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Landstar So Far

Discussion in 'Landstar' started by Dave_in_AZ, Aug 11, 2017.

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  1. Sep 15, 2017 #131
    RStewart

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    He's already leased to LS.
     
    RStewart, Sep 15, 2017
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  3. Sep 15, 2017 #132
    RStewart

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    Yep. Better be able to survive cheaper rates for 6 months or so.
     
    RStewart, Sep 15, 2017
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  4. Sep 15, 2017 #133
    Dave_in_AZ

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    100% of $700 is still a lot more than 65% of $1,000.
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2017 #134
    Cybercat

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    That is true but not true. Since Landstar pays for trailer too then Landstar numbers win. Plus you don't have all the paperwork headache and you get Paid. Many times running under your own numbers you might have to wait weeks to be paid. So it's all relative.
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2017 #135
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I think anyone that does well at Landstar would have 0 problems with their own authority.

    Even with a trailer.
    71% of $ 1,000 is still less than 100% of $725.

    So with your own numbers. That $1450 load is still better than the LS $2000 load.

    And dealing with scumbag brokers is no different than dealing with scumbag agents.

    Let's also not forget, we're talking the first 6 months, until you can get to a better brokerage house.

    Then 100% of $2000 is still a lot more than 71% of $2000.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Sep 16, 2017
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  8. Sep 16, 2017 #136
    RStewart

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    Good points Dave. And since we're only talking about the first 6 months, even if I made less than what I would make at LS or any other company leased to it would be worth it to get past that stage. Just like guys starting out leased on to a self dispatch company don't always do good for 3 to 6 months until they get things figured out.
     
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  9. Sep 16, 2017 #137
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I was calling around. And had a trailer set up to rent through McKinney. Was starting to get info on getting my numbers when Landstar finally said ok. The short haul money is great just for what's posted on the boards, and I have a very good idea what the freight is. And now, if you can't make it, you can always come back.

    I've no reason to drive to Nova Scotia to make a dollar.

    I've met 3 really good agents so far. One calls me direct, that's my load out of Phoenix 3 out 4 times.

    This is the only place I've wanted to work. I had no doubt I could make it, and do well.
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2017 #138
    GoldOlive

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    You stated that you leased through Freightliner..Could you explain the approval process and provide a contact number of the person who helped you, please??? And how did you write off the Truck? Did you have a great accountant on hand?? Thank you dear..
     
    GoldOlive, Sep 19, 2017
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  11. Sep 19, 2017 #139
    GoldOlive

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    Explain what you mean please sir?? Thank you
     
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  12. Sep 19, 2017 #140
    GoldOlive

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    What did you say to him Scooter to get him to up the price?? Let's here your talk game..smiles..thank you dear..
     
    GoldOlive, Sep 19, 2017
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