Benny,
You're a young guy and probably looking for an excuse to cruise in the pickup!! So go for it. But do some learning on the way:
Fill it up, mark down your mileage, and fill up again when you get back. And figure out exactly how much it cost you. Get yourself an accurate MPG for your truck so you can predict costs on future expeditions for scrap. Doesn't matter what you actually pick up...but now you've learned a little about your own costs. Don't forget to add in a portion of your other vehicle costs like insurance and maintenance...those costs will depend on how much you drive in a year.
Once you break down and cash in the load, you can start to see what a "fill in the blank" pickup will earn you. Maybe going an hour out for a washer and dryer may be OK for you. Others, with different vehicles and different expectations of an hourly pay rate, may not be interested. Its all about your expectations.
Going curb shopping on the way there or back is just gravy. You can't rely on spotting something to make or break the trip.
The other comments about expanding your horizons are spot on. Make up some quick buz cards and make sure you hand them out. You're just starting out so it'll be a "win some, lose some" type of pickup. But getting your name out there is key. As time goes on, you will find your "zone" that you are willing to drive to get something. That is different for everyone and probably will be different for you, depending on what you are going to pick up.
Good luck! And let us know how you made out.
Jon.
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