The Truth About Landstar, Part 1 - What to Expect before Joining Landstar - Landstar Reviews

[@alanstancombej.d.8030]

About to lease with Landstar. This combat Veteran thanks for your straight forward, no nonsense video. Semper fi bro

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@caymanhilldesigns453]

Thank you for all this information. You by yourself have given me more information than 10-15 other channels combined. Thank you so much.

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks for the nice words!

[@crossroads427]

I agree, bruh seems humble! F Schneider critical events. And better not call them back if you are moving. U have to have two phone driving for Schneider! 👀

[@servantofthemosthighh]

True, some channels just babbles with useless info and waist your precious time

[@26jkoy]

Mad respect for the info you give us!! I will be making the move to Landstar 2021.

[@PRFMKF]

John, how's your year been?

[@26jkoy]

@@PRFMKF I didn't like the % cut. I bought a truck and now signed onto another company that's pays 88% that's mostly hazmat. Much better in my opinion.

[@BriskyJam]

@@26jkoywhat company is that? Are you still there?

[@26jkoy]

@BriskyJam I work for logiflex. It's a okay company. Was better a few months back. It's 75% lease purchase, but if you're a true o/o 85%. I estimate my overhead per month. 3k-3.5k.

[@26jkoy]

@@BriskyJam ya

[@scmarine843]

I randomly came across your video here and I've read a great deal of comments/questions. I want to commend you for the respect you give to everyone you've responded to because I know it's pretty strenuous trying to get back to most, respond in a manner that will be tailored to their question/comment, and potentially keep things respectful for those that may not or after a long day out here on the road. I'm subbing because of that.

[@truckingandfixing]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@csippio]

Thank you for another great video on valuable information Ryan! 🤙🏽

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@truckingandfixing]

Welcome to our channel! In today's video, Ryan will share with you his experience with Landstar, as he worked for Landstar twice. You will learn many things from this video, such as Landstar hiring process, Landstar loadboard, and tips and hacks to how to get your trailer faster, etc...Enjoy

[@MB-nl3ss]

Do I need to have my 2290 form before going to Landstar?

[@Mrbiggntall]

I'm starting with Landstar soon, it's good to know beforehand

[@MzCoCo561]

Did you get a orientation date?

[@21dvtruckingllc57]

Thank you for the tip about the trailer

[@truckingandfixing]

I am glad it can be help! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions! Enjoy😀

[@allaboutsemis232]

Maaaaaan i needed to hear this i been in processing for over a month i was surley getting discouraged...thanks

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes, they really drag the process out, it is discouraging. Just stay positive, and call or email once a day or other day, they will get tired of hearing from you, persistence is powerful! Good luck coming on board!

[@allaboutsemis232]

@@truckingandfixing i (update)..got my truck number today and orientation on monday.

[@truckingandfixing]

Good deal!

[@Disco1954]

Your videos are very informative ! Keep up the great focus...

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks!

[@frankswain9483]

I hope all you folks that appreciate Ryan's vids and the great information remember to give the Landstar recruiter his name as being your sponsor. He'll make a few hundred bucks I suppose and that's good for him. It's your way of repaying him something for all his time and experience and sharing both with you. It's great for you because it costs you zero! And Landstar wins, too ( a win, win, win) when they get another good driver. No, I don't know Ryan. I'm not even a trucker. I've only watched 3 of his vids - all today. But, I really admire people who share what they have and he's doing that for you. I do hope you will share his name with Landstar so he gets a reward there. And, you can tell Ryan you did that and he'll be receptive to help you down the line when needed. Remember, what goes around comes around. My best to you all.

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks Frank! Truly appreciate your kindness!

[@titor.619]

Been thinking about moving over to Landstar. Thanks for the info

[@truckingandfixing]

Good luck!

[@SwiftbizEnt]

Thanks for sharing bro, appreciate the information.

[@truckingandfixing]

You are weclome. I am glad it helps.

[@BertitoPerez1]

Thanks for the info im thinking in getting into to landstar I’ll be checking more of your video’s and prepare my self better, working local in fl leasing a truck but im only making a max of $1500 a week and im hurting right now

[@truckingandfixing]

Hope you will get some good information from my videos. Good luck! I do think you will make more at landstar!

