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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Cwoodsmash, Sep 11, 2023.

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  1. Sep 11, 2023 #1
    Cwoodsmash

    Cwoodsmash Bobtail Member

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    Hello,
    I have looked, but can't find anything direct, so I apologize if this has been addressed. I am a newer driver, about a year and a half under my belt. No crashes or citations and been in LTL. I have been reading a lot about Landstar and considering purchasing my own tractor and getting on with them. Has anyone worked there who can tell me what it is really like? Everything I find is all positive, but I don't want to change jobs just for the greener grass theory.

    I am wanting more freedom with my schedule, no forced dispatch and decent wages. Not expecting to get rich, but want to pay my bills and feed my family. If this is not the place, any suggestions I'd appreciate.
    Thanks.
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2023 #2
    REO6205

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    @Dave_in_AZ pulls for them.
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2023 #3
    Dave_in_AZ

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    If you are a type "A" and of a business mind set you will do well.
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2023 #4
    ducnut

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  7. Sep 11, 2023 #5
    Opus

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    If you're in LTL you'll do better than having your own truck.
    Landstar is as good as any and better than most. Know that the on boarding process can take up to 2 months.
    Good luck.
     
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  8. Sep 11, 2023 #6
    zodiacflyer

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    First thing you need to know is that Landstar does not hire truck drivers, and as such, you will NOT have a "wage" at all. What you are paid is what you pay yourself out what is left over after all expenses are paid. The settlement from LS is a payment from one business to another. Look at Blue Ribbon Logistics on youtube for more info about what LandStar is and is not.
     
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  9. Sep 11, 2023 #7
    bamanation

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    Go on YouTube. Type Landstar into the search bar. You can watch videos for days about them.
     
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  10. Sep 11, 2023 #8
    77fib77

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    Ok I want to be first. It's also called Land starve
     
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  11. Sep 11, 2023 #9
    77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Before you buy a truck. What are you making LTL? Who are you on with?

    Maybe most importantly, where do you live?
     
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  12. Sep 13, 2023 #10
    scoobertdoo

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    If you give landstar any bad press at all they will fire you on the spot. That's why you don't see anything negative about them until people have left.....
     
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