The truck gear, PPE, and moving muscle that turn a pickup into a paying hauling business.
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Begin with the DIY Core Gear tier -- a good hand truck, straps, and PPE let you start hauling loads with a truck or borrowed trailer you already have. Book a few full-price jobs, then reinvest the dump-fee margin into a dump trailer and power tools that let you clear a house in half the time. Skip the pro tier until demand is steady.
Typical starter cost: $480–$8500
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Convertible hand truck / dolly Move appliances and heavy boxes solo without wrecking your back Cosco 3-in-1 aluminum convertible hand truck | $90–$150 | Shop → |
Furniture moving straps / forearm forklift Lift bulky furniture and appliances with two people, safely Forearm Forklift lifting straps | $20–$35 | Shop → |
Ratchet straps + bungee set Secure loose loads so nothing flies out on the highway Rhino USA 1.6 in ratchet straps 4-pack | $30–$55 | Shop → |
Moving blankets / furniture pads Protect walls, floors, and salvageable items during the haul Sure-Max 12-pack moving blankets | $45–$80 | Shop → |
Heavy-duty tarp + cargo net Cover open loads to stay dump-legal and avoid road-litter fines Xpose Safety heavy-duty poly tarp + truck cargo net | $30–$60 | Shop → |
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Pry bar / wrecking bar set Break down furniture and rip out fixtures for the dump Estwing 18-inch pry bar + Stanley Wonder Bar | $30–$55 | Shop → |
Bolt cutters + reciprocating saw Cut apart bed frames, swing sets, and scrap metal fast DeWalt DCS367 20V compact recip saw | $129–$199 | Shop → |
Contractor cleanup trash bags Bag loose debris for quick loading and clean job sites Husky 42-gal contractor bags 50-count | $18–$30 | Shop → |
Push broom, dustpan, and flat shovel Leave every space broom-clean -- the standard clients pay for AmazonCommercial 24-inch push broom + steel dustpan | $35–$60 | Shop → |
Magnetic sweeper / pickup tool Clear nails and screws from garages and driveways after demo Master Magnetics rolling magnetic sweeper | $35–$70 | Shop → |
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Cut-resistant and leather work gloves Handle sharp scrap and broken glass without injury Ironclad + Youngstown leather work gloves | $20–$40 | Shop → |
Steel-toe work boots Protect feet from dropped appliances and nails on every load Timberland PRO Pit Boss steel toe | $95–$150 | Shop → |
Back support belt + knee pads Save your body over hundreds of heavy lifts AllyFlex back support belt + NoCry knee pads | $30–$55 | Shop → |
N95/P100 respirator + safety glasses Protect lungs and eyes in dusty attics, basements, and hoards 3M 6200 half-mask respirator kit | $35–$65 | Shop → |
Hi-vis magnetic truck door signs + safety vest Look professional and get seen -- signage drives referral calls Custom magnetic vehicle signs + ANSI hi-vis vest | $40–$90 | Shop → |
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Dump trailer, 6x10 or 6x12 Haul and dump full loads without hand-unloading -- the single biggest time saver PJ Trailers / Big Tex 6x10 dump trailer | $5500–$8000 | Shop → |
Appliance dolly with stair climber Move fridges and safes up basement stairs one person short Magliner appliance hand truck with stair climbers | $250–$450 | Shop → |
Aluminum loading ramps, pair Roll heavy items and hand trucks straight into truck or trailer Titan Ramps aluminum arched loading ramps 1500 lb | $120–$220 | Shop → |
Portable truck scale / hitch cargo scale Know load weight before the dump to price and bill accurately Weigh Safe hitch tow ball scale | $90–$160 | Shop → |
Angle grinder + metal cutting wheels Cut apart scrap metal for higher-value recycling payouts DeWalt DWE402 4.5-inch angle grinder | $65–$110 | Shop → |
GPS route + job app subscription hardware (tablet mount) Run quotes, routing, and card payments from the cab iOttie rugged tablet dash mount + Square reader | $60–$120 | Shop → |
Run the business, not just the gear. The kit gives you the spreadsheet back-office; the course teaches you to price, win clients, and scale.
Get the ops kit See the full courseEvery item here is the beginner-right version — not the cheapest junk that fails on job two, not the pro overkill you don't need yet. It's the exact loadout taught in the course.