LANDSTAR IS IT WORTH IT? OR NOT? / EXPLAINING THE PROCESS

[@ronaldmoore9941]

Search, "Does Landstar really take 35%" from KZbinr Blue Ribbon Logistics. ( Im not smart enough to put in link.,lol.) It is the absolute best video on landstar and own authority. Best 30 minutes. It's eye opening.

[@azcactusflower1]

I posted the link on AK's channel several weeks ago...yes it is a great video

[@azcactusflower1]

Video title: "DOES LANDSTAR REALLY TAKE 35% OF MY MONEY?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/baO4cpmmd7Zjfa8

[@DieselTrucker2018]

Landstar DOES take 35%. But there are added benefits you receive for that versus leasing onto other companies who claim to pay more.

[@behealthy.truckingworkouts3710]

“Don’t believe anything until you try yourself” good advise. What works for some don’t work other. Great content man 👍🏼

[@baburo101]

❤️

[@richardogarcia34]

I been with landstar for 5 months . I run flatbed. Coming from TMC making 1000-1200 bucks and now 4000-5000 net is a BIG difference. Landstar was the best move i made.

[@thevan3293]

Sounds like a really good move. "4000 to 5000 net" this is before or after your fuel costs?

[@richardogarcia34]

@@thevan3293 after everything. But this is by running everyday until the pay period ends. And 90% of the time i do my 34 at home.

[@dronetrucker]

@@richardogarcia34 your running hard man, I quit Landsar in Jan 2020 due to cheap freight, seems like things have turned around.

[@tylertucker4478]

I'm thinking bout buying me a truck and leasing with landstar. Ive been running a heavy wrecker for 8 years. Never been otr but have alot of driving experience. Is it worth it? Can I make good money? And have freedom. Im just looking to be off call and have my own truck. Trucking is in my blood and I wanna stay around it for my son to give to him one day

[@richardogarcia34]

@@tylertucker4478 man why not give it a shot?? Just get some otr experience atlest 6 months so u can adjust to this life before u get your own truck. Decide what you want to do with trucking and take it from there. I still make mistakes here and there but we live and learn. Good luck brother.

[@PaulThomasHarris]

People that were telling you not to go to LANDSTAR are people that could not manage themselves. Those drivers need someone to tell them where to go day to day. You are your own boss.

[@maplestrucking5188]

I'm doing hotshoting with Landstar. Been here since October 2019. Money is pretty good, but sleeping in a pickup is getting old. I'm thinking of buying a big truck and going to the van side. I miss the big truck. Thanks for the info. Keep it coming.

[@trentharveyson7313]

Even though I’m an Aussie truckie this is still good content to watch

[@azcactusflower1]

CB suggestion: Stryker SR-447 HPC2 (50-55 watts out of the box...peaked and tuned 80 watts) great radio and features...add an inexpensive ($25) Ranger SRA-198 noise-canceling mic (Cobra cb out of the box gives you only 3 watts..peaked and tuned 50) You'd like the various "color" display lol

[@Datsun7705]

other people at the yard was probably like "there was a guy that was walking around, talking to his camera for 30 minutes"

[@leobardoaguilar5147]

Lmaoo

[@ItsMe-xf3dv]

That walking back and forth irritates me

[@frederickstanley4266]

Stumbled upon your videos couple days ago, I got 30 plus years in running LTL Teamste. Enjoying watching your videos seeing how your learning to not believe everything the brokers tell you. In time I'm going to look into the beginning to see how this all started, looks kind of cool the way you're rebuilding the classic! Remember they didn't call them freight shakers for nothing!! Ha ha,

[@TruckerAK]

Haha thanks I appreciate it and yeah this truck came from nothing and now she’s hittin the roads again

[@bruhbedrivin]

Dont know if your aware but us landstar drivers get a discount at blue beacon when you wash the truck and trailer. Landstar will pay for the trailer wash and you'll get a discount on the truck wash itself. Figured i share that with yuh for your next wash

[@TruckerAK]

Oh wow thanks I heard about just never tried it

[@richardogarcia34]

Didnt know that either. Thanks lol

[@Mayito_Tamps]

Blue Beacon Kicks Ass Man 👍🏽

[@lorenrosenthal4501]

Hey man the confidence that I am hearing is awesome. I have been learning from you for quite sometime. Keep it up, be safe and keep printing the $$$. Hard work diligence pays off. CONGRATS!

