Landstar Questions

L/s gives you 2 comdata cards one is for fuel/ road costs that your load advance goes on and the other is settlements (the one my wife has) LOL... The Advances you get are more than enough to cover your fuel for the trip, I dont think Ive ever run short on my fuel card

 

We dont have nannys or babysitters that control how you run your business. If you manage your business properly you should always have plenty of "working money" available. Now as far as fuel goes the trick is to get your fuel mileage up to where your beating the FSC, I call that my "bonus". Also if you make the move to LS always try and take advantage of the fuel discounts,yesterday I saved .52 per gallon at the TA in North Bend WA. I spend alot of time optimizing my fuel purchases,I combine that with working hard to stay above 7.5 mpg and for the last month its almost made my truck payment.

 

L/s gives you 2 comdata cards one is for fuel/ road costs that your load advance goes on and the other is settlements (the one my wife has) LOL... The Advances you get are more than enough to cover your fuel for the trip, I dont think Ive ever run short on my fuel card


Thanks

We dont have nannys or babysitters that control how you run your business. If you manage your business properly you should always have plenty of "working money" available.

I appreciate the response, vut im not looking for a babysitter just trying to get a clear understanding of how it work.
I will be going do my ls dot 2moro, hopefully ill be in orientation next week.

 

What speed do you drive your truck and what kind of truck

 

that sounds crazy

 

55-60 MPH, 09 Cascadia,DD-15,10 Speed AS,wide singles.

 

Do all of your appointment times allow you to drop your speed like that

 

I only run one Comdata card, but LS gives you that choice in orientation. When you book a load, you can advance the whole fuel surcharge and 30% of the rest of the load.

Let me reiterate something about Landstar. There are no dispatchers or anyone looking over your shoulder all day. If you don't work for two weeks, no one cares. If you want to run 55mph make sure the agent can set the appointment appropriately. This is just like having your own authority without having to deal with the compliance or getting paid issues, and in return the only downside is you can only haul for LS agents. If you make poor decisions, or can't make good quick decisions, or need a dispatcher, this isn't the place for you.

 

There are agents with freight that requires you to average 70+,I dont handle that freight. For 17 years as a teamster the trucks I drove were set for 57 on cruise,I dont like driving fast and I cant stand throwing my hard earned cash out the window. The great thing about the LS business model is that it gives you the freedom to run the way you want and if your good at planning and load selection you will be able to run in your comfort zone and make money. Right now Im running a 2700 mile west coast loop that averages 2.14 all in and Im rarely running with over 25k in the box,its usually closer to 15k so my fuel economy rocks. im out 5 days and home for 2. Will it last,who knows. I know the agent just signed a three year contract with the customer but I might get bored and find something else. Once again freedom is what LS is all about.

 

This should be required reading for anyone considering making the move to LS,especially for those coming out of company driving positions.