[@amroualkady1]

Did you join? How’s it going?

[@yafeifox8865]

Thanks for sharing the information.

[@spider8trucking950]

I'm glad you said that because I'm making 88 percent of the load and I'm not seeing the money with 88 percent'' im paying 1150 a week on a lease Truck with a trailer payment its not worth it to me

[@johnhamilton2680]

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks John!

[@RussellB-k4m]

Thanks for the good information

[@rooseveltrainesjr1536]

Always good stuff. I'm starting at lanstar soon I would make sure I'll mention u . Don't no you r last name. Thanks again

[@truckingandfixing]

Fox. Thanks

[@imadahmmad1965]

Very information thanks

[@robertr1469]

So what are you suppose to do while waiting for your trailer? Is the trailer necessary?

[@1555mrsmith]

Thanks for sharing

[@sophiafox1026]

Support

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks a lot

[@gregburgess6884]

Thank you, I've been curious about landstar for a while. I've heard that you have to bring your own truck. I lease with Swift right now I've been leasing with them for about 4 years and I'm in my second truck second lease with them. I just don't know how to get over to landstar. I've searched your videos I don't really see anything I guess about how you got to the point where you are. Could you do a video on that? I appreciate your time and effort 👍

[@truckingandfixing]

Hi Greg, you can go to Landstar website and see their qualifications, if you think you qualify, just submit your application. It normally takes about a month for the process.

[@Junedove628]

Hi! Are you still with Lanstar?

[@Pk12138]

Hello, just herd $1.65 per gal ,2 years ago you paid in wa. Now is $6.50 per gal.

[@truckingandfixing]

Yep, it was cheap 2 years ago! The fuel is too high now.

[@Pk12138]

@@truckingandfixing I don't know what to do. I am half way to join Landstar. But don't know what to do? I got to go to do truck inspection now and drug test. But diesel ⛽️ price is so high now. And I have a c15 acer tween turbo, not fuel efficient engine getting about 5 mpg suks. And fuel ⛽️ price going up and up and freight going down and down:(

[@truckingandfixing]

The fuel price is high, it might not be a good time to enter the trucking industry. Don’t know why freight price is going low. I expect it to go high, as many owner operators don’t survive, and less trucks on the road. Price might pick up.

[@michaelcullipher38]

If you could.. explain about taking a full preloaded trailer down to you said Laredo TX and they get cute and say what trailer.. do you just keep the preloaded and roll out or what

[@oglaredo9565]

Gang Grate video

[@carlosaguirre1313]

Ryan Good afternoon There os a lot oif spanish speaking people that follow your.channel. Could you speak a little bit slowly. Your videos are very good Thanks Bye my friend. Carlos

[@galehess6676]

Carlos, slow down the speed of youtube videos, vamos a la "settings" "playback speed" "0.5" . Es mejor? Te nada.

[@MikeSmith-jq3fi]

Carlos Aguirre You need to start learning English,my friend...

[@carlosaguirre1313]

@@MikeSmith-jq3fi Will try

[@mikeschmidt3810]

Can you use a Keeptrucking ELD?

[@truckingandfixing]

I am currently using the Omnitracs IVG, I know they did have some option that was a cell phone app a few years ago, but I could not tell you for sure what that was or if they are still offering it.

[@mikeschmidt3810]

@@truckingandfixing the keep truckin eld uses the smart phone. I didn't see anything on the landstar website about it though.

[@tarvares2003]

Why does the hiring process take so long ? Any idea ? Adding a truck and driver, it’s been 3 weeks and no drug test. Work info has been verified

[@truckingandfixing]

tarvares2003 keep calling them everyday! They will speed up the process!

[@tarvares2003]

I’m afraid I’ll piss them off and they put my file as coffee coaster lol. I’ve been calling and emailing and sometimes I think they are screening my calls. I went through the same processing center twice and I don’t recall it being this bad. Any idea how long background, mvr and dac reports take ?

[@tyyoung4104]

Do you need hazmat if you're pulling a stepdeck?

