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- Can Trucking and Marijuana Coexist?
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- Truck Driver’s Per Diem for 2018
- Textalyzer – Privacy or Protection? Cell Phone Device for Truckers and All Other Drivers.
- Will Driverless Trucks Bring Jobs to Truck Drivers?
- How Truckers Can Enjoy Holidays – Balancing Work and Family Life
- Winter Trucking Tips – Driving Safe in the Winter
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- Trucking Winterization Tips – Cold Weather Diesel Maintenance
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- Self-Driving Trucks May Become a Reality Sooner Than You Think
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- Introducing Uber for the Trucking Industry
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- What You Need to Know About ELDs
- Tire Inflation Petition
- Truckers Rate the Best Truck Stops in the USA
- Why Have Diesel Prices Increased?
- Tips for Truck Drivers with Family Emergencies While on the Road
- Hurricanes Harvey, Irma Affect Hours of Service Regulations
- Team Trucking with Spouse
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- Out-of-Service Criteria for Commercial Vehicles in 2017
- Shippers Could Face Trouble Later in the Year
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- 7 Rules to Watch in ‘17
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Faqs
- Can a fleet owner with Landstar manage a fleet of drivers?
- Can I get plates, truck insurance, and accidental work injury insurance through Landstar?
- Do I need to drive my truck to orientation at Landstar?
- Do I need to own my own truck to work for Landstar?
- Does Landstar offer schedule flexibility?
- Does Landstar trucking company use electronic logs or paper?
- How long does Landstar hold applications on file?
- How long does Landstar hold applications on file?
- How long is the employee orientation process?
- How many miles is considered OTR experience?
- How often does Landstar pay and when do I get paid?
- How to re-schedule missed load board webinars? – Landstar Independent Trucking Jobs
- If I have my own authority how can I see the Landstar load availability?
- Is Landstar responsible for a trailer?
- Landstar BCO vs Owner-Operator?
- What are the benefits of Landstar?
- What are the Landstar driving requirements?
- What are the Landstar region rules?
- What is the Landstar age requirement on truck and trailer?
- What is the Landstar age requirement?
- What is the process for owner operators applying for Landstar loads?
- What is the process of getting signed on with Landstar?
- What states does Landstar hire owner-operators for trucking jobs?
- What states does Landstar run in?
- Where are Landstar orientation centers located?
- Who to contact for Landstar direct deposit? – Landstar Independent Trucking Jobs
- Would a 2005 Freightliner be acceptable to haul for Landstar?