Dropping my Authority?

If you're the sole truck in your operation, and you're working mostly for Landstar, I'd say you're on the right track. Why incur the expenses of your own authority when they provide it already?

There's nothing wrong with providing authority to other trucks *IF* you're selective about who you let run under you, and you implement a system to identify and remove any trucks and/or drivers who pose a risk to your safety rating. The key to remember is that you will be responsible for their log books, roadside inspections and crashes in the eyes of DOT and FMCSA, and, most importantly, LAWYERS!. If you're careful, and you can keep an eye on things, I think it's a good way to keep some revenue coming in that requires little overhead to earn it.

 

if your gonna let it go just cancel your liability because if you put in for voluntary revocation it will trigger an audit

 

I did exactly what you are thinking about doing 2 years ago. The only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner. I love it here at Landstar. You will have an easier time than a lot of guys that come here because you are used to doing things for yourself. Good Luck!