[@Darren2269]

Hey neighbor, hope you get this? Who would you choose, Mercer? LandStar? Or Schneider? I’m on with Schneider, I truly like it but feel rates suck?

[@truckingandfixing]

Choose Landstar, or choose our company down the road! 😄

[@Vertikala-pc5ig]

One simple question Does every load has fuel surcharge and how can you know if broker stole some of it for himself?

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes, every load has a fuel surcharge. Landstar Agent has to obey Landstar policy. Outside broker just offers what you can see on the load board.

[@Vertikala-pc5ig]

Road-Field-Home with Ryan & Sophia Thanks for reply. So you are saying that you can book load without LS agent? How do you know if he is LS agent or not and fuel surcharge is it included in price what you see on the screen or you have ask for it?

[@Alexdetrásdelascámaras-o8u]

Hello my friend thanks for the tips I will submit the application at landstar, Can you help me with this question About if I have to buy the truck before Get the qualification , Or after??

[@truckingandfixing]

Hi Alex, sorry for the delay in answering your question, I was a little busy lately. I will answer your question in our next Q&A video in greater details. Hopefully release it this weekend. Good luck on everything!

[@TimRHillard]

Here's a question only I don't probably know. If you go with Landstar, does it help with the high cost of insurance for newer drivers?

[@truckingandfixing]

Landstar covers the liability insurance. You pay for the truck insurance, it depends on your trucks age, your driving record, and the value of the truck.

[@creebird]

I got orientation to join Landstar hopefully it goes OK lol 😆

[@truckingandfixing]

Best luck for you! 💪

[@creebird]

Road-Field-Home with Ryan & Sophia Thank you, i’m just ready to make money again after this whole COVID-19 thing.

[@eyesofanomadictrucker9208]

Don't do it will be a big mistake been there done that trust me.

[@creebird]

joe elie what happened with you? If u don’t mind me asking?

[@eyesofanomadictrucker9208]

@@creebird the loads suck odd lanes, hazmat heavy loads, You will barely break even by the time they take 1/3 of your pay and your expenses you'll be down to nothing the real quick. 30% of the loads on the board are just ghost loads they don't even exist ,let alone pay well .Most drivers sit for days with windows down trying to save fuel before they get their next load You can't count on pre planning your trips because more than likely will cancel for a lower rate. Can't bring your kids on the truck can't park where you want You'll be lucky to clear $55000 a year there.

[@joeram3467]

thanks for the info. question. do I gotta have Hazmat endorsement to get hire???

[@truckingandfixing]

You don’t need it to get hired. But you will need to get it within 6 months or so.

[@tylertucker4478]

What would you suggest for a first time owner operator? I'm looking to buy a truck and hopefully get on with landstar at the first of next year cuz ive done research for the past few months about landstar. I have about 15k to play with as far as paying my house bills and truck bills starting out like u say. Just wanna make sure money won't get tight waiting to sign on or something

[@truckingandfixing]

15k is good amount to start with! It also depends on your house bills. In general, it should be enough!

[@robertr1469]

Can you be an owner operator with landstar and find local loads?

[@PeteMirnyi]

👊🏼💙

[@crossroads427]

Say that again - double brokering is real.

[@tyyoung4104]

So, how much are you grossing per month?

[@nilsmuralles6246]

Can you please dona power search from Paldale, Lancaster CA area. Thanks. I would like to know what kind of loads I cant get. Thanks

[@truckingandfixing]

I will keep that in mind when I am making another load board video.

[@eliasvalenzuela2048]

When you come with your truck, do you have to have general insurance or is the only insurance you need are the ones with landstar ?

[@truckingandfixing]

Hi, sorry for the delay. Just release a video to explain all about Landstar insurance, please check it out. I think it answers all your questions.

[@MikeBrown-is6bh]

Did you see double and triple brokered freight at Mercer?

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes, on the loads I did while I was there it was about 50/50 actual Mercer freight vs 3rd party freight.

[@followeroftheway7]

So about how much $ do we need to bring altogether .

