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Why use LandstarBroker.com?
LandstarBroker.com is the easiest way for carriers to do business with Landstar. Just log on to the Internet to take advantage of new business opportunities and other perks.
- This Web site service is free.
- No registration is required.
With LandstarBroker.com, you can:
- Keep your equipment moving
- Lower your deadhead miles
- Benefit from over 1000 agency offices nationwide
- Access thousands of quality loads that fit your needs
- See load details, including agency contact info, commodity description, dimensions, trailer type and group
- See qualification requirements and print out the paperwork to become a Landstar Contract Carrier
- Apply for a Canadian Bar Code sheet to streamline border crossings
- Keep up with truck stop pump prices
Try it today! You'll see there's absolutely no reason not to use LandstarBroker.com.
Is there a charge to use this Web site?
No, LandstarBroker.com is a free site.
Will I find any non-Landstar loads on this site?
No, this site only displays Landstar loads.
How do I know what the rate is for a specific load?
Contact the Landstar agent at the telephone number listed for that shipment.
To find the number:
- Click on the underlined, 3-letter code in the Agency column on your results list. A Details page will display the contact number.
Which Internet browser
does Landstar require?
We support and recommend Internet Explorer 6.0
or above for Landstar's Web sites. To avoid problems with viruses
and other vulnerabilities, it is very important to keep your computer
system current with the latest patches and releases.
Go to www.microsoft.com to download the latest version of Internet Explorer.
How do I contact Customer Service for assistance?
Please use the phone numbers below for Customer Service questions:
Landstar Carrier Group Brokerage Service:
Call (800) 435-1791 and select Option 2 or 4 from the phone menu.
Landstar Logistics Carrier Qualifications:
Call (800) 872-9515.
How can I become qualified to haul loads for Landstar? To become qualified:
- Click on the Get Qualified button at the top of the Home page.
You'll be directed to Landstar.com.
- On the left side of the Web page, click on the Consolidated Brokerage Agreement link to open a PDF file.
- Print out the qualification packet and complete it.
- Fax the requested information back to us.
- Send us an e-mail telling us it's coming, so we can watch for it.
We'll let you know the status of your qualification by telephone.
I think I'm already qualified. How can I find out for sure?
To find out if you're currently qualified to haul loads for Landstar, send us an e-mail:
- Click on the Contact Landstar button at the top of the Home page to open an e-mail form.
- Include your FID/SSN,
- The name of your company, and
- Your phone number.
Or give us a call:
- Landstar Carrier Group - 800-435-1791, select Option 2 from the menu.
- Landstar Logistics - 800-872-9515.
What are the different Landstar companies?
Landstar has two business segments: the carrier segment and the multimodal segment.
The carrier segment consists of Landstar Express America, Landstar Gemini, Landstar Inway, Landstar Ligon, and Landstar Ranger. The Landstar Carrier Group provides truckload and less-than-truckload transportation, as well as emergency/expedited ground and air freight.
The multimodal segment is represented by Landstar Global Logistics. The multimodal group provides truckload and less-than-truckload transportation, as well as international, intermodal, and contract logistics.
To learn more, visit www.landstar.com.
How do I get a Canadian Bar Code sheet?
You're referring to the Canadian Bar Code link listed under the Helpful Links button. Please contact the agent associated with the load you're interested in. He or she can give you full details about streamlining your border crossings.
How do I search for loads?
To begin searching:
- Click on the Loads button at the top of the Home page. The Search page displays.
- Fill in information that relates to the type of load you're looking for. The more information you enter, the narrower (more specific) your search results will be. You don't have to fill in every box.
- Click on the Search button at the bottom of the page to display a results list.
It's that easy. You can search for particular pick-up and delivery dates, or trailer groups and types. You can set your search to cover a specific area (radius) around an Origin or Destination city or state. You can even search for loads from a particular Landstar Agency.
For more assistance, click on the Help button at the bottom of the Search page.
I'm not getting any search results. What should I do?
