Landstar as a sap driver.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by PoliRath, Dec 2, 2025.

  1. PoliRath

    PoliRath Bobtail Member

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    I'll start by saying as I've read, landstar doesn't hire anyone that has failed a drug test so I was looking for a similar o/o company that might. I have the money to buy a truck and get started but I don't feel comfortable running my own authority completely, which made a company like landstar sound appealing to me. I've pulled hazmat, doubles triples, intermodal, reefers, and tankers. I enjoy ltl and I'm in pretty good shape if something physical needs to be done.

    For context I smoked some weed on my vacation about 6 months back and failed a random when I came back to work. I'm never gonna smoke again while I drive trucks it was a terrible mistake. I'm on step 6 of the SAP process, so my CDL is valid and I'm thankful to be working at a local dump truck company now, but I have ambition for more. Most companies won't hire me so my options are very limited. I've heard there may be more opportunities for me as an owner operator.
     
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  3. PoliRath

    PoliRath Bobtail Member

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    I've been driving for 5 years
     
  4. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    At 6 months SAP, it will be easier to get your own authority than it will to get leased on to a decent company. You'll need to find a second chance company, and they will abuse because they can.
     
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  5. PoliRath

    PoliRath Bobtail Member

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    Thankfully this company isn't abusing me really but you're right. My own authority is seeming like the only option the more I look at it. I might just have to ride things out here for the next five years
     
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