Landstar So Far

One of the reasons I like pulling my own trailer so much.

 

All those D.O.T. issues where the norm for me from the previous place I ran for.......

Got a 2 or 3 month old trailer that was a L.S. Xtra lease. Took a couple hours for my brain to process what I seen. Had to pull over to verify what I thought I observed. No airbags -- the dang thing was spring ride. Called and cancelled the next 2 " Air ride required" loads that paid real well.

Couldn't get anything to bridge to a third load so ended up cancelling that one also. Then I couldn't find a descent drop and hook load to get rid of the thing.

Got that P.O.S. in June. Purchased my own trailer in August. I can ignore/forgive a bunch of Incompetence from other B.C.O.s and corporate, But I could not bend over and cough for that.

 

Mine is an old beat up A & M west coast fleet trailer -- 2004 Great Dane. It may be ugly but it makes me money.

 

And that's all that matters.

 

I didn’t buy mine through Landstar. The dealer acted like I was doing him a favor by doing business with him. I got tired of picking up trailers that had issues of one sort or another, and what I was giving up in revenue for the hassle

 

I agree completely. Nothing much to a dry van. Just get under it and check for corrosion issues. And get in it and look for holes. check to make sure the doors shut tight. Thats pretty much all three is to a dry van. If take a long string or tape measure with you can check the alignment to make sure its not out of whack so bad it dog legs into the other lane.

 

I would just add to check any wood for rot and make sure to eyeball all 4 of the long corners for straight/damage to @spyder7723 list.