[@truckingandfixing]

All of your costs through Landstar (plates, permits, eld, lock set, etc., and insurances if you choose), will be prorated out and deducted from your settlements over several weeks. Here is a good link with costs and a calculator. www.nonforceddispatch.com/owner-operator-pay/ . Other than that, I would personally recommend having about $5000 in reserves, preferably cash or a low rate credit line, to cover any expenses such as a truck payment, maintenance items, and personal bills any payments. I recommend this because you need to get to orientation, spend a few days there, then it may take a few days to get a trailer as well, so by the time you get your first load and deliver it, you might be out 2 or 3 weeks or more before your first pay check. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any further questions.

[@verlorin1]

So how much are you paying for your truck now and where would you recommend getting one

[@truckingandfixing]

My truck payment is about $1250/month. You should get a truck from a reputable dealer and have a third party check out. If the dealer refuses a third party inspection, I would walk away.

[@verlorin1]

@@truckingandfixing wow that's really good I pay that in a week do you have any recommendations thank you also so did you get a loan or are you on a lease and where should I look at getting a loan from if so

[@felkinstheoutcast6552]

What is freight like coming out of Memphis, Tn?

[@truckingandfixing]

I will add it into my Landstar load board review videos coming up. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

[@johnathanrobinson4228]

Did you get the physical damage coverage as well or do you just have bobtail, comprehensive and worker's comp?

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes, my physical damage coverage is through first guard. $135 a month

[@johnathanrobinson4228]

So physical damage is the same as comprehensive or do you have both of them through first guard.

[@truckingandfixing]

Johnathan Robinson physical damage coverage is thru first guard, bobtail comprehensive and worker’s comp is thru Landstar!

[@johnathanrobinson4228]

Thanks for the information. Appreciate it @@truckingandfixing

[@lonnieyoung9343]

How often do you get home with Landstar

[@truckingandfixing]

At landstar you dispatch yourself, so you make your own schedule. I typically say out 2 or 3 weeks, then stay at home for 5 to 7 days, depending on my plans at home, and how outbound freight looks. If you have a company van, they want you to contact them if you plan to sit over 10 days, but I have sat on a trailer for 18 days when we vacationed in south Asia last year, and no one bothered me!

[@lonnieyoung9343]

Ok bro thanks for the info I hope to be working there soon

[@onlyushotboys5691]

Where did you get your truck from that your paying so little? Thanks in advance

[@truckingandfixing]

We purchased the truck at Cerni International, near Youngstown, Ohio. Purchase price was roughly $50k, 48 month payment term, had 480k miles when we got it. Thanks for the comment!

[@godwindavid3646]

How old should my truck be?

[@truckingandfixing]

I have not seen a specific year or age posted, but I found this info quoted below, it seems you basically need to pass a DOT Inspection and be able to use an ELD. "Trucks and trailers that pass a Level One DOT inspection through an approved Landstar inspection facility may be leased on. Tractor must also be capable of functioning with an Electronic Logging Device (ELD)." Hope that helps!

[@godwindavid3646]

@@truckingandfixing Thank you I appreciate!

[@user-qj2rq5wy7x]

Any idea’s on the best truck to start out with at landstar

[@truckingandfixing]

What type of load would you plan to do? Flat bed, van, long haul, short haul…

[@user-qj2rq5wy7x]

I plan to run team dry van

[@marciac6752]

How about if you have your own trailer, is that waiting process takes the same time to finish?

[@truckingandfixing]

The application process will take about the same time I would assume, you will just have to get your trailer inspected along with your tractor when that time comes. Your real advantage will come after orientation, you will be able to books loads immediately, and not have to wait for a company trailer, for up to several days in some cases. I pull a company dry van, I like the drop and hook freight in my area, so its a good fit for my operation. I just did a video on using a company vs owning a trailer at Landstar, it should be up soon, feel free to check it out. Thanks for your support!

[@teamchecko9086]

as far as leasing a truck to work for landstar, who would you recommend i lease from? do landstar have their own program?

[@truckingandfixing]

Landstar doesn’t have its own leading program! I myself leased with SFI, it was not bad, it is kinda expensive and they have new trucks, at least you can take it to other companies. Try loan mountain, it has used and new trucks for lease.

