Landstar or Own Authority and Load Boards?

Gazoo · Oct 5, 2007

Well, I spoke with the Landstar recruiter yesterday and she told me to go ahead and send in my application. If everything goes through, I would have to get my Hazmat back BEFORE I go to orientation. We will fill it out tomorrow, send it in, and keep our fingers crossed.

NightWind · Oct 5, 2007

Gazoo said: ↑

Ok, I have decided that in order to maximize the profit earning ability of my truck and its driver (ME), I need to get away from this company that I am currently with. #1, they are NOT giving me the miles I need to be successful, and #2, they are not dispatching the miles they ARE giving me in such a way that I can maximize my drive time. I have already talked to them about it and it is not getting any better. Besides, I should have realized that you never sign on to a company as an O/O that has company drivers to feed too.

Never go into business because you aren't making the money you feel you should be making, much less without serious planning which includes getting yourself set to do some sales to clients. You will have to convince them that YOU can provide the service that they require.

So, here I am, deciding between going and getting my Hazmat again and applying at Landstar OR biting the BIG ARSE bullet and going all out, trailer, authority and all. Any thoughts or suggestions? and yes, I know the initial cash outlaw for option B would be pretty significant and I am just a few $$$ away from covering the whole endevour.
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Do you have this planned? How much experience do you have? What is your goal if you go into business for yourself? Who is going to help you and what part will they play in your company? The bottom line is that you won't make anymore money normally as an Owner Operator than a good company driver makes. I'm not discouraging you just adding food for thought. After all America was built on the American dream.

Gazoo said: ↑

I was planning on running some broker loads for CH Robinson too.
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I suppose you want to starve if you're going to haul for CH Robinson or one of the other discount brokerages. Depending on a broker for YOUR paycheck is at best in most cases a game of Russian Roulette.

Gazoo · Oct 7, 2007

NightWind said: ↑

Do you have this planned? How much experience do you have? What is your goal if you go into business for yourself? Who is going to help you and what part will they play in your company? The bottom line is that you won't make anymore money normally as an Owner Operator than a good company driver makes. I'm not discouraging you just adding food for thought. After all America was built on the American dream.
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Uh...I already am my own Business, I bought my truck 2 months ago. I bought it KNOWING that I won't make much more than a company driver...but I WILL still make more.

NightWind said: ↑

I suppose you want to starve if you're going to haul for CH Robinson or one of the other discount brokerages. Depending on a broker for YOUR paycheck is at best in most cases a game of Russian Roulette.
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With my current carrier, it is a game of Russian Roulette..not to mention, I am not running to 100% efficiency and it is no fault of my own.

howeard · Oct 12, 2007

having been here for the third and last time get you're own,landstar has turned into nothing but freight brokers who call themselves agents

Gazoo · Oct 12, 2007

howeard said: ↑

having been here for the third and last time get you're own,landstar has turned into nothing but freight brokers who call themselves agents
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Well, I got my insurance stuff started yesterday, looking like we are going out on our own.

NightWind · Oct 17, 2007

Gazoo said: ↑

Uh...I already am my own Business, I bought my truck 2 months ago. I bought it KNOWING that I won't make much more than a company driver...but I WILL still make more.
What I meant by your own business was, are you incorporated, authority etc and all the other things that you might want to think about doing. Sorry I wasn't clear on my questions, my bad. I re-read your previous post, this one thats why I asked the questions
GazooOk, I have decided that in order to maximize the profit earning ability of my truck and its driver (ME), I need to get away from this company that I am currently with. #1, they are NOT giving me the miles I need to be successful, and #2, they are not dispatching the miles they ARE giving me in such a way that I can maximize my drive time. I have already talked to them about it and it is not getting any better. Besides, I should have realized that you never sign on to a company as an O/O that has company drivers to feed too.

So, here I am, deciding between going and getting my Hazmat again and applying at Landstar OR biting the BIG ARSE bullet and going all out, trailer, authority and all. Any thoughts or suggestions? and yes, I know the initial cash outlaw for option B would be pretty significant and I am just a few $$$ away from covering the whole endevour.

With my current carrier, it is a game of Russian Roulette..not to mention, I am not running to 100% efficiency and it is no fault of my own.
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The reason I asked about starting your business was because of your post. Trucks do not a business make LOL Sorry about the miscommunication on my part. I understand that but I sure wouldn't have much to do with CH Robinson, for years they have had the rep as one of the cheapest brokers to haul for, but hey that's up to you. I hope it works out for you. Good Luck!

Eskimo6804 · Oct 18, 2007

NightWind said: ↑

The reason I asked about starting your business was because of your post. Trucks do not a business make LOL Sorry about the miscommunication on my part. I understand that but I sure wouldn't have much to do with CH Robinson, for years they have had the rep as one of the cheapest brokers to haul for, but hey that's up to you. I hope it works out for you. Good Luck!
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I agree with Night. If there were a "brokers report" forum such as this one is for truckers, CH Robbingsome would be the JB Hunt of that board. Sure they have a few "gem" loads hidden away, but until you have kissed 23 different butts every way from sunday, you will never see them.

Gazoo · Oct 20, 2007

Well I sent off my app to Landstar. We will see what happens. Option B (own authority) is still on the table if I don't get accepted. Lightning Transportation also offered me to lease on with them so I am not totally without a solution.

Tankergirl80 · May 26, 2011

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What did you do? Dig this out of the weeds to promote your Real Time Freight wannabe board?

MedicineMan · May 26, 2011

considering all 5 of his posts mention it I would say yes

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