business ➜
21. Start a freight moving business ($780K/year)
Examples of a successful freight moving business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a freight moving business:
- Step By Step Instructions On How To Start A Moving Business Under $1,000
- Starting Your Own Trucking Company
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Freight Forwarder Business Startup: How To Start, Run
- Freight Forwarder Business Startup: How To Start, Run & Grow A Successful Freight Forwarding Business
Learn more about starting a freight moving business ➜
My name is Steve Setka and my father Tom and I bought an InXpress franchise in Mid 2017. InXpress is a parcel software platform that re-sells international and domestic small parcels that can be integrated manually or to an e-commerce store. The brand also specializes in LTL less-than-truckload services as well, with a minor capacity in Full Truckload and Ocean freight.
We pounded the pavement and figuratively speaking got our teeth kicked in over and over again for an eternity before the wheels started spinning.
22. Start an used cargo trailers selling business
Examples of a successful used cargo trailers selling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a used cargo trailers selling business:
- Buying An Enclosed Trailer What You Need To Know First
- Cheap Cargo Trailers - Where They Save The Money
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an used cargo trailers selling business ➜
23. Start a trailer park business
Examples of a successful trailer park business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a trailer park business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Campground Management: How to Establish and Operate Your Campground
- How To Invest In A Mobile Home Park: For Business, Money And Profit: David Rousher
Learn more about starting a trailer park business ➜
24. Start a trailer insurance providing business
Examples of a successful trailer insurance providing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a trailer insurance providing business:
- What Kind Of Insurance Do You Need To Start A Dumpster Rental Business And Do You Need Dot Authority
- How To Start A Dump Trailer Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a trailer insurance providing business ➜
25. Start a landscaping/flatbed trailer rental business
Examples of a successful landscaping/flatbed trailer rental business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a landscaping/flatbed trailer rental business:
- How I Started A Dumpster Business From Landscaping.
- How To Start A Truck For Hire Business For Beginners (Part 1/2)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Trailers : How To Design And Build (Basics) Volume 1: M. M. Smith
- Lawn Care Business Guide: The Definitive Guide To Starting and Running Your Own Successful Lawn Care Business - Patrick Cash
Learn more about starting a landscaping/flatbed trailer rental business ➜
26. Start an utility trailers selling and manufacturing business
Examples of a successful utility trailers selling and manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a utility trailers selling and manufacturing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an utility trailers selling and manufacturing business ➜
27. Start a trailer repair business
Examples of a successful trailer repair business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a trailer repair business:
- Trailer Repair.She Needs New Axles And Springs But This Hack(Job) Will Work For Now
- How Did I Start My Mobile Equipment Repair Company?
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Trailer Life's Rv Repair And Maintenance Manual
- How To Start And Manage A Successful Auto Repair Business: Professionals Guide
Learn more about starting a trailer repair business ➜
28. Start a refrigerated Trailers manufacturing business
Examples of a successful refrigerated Trailers manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a refrigerated Trailers manufacturing business:
- Great Dane's Panel Foaming Process For Refrigerated Trailers (Spanish)
- Great Dane's Panel Foaming Process For Refrigerated Trailers (French)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Trailer Life's Rv Repair And Maintenance Manual
- The Rv Handbook: Essential How-To Guide For The Rv Owner
Learn more about starting a refrigerated Trailers manufacturing business ➜
29. Start an ikea hauling business
Examples of a successful ikea hauling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ikea hauling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Trucking Company: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Starting A Trucking Company
- Trucking Company: How To Start A Trucking Company, Be Your
Learn more about starting an ikea hauling business ➜

30. Start a trash hauling trailers manufacturing business
Examples of a successful trash hauling trailers manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a trash hauling trailers manufacturing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Trailer Handbook: A Guide To Understanding Trailers And Towing Safety: Clint Lancaster
- Start Your Own Haul-Away Business: Craig Wallin
Learn more about starting a trash hauling trailers manufacturing business ➜
31. Start a specialized trailers manufacturing business
Examples of a successful specialized trailers manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a specialized trailers manufacturing business:
- How Trailers Are Built! Asmr For Men! Factory Tour At Texas Pride Trailers!
- Plant Tour: Xl Specialized Trailers
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How Clients Buy: A Practical Guide To Business Development
- Trailers : How To Design And Build (Basics) Volume 1: M. M. Smith
Learn more about starting a specialized trailers manufacturing business ➜
32. Start a mobile storage business
Examples of a successful mobile storage business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile storage business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a mobile storage business ➜
33. Start an office trailers rental business
Examples of a successful office trailers rental business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a office trailers rental business:
- Interior Tour Of A Mobile Office Trailer
- Trailer Transitions To Make Life Easier - How To Start A Rental Company
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting A Business All-In-One For Dummies
- The Successful Truck Owner Operator 2019 Edition: A Business Guide for the Start-Up Owner Operator: J.W. Lessing
Learn more about starting an office trailers rental business ➜
34. Start a lowboy trailers manufacturing business
Examples of a successful lowboy trailers manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a lowboy trailers manufacturing business:
- How Trailers Are Built! Asmr For Men! Factory Tour At Texas Pride Trailers!
- Globe Trailers: 55 Ton 3+1 Lowboy
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Trailers : How To Design And Build (Basics) Volume 1: M. M. Smith
- The Trailer Handbook: A Guide To Understanding Trailers And Towing Safety: Clint Lancaster
Learn more about starting a lowboy trailers manufacturing business ➜
35. Start a mobile boutique business
Examples of a successful mobile boutique business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile boutique business:
- How To Start A Mobile Boutique
- Tips For Starting + Running A Successful Mobile Retail Business With Le Fashion Truck (Audio)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Ultimate Boutique Handbook: How to Start a Retail Business: Emily A. Benson
- Boutique Business: A Guide For Budding Entrepreneurs Who Can't Find Answers on Google: Jance Chartae
Learn more about starting a mobile boutique business ➜
36. Start a mobile garage service
Examples of a successful mobile garage service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile garage service:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Service Business - A Step By Step Guide To Starting A
- Business Plan For A Garage Service: Anonym: 9783346082169: Books - Amazon
Learn more about starting a mobile garage service ➜
37. Start a mobile laundry service
Examples of a successful mobile laundry service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile laundry service:
- How To Start A Pickup And Dropoff Laundry Business
- Orange Sky Laundry: Our Homegrown Mobile Laundry Service For The Homeless
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Ironing & Laundry Business!: Learn Surprising Inside Secrets Of Running A Successful Home-Based Ironing & Laundry Business!: Bernard Savage
- Laundry: The Home Comforts Book Of Caring For Clothes And Linens: Cheryl Mendelson
Learn more about starting a mobile laundry service ➜
I am an engineering graduate and have done my bachelor of Technology from Amity University. Before starting Pick My laundry I was working in Randox Laboratory a diagnostic MNC. Me and my lads were facing laundry issues very much. There were no regular services for laundry and dry cleaning and sometimes we had to wait up to 15 days for our laundry. There were around 200 Hostels and PG which were facing the same problem.
Currently, we have more than 50 franchises in more than 15 cities across India. We are processing 1000 orders daily with the help of franchisees. Now, we are providing IoT enabled machines on rent to franchisees.
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