Landstar Questions

Not a clue

 

They might use the same online app service/program. I've filled out apps before on 2 different computers and after the initial page I guess it picked up on my info. I filled out most of the app just by typing the first 2 or 3 letters/numbers in every box and it auto-filled the rest and just hit enter. Makes it easier if it works out that way. Might not be it, but that's my guess.

 

Humm Read all these post in here. U guys make it scary LOL. But you only live once. Got app in the works. If a guy walks up to you asking a million questions that be me. Knowledge is power.

 

still waiting had to wait on correction to my lease paperwork that had to b e made, i need to get back on the road this is killing me.....

 

Welcome to the club.

Another 2-3 weeks I'll be running under my own authority, and Landstar has yet to move forward with my application.

 

One thing I learned real quick with the application process is that you need to be proactive. I literally drove Jody at qualifications and also Darla in recruiting crazy. Every time Jody asked me for something, I faxed it to her and Darla at the same time, then I followed up with a phone call to each of them. There were several times where Darla would run interference for me with e mails and faxes. I'm glad I did too. I know in one instance Jody told me she was missing paperwork from me, even though I sent her everything she sent me. That was the problem. She thought she sent me over 20 pages of forms and contracts, when I only received 7 pages.
In the end, it took 3 weeks from the day I put the app in until I was cleared for orientation.
This was by far the most time consuming process I've ever experienced to get on with a company. I think it was worth it, but I've only been leased on for two weeks. But I'm getting some good paying loads going where I want to go when I want to go there. Hopefully it will keep up this way.

 

Oh, I was proactive at first. I gave them 3 weeks to get their #### together after submitting my application, then I called them until I couldn't stand their #####y condescending attitudes towards me. Their behaviour soured me on the thought of being a BCO, and now I'm just riding it out as a social experiment to see how little they really care.

I didn't go through the two representatives that you did though. Mine were through qualstar or something. Applied online after waiting 2 months until I was old enough, then another week dealing with server issues. Had to fill out the entire application 5 or 6 times to get it to go through, even having registered an account to avoid such a problem.

I'm glad you got through it and are finding work. Being proactive is excellent advice for anyone deadset on becoming a BCO.

 

They accept ONE out of every FIVE applicants. I found out average time to get on is 6-8 weeks. They only want the best of the best and my guess is they want to make sure you can handle the pressure of being a business owner. If you want it bad enough Barroll, pursue it. Nothing worth having in life comes easy.

 

Yes they are worth the hassle !! I guess I was lucky , only took me 4 days to get hired. Applied on Monday and on Friday it was a go ..... I emailed my recruiter many times as I learned they do not return voice mail messages very often . But I'm on and doing great ... Good luck to you guys.

 

Define "great".