Filling in every field on the page can cause your search to be so specific that no one load can meet all the requirements. Try keeping your search a bit more general -- search by Trailer Group instead of Trailer Type, add a State and leave the Radius at zero. Then, choose a Sort By preference from the drop-down list and click on the Search button. See if this doesn't give you more of what you're looking for. (And remember, if your search is too general, you can always add more information and try again.)
Can I change the way my results list is sorted?
You certainly can. There is a Sort By field on the Search page. It's set to sort by Pick-Up Date, but you can select another option from the drop-down list if you wish, including Origin City or State, Destination City or State, Delivery Date, Load Weight, or Trailer Group.
To find this field, look in the Search Information section at the top of the Search page. Sort By is at the bottom of the center column. Click on the down arrow to the right of the field to see the list of options.
How is the Agency field with 3-letter codes useful to me?
Landstar identifies agents by Agency Code. If you find you have great success with a particular agent who provides you with quality freight on a frequent basis, you can search for that agent's loads specifically. Select his or her Agency Code letters from the drop-down list next to the Agency field on the Search page.
This type of load requires both the carrier and the driver of the load to have special Canadian Customs clearance to move a shipment inbound to the United States.
What is the difference between Trailer Type and Trailer Group?
Trailer Type refers to very specific trailer categories. Trailer Group includes various types within a group. To find a complete list of Trailer Type and Trailer Group descriptions:
- Click on the Help button at the bottom of the Search page.
- Click on the underlined Trailer Groups and Types list link.
What are Recently Posted Loads?
These are loads that have been posted within the last three hours.
Why are some loads marked with a red asterisk
[ * ] ?
A red asterisk indicates that this particular load was posted within the last three hours. Once a load has been active past the three-hour mark, the red asterisk goes away.
Why is there a column for Company if these are Landstar-only loads?
As a contract carrier, it's important for you to know which Landstar company is affiliated with the agent you contact to discuss booking freight to your hauling equipment.
Gemini, Inway, Ligon, and Ranger loads are available to contract carriers that sign the Transportation Brokerage Agreement that the Landstar Carrier Group provides.
Logistics loads require the contract carrier to sign a Transportation Brokerage Agreement with Landstar Logistics, Inc.
Please click on the Get Qualified button at the top of the Home page for more information.
Why is the 3-letter Agency Code highlighted and underlined?
This means the Agency Code is a link to more information. Click on the underlined Agency Code in the Agency column of your results list. A Details page will display load details such as commodity and dimensions; information you need to make a good decision about the load you're considering.
How can I find out more details about a load?
Click on the underlined, 3-letter Agency Code in the Agency column of your results list. A Details page will display load details such as commodity and dimensions; information you need to make a good decision about the load you're considering.
What is the Dist column for?
The miles displayed in the Dist column are straight-line, crow-fly
miles. They are computed using a mathematical formula based on the
longitude and latitude of the search city/state and the city/state(s)
on the load.
What do those abbreviations in the Trl Type column mean?
Here's how to find a complete list of Trailer Group and Trailer Type descriptions:
- Click on the Help button at the bottom of the Search page.
- Click on the underlined Trailer Groups and Types list link.
What is the LD column for?
LD stands for Load, and the letter in that column indicates whether the load is a full truckload or less than a truckload.
- L = Less than Truckload (LTL)
- T = Truckload
How are the miles shown on the Details page determined?
The miles displayed are the miles from Origin to Destination that were provided by the agent when the load was entered into the system.
Why is there a load on my results list that has an outdated Date Posted and Pick-Up Date?
Check the Details page for a Comments field with notations like Daily or Weekly Lane Activity; this lets you know you're looking at an ongoing, repeat load posting. If you don't see a Comments field with this type of notation, assume that the Landstar agent has not yet deleted the out-of-date posting, and bypass that load.
To find the Details page:
- Click on the underlined, 3-letter code in the Agency column on your results list.
How do I sign up for a free equipment posting account on LandstarBroker.com?
To set up your free equipment posting account:
- Click on Post Trucks. The Login screen displays.
- Click on the underlined Register New Account link.
- Complete the required information and accept the Web site Terms and Conditions.
