The Freedom To
Succeed.
Choose Your Loads.
Be Your Own Boss.
Earn More.
Grow Your Business.
Set Your Schedule.
Haul What You Want.

Percentage Pay Model

As rates go up, so does your revenue. Earn more with our industry-leading compensation.

Thousands of Loads Daily

Access our extensive load board 24/7 to find the right freight for your business needs.

Exclusive Discounts (LCAPP)

Save big on fuel, tires, parts, and services with our Contractors' Advantage Purchase Program.

Your Freedom Roadmap Starts Here

Complete our 4-step compatibility check to see if you qualify. Landstar uses a percentage pay model, as rates go up, so does your revenue.

0% Complete
Do you have a Class A CDL?
1

Do you have a Class A CDL?

  • ✓Dispatch yourself - Thousands of loads available every day
  • ✓24/7 online access to Landstar's load board
Do you have at least 1 year of verifiable OTR experience?
2

Do you have at least 1 year of verifiable OTR experience?

Landstar requires 1+ years of verifiable OTR experience

  • ✓Never be forced or penalized to take a load
  • ✓Head out and go home whenever you want
What is your most recent trailer experience?
3

What is your most recent trailer experience?

  • ✓Expedite drivers can also choose loads requiring lift-gate services, and temperature-control deliveries
Do you have a Hazmat endorsement?
4

Do you have a Hazmat endorsement?

Hazmat endorsement is required for Landstar owner-operators

  • ✓Secure big discounts on fuel, tires, parts, service with LCAPP
  • ✓If you don't have a trailer, haul ours: vans, flatbeds, step decks or specialized
Get Your Personalized Opportunity
5

Get Your Personalized Opportunity

Join Landstar and be in charge of your business

🔒
Your information is secure and will only be shared with Landstar's recruiting team

Benefits of Having a CDL

  • ✓Dispatch yourself - Thousands of loads available every day
  • ✓24/7 online access to Landstar's load board
Did you know: Owner-operators with Landstar earn up to 65% of the revenue from each load, allowing you to grow your business on your terms.

Experience Matters

  • ✓Never be forced or penalized to take a load
  • ✓Head out and go home whenever you want
Freedom to Choose: With Landstar, your experience gives you priority access to premium loads and the freedom to build your schedule around what matters to you.

Experience Matters

  • ✓Expedite drivers can also choose loads requiring lift-gate services, and temperature-control deliveries
Freedom to Choose: A variety of expedite load opportunities are always available, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, high-value commodities and AA&E.

Hazmat Advantage

  • ✓Secure big discounts on fuel, tires, parts, service with LCAPP
  • ✓If you don't have a trailer, haul ours: vans, flatbeds, step decks or specialized
Earn More: Hazmat loads typically pay 10-15% more than standard freight, giving you a significant income advantage as a Landstar owner-operator.

Join Our Elite Team

"With Landstar, I choose my own loads and set my own schedule. The percentage pay model means I earn more as rates increase. I've grown my business by 30% in just my first year."
- Landstar Owner-Operator
Ready When You Are: Our recruiting team is standing by to answer your questions and help you start your journey with Landstar. Your information is secure and confidential.

Expedited Owner-Operator

Freedom. Security. Support.

As an expedited freight owner-operator with Landstar, you’re in charge. You choose every move, and we make it easy.

A variety of expedite load opportunities are always available, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, high-value commodities and AA&E. Expedite drivers can also choose loads requiring lift-gate services, and temperature-control deliveries.

Landstar Owner-Operator Success

Freedom - You're In Charge

Dispatch Yourself. Choose the loads that meet your business needs.

Never be forced or penalized to take a load.

Head out and go home whenever you want. We won't get in your way.

Security - Always In Demand

Have 24/7 online access to Landstar's load board.

Search by what matters to you, including rate, origin or destination.

Get automatically notified by phone or email when loads meet your criteria.

Support - We'll Help You

Revenue. With the percentage model, as rates go up, so does your revenue.

Secure big discounts on fuel, tires, parts, service and more.

If you don't have a trailer, haul ours: vans, flatbeds, step decks or specialized.

Requirements

  • 23+ years old
  • Class A CDL
  • Hazmat endorsement
  • One year verifiable OTR experience
  • Verifiable driving history
  • No DOT-recordable/preventable accident in past 12 months
  • No serious violations in past 36 months, including reckless driving or careless endangerment
  • No DUI in past 60 months
  • Overall safe driving record
  • Felony and misdemeanor charges reviewed case-by-case
  • No positive drug or alcohol tests
Landstar Owner-Operator Success

Hear From Real Landstar Owner‑Operators

Hear from our owner-operators about the freedom and opportunities they've found with Landstar's business model.

What Our Owner‑Operators Say

Join thousands of satisfied business owners who have found success with Landstar

"I have the freedom to choose when I want to work, how I want to work, where I want to go, where I don't want to go. I can pick and choose what days I want to work or not work. All the good things in life. Being leased to Landstar is basically being leased to freedom."
Michael T.

Joseph Perez, leased on with Landstar in 2014

Landstar Three Million Mile Safe Driver

"The support from Landstar is incredible. From the discount programs that save me thousands each year to the 24/7 load board access, they provide everything I need to run a successful operation while maintaining my independence."
Sarah K.

Sample Testimonial - Details Needed.

Landstar Owner-Operator since 2019