[@samadamson2149]

Count me in as one of your fleet drivers in the future hopefully great explanation of land star

[@dunedude2385]

Same

[@paulmartin6256]

I love Landstar so far. I pull a stepdeck here. No complaints on my end.

[@texasfamilyputt3504]

@paul Martin, what info can you pass on about landstar step deck or flatbed.

[@paulmartin6256]

shabocker d. rawls what would like to know?

[@orionespy]

@@paulmartin6256 do you need to tarp a lot of the loads or are there plenty of non tarped loads?

[@paulmartin6256]

@@orionespy I haven’t tarp a load yet.

[@PaulThomasHarris]

Next to the Pilot in Wildwood, near to I-75 Chrome shop does a good job. it's in the little building to the left of Pilot. They do a good job with polishing

[@johnkovatch4092]

You can get your truck polished in Wildwood Fl next to pilot.

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again sounds like you made the right decision to go there be safe keep the hammer down my friend

[@Dirtcake71]

Great video. I was told Landstar was a pretty good company. Very informative. Thank you.

[@mptpowertrucking8096]

Alright man, cool 😎 video AK !! Trucking industry is not easy to start in. Finding the best Carrier to lease-on with is half the battle. Landstar O/O and BCO groups are super. Knew you'd be fine once ya got into the groove it's okay to book loads in advance. Yes stuff can screw up but you are honest. Call customer explain whatever happened. Landstar is 100% O/O they will help exceed your goals.

[@TruckerAK]

Yeah it ain’t easy for sure but once you get in it’s smooth sailing

[@nathaneberle5526]

I was leased to landstar and I did okay nothing bad to say about them but when a friend with his own authority landed a dedicated round trip with a reefer I’m making much much better money a lot easier and with less headaches

[@juniormorales5178]

Well said about that load boards. And just to Inf that at the Walmart warehouse DC6020 in Brooksville fl there’s couple empty trailers at the yard.

[@toddimmesberger7305]

Thanks for the info. Spot on with the application process. Hopefully, start the 28th of this month in Rockford, IL.

[@TruckerAK]

Thanks I hope you get through

[@haulingfuel4759]

Thank you for sharing this information. Good job balancing your home time with OTR work.

[@DirtHaulingSOB]

Happy for you brother !! Do your thing and make that great .... Good luck and enjoy every video

[@lifewitmarkp6011]

I’m thinking about coming to landstar now.

[@lightraveler333]

Same!

[@PTucker0864]

New subscriber here. Thanks for the thorough overview. I pull reefer to grocery stores.....been contemplating going on my own for a long time. Just remember, use only what you need to cover your house bills and stuff.....the rest goes to the business....build a reserve. I see guys start making money in O/O and then they go on a spending spree? My main goal of going O/O is to double up on mortgage payments.....get that house paid off, then start building for retirement. I'm 56 already....I need to pull the trigger with a plan real soon! Been driving for 23 years....dedicated stuff...$1500/$1700 gross a week....not getting rich either!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Morning Mr cool guy 😎 I've been following you for a while now. This must be your best video on explaining what it's like being an OTR trucker and a true valuation on Landstar 😄 I just love your videos especially when your fixing and doing your walk round checks. You need to keep doing them so rookie drivers and old do them.........🤔 I work for a small medical company in the uk 🇬🇧 and still drivers don't do there walk round checks 😫 Keep safe and have a great weekend with your girlfriend and pooch 🤣 Until the next time see ya cheers Stevie 😎🇬🇧

[@KeepingitAnalog]

I did not click on the video because I wanted to learn about Landstar. I clicked because I like your videos.

[@jessecastro4733]

Great tip to do and see things for yourself and not trust word of mouth!! Landstar is obviously working good for you and you get some cool perks working for them!!! At the end of the day no company is perfect but it fits your needs in terms of pay and supports your lifestyle!!! Take care Braddah and we will see you on the next one 😎✌️

[@DanielToth-dtG]

I do coast to coast refeer owner operator. Been at it for 3 yrs, driver as 2. I get the same discounts through xpo for fuel and cr England for tires. I work off the load board and I'm happy. My truck does 4 trips a month. Started with a 2012 cascadia 2008 trailer, now I have a 2020 freightliner and a 2019 gd tk s600 If you can gross out 15k a week that's awesome, fuel maybe 1.5 to 2k what sucks is the 35%

[@TruckerAK]

That’s pretty good for coast to coast not a bad gig but I mean even after the 35% or if you do power only loads it’s 30 % your still making money and you can find those gravy agency’s

