25 Profitable Business Opportunities That Require A CDL
Interested to start a business using CDL but not quite sure what to start?
The good news is, there are so many opportunities to become an entrepreneur and build an innovative product/service in this line of work.
If you're looking to start your own business using CDL, there are several low-capital options you can choose from.
We put a list together below of the most profitable business opportunities using CDL you can start today!
Here they are:
1. Start a junk removal business ($300K/year)
Sam Evans from Pennsylvania, USA started You Call We Haul Junk Removal over 5 years ago, a junk removal business.
- Revenue: $25,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 3
- Location: Pennsylvania, USA
When I was ending my freshman year of college, I was sitting in my dorm room one day when I got a call from my cousin. Both of us had been flipping items on eBay since we were 14 and always loved to find ways to make some extra money. He told me about a book called Effortless Entrepreneur, written by the founders of College Hunks Hauling Junk which is currently the world’s second-largest junk removal franchise.
I ordered the book on eBay for $4 and as soon as it came to my dorm, I immediately started reading. About 20 pages into it, I called my Dad who is a used car salesman. I told him that I was going to start a junk removal company and that I needed his help finding a truck. After nearly a week of calling him telling him every reason I could come up with as to why I needed to start this company, he was finally in. He helped me find a $1,000 truck on Craigslist, a 1991 Ford F-150.
I bought the truck, printed out some flyers at my school’s library, ordered a few hundred horrible business cards, and was officially in business.
2. Start a moving company ($720K/year)
Max Maher from Chandler, Arizona, USA started Skinny Wimp Moving about 6 years ago, a moving company.
- Revenue: $60,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 12
- Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
I didn’t exactly come up with the initial idea for this company because this is a franchise which means for me that I license out the name “Skinny Wimp Moving”. However, because it was the first franchise location I was able to be in a prime decision-making seat and guinea pig for all ideas enabling me to test out theories on marketing and customer service which have no become standard across the brand.
Put yourself out there and ask for their business. Sure be conscious that you may get rejected but don’t be afraid to ask more than once. It won’t work every time but it will work 100% more than not trying at all.
We realized people simply don’t want a moving company that sucks. So we asked ourselves what can we do to make the stressful experience of moving suck a little less and the answers we came up with and stuck to were very common sense:
3. Start a double decker bus tour business
Examples of a successful double decker bus tour business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a double decker bus tour business:
- 2020 Unvi Urbis Man A22 Based Double Decker Open Top City Tour Bus - Exterior Interior Walkaround
- Double Decker Food Truck Bus For Sale Vancouver Bc
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a double decker bus tour business ➜
4. Start a water hauling business
Examples of a successful water hauling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a water hauling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Haul-Away Business: Craig Wallin
- How To Start And Run A Successful Junk Hauling Business: Andy Anderson
Learn more about starting a water hauling business ➜
5. Start a hauling renovation materials business
Examples of a successful hauling renovation materials business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Construction And Contracting Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Success (Startup Series): Rich Mintzer
- Running A Successful Construction Company (For Pros, by Pros): David Gerstel
Learn more about starting a hauling renovation materials business ➜
6. Start a vehicle towing service business ($18M/year)
Examples of a successful vehicle towing service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a vehicle towing service business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Price Your Towing Services And Profit: Creating A Pricing Strategy To Grow Your Towing Business
- Tow Truck Kings: Secrets Of The Towing & Recovery Business
Learn more about starting a vehicle towing service business ➜
And for some real world inspiration, give Eric Ray's story on creating Easy Auto Ship a read:
My name is Eric Ray, the CEO, and Founder of Easy Auto Ship LLC, a nationwide vehicle shipping brokerage located in Youngstown, Ohio. About 80% of our business is shipping POV (privately owned vehicles) for the end consumer, and the rest is for dealerships and relocation companies.
We average around $250,000 a month in brokerage fees with a net profit of $100,000 a month. We are ranked as the Best Overall Car Shipping Company of 2020 on Move.org, as well as Movebuddha.com, with over 1,500 reviews on Google and a 4.6 rating! We will do about $18 million this year in sales, but it was not an easy road getting here.