[@luisrosario363]

@@truckingandfixing Hey Ryan, how much down do i need to lease w SFI? And what were the payments like? Thanks!

[@leocarranza5292]

Is not that hard to get the permits and plates and road tax,

[@alvinjohnson7378]

do you pay weekly for trailer or is that part of the 35% they keep

[@truckingandfixing]

Part of 35% they keep

[@josephcole993]

Will they let you have more then one truck ?

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes, you can be a fleet owner, your drivers will just have to go through the qualification process and orientation though.

[@shakurdavis2426]

Can you hire your own dispatcher at landstar???

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes!

[@Vertikala-pc5ig]

Hey buddy when I applied for LS last week there were 3 different land star companies so I didn’t know which one to choose but I chose one, don’t know which one. So do you know which one is the right one and I am Canadian? Thanks in advance

[@truckingandfixing]

What are those three companies?

[@Vertikala-pc5ig]

Road-Field-Home with Ryan & Sophia They are all LS just if I remember one is LS express the other one LS inway if I am correct the last one I cannot remember

[@truckingandfixing]

Mito Manija Ranger and Inway are for tractor and trailer together.

[@Vertikala-pc5ig]

Road-Field-Home with Ryan & Sophia 👍👍

[@user-uy9yc8pd8m]

Do landstar has a hirin center around California? Im from El Centro ca

[@truckingandfixing]

I am not sure. Anyone knows?

[@user-uy9yc8pd8m]

@@truckingandfixing thanks for the replying back, Also do landstar hires day cab trucks?

[@bradbradman6050]

Thank you for your videos, I have a question I can’t find an answer for online. Is your truck payment tax deductible and if not how much value do you get from depreciation of your truck/assets?

[@truckingandfixing]

Truck payment is tax deductible!

[@luisconrado5510]

Do landstar pays for detention

[@truckingandfixing]

It depends on the agency that you work with. You can negotiate

[@traumaman5150]

what about flatbed?

[@truckingandfixing]

I haven't done flatbed so far. I couldn't give you much insights on it. Sorry, thanks for the question.

[@garyroach3479]

Problem is u only haul Landstar frieght and hows is that u running as independent contractor bc in reality ur just another payed employee

[@rollingwithclass6105]

35 percent is a lot of overhead per load. How much revenue are you grossing on an average?

[@keodalavolavong706]

Hi Ryan , I been thinking a long time now about joining Landstar . June was my original plan to make the move , but since this whole co-vid19 thing I was worried about heading there with a truck payment and not knowing how freight is going. I’m a LP driver and I’m tired of driving crazy long miles a week just to break $1200 take home. What are your suggestions right now about Landstar. Thank you and God bless

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks for the question and comment. If you don't mind me asking, what are your expenses now, truck, insurance, etc.? Things are still a little unstable yet, I've had a lot of cancelations on booked loads that have been dependable in the past few years. Actually, before this covid19 mess, I only had 2 cancelations at landstar since 2018. If you have high expenses, and you are still making stable money with your current carrier, you might want to stick it out a few more weeks and see what develops. Just keep in mind, if you switch to Landstar, by the time you go through orientation, get a trailer, and get your first load, it could be 2 or 3 weeks before you might see a paycheck, depending on how things play out.

[@keodalavolavong706]

I lease through the company I’m with and my truck and insurance comes out to just pay under $700. I roughly pay for fuel around $1000 a week .it is a walk away lease and I plan on getting something from a dealership

[@maxdoll7311]

what reasons are for Landstar to terminate lease with a BCO?

[@truckingandfixing]

I would say that the most common reasons would be truck maintenance, safety violations, and preventable accidents. For the most part, no one bothers you here. You have to get an annual inspection every 120 days, and if something doesn't pass, you basically have to get it fixed immediately, so that gets a lot of guys.

[@redwing1273]

Nah..I don't think so..ur making 65 percent..just don't add up

[@cibo8886]

Boring

[@reevertransport3979]

If you're a driver and thinking of becoming an owner/operator I suggest the @ooida Truck To Success program before you make the plunge. I would NEVER let a carrier own the plate on YOUR truck. Landstar is good company but look around. There may be another company better suited for you