Landstar Questions

Discussion in 'Landstar' started by Brickman, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. KSGunny

    KSGunny Light Load Member

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    hello everyone, new to this board, trying to do due diligence before jumping into flatbeding at ls...
    1. would i be better off with a flatbed or step deck ?
    2. if step deck what size... not going to CA .... Buying a glider....
    3. best area / agents to deal with ?
    thanks for any input (good or bad)
     
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  3. Dewey120

    Dewey120 Road Train Member

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    Has anyone paid their 2290 using that Landstar sponsored website? I heard the fee was cheap.
     
  4. CHUBBYBUNNY

    CHUBBYBUNNY Light Load Member

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    I am doing pretty good with a flat right now but I prefer a stepdeck. I am 51 going on a 101 so having a lower trailer to climb up on makes a big difference. I sold my step a year ago when flatbed freight took a crap. Now I wish I had it back. Flatbed freight is running hot and there is a 6 month wait if you want a Landstar company owned step. Flats can be had but probably an old piece of crap like mine. I really need to buy a new step but am also on the list for a landstar step to rent from them. If you pull a step or flat that is landstar owned go ahead and rent it from them to get the 8% extra revenue. It's worth it trust me because I have rented and just pulled their trailer and not got the 8% and u definitely come out better renting. Of course buying a trailer is an option too. As far as agents go just check the board for the high dollar freight and haul it. If the agent seems agreeable put him/her in your haul/no haul list.
     
  5. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    I don't know about Landstar sponsored, but I've used expresstrucktax.com for the last couple years. It's like $10 or so. Between tolls and gas here in Orlando, I couldn't do it cheaper at the IRS office, plus I went there a couple weeks ago and at 1pm they were no longer giving out numbers. Screw that.
     
  6. dogcatcher

    dogcatcher Heavy Load Member

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    Ive used express truck tax for years, and the fee and service is good. Commdata sent me an email about it a few weeks ago as wel but I think Comdata charges 25.00
     
  7. Dewey120

    Dewey120 Road Train Member

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    I found the Landstar website which uses Express Truck Tax to file our 2290. It quotes $8.91 to use their service.
     
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  8. bertscova

    bertscova Bobtail Member

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    Does landstar offer any assistance to help one get a truck. I have poor credit something im working on improving but it will take time
     
  9. milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    Put in my app today! Also went and renewed my Hazmat finger prints so I can go get it put on my current license. Hopefully I know something in the next 4 weeks! I will be calling tomorrow!
     
  10. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    No they don't.
     
  11. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    Are you going through Interlink in KY? Congrats man, just follow SHC around and he's bound to shed cash like that insurance commercial.
     
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