[@DanielToth-dtG]

@@TruckerAK i couldn't not survive at 3.5k a week man, the cost of rebuild engine alone is 15k and up and other expenses. I don't understand why landstar is making you run elogs on a series 60 engine. That sucks, you should be able to run paper logs and have a little more freedom ;) I'm set up even with landstar, whatever is left from you guys in house they put those loads on dat or truck stop board. 2 weeks ago I got a load with landstar hazmat tanker requesting a refeer 🤣. My endorsements are due to expire at the end of the year, I'm not renewing them, to much of a hassle for me it's not worth. That hazmat tanker load payed me just an extra $500 for what a regular load would pay coming home. One more thing, HELLO BOSNIA, I'm from Romania, about same age group as you. I like your videos man. I drive a truck but watch other ppl in the industry 🤣 If you ever come to Phoenix Az and have time to kill let me know. Stop and say hi.

[@TruckerAK]

Daniel T I mean I can survive 100% off 3.5k easily some people can’t and I understand but I could run paper log if I switch and landstar wants a clear record more the likely that’s why and my motor rebuild ran me like 9500

[@DanielToth-dtG]

@@TruckerAK I'm in to take advantage to make as much money as possible and maybe move on to better things but for the next 3 yrs I know what I have to do due to payments 😂

[@DanielToth-dtG]

@@TruckerAK props to you man, not a lot of people do what you do at your age. Respect to you!!! If you ever come to Phoenix AZ stop and say hi. I'm from Romania same age group as you.

[@mist3rasylum397]

Im starting truck driving school on 21st i trust you're opinion and experiences, thanks for all the info.

[@r22jeff]

Good luck with your new career. Take it slow when you are on your own and be careful.

[@gh3tt0gangst3r2]

landstar does drop and hooks at UPS hubs, at least in the northeast, so thats a good place to look if you're near a hub.

[@MarcP5267]

I’m in Phildelphia is that good?

[@gh3tt0gangst3r2]

@@MarcP5267 most hubs have some landstar trailers in the philly area

[@MarcP5267]

@@gh3tt0gangst3r2 I have about 3+ UPS hubs near me within like 50 mile radius. Philadelphia airport is very close.

[@rhythmgamefanatic7834]

You can do good there but don't put to much out there on what you you doing somethings you need to keep to yourself if you know what I'm saying you got a good job.

[@TruckerAK]

Yeah I understand but thank you

[@anthonydrummond3500]

Yup exactly!! Cuz everyone ain’t rooting for you driver. Stay Humble and motivated out there 👍🏼💯💯💯

[@stevepackard8542]

I am NOT a truck driver, but sat through and watched this entire video.

[@azcactusflower1]

Success is 90% personality. You ask 100 truckers and receive 110 answers

[@estebanmolina4232]

Congrats Bro, im buying my truck next year and im gonna go with landstar as a start up.

[@azcactusflower1]

9:35 Recently I watched a team interviewed from Landstar, they stack loads/book ahead BUT if one load cancels or having to cancel one, they do not cancel the other pre-planned ones as they said: "building relationships" with agents is key. Service is extremely important. It can lead to other lucrative situations. Create trust and on-time history. The great agents are looking for the same, great service

[@ericmendez5815]

Hey Landstar agent! 🙋‍♂️

[@RayMcDonald]

Good Video :) Keep doing what you are doing , You are learning the game and will be making more :) keep up on the maintenance and repairs . Truck is looking good,

[@robertr1469]

Hey man good video,great info. How about an update on how you doing with landstar ever since this one

[@vedad1120]

Pozdrav iz Bosne, Visokog. Sve najbolje prijateljuuu, puno srece zdravlja i uspjeha 💪😊

[@TruckerAK]

Hvala 💯💪🏼

[@ericmendez5815]

Exactly what I said, when I was drunk

[@PMcCut]

Armin you put out your net figures, is that after fuel deductions also? Thanks in advance! I’m here in Jax also and love following along in your journey.....peace

[@ABCDEF-xb3xo]

My dad did specialize for land star inway. He made a lot of money with them. He had a specialized stretch trailer at the time there was only 5 available in landstar. Dad been driving for 40 yrs said landstar paid the most.

