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This is my situation, I have my own base plate but they do my IFTA(25 states and I took out dead states like FL for my renewal).I am leaving these damn Van rates and going SD.SD rates are a bit higher than Van.I rather "work harder" for a higher rate than to drive more for the same rate.We at BCO forum have compiled a list of BS agents and I look on the black list every week to protect myself.
THE QUESTION IS NOT IF YOU WANT TO JOIN LANDSTAR BUT WILL THEY LET YOU JOIN THEM.That is how hard it is.It all depends on your regional recruiter and how they are willing to chase after your 10yr background and work history.
Ummm Im kinda new to the O/OP thing and have my own authority....thinking about Landstart next year (after my plates expire and I quess I have to suspend my authority?) cuz it seems I can have freedom with them too....um what exatly do you mean then, will they let you join them>? I mean they seem really happy to have nyone qualified to join them on papper.....mmm you mean how well they work with me in their network I am quessin?Originally Posted by henboy1
I am also a BCO and everything he said is right.I have been there 7 months and at times I felt like retiring but who else does what they do?Jones Motor,CRST?Mercer?I also haerd horor stories about them and when I retire with Landstar I am going "solo" and I am giving myself a year.Just like Blanket said, try to have your freedom.Get your plates,trailer etc....because they will make money on you and even every paper work you turn in is a fee.This is my situation, I have my own base plate but they do my IFTA(25 states and I took out dead states like FL for my renewal).I am leaving these damn Van rates and going SD.SD rates are a bit higher than Van.I rather "work harder" for a higher rate than to drive more for the same rate.We at BCO forum have compiled a list of BS agents and I look on the black list every week to protect myself.
THE QUESTION IS NOT IF YOU WANT TO JOIN LANDSTAR BUT WILL THEY LET YOU JOIN THEM.That is how hard it is.It all depends on your regional recruiter and how they are willing to chase after your 10yr background and work history.