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A theory is the less the cost of the vehicle the more common they are. A lot of companies will not put on more vans but are always begging for more straight trucks. When you are reading back through the forums a common thread is that it is hard to make a living in a solo van

If you are in a van I would not suggest LEAM at all. Heck, I do not think I would suggest any company. Solo or Team with lift gate thought Landstar Express America is a good choice.

Panther and FedEx Custom Critical both have similar business models. If you really want a change than why not consider Landstar Express America?

One that I like is in Raphine, VA at Whites or Petro off of I-81. There is a lot of room to park and a great area to walk your dog. Picnic tables by a small stream.

I am glad that we first experienced T/T with a Mega carrier and it was not Prime and we would not have gone with Prime. Do some research on companies. That time with the mega carrier taught us what to expect out here from showers, traffic, docks, and I hate to say it but how to be treated...

Having the ability to park the truck at your house is a huge stress relief. We always know our truck is safe and sound. It also helps when loading and unloading as well as the other hundred times you run back out to the truck to get something you forgot. Often when I am cooking at home a spice...

Bob has a pair of steel toes shoes that he wears most of the time that look like dress shoes. I do not have steel toes shoes. I carry one pair of nice black shoes to go with my slacks for going inside to customers, I have a slip-on pair of Sloggers for when it is raining, tennis shoes for...

We will be there! Our new truck will be in the Stoops/ARI booth

The answer was the best answer possible. The best way to meet a lot of drivers, talk to recruiters, talk to truck sales, and attend workshops to learn more about expediting is to attend the Expedite Expo in July. That networking at the expo will give a LOT of answers that you would not get on...

You can call into Landstar and talk to Don Van da Laar and let him know you are looking for an owner that will hire a solo driver. ( 904) 390-1183‬

I would suggest you go in a straight truck and consider Landstar. Solo's seem to do very well at Landstar in a straight truck. Contact Don Van de Leer to ask questions. Here is his direct line (904) 390-1183‬

We have found over the years that those who research the longest, ask a lot of questions, and then ask more questions do the best. I am sure you guys will do very very well!

26' Box Truck does not sound as if you are going to have a sleeper?

This will be our 15th Expo and as others have mentioned we have never left not learning something new, learning a better way to do something, and also meeting new and interesting people.

Take lots of notes during orientation as you will be amazed when you take your first load of all that you forgot.. Also get names and numbers of who you can call for help! Good Luck

Read the blogs on the front page and ask a lot of questions! I hope you are considering a straight truck and driving for an owner till you figure the business out.

Yes, we left good paying stable jobs and everyone thought we had lost minds!! We had hours of 9-5, weekends off, retirement, health insurance, and we were bored out of our minds. Kids had left home for college and we needed a change. Thirteen years later as owner-operators of a straight truck...

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None that I know of

Are you wanting to lease on to Landstar or run as an outside carrier?