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

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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.

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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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