7. Start a furniture delivery and assembling business
Examples of a successful furniture delivery and assembling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a furniture delivery and assembling business:
Learn more about starting a furniture delivery and assembling business ➜
8. Start an airport bus shuttle services
Examples of a successful airport bus shuttle services:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airport bus shuttle services:
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
- Airport Operations, Third Edition: Norman Ashford
Learn more about starting an airport bus shuttle services ➜
9. Start a transport and logistics business
Examples of a successful transport and logistics business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a transport and logistics business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting and Running a Small Trucking Company: An Easy Step by Step guide in Starting and Running A Small Trucking Company
- Trucking Company: How to Start a Trucking Company and a Freight Broker Business Startup Guide
Learn more about starting a transport and logistics business ➜
11. Start a cross country bus shuttle service
Examples of a successful cross country bus shuttle service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cross country bus shuttle service:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a cross country bus shuttle service ➜
12. Start a hauling luxury vehicles business
Examples of a successful hauling luxury vehicles business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a hauling luxury vehicles business:
- How To Start A Car Hauling Business. (The Best Startup For Trucking Companies)
- Why I'm Starting A Car Transport Company
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Trucking Business Secrets: How To Start, Run, And Grow Your Trucking Company
- How To Start A Trucking Company: Avoid Common Mistakes And Learn What It Takes to See Success in This Industry
Learn more about starting a hauling luxury vehicles business ➜
13. Start a waste hauling business
Examples of a successful waste hauling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a waste hauling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start And Run A Successful Junk Hauling Business: Andy Anderson
- Start Your Own Haul-Away Business: Craig Wallin
Learn more about starting a waste hauling business ➜
14. Start a car shuttle service business
Examples of a successful car shuttle service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a car shuttle service business:
- Why Start A Shuttle Service Business App In 2020?
- How To Start A Transportation Business: Everything You Need To Know
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Senior Services Business: Homecare, Transportation, Travel, Adult Care, and More (StartUp Series): Entrepreneur Press
- Start Your Own Senior Transportation Business: Craig Wallin
Learn more about starting a car shuttle service business ➜
15. Start a driving seniors business
Examples of a successful driving seniors business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a driving seniors business:
- How To Start A Senior Transportation Business
- Starting Your Own Delivery Services: Helpingthe Elderly Or Disabled
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Senior Transportation Business: Craig Wallin
- Start Your Own Senior Services Business: Adult Day-Care, Relocation Service, Home-Care, Transportation Service, Concierge, Travel Service (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a driving seniors business ➜
16. Start a construction equipment delivery business
Examples of a successful construction equipment delivery business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a construction equipment delivery business:
- How To Make Money - An Entrepreneur Mindset That Brings Him In $1/2 Million A Year
- Starting A Equipment Rental Business Guide
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Construction Business: How To Start A Construction Company | Make $100,000+ Your First Year! (Wayne Brault Book 1)
- How To Start A Construction Company - A Step by Step Guide to Starting A New Construction Business: Meir Liraz
Learn more about starting a construction equipment delivery business ➜
17. 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 ➜
18. Start a towing service business
Examples of a successful towing service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a towing service business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Tow Truck Kings: Secrets Of The Towing & Recovery Business
- How To Price Your Towing Services And Profit: Creating A Pricing Strategy To Grow Your Towing Business
Learn more about starting a towing service business ➜
19. Start a medical transportation business
Examples of a successful medical transportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a medical transportation business:
- Starting Nemt Business? Top 10 Things Every Non Emergency Medical Transportation Owner Needs To Know
- Starting A Medical Transportation Business Guide
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start, Run, and Grow a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Business: A Step-By-Step Startup Guide to Starting a Successful NEMT Business
- Non Emergency Medical Transportation Business Start-Up Guide: How Start And Run A Succesful Nemt Business
Learn more about starting a medical transportation business ➜
21. Start a livestock transportation business
Examples of a successful livestock transportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a livestock transportation business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Livestock Handling And Transport
Learn more about starting a livestock transportation business ➜
22. Start a backhoe service business
Examples of a successful backhoe service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a backhoe service business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Service Business - A Step By Step Guide To Starting A New Small Service Company: Meir Liraz
- How To Start A Cleaning Business: Your Guide To Generating $2,000+ Income In 30 Days Or Less: Brian James
Learn more about starting a backhoe service business ➜
23. Start an excavator business
Examples of a successful excavator business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a excavator business:
- How To Make Good Money With A Mini Excavator Buying Or Renting
- Excavator - How To Start Excavator Work Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Succeed With Your Own Construction Business: Stephen Diller
- Excavators (Construction Vehicles At Work): Clay, Kathryn
Learn more about starting an excavator business ➜
24. Start a delivery service
Examples of a successful delivery service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a delivery service:
- How To Start A Local Delivery Business 2020
- Start Your Own Grubhub, Postmates, Ubereats Delivery Service
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Grocery Delivery And Errand Service From Home: Ray Hockersmith
- Starting Your Own Business: Become An Entrepreneur!: Adam Toren
Learn more about starting a delivery service ➜
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