September 16, 2024
Vehicle transfer as a side job
Overview
You would like to become a self-employed driver and earn money with vehicle transfers, but don't know whether this is also possible as a part-time job? Then you've come to the right place.
ONLOGIST is Europe's largest cloud-based platform for vehicle transfers. More than 4,000 registered car movers carry out up to half a million transfer jobs per year.
On the ONLOGIST platform for vehicle transfers there is no minimum or maximum number of jobs you have to do: you have full flexibility to accept jobs when and how often you want, without pressure or stress!
This makes working as a vehicle transporter perfect as a part-time job - a trend that has been observed for several years.
According to an analysis by the Federal Statistical Office, more and more people in employment are doing more than one job. This figure has more than doubled since the beginning of the 1990s.
What characterizes the job as a part-time vehicle driver?
For car enthusiasts, working as a part-time vehicle transfer driver can serve both as a lucrative balance to their main job and as a flexible source of income for self-employed people who want to reduce their working hours.
Working as a part-time vehicle transfer driver is characterized by the following features:
- Flexibility : Part-time vehicle transfer drivers have the opportunity to organize their working hours flexibly and take their main job or other commitments into account.
- Additional income: As a part-time vehicle transfer driver, you can earn extra income without having to give up a full-time job.
- Variety : Vehicle transfer drivers have the opportunity to drive different vehicles and visit different locations, which provides variety in their working day.
- Independence : As a self-employed car mover who carries out vehicle transfers as a part-time job, you can organize your work independently and are not tied to fixed working hours or locations.
- Driving experience: For people who enjoy driving, the job as a part-time car mover offers the option of using their driving experience as an additional source of income.
In summary, working as a part-time vehicle transfer driver is attractive for anyone who wants to generate additional income and at the same time experience flexibility and variety in their everyday working life.
What tasks await you in a part-time vehicle transfer job?
If you do vehicle transfers as a part-time job, your main task is to drive cars from clients such as car rental companies, car manufacturers, garage chains and car subscription providers within a set period of time and on a direct route from a pick-up location to a destination.
Additional services such as refueling, car washing, scheduling appointments with the end customer or handing over the vehicle keys can also be part of the tasks of a vehicle transfer driver in a part-time job.
What do I need to bear in mind for transfer journeys as a part-time worker?
Regardless of whether you carry out transfer journeys as a part-time or full-time driver, it is important that you handle the vehicles entrusted to you responsibly and regularly update the status of the transfer in the app. Digital documentation of the vehicle's condition on collection and handover is also crucial.
What requirements do you need for a part-time job as a vehicle driver?
At ONLOGIST, similar regulations apply to self-employed vehicle transporters as a part-time job as for comparable professions in the logistics sector, such as courier drivers.
You do not need any specific training to earn money with vehicle transfers as a part-time job. This job is therefore suitable for professional drivers as well as career changers, students or pensioners.
However, you can't do it entirely without proof, as the clients are placing their cars in your care. These are easy to obtain - if you don't already have them.
What you need for the part-time job as a vehicle driver
Even though starting a part-time job as a vehicle transfer driver is uncomplicated and does not require any special training, there are still a few important documents that you must present to prove your suitability as a vehicle transfer driver.
- A class B (or higher) driver's license outside the probationary period
- A trade license or proof of registration in the commercial register
- A certificate of good conduct without entries
Part-time job seekers can upload all the required documents quickly and easily when registering in our app.
Which companies are looking for part-time workers for vehicle transfers?
There are various companies that are looking for part-time vehicle transfer workers. Some of these companies are:
- Car rentals: Car rental companies like Hertz, Europcar or SIXT often require the services of self-employed car movers who transfer vehicles between the various locations as a sideline.
- Car subscription providers: Companies such as FINN and MILES, which offer car subscription services, are often looking for transfer drivers to transfer vehicles between customers and dealerships as a side job.
- Car sharing services: Car sharing services such as MILES need to ensure that their fleet is operated efficiently. To do this, they also rely on car movers who carry out vehicle transfers as a side job.
- Garage chains: Part-time transfer drivers enable garage chains such as ATU, Vergölst or Carglass to respond flexibly to transfer needs, whether for short-term customer requests or for the redistribution of vehicles within the network.
Over 80 major customers from the mobility industry place orders on the ONLOGIST platform for vehicle transfers - even for part-time workers!
Vehicle transfer as a side job: How to find the right clients with ONLOGIST
Have you decided to do vehicle transfers as a side job, but don't know where and how to find lucrative jobs? Then ONLOGIST is the right partner for you.
At ONLOGIST you can quickly and easily find many lucrative part-time jobs for vehicle transfers in your area. Simply register, find jobs and earn money with your part-time job as a vehicle transporter.
You only want to transfer vehicles for certain mobility providers? No problem. There are various filters in the ONLOGIST app that you can use to search specifically for part-time jobs for your desired client.
What do you earn as a part-time driver?
How much money you want to earn with your part-time job as a self-employed vehicle transfer driver is entirely up to you.
Because on the ONLOGIST platform for vehicle transfers, you decide for yourself how much time you want to invest in your part-time job as a car mover and which jobs you personally consider worthwhile.
The earning potential as a part-time car mover depends on the following factors:
- Number of orders carried out
- Type of vehicle transfer (own or third-party axle)
- Vehicle type, e.g. e-cars, trucks, etc.
- Route length
- Client
- Timing (short trips are often remunerated at a higher rate)
You can also influence your part-time income by suggesting your own prices and accepting orders cleverly.
Tip: Plan your journeys so that you take on a new vehicle transfer from your destination directly after you hand in your car. This will minimize your expenses and increase your earnings.
Conclusion: Vehicle transfer as a part-time job - flexible, lucrative and varied
Vehicle transfer as a part-time job offers an excellent opportunity to generate additional income while benefiting from a high degree of flexibility and independence. Whether as a balance to your main job, for self-employed people who want to reduce their working hours or as an opportunity for career changers - this activity is just as attractive for car enthusiasts as it is for all those who want to work flexibly and independently.
With the ONLOGIST platform, you have a strong partner at your side to help you find suitable jobs and optimize your part-time work as a vehicle transfer driver.