[@The69CHEVELLESS]

Keep it up AK your video's are awesome thanks for the good advice keep trucking

[@cajunman2261]

Good video man. Glad you like Landstar. I have few buddies with landstar they been with them over ten years. I know you new but i wouldn't put to much infor on here. Saying this as a friend. Hope yall not getting that storm sally. She is flooding Alabama ms. And some Florida area. Stay safe my friend. God bless

[@corrisj24]

Great information buddy... wish u the best in the future

[@pj0214pj]

Seen you yesterday coming thru Alabama to Mississippi truck looking good

[@zak2770]

Thank you so much AK for explaining landstar process I’m currently going through the qualification process my self and all the info you gave me was very help. I Appreciate you! Hey im also in the container game with Schneider currently in the north East so I understand the struggle with dispatch can’t wait to join you over at the blue star

[@nuffsaid25]

"Feel blessed to make that kind of money"... Very true... Great attitude to have... keep up the grind...

[@petarkos9973]

Been watching for 1 monts now loving the content. Pozdrav iz bosne

[@PaulThomasHarris]

Amen to not listening to all the BS on any social media. To truly learn is to do you, first hand. I can’t wait to see your break $10k for the week. You’re on your way to make the money.

[@renaldobrownie6557]

Subscribes keep going up every week. Let see if you can about 70k by the end of the year. Good channel and great content.

[@davidbass4760]

Right in next door too pilot in wildwood fl chrome polishing

[@TruckerAK]

Thank you

[@Mayito_Tamps]

1:39 Meiborg Trailer In The Back Thats The Company I Work For 👍🏽

[@johnsonslogic]

Once you’re assigned a trailer how long can you hold on to it at home before they have you give it up? if you’re taking hometime of course.

[@TruckerAK]

They say 10 days

[@johnsonslogic]

Trucker AK awesome! I’ve had 3 deals fall through and have one pending on a classic xl myself and that’s all Landstar is waiting on from me. Hope to see you out there soon!

[@VTHIRU-ip8tk]

hey brother this video is awesome ride safe bro my abition is to become truck driver i learning from you thank you

[@mikehardwick352]

Another interesting video,keep up the good work

[@TruckerVaris]

Keep doing what makes you happy.

[@TruckerGemini]

I’m an owner operator on ATS and it’s sooo easy on there you should take my advice

[@bryanjones3089]

Great video as always. What about health insurance.? Thats the only thing that has kept me from pulling the trigger going owner operator. Do you have to just get it yourself from the the ins. Co. Directly?

[@georgewilson1184]

You should try bulk tanker Oakley transfer North Little Rock Arkansas all O Os

[@videocast406]

I’ve seen your truck in Texas I think, Austin area maybe

[@anthonyleftwich47]

Good info majority of the time they gave me a number too call its like doing a conference call it was pretty cool on what they had too offer. But what I have seen from the past landstar videos are the ones that are complaining bout this and that like I always say their experiences is not gonna be nobody else's that is why its best too go and find out yourself good video

[@blackjesus5325]

Just REMEMBER one thing......they talked about Jesus!!! Keep doing your thing man & let the haters hate! 💪💯

[@kelvinproctor867]

saw you pass thru tuscaloosa al yesterday...looking good bud looking good

[@wayneholliday8823]

Just make sure you set money to pay your taxs dont want get behind with them

[@zaidchalabi1599]

with so much expenses in this business even grossing 250k you end up paying 4/5k at end of year for taxes you got alot of deductions use them and be smart

[@bobsmith1965]

I guess I wonder about the real expenses that aren't talked about. I get health insurance, profit sharing, 8 sick days, 16 vacation days, accumulated flex time and company match on retirement and the ability to pay for other stuff like long and short term disability, life insurance and contribute to my 401k. That eats up a lot of that 3 grand your making. plus taking care of your vehicle. How many truckers are disciplined to use the monthly money to set some (a lot) to cover these things? Starting to see the benefits of being a company driver and being home every night and only working 45 hours a week.

[@UHaulShorts]

Thanx 4 da inside baseball

[@nikitabarbour812]

im glad u making out!!! people are making good money other place with you luck

[@jimmyasbell261]

I was with Landstar for five and a half years and loved it. If I were still driving, I would still be there. The first six months may be your toughest until you figure out the system. It's about networking with the right agents and knowing where to be at what time of year. The freedom of being able to take as much time off you want was one perk for me. I would book about one to two weeks ahead. I would not take a load unless I had a good idea about what would be available on the backhaul. Build your reputation by proving yourself to the various agents and you will be getting calls on the good freight. Start learning what agents are handling the freight in different regions you go into. Its also about attitude. Keep a good attitude and show you can perform and you will do well.

