Landstar Seeks Straight-Truck Owner Operators
Landstar Express America
1000 Simpson Road
Rockford, IL
Landstar Seeks Straight-Truck Owner Operators
Driver types hired: Owner Operator
Equipment types hired: Straight Truck
About Landstar Express America
Note: We are currently seeking:
• Straight truck teams with functional REFR units.
• Teams that pull their own functional 53’ REFR trailers.
• Straight truck team and solo owner-operators.
You do more than haul expedited freight! At Landstar Express America, you’re the CEO of your own business.
Maximize Your Earnings Potential
• Unlike many expedited carriers, we’re 100% non-forced dispatch!
• Percentage pay: As freight rates go up, so do your settlements.
• Flexibility to make your schedule and set your own pace.
• Discounts on fuel, tires, parts, service and more, help reduce your operating cost.
• Weekly settlements
Support You Can Count On
• Field representatives provide assistance 24/7 to keep your business moving.
• Online access to loading opportunities.
• Business classes, plus online training & tutorials help you improve your bottom line.
• A safety-first culture.
• Landstar’s continuous commitment to safety programs and practices.
Appreciation & Recognition
• Landstar Appreciation Days.
• All-Star Celebration.
• Safe Driving recognition.
Minimum Requirements include:
• 23 years of age.
• Six Months OTR for Expedited.
• Good driving record.
• Hazmat endorsement.
About This Job
You do more than haul expedited freight. At Landstar Express America, you’re the CEO of your own business.
Maximize Your Earnings Potential:
• Unlike many expedited carriers, we’re 100% non-forced dispatch!
• Percentage pay: As freight rates go up, so do your settlements.
• 100% of fuel surcharge pad to the owner-operator.
• Flexibility to make your schedule and set your own pace.
• Discounts on fuel, tires, parts, service and more, help reduce your operating cost.
• Weekly settlements.
Support You Can Count On:
• Field representatives provide assistance 24/7 to keep your business moving.
• Online access to loading opportunities.
• Business classes, plus online training & tutorials help you improve your bottom line.
• A safety-first culture.
• Landstar’s continuous commitment to safety programs and practices.
Appreciation & Recognition:
• Landstar Appreciation Days.
• All-Star Celebration.
• Safe Driving recognition.
Minimum Requirements include:
• 23 years of age.
• Six Months OTR for Expedited.
• Good driving record.
• Hazmat endorsement will be required before qualification.
• Your rig must have a sleeper berth.
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Driver Types Hired
- Owner Operator
Equipment Types Hired
- Straight Truck
Equipment Experience Accepted
- Straight Truck
- Dry Van
- Flatbed
- Tanker
- Household Goods
- Refrigerated
- Step-deck
- Other
Required Endorsements
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Doubles / Triples | No |
| Tanker | No |
| Passenger | No |
Expediting Experience Required?
- Yes, we require that applicants have expediting experience.
CDL Classes Accepted
- Class A
- Class B
Benefits Information
| Do you offer a medical plan? | No |
| Do you offer a dental plan? | No |
| Do you offer a vision plan? | No |
| Do you offer a retirement plan? | No |
| Do you offer profit sharing? | No |
| Do you offer stock purchase? | No |
Bonuses Information
| Do you offer bonuses for extra pickups & dropoffs? | No |
| Do you offer hiring bonuses? | No |
| Do you offer annual bonuses? | No |
| Do you offer mileage bonuses? | No |
| Do you offer safety bonuses? | No |
| Do you offer a per diem? | No |
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