Great video! Question though are you considered a private contractor while working for uship so can you write off your mileage on your taxes? Again thanks so much for the vid!
The laws are different everywhere and no one will ever ask you about it. However, if you get into an accident and you’re not covered, that would be trouble.
I've been registered with uship for a year now never got a single gig. Dont know if its my area but unless u severely down bid your quotes and barely make a profit you will not get a gig. I do a lot of deliveries as I own my own business and do moving to junk removals but when I go on uship it not worth it. People will quote a delivery for 5 hours worth of driving for like $125 i mean how? That does not pay gas at a Boston price of $3.37 per gallon and then tolls then your hourly rate and lets not get into maintenance cost of vehicles. Go ahead work yourself to death and burn out your vehicle for chump change.
Some trips I make around $3k.. It seems like it only really works if you’re going really far. I travel from Florida up to Minnesota, or Florida to New York, and I can usually find 3 or 4 motorcycles paying 400-600 each, each direction.
@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE car hauling usually pays better. Perhaps I should transition my problem is I not outfitted for that and not sure what insurances are needed for that work.
@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE the guy above you has a point but you also have a point. what was the cost of your gas on those trips after you got the $3k? appreciate your response
You could, you’d just have to be more open to going different places. There’s a whole section on there for moving pets. People will pay a few hundred bucks to get their dog or cat shipped which you can easily do in a sedan. Also art, occasionally pops up on the list!
Well, this isnt my primary source of income, so Im not on the road constantly.. I am a photographer for a race series called Champcar, and I get out about once a month throughout the east half of the US.. But each trip, with Uship, I will average somewhere between $1000 and $3000 total, and usually spend $500 or so on gas.
Don’t you have to be a business to do this? DOT#, commercial insurance, and Have a Motor Carrier#. Also follow DOT rules down the road like stopping at weight stations ?
Strangely, you do not. The rules for weigh stations differ in every state, but almost all start at 'commercial vehicles that weigh 10,000+lbs.' So even though my truck, trailer and car in the back weigh more than 10,000 together, my truck itself does not, and since I dont have commercial plates, the rules have never been updated to make that the case. Its kind of like how Uber worked int he beginning; until too many truckers get mad and get the laws updated, this is legit and safe.
SPACE DESIGN WAREHOUSE Per the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), service providers are required to have Motor Carrier and DOT Numbers for the following services: Operating as for-hire carriers (for a fee or other compensation) Transporting passengers in interstate commerce Transporting or arranging transport for federally-regulated commodities in interstate commerce Interstate Hauling Service providers hauling for hire and crossing state lines may need an MC number, based on information provided from the FMCSA. Those are the guide lines for uship, and the federal government. If I’m going to take money for transport. Legally have to have a comercial vehicle no matter the weight.
@@AngelAcosta-jq3jq wow! You'd think Uship would make an effort to say those things to us when we sign up for the service and specially when we accept loads going across state lines! I DO have a DOT number because one of the companies I do work for uses my box truck on occasion, but Ive definitely never been prompted to put it into that app at any time. Thats a surprise. I know a few different people who use this app as well. I guess we better shell out for more documentation!! Thank you
SPACE DESIGN WAREHOUSE That’s what I think too. I mean who’s going to open up a llc and get a comercial insurance for hauling pots and pets. Lol but I mean if uship let’s you do it go on. As long you never tell a dot officer that’s you’re hauling for money.
@@AngelAcosta-jq3jq I mean, I feel like even if I did pull my F250 over onto a weigh station with my little 24 foot trailer, they would be like "get the hell out of here, kid, youre in the way of the trucks"
We are supposed to be sheltering in place! If you encourage people to leave their homes to travel long distances this means that they are increasing social contacts, touching potentially contaminated surfaces, and possibly even crossing State lines (per your own statement). Remember, people who engage in this "new gig money-making" scheme are not experts at minimizing physical distance, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, wearing masks, etc. For almost all of us, the only thing we can do with competence and certainty is stay home. You said at the end of your video that "now I'm heading back to quarantine." But you were NOT in quarantine when you took off traveling to make money! Please explain if somehow I've got how this gig is the same thing as staying in "quarantine." Thanks
Hi Paul.. This gig DOES increase travel, and touching potentially contaminated surfaces, however in this new reality its important to be very aware of anything you touch, and to always sanitize your hands right afterwards. As for social contact, no. I literally came into contact with zero people during this trip. I packed food with me in a cooler, and only used a credit card at gas pumps, never went inside. I of course used hand sanitizer each time after touching a gas pump. With the vehicle pick up and delivery, I use this app called Uship, where the entire deal takes place on the app, no actual contact between people. They set it up so the car I was grabbing was just waiting for me outside, and I dropped it off without seeing anyone either. This entire endeavor was MUCH safer than even a trip to the grocery store.
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I've been doing the same but in my pickup truck and never asked for dot etc stuff by anybody and I don't care because I'm just going about my business
Very Very great information. I've started a Junk Removal/Hauling Business and it's still very new and having this will help me grow my business.
Thats awesome! I listened to an interview with the now world wide 1800gotjunk company owner and he started with just a pickup truck, hustling
Great video! Question though are you considered a private contractor while working for uship so can you write off your mileage on your taxes? Again thanks so much for the vid!
Yep; you are a private contractor or a sole proprietor. You can absolutely write off your mileage on your taxes!
Sweet!
Do you need a mc# or dot# to pick up on u-ship?
how do i get bids on a 24tf sailboat
Do it have to have commercial insurance to haul for uship just small car, motorcycle ect??
The laws are different everywhere and no one will ever ask you about it. However, if you get into an accident and you’re not covered, that would be trouble.
Looks like you're driving a Ford F 250. Looks similar to my 2006. What year and specs?
