Landstar leasing hotshot?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by KET, Feb 19, 2015.

  1. KET

    KET Bobtail Member

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    I just saw that Landstar is looking to lease on Hotshot flatbed trucks with Goosenecks. Does anyone have any info on this?
     
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  3. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Where did you see this?
     
  4. Want2

    Want2 Light Load Member

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    I am currently leased onto someone but planning to get my own authority. Would like to know more info on this. I like Landstar because they have their own load board and no forced dispatch.
     
  5. mchlshltz

    mchlshltz Bobtail Member

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    I would also like to know more
     
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    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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  7. I spoke with Landstar over the phone and then at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville Ky. After speaking with them in person I decided to go my own way with my own Authority,MC and DOT. The deciding factor was that they get 30% right off the bat. With that said, now its up to you to decide whats best for you and your needs. Nothing bad to say about Landstar at all, but 30% is a bit much in my book.
     
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  8. mchlshltz

    mchlshltz Bobtail Member

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    30% does seem a little much. Thanks for the information.
     
  9. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    If these lease on companies want to maintain, or get back to what they once were they'll need to change their ways, and they'll need to do it quickly. This move will just exacerbate their problems and it'll have a devastating effect on their current business.

    I guess they haven't given any thought to what their current Semi Truck Owner Operator base will do when they start to see their LTL freight, and light weight full loads being loaded on these Hotshots?

    I can see whats coming with this move. These Industry Giants really need some better Advisers
     
  10. Jim Mcginty

    Jim Mcginty Bobtail Member

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    I talked to a hotshot guy who leased on with landstar and he said they are Nickle and dimming him to death and he only gets 70% of the load money and he has to run a electronic log and he has to pay for it how is that possible don't most hotshots get 75 to 80% of the load pay! Wow
     
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  11. flatbedcarrier

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    You mean he thinks he's getting 70% of the load. He's not even close. You ever wonder why some large carriers have multiple names/divisions? I'd bet he's getting more like 70% of maybe 75%/80% of the original freight rate. ;)
     
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