Everyone has to experience progress. To Build is to Plan, and To Plan is to Build. You are one of those that I watch, I feel "Kindred" to in a sorta weird way. I too was a LandStar BCO for over 8 Years. I seen some really great Loads. I Learned so much from my time there. I have since moved on to another "OwnerShip" of a Truck with a Carrier that does things differently. Not quite the Authority and MC number thing that you are doing. But to see that you are steppin out and Doing something that you feel is a Natural Progression - Good on You! I really hope that you continue to share with us your adventures, and the Good and the Bad with the same passion that you put into these videos. I look forward to whatever you do, and hope that we can someday compare our experiences in a way that helps others. Landstar is a good place and I think some people on this platform fail to understand exactly what they are good for... You seem to have the knack for reminding people of that. #GodBless #KeepRRollin
I think you should do a video on all the process of getting your own authority and the red tape you have to go through.... and of course the costs involved ( especially how you decide on insurance, considering this is a huge expense).
Congratulations. Very exciting. An idea. You have a platform here. Once you have authority. Depending on how you set it up and you can always make changes. You could have some guys running under your authority. Similar to landstar but on a small scale. Guys could pay their own insurance. Just a thought. Anyway I hope you keep us updated on the progress. I’d like to see it. Let everyone know what it takes
Definitely a lot consider going to your own authority like 30-60-90 day wait times for pay unless you factor plus the cost of new insurance as well. I hope the pay covers that further than it costs. I think you could’ve done a whole lot better with Landstar but living out west made it a challenge for sure. You could’ve done a lot better running a Midwest Texas northeast kind of triangle. How fast do you normally drive? I think your fuel costs were way to elevated especially with the discounts Landstar gets you at the pump. You’re gonna have to lower your costs dramatically. If you were barely surviving with no truck payments you’re about to essentially create one with all the costs that comes with your own numbers. I do wish you luck and appreciate all the information you’ve complied here
I hope this isn’t too late: please consider staying at Landstar. Unless you have freight with a customer already lined up. Otherwise you will be up against a load board. Which has many problems. Most brokers take a lot off the top. (I’m a shipper I know). Also a new authority will disqualify you from some loads. Some companies require 5 years of history. I have had brokers find ridiculous reasons not to pay (i.e we didnt get original paperwork). long story short more stress and money is about the same if not worse.
You are providing valuable insights to potential Owner Operators about the challenges in the current market. The move to the Spot Market might not result in higher profits immediately because operating costs will increase unless rates climb from $2.00 to $2.20 per mile. That said, there is potential for rates to rise, making the move worthwhile in the long term. Another option to consider is flatbeds, which often provide better rates and flexibility. However, I would not recommend reefers due to the excessive time spent at shippers and receivers. The pay typically does not justify the delays and added hassle. Positioning yourself in the Spot Market could be a smart move, especially if it means maintaining similar earnings initially compared to Landstar, but with greater control over your operations. Best of luck as you make this transition.
Hey Great 😃👍 video sir!!! You did make it through, but the market right now just ain't meant for a man coming outta pocket solo dolo!!! The breakdown you have given over the past few weeks is a total slap in the face of any next level American!!! (.)
Dude... this is terrible... Im a union driver in Seattle and made 114,500.00 worked avg 48.00 hours a week, got FULL health care and Pension!!! Home every night and don't work weekends...
Don't get it twisted. Your salary is directly tied to the cost of living in your area. Your $114,500 is nice, but you ain't exactly raking in the dough. Also, there is something to be said about the man who works for himself; calls his own shots. If he wants to take a month off, he can do so without having to ask permission or explain himself to anyone. Don't get me wrong, the money is nice, but it ain't everything.
@@nattydreadlocks1973 Yup, housing costs way more, so does food and getting around (it even takes longer to drive around). At lease if you’re living in your truck, you only need to pay for fuel to heat or cool your truck. APU/Generator/Whatever floats your boat. A lot cheaper than being a Union driver in Seattle with ways less risk.
@@nattydreadlocks1973 That's assuming wife and I live avg.. in fact we live very cheap.. we litterally save my income and live off of her 50K job... we rent a cheap place, don't eat out, have no car payments. I've probably saved 100K in medical bills too over the last 5 years. I'll take this over living out of a truck, not getting much exercise, eating truck stop food and babysitting a tractor. A lot to be said for being home every night and golfing on Sat and Sunday...
Advise until you have your mc with at least 90 days granted isn't worth leave any lease that you have I have my mc and the first 90 days sucks Also you will need around 10 k to began the mc and pay the insurance for those 90 days Also you will need a trailer rent or buy it
Haven't had any major issues. Biggest problems I've had with the freightliner ate the NoX sensors. Both ends went out... Cost about 1500 each so that hurt. That's about it though.
