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LandStar VS cRsT Malone

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by volvodriver01, Nov 23, 2011.

LandStar or CRST Malone?

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    LandStar

    27 vote(s)
    55.1%
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    CRST Malone

    7 vote(s)
    14.3%
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    Niether

    17 vote(s)
    34.7%
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  1. Nov 23, 2011 #1
    volvodriver01

    volvodriver01 Road Train Member

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    I have been reading alot of threads on LandStar and CRST Malone. Alot of good info but none really when it comes to comparing the two. If you were choosing between these two company's to lease your truck onto which one would you choose? Why?
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2011 #2
    ls402

    ls402 Bobtail Member

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    I've been with Landstar 2 years and couldn't be happier! My main reason
    is the freedom to pick and choose when and where you wanna run. Good luck choosing.
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2011 #3
    volvodriver01

    volvodriver01 Road Train Member

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    Seems that the two company's are about the same. Just wondering which one drivers think is the better of the two.. Which one has more good paying Loads? Flatbed or drop deck side of the business is what I am looking to compare the two company's for. Vans all about the same. These two outfits seem to always come up so thought this would be a good idea so the guys can just get the best info on one thread. Thanks.
     
    volvodriver01, Nov 23, 2011
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  5. Nov 23, 2011 #4
    Travelinman

    Travelinman Medium Load Member

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    Malone will train someone new to flatbed unlike Landstar where you need to know the operation before you run with them.
     
    Travelinman, Nov 23, 2011
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  7. Nov 23, 2011 #5
    SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Actually, with Landstar all you do is go to St. Augistine, FL for a 2 day securement class and that's it. I know Landstar's trailer rental is MUCH better and cheaper too....all you pay is the weekly rental fee $150 flat/$165 SD i believe) and that is it!! Thery take care of all maintance, tires, brakes, PM's ect ect......
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2011 #6
    boxcarmonument

    boxcarmonument Light Load Member

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    I have never leased to either company. But when I need fill. Landstar's load board is pretty reliable for getting small LTL pieces going in my direction. Some of which pay surprisingly well. Some of which are meh.
     
    boxcarmonument, Nov 23, 2011
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  9. Nov 23, 2011 #7
    Travelinman

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    Thanks SHC I didn't realize that! I'm wondering if the 2 day securement class is adequate for a driver with no experience?
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2011 #8
    fortycalglock

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    I'm a BCO. Last I knew, a driver coming in with no platform or RGN experience, had to run van for 6 months before you get to meet Harold in St. Augustine. The best thing to do is check with a LS recruiter though as they will have the latest policies.
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2011 #9
    volvodriver01

    volvodriver01 Road Train Member

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    Thanks for the info.. Just trying to get some good info on preference and why. This can become a very good thread for the drivers looking at these two companies. Thanks again.
     
    volvodriver01, Nov 23, 2011
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  12. Nov 24, 2011 #10
    Cummins_444

    Cummins_444 Medium Load Member

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    Not happy with besl.?
     
    Cummins_444, Nov 24, 2011
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