It was a 2003 F250! But it crashed, now I drive a 2012 F250 with the 6.2, such a lovely engine.
I've been registered with uship for a year now never got a single gig. Dont know if its my area but unless u severely down bid your quotes and barely make a profit you will not get a gig. I do a lot of deliveries as I own my own business and do moving to junk removals but when I go on uship it not worth it. People will quote a delivery for 5 hours worth of driving for like $125 i mean how? That does not pay gas at a Boston price of $3.37 per gallon and then tolls then your hourly rate and lets not get into maintenance cost of vehicles. Go ahead work yourself to death and burn out your vehicle for chump change.
Some trips I make around $3k.. It seems like it only really works if you’re going really far. I travel from Florida up to Minnesota, or Florida to New York, and I can usually find 3 or 4 motorcycles paying 400-600 each, each direction.
Uship sucks
@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE car hauling usually pays better. Perhaps I should transition my problem is I not outfitted for that and not sure what insurances are needed for that work.
@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE the guy above you has a point but you also have a point. what was the cost of your gas on those trips after you got the $3k? appreciate your response
I got the truck and this 655 a month payment is kicking my ass...
move my boat, Md. to Fl.
@@tomhancock541 gspadez@gmail.com
^ Awesome!
Hi, Could you do this with only a sedan car? Thanks
You could, you’d just have to be more open to going different places. There’s a whole section on there for moving pets. People will pay a few hundred bucks to get their dog or cat shipped which you can easily do in a sedan. Also art, occasionally pops up on the list!
Around how much did you make monthly?
Well, this isnt my primary source of income, so Im not on the road constantly.. I am a photographer for a race series called Champcar, and I get out about once a month throughout the east half of the US.. But each trip, with Uship, I will average somewhere between $1000 and $3000 total, and usually spend $500 or so on gas.
So this is like roadie?
Huh, I’ve not heard of Roadie! Sounds like I may need to sign up
Seems like it is but Roadie has corporate contracts
Do u need a company to start moving stuff
Nope, you can just start as an individual!
Thank you! My biggest question
Don’t you have to be a business to do this? DOT#, commercial insurance, and Have a Motor Carrier#. Also follow DOT rules down the road like stopping at weight stations ?
Strangely, you do not. The rules for weigh stations differ in every state, but almost all start at 'commercial vehicles that weigh 10,000+lbs.' So even though my truck, trailer and car in the back weigh more than 10,000 together, my truck itself does not, and since I dont have commercial plates, the rules have never been updated to make that the case. Its kind of like how Uber worked int he beginning; until too many truckers get mad and get the laws updated, this is legit and safe.
SPACE DESIGN WAREHOUSE Per the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), service providers are required to have Motor Carrier and DOT Numbers for the following services:
Operating as for-hire carriers (for a fee or other compensation)
Transporting passengers in interstate commerce
Transporting or arranging transport for federally-regulated commodities in interstate commerce
Interstate Hauling
Service providers hauling for hire and crossing state lines may need an MC number, based on information provided from the FMCSA.
Those are the guide lines for uship, and the federal government. If I’m going to take money for transport. Legally have to have a comercial vehicle no matter the weight.
@@AngelAcosta-jq3jq wow! You'd think Uship would make an effort to say those things to us when we sign up for the service and specially when we accept loads going across state lines! I DO have a DOT number because one of the companies I do work for uses my box truck on occasion, but Ive definitely never been prompted to put it into that app at any time. Thats a surprise. I know a few different people who use this app as well. I guess we better shell out for more documentation!! Thank you
SPACE DESIGN WAREHOUSE That’s what I think too. I mean who’s going to open up a llc and get a comercial insurance for hauling pots and pets. Lol but I mean if uship let’s you do it go on. As long you never tell a dot officer that’s you’re hauling for money.
@@AngelAcosta-jq3jq I mean, I feel like even if I did pull my F250 over onto a weigh station with my little 24 foot trailer, they would be like "get the hell out of here, kid, youre in the way of the trucks"
Do I need cargo insurance?
You need it if you get into an accident! People can purchase insurance through the app when they hire you, and they should.
@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE can you make a video solely about the booking loads process and payment?
@@swaggedout39 I don’t see why not! I’m taking a trip this weekend in fact.
@@SPACEDESIGNWAREHOUSE perfect. I will be waiting to see the booking process. Also I just subscribed.
@@cgreer9010 Thank you! Im working on this next video over the next couple days.
We are supposed to be sheltering in place! If you encourage people to leave their homes to travel long distances this means that they are increasing social contacts, touching potentially contaminated surfaces, and possibly even crossing State lines (per your own statement). Remember, people who engage in this "new gig money-making" scheme are not experts at minimizing physical distance, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, wearing masks, etc. For almost all of us, the only thing we can do with competence and certainty is stay home. You said at the end of your video that "now I'm heading back to quarantine." But you were NOT in quarantine when you took off traveling to make money! Please explain if somehow I've got how this gig is the same thing as staying in "quarantine." Thanks
Hi Paul.. This gig DOES increase travel, and touching potentially contaminated surfaces, however in this new reality its important to be very aware of anything you touch, and to always sanitize your hands right afterwards. As for social contact, no. I literally came into contact with zero people during this trip. I packed food with me in a cooler, and only used a credit card at gas pumps, never went inside. I of course used hand sanitizer each time after touching a gas pump. With the vehicle pick up and delivery, I use this app called Uship, where the entire deal takes place on the app, no actual contact between people. They set it up so the car I was grabbing was just waiting for me outside, and I dropped it off without seeing anyone either. This entire endeavor was MUCH safer than even a trip to the grocery store.
Thanks for clarifying! Good luck
Paranoid much?
Wow if you're that paranoid you should stay in quarantine indefinitely