When you bring another carrier to the spot market you drop the rates. I hope you have brokers you have already built a relationships. I hope you got a strategy in place.
Hey Brother, Love the videos, highly informative and realistic. Just a quick question, what truck do you drive and how long were you a company driver until you leased onto Landstar? Thanks!
I was driving as a company driver for about 2 years before entering a lease at Knight transportation. Did that for a little under a year and that's when I switch to Land star.
To make it at LANDSTAR you have to build relationships. That is the only way you’re going to make it most good loads. Don’t hit the Load Board and once you get your own authority, you have more expenses and you’re not gonna get the discount. LANDSTAR gets on fuel and a lot of perks that landstar have
Knight pays by the mile so you are pretty much going to make the same (more or less) at knight whether the market is good or bad. Its companies that pay percentage (Landstar) that are more questionable during down markets.
I made almost 200k with landstar on around 46k miles. I live in Ohio and have relationships with agents. You could still make 2500-3500 a week running off the load board.
Everyone has to experience progress. To Build is to Plan, and To Plan is to Build. You are one of those that I watch, I feel "Kindred" to in a sorta weird way. I too was a LandStar BCO for over 8 Years. I seen some really great Loads. I Learned so much from my time there.
I have since moved on to another "OwnerShip" of a Truck with a Carrier that does things differently. Not quite the Authority and MC number thing that you are doing. But to see that you are steppin out and Doing something that you feel is a Natural Progression - Good on You!
I really hope that you continue to share with us your adventures, and the Good and the Bad with the same passion that you put into these videos. I look forward to whatever you do, and hope that we can someday compare our experiences in a way that helps others. Landstar is a good place and I think some people on this platform fail to understand exactly what they are good for... You seem to have the knack for reminding people of that. #GodBless #KeepRRollin
I think you should do a video on all the process of getting your own authority and the red tape you have to go through.... and of course the costs involved ( especially how you decide on insurance, considering this is a huge expense).
Ditto this. As someone thinking about doing their own thing, I just don't know where to start
I will probably do this once I figure it out. Maybe lost a video late Jan about it.
Owner/op not worth it anymore.
Congratulations. Very exciting. An idea. You have a platform here. Once you have authority. Depending on how you set it up and you can always make changes. You could have some guys running under your authority. Similar to landstar but on a small scale. Guys could pay their own insurance. Just a thought. Anyway I hope you keep us updated on the progress. I’d like to see it. Let everyone know what it takes
Good luck with the new authority!
Thank you I'll need it.
Definitely a lot consider going to your own authority like 30-60-90 day wait times for pay unless you factor plus the cost of new insurance as well. I hope the pay covers that further than it costs. I think you could’ve done a whole lot better with Landstar but living out west made it a challenge for sure. You could’ve done a lot better running a Midwest Texas northeast kind of triangle.
How fast do you normally drive? I think your fuel costs were way to elevated especially with the discounts Landstar gets you at the pump. You’re gonna have to lower your costs dramatically. If you were barely surviving with no truck payments you’re about to essentially create one with all the costs that comes with your own numbers. I do wish you luck and appreciate all the information you’ve complied here
I hope this isn’t too late: please consider staying at Landstar. Unless you have freight with a customer already lined up. Otherwise you will be up against a load board. Which has many problems. Most brokers take a lot off the top. (I’m a shipper I know). Also a new authority will disqualify you from some loads. Some companies require 5 years of history. I have had brokers find ridiculous reasons not to pay (i.e we didnt get original paperwork). long story short more stress and money is about the same if not worse.
What this is telling me is i should save with my current company until i can get my own authority thanks for the insight to landstar
Smart move man. I just left too not worth it 🤙🏻 BEST OF LUCK BROTHER
You are providing valuable insights to potential Owner Operators about the challenges in the current market. The move to the Spot Market might not result in higher profits immediately because operating costs will increase unless rates climb from $2.00 to $2.20 per mile.
That said, there is potential for rates to rise, making the move worthwhile in the long term. Another option to consider is flatbeds, which often provide better rates and flexibility.
However, I would not recommend reefers due to the excessive time spent at shippers and receivers. The pay typically does not justify the delays and added hassle.
Positioning yourself in the Spot Market could be a smart move, especially if it means maintaining similar earnings initially compared to Landstar, but with greater control over your operations. Best of luck as you make this transition.
Ya this is exactly my thinking. Position myself for when the market rates increase. Short term pain for long term gain.
