How to offer moving, delivery, or private driver services in Colombia

If you have a car, motorcycle, or van and people ask you if you "do moving," "handle deliveries," or "provide driver services." The problem is rarely capacity: it's that your ad doesn't say enough, so they write to you, ask for a price, and disappear. After reviewing hundreds of ads, it's clear to me: the one who gets good leads isn't the cheapest, it's the most specific.

This guide is for those who offer moving services, cargo hauls, home deliveries, courier services, or chauffeur services with their own vehicle and want serious clients instead of empty chats. If you want the general basics, check this out first how to offer your professional services in Colombia; here we are going to focus on transport and cargo. If you want to see real options right now, you can publish your services for free on Colombia Move — posting is completely free.

What you need to know first

• Define exactly what you offer: moving, hauling, delivery, courier, or driver. They are not the same thing.
• State your vehicle, your coverage area, and your actual availability, without promising what you can't fulfill.
• Explain how you charge (per trip, per hour, by distance, or by quote) instead of making up a fixed rate.
• With passengers, be careful: public passenger transport cannot be provided in a private car without authorization.
• Post in a stable listing with its own link, not just in a group that disappears in two days.

First, define what service you are going to offer

"I do freight" is too broad. Get specific before posting, because each service attracts a different client:

• Moving or relocation: full house or apartment, with or without a helper for loading and unloading.
• Hauling or specific freight: carrying one or a few large items (fridge, bed, desk).
• Delivery or courier: small, quick deliveries within a city or area.
• Driver with vehicle: driving your car for a private and agreed-upon service, not as a taxi or school shuttle.

If you mix everything into one ad, half the world will write to you and almost no one will be a good fit. It is better to have one ad per type of service, or at least make it explicit what you do and what you don't.

Watch out for passenger transport

You have to be careful here. According to the Ministry of Transport, public passenger transport should not be provided in a private vehicle without the proper authorization. In other words: do not offer your car as if it were a taxi, school bus, intermunicipal transport, or tourist transport for passengers.

If you offer "driver" services, frame it as a private and agreed-upon service, put the scope in writing, and confirm what the regulations allow for your case. For cargo, define from the start who is responsible for damages, who does the loading and unloading, and how much waiting time costs. This is not legal advice; if you have doubts, consult with your municipality's transport authority.

If you only offer chauffeur services: define exactly what you do

If from the whole list above your thing is only driving, it is better to say so with more precision than just "I offer a driver." These are the most common modalities I see in private driver ads:

• Availability by the hour: accompanying on errands, grocery shopping, administrative tasks, or medical appointments, using the client's car or yours.
• Driver for events or specific outings: a specific date, with a schedule and route agreed upon in advance.
• Relief or support for another driver: covering a shift when the regular driver cannot drive.
• Airport transfers or tourist passenger transport: only offer these if it applies to your case and you comply with current regulations for that type of service.
• Driving the client's vehicle: make it clear in the ad whether you are providing the car or if you are going to drive the other person's, because it changes who is responsible for damages.

The difference matters because announcing your availability as a driver is not the same as operating public or special passenger transport. According to Decree 1079 of 2015, that type of transport is normally provided through authorized companies and with a formal contract, not through direct hiring between the passenger and a driver or owner of the vehicle. For this reason, if you focus on being a private driver, stay in the realm of private and agreed-upon service, and confirm with your municipality's transport authority what exactly applies to your situation — this does not replace legal advice.

What information to ask for before quoting a driver service

Quoting "by eye" is the fastest way to lose money or make the client feel like you overcharged them. Before giving a price, ask for:

• Origin and destination of the route, with a clear address or reference point.
• Schedule start time and if there is waiting time included.
• Number of people who are going to travel.
• Vehicle: if you use yours or if you are going to drive the client's.
• Luggage or additional cargo that will go in the vehicle.
• Payment method: cash, transfer, or Nequi/Daviplata, and when payment is due.
• Restrictions: zones, schedules, or types of routes you do not do.

With that data, you provide a real quote instead of a figure pulled from thin air, and the client understands exactly what they are hiring.

How to publish the driver ad to receive clearer inquiries

For a driver ad specifically, in addition to the above regarding the vehicle and zone, include:

• City and zone where you work, and if you travel to nearby municipalities.
• Availability: real days and hours, not "available always."
• Experience: how long you have been offering the service or driving that type of route.
• Documents up to date: driver's license, SOAT, and technical-mechanical inspection valid — no need to post them, but have them ready if the client asks.
• Type of service: which of the modalities from the previous section you offer.
• Clear boundaries: what you don't do, so you don't waste time with inquiries that aren't a fit.

