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Overview of Car Hauling Industry
- Drivers get paid to transport vehicles for automakers, dealerships, and individuals.
- Hauls over 200 miles pay $0.58 to $2.00 per mile.
- Vintage, luxury, or exotic cars pay more and require special enclosed trailers.
- Top earners make $112,500 annually.
- The average salary is $89,616 per year.
- Use load boards to find shipping contracts.
- Turn junk cars into cash by flipping them.
- Provide moving services to individuals with your truck and trailer.
- Refrigerated, tanker, enclosed, flatbed, and car hauler trailers are the most profitable.
Profitability and Specialization in Car Hauling
- Microgreens and hauling construction materials are profitable.
- Special equipment for niche hauling yields higher earnings per load.
Car Hauling Earnings
- The typical rate range for hauling cars is between $300 to $700 per car.
- Top earners make $112,500 annually.
- A niche specialty can earn the most per load if you invest in special equipment.
- Auto brokers contract with auto haulers to transport cars.
- A driver hauling new cars for an automaker likely will make between $75,000 and $110,000 a year.
Expansion Opportunities
- Yard care companies need help moving equipment between jobs.
- Deliver goods for individuals and companies.