Hey Great 😃👍 video sir!!! You did make it through, but the market right now just ain't meant for a man coming outta pocket solo dolo!!! The breakdown you have given over the past few weeks is a total slap in the face of any next level American!!! (.)
As landstars competition this video makes me happy.
Congratulations
❤ love your detailed videos
Thanks, appreciate the support. More to come.
Look forward to the authority videos
Congratulations 🎉
I’m doing the same… leaving Landstar and reinstating my authority. I did make more money with my authority.
How much did you spend a month on insurance?
@ the first year it was 2k a month but now it’s around $950 a month .
Dude... this is terrible... Im a union driver in Seattle and made 114,500.00 worked avg 48.00 hours a week, got FULL health care and Pension!!! Home every night and don't work weekends...
theres always one of these ass clowns in somebodys comment section😂😂 get outa here
Don't get it twisted. Your salary is directly tied to the cost of living in your area. Your $114,500 is nice, but you ain't exactly raking in the dough. Also, there is something to be said about the man who works for himself; calls his own shots. If he wants to take a month off, he can do so without having to ask permission or explain himself to anyone. Don't get me wrong, the money is nice, but it ain't everything.
@ yea but 114k is if u dont miss an hour of work n do 70 a week...realisticly ur at 87k than outa that after taxes n health care u luccy to keep 52k
@@nattydreadlocks1973 Yup, housing costs way more, so does food and getting around (it even takes longer to drive around). At lease if you’re living in your truck, you only need to pay for fuel to heat or cool your truck. APU/Generator/Whatever floats your boat. A lot cheaper than being a Union driver in Seattle with ways less risk.
@@nattydreadlocks1973 That's assuming wife and I live avg.. in fact we live very cheap.. we litterally save my income and live off of her 50K job... we rent a cheap place, don't eat out, have no car payments. I've probably saved 100K in medical bills too over the last 5 years. I'll take this over living out of a truck, not getting much exercise, eating truck stop food and babysitting a tractor. A lot to be said for being home every night and golfing on Sat and Sunday...
Great news. Will you buy a trailer or lease one. Am looking forward to your future videos and the spread sheet.😊 Merry Christmas
Planning to lease a dry van. Saves on initial cost and then I can switch to flatbed if I want.
Advise until you have your mc with at least 90 days granted isn't worth leave any lease that you have I have my mc and the first 90 days sucks
Also you will need around 10 k to began the mc and pay the insurance for those 90 days
Also you will need a trailer rent or buy it
Can you do vids on maintenance you have done since purchase…major issues
Haven't had any major issues. Biggest problems I've had with the freightliner ate the NoX sensors. Both ends went out... Cost about 1500 each so that hurt. That's about it though.
When you bring another carrier to the spot market you drop the rates. I hope you have brokers you have already built a relationships. I hope you got a strategy in place.
Another one bites the dust, let reality set in. Truth always hurts brotha, i commend the kahunas
Hey Brother,
Love the videos, highly informative and realistic. Just a quick question, what truck do you drive and how long were you a company driver until you leased onto Landstar? Thanks!
I was driving as a company driver for about 2 years before entering a lease at Knight transportation. Did that for a little under a year and that's when I switch to Land star.
Another good video
What is the map software?
Travelboast. In the app store.
To make it at LANDSTAR you have to build relationships. That is the only way you’re going to make it most good loads. Don’t hit the Load Board and once you get your own authority, you have more expenses and you’re not gonna get the discount. LANDSTAR gets on fuel and a lot of perks that landstar have
Landstar fee is what hurts. Other than that it was decent pay
Its not terrible. If the market improves it would be an OK position.
I have old Mc nimbler for sell . Any offers .
Im still at Knight. Would you recommend doing a lease at Knight right now in this market?
Knight pays by the mile so you are pretty much going to make the same (more or less) at knight whether the market is good or bad. Its companies that pay percentage (Landstar) that are more questionable during down markets.
Sounds like landstar,con job
78c a mile net, not including a truck payment….. so basically Landstar is a massive rip off
trucking in general is a ripoff now. not worth it.
I made almost 200k with landstar on around 46k miles. I live in Ohio and have relationships with agents. You could still make 2500-3500 a week running off the load board.
Take home or revenue ? I just started with em, got my first hazmat load tomorrow. I live in New Orleans
I was with Kandstar. . They are the joke... so many fees for nothing ..
I was only 1 MONTH with LANDSTAR after that I end up getting my Own Authority FK LANDSTAR they take so much Money from you..
Landstar is making more money than YOU! LOL! What a joke.
Just don’t haul cheap freight. Having relationships with agents is key.