Transport jobs in Cologne for drivers with a car or van
Find suitable jobs as a self-employed courier in Cologne and the surrounding area. See the route and pay before you accept and choose which deliveries you take on.
Start Driving
Why drive with Maxmove.
- Flexible hours
- Work whenever you want. No minimum hours, no shifts, no penalty for a quiet week.
- Orders near you
- Set your service area and vehicle. Receive push notifications for available matching jobs.
- No subscription or lead fees
- Maxmove keeps 10–18 % of the order price and nothing else. No monthly fee, no charge per contact or bid.
- Everything in one app
- Accept with one tap, navigate to pickup, capture proof of delivery and keep track of your earnings. Nothing on paper.
Your vehicle. Your opportunities.
From small shipments to furniture: each job’s requirements determine which vehicle fits.
Car
Documents, small parcels and compact spare parts.
Compact van
Multiple boxes and goods that need more cargo space.
Van
Larger goods, furniture and suitable pallet loads.
From signup to your first order.
- 012 minutes
Register with your mobile number
Enter your number, confirm the code, set up your account. No paperwork yet.
- 02About 10 minutes, in the app
Upload your documents
ID, driving licence, business registration and your vehicle papers. Just photograph them in the app.
- 03You get a push notification
We check and unlock you
Our team reviews your documents. Once approved, your account goes live and matching orders start showing.
- 04Pay fixed before you accept
Accept your first order
Matching orders arrive as a notification. Whoever accepts first drives it.
Your day in the app.
Driving in Cologne. Planning beyond the city.
Whether in Ehrenfeld, Nippes or Deutz, check the full route including travel to pickup, loading time and a possible return trip.
For trips to Hürth, Frechen or Leverkusen, pay particular attention to the return journey. Only plan around confirmed follow-up jobs.
You can use Maxmove alongside your own routes when time windows and job conditions allow.
What you need for each vehicle class.
The basics are the same for everyone. What else you need depends on how heavy your vehicle is.
| Vehicle | Permit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Car, compact van or van up to 3.5 t | Business registration is enough | Covers courier and van jobs. A small business registration is all you need to start. |
| Truck above 3.5 t | Road haulage permit (§ 3 GüKG) or EU licence | Extra requirements apply for trucks. Not sure? Ask us on WhatsApp before you register. |
Not legal advice. Your chamber of commerce or the BALM has the final say.
For every driver
- At least 18 years old
- Valid ID card or passport
- Class B driving licence, higher classes for trucks
- Business registration, a small business is enough
- Insurance for your vehicle and the goods you carry
- Smartphone with iOS or Android
Questions from drivers in Cologne
Questions before you register?
Write to us on WhatsApp. We answer on working days.
Ready to drive?
Register with your mobile number in two minutes, or get the driver app straight away.
