Landstar Questions

Oh well, sticks and stones will break our bones, but chains and binders excites me.

All the cool new things and it was fun looking but this is my selection.

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This one looks like it hooks up nicer than the fontaine.

 

Can someone tell me what is a BCO? Landstar seemed to be happy very very happy when I told them I would use their DOT number versus using my own authority? Why would that be? And again what is a BCO?

 

BCO is Business Capacity Owner, Landstar's name for the owner operator. I'm a fairly new BCO, so I'm not sure the reason why they would be happier that you use their numbers, unless the percentages are higher for contractors with their own authority. I'm sure you have an answer for that soon.

 

Ok since the topic seems to be trailers, what do you all think about 52,53 ft triaxle steps Cali leagal or not (ALL STEEL) and do you all think strechables are worth the extra expense?
looking heavely at the Doonan or Fontain? Give it up guys say whats on your mind!

 

musta been done before the new "securement" requirements came out.

 

The more specialized you become the more you will limit the available freight you can haul. I do very well by staying out of California so it doesn't bother me if my trailer meets their criteria or not. A tri axle trailer can be good providing you have a source of freight lined up. You will add weight for the axle and that will limit you somewhat as to the type of freight. The third axle will help you if you want to do heavy haul. I have considered getting a tri axle myself, but I don't think that it would help me much unless I bought either an RGN or double drop. I have freight available that I could haul, but won't go into debt until I see how the election turns out. There is still much uncertainty in the economy to go into heavy debt.

An extendable can do well on rates, but you will add weight to your trailer and will also reduce your available freight base. I would not buy anything this specialized without having a strong freight base from which to work. You can close the trailer and haul other types of freight, but will need to either permit more of your loads or find lighter loads to haul.

 

ok let me rephrase this, i already do heeavy haul have a 48' triaxle step. I dont like normal frieght! haha but looking for a new trailer and thinking of going larger.

 

I must have missed that post. I thought that you just leased to Landstar. If you are leased to them then they should be able to give you an idea of how much available freight for the trailer you want to buy. I have met a couple of BCO's who pulled double drops for Landstar and both told me that they were doing well. One had a stretch double drop.

 

Well my fear of buying another RGN is what happened in 08, my step deck kept me alive. even when frieght drops for RGNs with a step i can go flat,step or heavy.
So i know im going to stay with a step, just not sure going bigger is better. There are more options for a 50plus foot trailer though