Can Movers Get Delivery Jobs Through Commonplace?
Yes. Ari Kimmelfeld told Let's Talk Moving that joining Commonplace's delivery network is free, and every job shows what it pays before you claim it.
Watch the episode: Episode: 198 - Let's Talk Moving - commonplace, Let's Talk Moving with Yuriy Margolin, aired November 11, 2026. Listen on Apple Podcasts.
Short answer: Yes. Movers and drivers with a truck or van can apply on the Become a Driver page, and Ari Kimmelfeld says joining is free. In the driver app you browse local pickup and delivery jobs, see what each one pays before you claim it, and take the ones that fit your week.
Yuriy Margolin of Moving Sales Professionals asked Ari on Let's Talk Moving whether a mover has to pay anything to join Commonplace's network.
What Ari said
Yeah, so it's totally free. It doesn't cost anything to be in the network.
Ari Kimmelfeld on Let's Talk Moving #198, at 03:53
The way it works is we have a tab or a button on our website, become a driver, and that starts the process of joining the network.
Ari Kimmelfeld on Let's Talk Moving #198, at 03:57
Training for each category
Ari said the application asks what you already know, and each category has its own training:
So if you specialize in hot tub moves, or you specialize in just furniture, or you know something about appliances, we'll ask you those kinds of questions in the application.
Ari Kimmelfeld on Let's Talk Moving #198, at 04:15
And then we have a few training courses, depending on the brands, the categories that you're going to be doing. And a few quizzes, you have to pass a certain percentage on the quiz to basically be eligible to move that.
Ari Kimmelfeld on Let's Talk Moving #198, at 04:26
Ratings and repeat work
And then you'll be getting ratings from the sellers, from customers, and over time, the more successful deliveries you do, the more jobs you'll get.
Ari Kimmelfeld on Let's Talk Moving #198, at 04:42
Before a job, Ari said, the driver knows the pay, the item, and the destination:
And we give them a rate in advance. We let them know, this is what's being picked up. Here's where it's going.
Ari Kimmelfeld on Let's Talk Moving #198, at 05:56
How driving for Commonplace works
- See the jobs. Open the driver app and browse local pickup and delivery jobs.
- Claim what fits. There is no set shift. Pick the jobs that fit your schedule and vehicle.
- Clear pay per job. Every job shows what it pays before you claim it.
- Pick up and deliver. Commonplace shares the addresses, the item details, and the window.
- Get paid. Finish the job and the payout lands in your account.
Requirements, including a valid driver's license, a vehicle that can move large items, and a smartphone, are on the driver page. Read how Commonplace delivery drivers are trained and what white-glove delivery includes. For the full conversation, read Moving Big Used Items: Ari Kimmelfeld on Let's Talk Moving.
Commonplace is the Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and OfferUp alternative for big items. Listing is free, and Commonplace handles pickup, inspection, delivery, secure payments, and a free two-month parts warranty. Labor coverage is available as an add-on. White-glove delivery is free within 100 miles, longer distances are quoted by ZIP, and Commonplace ships nationwide. See how it works.
Related questions
Does it cost anything to join?
Ari said it is totally free to be in the network, and the driver app is free.
Do I need my own truck?
Yes. You need a truck, van, or vehicle that can move large items, and the ability to lift furniture and appliances, solo or with a helper. See the full list on the driver page.
How are drivers trained?
For each category, Commonplace builds a course with a quiz that drivers pass before they are assigned that category. Read how Commonplace delivery drivers are trained.
Thank you to Yuriy Margolin for having Ari on Let's Talk Moving. Quotes are from the episode, lightly edited for reading. Listen to the full conversation on Apple Podcasts.
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