Picking my own freight baby! My journey to & of being on Schneider choice, the Adventure & Numbers!

Just my opinion about Landstar....

I haven't been impressed by numbers I've heard from Landstar drivers.
Plus using their trailers you're at 65%, same as here BUT instead of working with a lot of mega carrier contract freight you're dealing with agents and more spot market.
Here Schneider does the legwork getting loads for you to pick from and negotiating rates, at Landstar you're the one doing the work dealing with agents all the while still giving up 35% (plus paying for tolls)
If you get your trailer while you get a little better % you can kiss goodbye any drop and hooks vs here you can pile them on.
We get more value as an IC here. Lots of predictable set rate customer freight, working with a huge trailer pool with lots of drop and hooks, many OCs and drop lots which helps finding places to park and shower and the list goes on.
Landstar isn't all that great but is good for taking the next forward towards gaining more experience to become more independent if that's what someone wants.

 

yup flatbed is more money

 

Well some might enjoy calling agents everyday for loads

 

I agree, I don't think flatbed is worth it either for a little bit more you might earn.
I'd better get $4+ a mile for breaking my back slinging chains and messing with frozen ice tarps while hoping I don't get blown off the skateboard while securing or the load doesn't fall on my head when I brake lol.