Owner-Operators
With Landstar, you’re in control. You've never known freedom like this before.
You can grow your business on your own terms. You choose the loads that meet your business needs. You go home when you want and head back out when you’re ready, plus with Landstar’s percentage pay, as rates go up, so do your settlements.
Freedom: Be Your Own Boss
With Landstar you are your own boss, you choose what you want to haul, when to haul and when to return home. We won't get in your way.
Security: You’ll Always Be in Demand
There are thousands of loads available every day. There's always something waiting for you.
Support: We’ll Help You All the Way
Landstar is committed to your success. We'll help you get to where you're going - because that helps us get to where we're going.
At Landstar, as a new owner-operator, you will work closely with an advisor whose sole purpose is to get you up to speed on all things Landstar. Click here to learn more about Landstar’s BCO advisors.
Hear From Landstar Owner-Operators
“Landstar has opportunities for anything owner-operators want to do. The choice to haul what I want has been priceless over the years.”
– Landstar Three Million Mile Safe Driver Michael Schmieks Jr., leased on in 1987
“I just wish I made the move to Landstar sooner. We move every customer’s freight while providing the very best in transportation services because Landstar is the best.”
– Bill Martin, leased on in 2012
“The freedom to choose our own freight coupled with the great opportunities available at Landstar gave our business a fresh start.”
– Nick and Jenny Marcu, leased on in 2019
Call us today for more details about leasing to Landstar at 855-578-7226.
Apply Now Learn MoreHow does it work?
Business capacity owners (BCOs), our term for independent owner-operators leased to Landstar, have access to our load board 24/7. Landstar is 100% non-forced dispatch so you choose what and when to haul. We support you every step of the way with business and safety classes as well as an exclusive cost-savings program – the Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program (LCAPP). Through the LCAPP® program, you’ll receive discounts on tires, fuel, equipment, business services and more.
Support from the Landstar Network
Independent owner-operators explain why they choose to operate their businesses through the Landstar network.
Freedom to Be Your Own Boss
The freedom to haul what and when they want and to run their businesses their way is why owner-operators choose Landstar.
Why Landstar
Independent agents and independent owner-operators have found success with Landstar.
Landstar Maximizer®
Owner-operators find the best combination of back-to-back available loads for themselves, creating options for multi-leg, full-week runs right from their smartphones.
Truck Driver Appreciation
We are proud to honor our independent Landstar BCOs and carriers. Thank you for keeping America moving and providing service excellence while putting safety first.
50 Trucks, 50 Lives Changed | Landstar's 50th Truck Giveaway
In 2024, Landstar gave away its 50th truck in the company's history during the annual Deliver To Win Truck Giveaway at Landstar's annual BCO Appreciation Days event in Durant, Oklahoma.
Support from the Landstar Network
Freedom to Be Your Own Boss
Why Landstar
Landstar Maximizer®
Truck Driver Appreciation
50 Trucks, 50 Lives Changed | Landstar's 50th Truck Giveaway