Find courier and delivery work in NRW
For independent drivers and transport companies. Review the route, vehicle requirements and your earnings before accepting.
- No subscription or lead fees
- Earnings shown upfront
- Choose the jobs that fit
Available jobs appear in the app after verification. Availability depends on your vehicle, area and customer demand.
What could you earn?
Estimate a city-to-city delivery using current Maxmove prices.
Estimated earnings
Choose your route and vehicle to see an estimate.
Under standard terms, before fuel, vehicle costs and taxes. Not an income promise or an available job. Your individual contract and the final offer may differ.
Which orders fit your vehicle and business?
Transport work up to 3.5 tonnes
Explore light transport work and vehicle requirements.
Work for independent drivers
Get started as an owner-driver or self-employed courier.
Courier jobs for vans
Make use of spare capacity in your van or Sprinter.
Compare transport marketplaces
Understand access costs, bidding and payment models.
Explore work in your city
How do fees and payout work?
Review the route, timing and earnings together. Accept a job when it makes sense for your business.
Fees
No subscription or fee to contact a customer. A platform fee applies to completed jobs. Check the terms for your driver or fleet setup.
Payment
Record proof of delivery in the app. Settlement runs through Maxmove; your agreement sets the payout schedule.
What do I need to qualify for transport orders?
Anyone carrying goods commercially for third parties in Germany needs different credentials depending on vehicle weight. Up to 3.5 t, a business registration, driving licence and goods-in-transit liability insurance are enough; above that you also need the permit under § 3 GüKG.
| Permitted gross weight | Permit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| up to 3.5 t | Business registration, no road haulage permit | The entry point for courier and light transport – workable as a one-person business |
| above 3.5 t | Permit under § 3 GüKG or an EU licence | Requires professional competence, financial standing and good repute |
| all classes | Goods-in-transit liability insurance | No order is released without a valid policy |
This overview is not legal advice. The GüKG and the conditions set by your competent authority govern – when in doubt, ask your chamber of commerce or the BALM.
How do I get transport orders as a self-employed driver?
- 1
Register your business and vehicle
Choose the driver or fleet route and submit the requested documents for verification.
- 2
Review matching offers
Once approved, check available jobs for your vehicle and operating area. See the route, time window and earnings before accepting.
- 3
Deliver and record proof
Complete pickup and delivery in the app. Fleet operators can assign accepted jobs to their drivers.
How is Maxmove different from a freight exchange?
A freight exchange sells access to a list and makes you bid. A marketplace shows a fixed order price and only earns once you have driven. These four points are where you notice the difference day to day.
| Aspect | Classic freight exchange | Marketplace like Maxmove |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Monthly subscription, regardless of order volume | No subscription, a share per order driven |
| Price formation | Bidding and negotiation, often undercutting | Fixed price, visible before acceptance |
| Proof of delivery | your own arrangement, usually on paper | digital in the app, with photo and timestamp |
| Settlement | individual invoice to every client | via the platform, part of the order flow |