Each LEA agent is different with their pricing. Some high and some low. That will be your task to find out when running loads for each different agent. Fsc will be the same for all Landstar agents and will e same as the big truck side. Only difference will be is if that customer has a set rate for fsc then it will be usually at a %. Take many notes and ask slot of questions. THEY WILL NOT TELL YOU WHAT EACH AGENT PAYS PER MILE. THEY MAY TELL YOU WHAT THE CURRENT FSC IS. (Sorry for the all CAPS comment. It was aimed at explaining something rather than screaming at you.) Enjoy the ride. I did.
Probably because of the Load board. If he is planning on using the Load board he won’t make it. He will starve. Those loads are mostly the cast off loads that the brokers can’t cover aka loser loads. JMHO.
So if i dont use the loadboard where else do i get my loads from? For straight truck expeditiors so far my research has pointed to LEA as the best highest paying option with best opportunities for o/o. If you have a better solution i'm all ears. So far their recruitment process has been a Fkn nightmare as well as the people i've dealt with at LS
who? i havnt found hints of better pay and closer proximity for any other straight truck companies that do interstate. However i'm new to this and learning.
Since I worked for them for 9 1/2 yrs I should know where the loads come from. They come from the LEA express centers located all across the US. They call you when they have a load offer near your location and offer it to you. The LS Load board is mainly for the big truck side but you may get offers from a sister company agent. Each LEA agent or broker pays different. LEA requires a class b license with hazmat endorsement to run for them.
I am not sure i understand. what is L-1? Yes average including the fuel surcharge is $1.34 a mile includes all dh miles hauling 2 campers in a straight truck like setup, and a car on return. Want to make sure I am upgrading my career by going to LEA, not a downgrade. For the amount of obstacles and hurdles they have put in front of me i feel like i'm applying for a government career rather than owner operator ... i have to assume high pay (and opportunities) follow the higher standards that "QualStar" demands...running all over the state to get a inspection at their specific sites every 120 days ...well kinda sucks. Also the qualstar recruitment people do not seem to be very respectful, patient, or helpful.
One thing you have understand. These peoples Ls who handle qualifications only get paid when they get a driver approved. I once asked one of the qualifications rep. what was he %of qualified
