Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent (DUV/RKY).
| Questions? 877-441-9128 Contact Application Login |
Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent (DUV/RKY).
| Questions? 877-441-9128 Contact Application Login |
Different equipment, freight and operating plans create different business opportunities.
Secrest Direct helps prospective owner-operators compare the available paths, understand what each one involves and find the information they need before deciding what to pursue.
Start by comparing Dry Van, Flatbed and Heavy Haul opportunities.
Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent. Owner-operators operate independent businesses and should confirm current qualification, equipment and program requirements before making a decision.
Jump directly to the information that matters most to your operation.
Start with the type of freight and equipment you want to operate, then use the dedicated hub for that path.
Dry Van may be worth reviewing if you want to operate enclosed trailer freight and evaluate loads through the Dry Van opportunity path.
Flatbed involves open-deck freight and equipment considerations that differ from enclosed van operations.
Heavy Haul and specialized freight can involve more complex equipment, load characteristics and qualification considerations.
Equipment is important, but it is not the only factor. Think about the type of freight you want to haul, where you want to operate and how the opportunity fits the way you run your business.
Enclosed freight, open-deck freight or specialized loads?
Your tractor and trailer arrangement affect which opportunities make sense to investigate.
Think about your preferred markets and where a load positions the truck afterward.
Consider how the opportunity fits the way you want to manage your schedule.
Some equipment paths can involve different experience, equipment or qualification considerations.
Use these five questions as a simple starting point before you move into detailed equipment pages.
What type of freight do you want to haul regularly?
What tractor, trailer and equipment arrangement will you operate?
Where do you prefer to run, and where will the load position the truck?
How does the operating path fit your business schedule and time at home?
What current qualification and equipment requirements apply to the path?
Freedom doesn’t eliminate the need to make careful decisions. It makes those decisions your responsibility as the business owner.
Before choosing a path, understand the supporting business considerations.
Review trailer and equipment considerations before deciding which operating path fits your business.
Start with the freight and equipment you are interested in operating. This hub separates opportunities into Dry Van, Flatbed and Heavy Haul so you can review each path independently.
Explore the dedicated Dry Van, Flatbed and Heavy Haul hubs before deciding what fits your business.
Review the formal application process and begin when you have the required information and documents ready.
