As far as taking a load to the nortwest is concerned when we take a load to this region for landstar and can't get a load back out on a timely fashion we get really depressed and are forced to park our truck and just take a vacation for a few days. But no biggie because we made enough money on...
The one thing no one brings up when discussing landstar BCO's (Business capacity owner) and the express centers is the fact that they are all independent businesses
and the express centers first concern is customer service. As a new BCO a phone call to the express centers is all part of building...
try ooida for insurance, you have to pay a membership fee but it would be worth it if you can get insurance,they seem to understand most types of transportation and the other services they provide can also be useful.