- Set up your company profile and create a User ID and Password.
A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you shortly afterward, indicating that you are ready to use the posting portion of the site.
Do I have to be qualified with Landstar to post my equipment?
No, but you do have to be qualified with Landstar before a Landstar agent can dispatch you on a load; so it would be a good idea to get qualified right now. Click on the Get Qualified button at the top of the Home page to learn how.
Where do I log in to post my available equipment?
Click on Post Trucks. The Login screen displays automatically, prompting you to sign in using the User ID and Password you registered with.
What if I forget my User ID or Password?
To be reminded of your login information:
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Click on Post Trucks. The Login screen displays.
- Click on the underlined Forgot My User ID/Password link.
- Provide your User ID or the e-mail address you registered with and LandstarBroker.com will e-mail your login information to you. You will be prompted to change the password after you have logged in.
How do I change my account info?
To change your account information:
- Click on Post Trucks.
- Log in to LandstarBroker.com.
- Click on the My Account tab at the top of the page.
You can choose to edit your Account or Login information from here.
Who do I contact if I get an "Account Disabled" message?
Click on the Contact Landstar button at the top of the Home page to see several contact options.
Who can view my posted equipment?
Only Landstar agents and employees, using Landstar's secure systems, are able to view the available equipment you post on LandstarBroker.com.
How do I see my postings?
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Click on Post Trucks.
- Log in to LandstarBroker.com. The Post Trucks screen displays.
- Click on the Manage Trucks tab at the top of the page to see a list of your current postings.
- Click on the underlined View link for a particular posting to see Truck Details.
How do I change a posting I've made?
To edit a truck posting:
- Click on Post Trucks.
- Log in to LandstarBroker.com. The Post Trucks page displays.
- Click on the Manage Trucks tab at the top of the page.
- Locate the row for the posting you want to change and click on its underlined Edit link. The Post/Edit Trucks page displays.
- Make your changes, then click on the Submit button at the bottom of the page.
How long will my available equipment information remain posted?
Your equipment remains posted until three days after the Available Date you assigned to it, unless you delete the posting before that date.
How do I delete my equipment from the available equipment posting?
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Click on Post Trucks.
- Log in to LandstarBroker.com. The Post Trucks page displays.
- Click on the Manage Trucks tab at the top of the page.
- Locate the row for the posting you want to delete and click to mark the checkbox in the Select column. (If you change your mind, just click on the checkbox again to remove the checkmark.)
- Click on the Delete button at the top of the Select column.
How do I match available loads to my posted equipment?
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Click on Post Trucks.
- Log in to LandstarBroker.com. The Post Trucks page displays.
- Click on the Manage Trucks tab at the top of the page.
- Locate the row for the equipment you want to match available loads to and click on the underlined Search Loads link.
How do I import a complete list of all my available equipment?
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Click on Post Trucks.
- Log in to LandstarBroker.com. The Post Trucks page displays.
- Click on the underlined Import Trucks link in the upper right section of your page.
- Download the LandstarBroker Truck Posting Template.
- Complete the template and save it to your computer.
- Use the Browse button to locate the file on your computer.
- Click on the Submit button to import your file. Your trucks will automatically post to your account.
For more assistance, click on the Help button located on the Import Trucks page.
I used the Import feature. Why didn't my equipment post as available?
It's possible that some of your information was entered incorrectly and could not be posted. Check your Import Status:
- Click on Post Trucks.
- Log in to LandstarBroker.com. The Post Trucks page displays.
- Click on the Manage Trucks tab at the top of the page.
- Click on the underlined Import Trucks link in the upper right section of your page.
- View the Import Status information. Check the time and date of the import transmission in question. The Import Status page will advise you of any postings with errors.
- Click on the underlined Errors Found link to see which postings had errors and what those errors were.
- Correct any errors on your spreadsheet. Import a new file with only the postings that required corrections.
Where can I find detailed instructions on posting available equipment?
You can always find detailed instructions on how to post available equipment by clicking on the Help button at the bottom of the Post Trucks page.
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