[@2ndgendodgeowner592]

if your on I-95 in sc. theres a place aross from the petro in florence that does a good job on chrome

[@freedomfighter6539]

This guys awesome

[@bigbear867]

It just takes time. It takes time to learn the system. Just like I said to you at the very first. It sounds like you are doing good.

[@boogieman5612]

My wife and I just did our drug test yesterday and you can work for a fleet owner if you don’t have your own truck.

[@joejordan5879]

Ask Life is Good on KZbin where he got his truck polished and looking sweet. I think it was on I-10 in Coachella, CA

[@azcactusflower1]

No, it was -- Shine-a-trucK, 2770 W Historic Rte 66, Kingman, Arizona 86401 Book appointments on Facebook facebook.com/Shineatruck/

[@bighank1990]

You leaving a lot of 💰💰💰on the table

[@codycowart2782]

Great video. Very informative.

[@riossodservice326]

Ive seen this truck alot in Jacksonville cool

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

Alot depends on the person it its worth it I am leased to Crane Creek the pay 88 present but you need a Reefer

[@leviboggs3361]

Good job buddy keep up the good work

[@williamblock1837]

good word!! very inspiational . thank you

[@davidwilliams6645]

Louisiana in Rayville across from the pilot on I20 in Texas I20 in Dallas across from the Flying J I75 in GA I think its exit 1 at the GA FL line wildwood,Fl next to the Pilot

[@Legend-gi3zz]

The only drawbacks to booking in advance is you want see the highest pay for your time or loads and being the market is up 30% i want ever bit i can get lol! If i was you i would be squeezing them Broker not the Landstar board!

[@anttwanlovett5889]

Good information, great video thx

[@Stratocast83]

Excellent info bro keep it coming 👍

[@popplars964]

What do you do with your trailer when you go home? Do you Just keep it for a week or two weeks sitting with your truck?

[@Flipping_Assets]

I did containers in Chicago where I live and it's brutal.

[@TheGuitar1962]

Saw you in Birmingham Tuesday.

[@travis_langley]

I’m a company driver driving for old dominion freight line out of Columbus Ohio. What’s it like going threw the buying proses on the truck itself and getting all the paperwork to make it road legal. Great vid man

[@TruckerAK]

It all depends if you buy a truck private it’s a little more in depth you have to one start your business 1099 or LLC or which ever then sign up for your EIN number once you do that you have to go to the DMV where they do truck registration and pay for your tag and then pay the road tax fee and like once you do that you can sign on to a company but like with landstar they can get a you a tag and all that stuff and with a newer truck from the dealer they kinda help you with some things I’m not 100%

[@mptpowertrucking8096]

@bearded vapor at your State a tag is called "Base Plate"

[@fathertime1770]

What is the difference between Inway and Ranger? Will I see different rates on the load board between them? Thx in advance... keep the content going. It’s Great!

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I got the cash to buy my own truck. Totally paid for with no payment. I’d like to hook up with someone like Landstar to get loads and keep me busy. I’m not ready for being totally on my own. So do they give you available loads and you pick one? I don’t know how it works. I’d like to buy my own truck and start debt free but Im just not educated enough to totally go on my own authority. I’ve been a trucker before but always drove for someone else. I took a few years off and want to go back but in my own truck

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

Would you put more lights on your truck?? And if you live in Australia my brother is really good at polishing

[@cohensample9583]

You should put led light in the truck

[@frederickstanley4266]

FYI, there is a young lady trucker you might want to check out. She is posting some really good stuff, called Happiness By The Mile.

[@lumberjunkee8451]

Need to take some of that "big money" and get painted and polished..........

[@hamzaharichane517]

Very informative video. What is the name of the shop you got those Continental tires?

[@TruckerAK]

Colin tire Jacksonville

[@hamzaharichane517]

Trucker AK nothing came up on google search. What is their address please?

[@magnum2424kc]

Was this truck wash between Chattanooga,TN, and Atlanta, GA. Looks exactly like the was shop I use.

[@diegohenriquez9216]

Trucker AK excelente video

[@Okiefarmer]

Thanks for the info

[@norbendominguez7181]

I appreciate u info thanks so much

[@kennyopel]

Hey boss, when you say net is that after taxes too

[@therhetoricalman8936]

Did you leave the transfer tape on the face of your dot numbers? That would look hazy and weird on a non white truck.