Keeping your license, SOAT, and technical-mechanical inspection valid is your responsibility as a driver at any time you use the vehicle, according to the National Traffic Code; check your status on the RUNT before posting, not just when someone asks for it.

How to respond and filter before accepting

The first message decides whether the contact moves forward or is left in the air. When someone writes to you, follow this order:

• Confirm basic identity: the name and city of the person asking, not just the WhatsApp number.
• Ask for the trip details from the previous section before giving a price.
• Do not accept ambiguous routes: if the client says “take me to several places” without being specific, ask them to clarify the origin, destination, and stops.
• Leave the terms in writing in the chat — price, schedule, and what is included — before you head out to pick them up.

This is a simple operational filter, not a guarantee of anything: verifying identity, route, schedule, and payment method in writing reduces misunderstandings, but the final decision to accept each trip remains yours.

What to put in your ad (and how to charge)

A good ad answers the questions before the client asks them. Include:

• Vehicle and capacity: type (motorcycle, car, truck, van), approximate size, and what fits.
• Coverage area: neighborhoods or cities where you work, and if you do trips outside of them.
• Availability: days and hours, and if you handle emergencies or only by appointment.
• Loading help: if you are going alone or with an assistant, and if you carry up stairs or only with an elevator.
• Real photos: the vehicle, the cargo space, straps, or protective cloths.
• What is included and what is not: fuel, tolls, packaging, waiting time, high floors.

Regarding the price, do not invent a fixed rate: every job changes. Explain your basis for charging —per trip, per hour, by distance, by volume, with a surcharge if there is an assistant, stairs, or urgency— and send a quote. This way the client understands the price and you don't get tied to a number that doesn't work for you.

Generate trust without giving away your documents

People are wary of getting into someone else's car or handing you their belongings, and for good reason. You don't need to publish your papers. Put your real name, your city, and one or two references, show the vehicle in photos, and respond quickly via WhatsApp. If a client wants to verify the vehicle, remind them that at the RUNT they can check data such as the reported SOAT and technical-mechanical inspection.

Avoid large advances without a clear agreement: it is better to define the scope and pay in stages. And if on the day of the job the client changes the route or adds cargo, confirm the extra cost in writing before moving the vehicle. There is more detail in my guide on how to generate trust as a seller in Colombia.

Where to publish your service

You have several options and it is worth combining them. Word of mouth and your neighborhood WhatsApp groups still work very well to start. Mercado Libre Colombia has a Services section that includes Hauling and Moving. With Facebook keep in mind that, according to their own policies, services are not allowed on Marketplace, so you have to depend on groups and not a formal listing.

On Colombia Move you publish for free in categories such as driver, deliveries or the rest of the services section. The driver category had only 1 active ad on July 11, 2026, so a well-made ad today stands out on its own, without fighting against hundreds of competitors.

Example of an ad that works

Copy that structure: it states the vehicle, the area, what you do, how you charge, and what is excluded. That filters out the curious and leaves you with the client who is actually going to hire you.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How much should I charge for a move or a delivery?

There is no national fixed rate: it depends on distance, volume, the assistant, stairs, waiting time, and urgency. Explain your basis for charging and send a quote with photos before closing; these criteria remain valid in 2026.

❓ Can I offer private driver services with my car in Colombia?

With care. Public passenger transport in a private car has legal limits, so do not offer it as a taxi or shuttle. Present it as a private, agreed-upon service and confirm what the regulations allow (Ministry of Transport, consulted in June 2026).

❓ Where can I publish moving or delivery services for free?

Local WhatsApp groups, word of mouth, Mercado Libre Services (includes Hauling and Moving) and platforms like Colombia Move, where publishing is free. Remember that Facebook's policies do not allow services on Marketplace.

❓ What photos should my ad have?

The vehicle from the outside, the cargo space from the inside, and your protective equipment. If you go with an assistant, a photo of the team helps. Avoid posting photos of your personal documents.

❓ How do I avoid scams and generate trust without giving away my documents?

Put your real name, your city, and one or two references, show the vehicle in photos, and send a quote in writing. Do not post photos of your personal documents and avoid large advances without a clear agreement: it is better to define the scope and pay in stages.

❓ What information should I ask for before quoting a driver service?

Ask for origin, destination, schedule, if there is waiting time, the number of people, if you use your vehicle or the client's, and the payment method before giving a price. With that, you quote based on real data, not on a guess.

❓ How do I filter clients before accepting a trip as a driver?

Confirm the name and city of the person writing, ask for the full details of the route, and leave the price and conditions in writing in the chat before you move to pick them up. Avoid routes described in an ambiguous way.

If you already have the vehicle and the desire, all that's missing is a clear ad. Write it calmly, use real photos, and post where they can find you. A serious client rewards clarity, not the cheapest price.