Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent (DUV/RKY).
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Explore dry van freight, equipment options and current requirements before you apply.
Posted: October 30, 2026 | Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor | Location: Nationwide (Remote/OTR)
A dry van owner-operator job is a business opportunity, not a company-driver position. You own or lease a qualifying tractor, haul enclosed-trailer freight, and decide which loads to take. Through Secrest Direct, an independent Landstar agent, you lease on with Landstar, review available freight under non-forced dispatch, and run your own trucking business. Fleet owners can explore the same path.
Start with a short information request, check the owner-operator requirements, or explore the full Dry Van hub.
Learn about dry van freight, equipment considerations, and current program information.
This path is for qualified owner-operators and fleet owners—not company-driver employment.
Review current CDL, experience, safety, insurance, and equipment requirements before applying.
Ask Secrest Direct practical questions about the process and documents you may need.
Start with a short information request before the full application. Share basic information so Secrest Direct can respond with current dry van details and explain the next step that best fits your business.
Owner-operator opportunity: This path is for people who own or lease qualifying tractors and operate, or plan to operate, an independent trucking business. It is not a company-driver position.
Use this form to ask questions and request current dry van information.
This short form is an information request, not the full application and not a Landstar corporate form. Do not submit sensitive documents through this form. Review the Privacy Policy.
Jump directly to the information that matters most to your operation.
Review the details first so you can decide whether to proceed, ask more questions or explore Flatbed or Heavy Haul.
Dry Van owner-operators remain independent contractors and are responsible for running their own business. Dry van may be a good fit if
Landstar’s current published minimums for owner-operators include:
Dry van owner-operators use enclosed trailers to transport freight that generally does not require open-deck or temperature-controlled equipment. Loads, commodities and handling requirements vary.
As an independent owner-operator, you are responsible for more than driving. You make business decisions about freight, routes, costs, maintenance, scheduling and equipment. Under non-forced dispatch, you choose which dry van loads to haul instead of being assigned freight.
Review the complete load—not only the listed revenue.
Consider deadhead, timing, delivery location and next-load positioning.
Account for costs, equipment, maintenance, insurance and compliance.
No mileage, revenue, freight volume, lane or home-time result is guaranteed. Confirm current opportunities and requirements during qualification.
Review available freight and decide which loads fit your equipment, location and cost structure.
Evaluate pickup, delivery, deadhead, timing, cost and next-load positioning.
Review current compensation, settlement, deductions, and program information.
Explore dry van, flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized information based on qualifications.
Review available freight and decide what and when to haul based on your business plan.
Ask Secrest Direct questions before deciding whether to proceed.
Percentages, examples, and program details are subject to change. Confirm current terms during the qualification and application process.
Example LandstarOnline dashboard shown for general context. Current tools, available freight data and account access may vary.
Strong route planning means evaluating how multiple loads, locations and operating costs work together—not only one listed number.
Confirm tractor, trailer, technology and documentation requirements before proceeding.
The tractor, trailer arrangement, technology and documentation used in a dry van operation must meet current requirements.
Safety, inspection, technology and qualification standards apply.
Ownership and arrangements can affect costs, compensation and freight options.
Why trailer fit matters
Logging, communication and document-submission requirements may apply.
Independent Landstar Agent ·
DUV/RKY
10922 State Route 212 NE
Bolivar, Ohio 44612
Secrest Direct Inc. is a separate business entity from Landstar corporate. The agency can help owner-operators understand current dry van information, general requirements, documents, and the application process.
A short video can help explain how owner-operators evaluate freight, make business decisions, and use available support.
Watch the overview, then return to the page to review dry van requirements, equipment considerations, or the application process.
Start with the information you need. Move into the formal application only when you are ready.
Check current truck, experience, CDL, insurance, and equipment requirements.
Share basic equipment details and ask Secrest Direct your practical questions.
Complete the formal application when the opportunity fits your business.
Landstar reviews the application, documents, and eligibility requirements.
Use these pages to answer the practical questions that matter before you begin the full application.
Review current compensation, settlement, deductions, and available program information.
Learn about freight-search tools and available freight through the Landstar® network.
Check current truck, CDL, insurance, experience, and equipment requirements.
See what information is requested and what happens after you submit.
Requirements, availability, compensation, and program information can change. Confirm current dry van details during qualification.
Dry van owner-operator jobs are business opportunities for drivers who own or lease a tractor and haul enclosed-trailer freight as an independent contractor. You choose your loads, manage your costs and run your own business. Through Secrest Direct, you lease on with Landstar rather than being hired as an employee.
Learn more about what a dry van owner-operator does or request dry van information.
No. This is an independent-contractor business opportunity. Secrest Direct supports applicants as an independent Landstar agent.
If you’re searching for dry van driver jobs and don’t own or lease a tractor yet, this path may still be worth researching. See lease options and the owner-operator requirements before you decide.
A dry van owner-operator runs an independent trucking business using enclosed van equipment and is responsible for operating decisions, equipment, costs, and compliance.
Dry van freight generally doesn’t need open-deck or temperature-controlled equipment. If your freight or equipment is different, compare Flatbed and Heavy Haul paths.
Your tractor must pass a Level One DOT inspection and work with an ELD. Review equipment requirements or dry van lease options.
Landstar’s current published minimums include being 23 or older, a Class A CDL with a HazMat endorsement, one year of recent, verifiable OTR experience, a qualifying tractor and approved insurance. Your driving safety history is also reviewed.
See the full owner-operator requirements. Meeting the minimums doesn’t guarantee approval.
Owner-operators review available freight and decide what and when they want to haul. Individual load availability and business results are not guaranteed.
See how freight selection works on the Landstar load board and in available dry van loads.
Dry van freight may support different operating models. Current availability, lanes, schedules, and qualification requirements should be confirmed.
Compare solo, team, regional and OTR dry van models, or ask about team information.
Trailer arrangements and current program options vary. Ask how ownership may affect compensation, operating costs, or freight options.
Owner-operators without a trailer may be able to use a Landstar trailer. Review dry van lease options and why trailer fit matters.
Compensation depends on current program terms, freight revenue, equipment, and other applicable conditions. Secrest Direct does not guarantee earnings.
Yes. This path is open to fleet owners as well as single-truck owner-operators. Tell us how many trucks you run in the information request form, and Secrest Direct can explain current fleet details.
Secrest Direct may contact you about current information or next steps. The short form is not the full application and does not guarantee approval.
When you’re ready, review the application process or start the application.
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