Landstar questions

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Rattlehead808, Jul 31, 2016.

  1. Rattlehead808

    Rattlehead808 Light Load Member

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    Yeah, Landstar seems to make it much easier cost wise getting on your feet as an O/O.. I realize I've got to put money on the side to operate, but I'm a little surprised your maintenace costs thousands per month!?
     
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  3. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    You should do just fine! Stay out for 3 to 5 weeks at a time. At least with Landstar your not getting totally screwed by a broker keeping as much as they can. Stay East of the Mississippi. OH/PA down to SC/NC and back again. When you get sick of it take a trip out to Washington State to clear your head then take it up the ### getting back to OH.
     
  4. Rattlehead808

    Rattlehead808 Light Load Member

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    Yeah, Landstar seems to make it much easier cost wise getting on your feet as an O/O.. I realize I've got to put money on the side to operate, but I'm a little surprised your maintenace costs thousands per month
    Awesome.. Yeah I can run it hard no problem.. Pretty familiar with where the freight is and isn't.. But really I need to get into what you do, I know tgere is money on that side.. I assume by your profile name you pull flatbed?
     
  5. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Landstar agents like chubby wife's and they are proud of it. So, when calling an agent say something like, I hear your wife is a real porker. That will make them feel really good and will probably give you more money then advertised.
     
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  6. Rattlehead808

    Rattlehead808 Light Load Member

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    take a trip out to Washington State to clear your head then take it up the###getting back to OH.
     
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  7. Rattlehead808

    Rattlehead808 Light Load Member

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    LOL!!
     
  8. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Yes, a flatbed although I stopped running in February. Still have my truck and trailer. My old job was in a pinch for the 3rd time in 10 years and went back to help out AGAIN!! I think I'm done trucking though.
     
  9. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Not kidding. I did it all the time. Nice long ride.
     
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  10. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    No, the truck costs thousands of dollars per month. Plus fuel is thousands of dollars per month as well. (Assuming you're actually working)
    These new semi trucks are $150,000+
    You could get a used one for a lot less but maintenance costs could be a killer.
    I won't get into the new vs used truck debate lol.
     
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  11. Rattlehead808

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    Say what!? LOL.. Ok, you're messing with me now
     
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