Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent (DUV/RKY).

DRY VAN FREIGHT PLANNING

Available Dry Van Loads and Freight Planning

Find and evaluate dry van loads based on where the truck is now, where the freight is going and how the complete trip fits the business.

Review equipment fit, pickup and delivery timing, loaded and deadhead miles, estimated trip costs and the next market before making a decision.

Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent that helps owner-operators understand current information, requirements and possible next steps.

Freight availability, rates, lanes, trailer options and program details can change. No load, mileage, revenue, home-time schedule or business result is guaranteed.

●●●

Dry Van Load Board

Existing page visual — verify current interface

LandstarOnline load board overview from the existing Dry Van Available Loads page

Before You Consider a Load

Evaluate the Complete Dry Van Freight Opportunity

A load may look attractive at first glance and still be a poor fit for a particular truck, schedule or operating plan. Review the complete trip before deciding whether to pursue the freight.

Equipment and Commodity Fit

Confirm that the commodity, weight, trailer type and loading method match the tractor, trailer and equipment available to the operation.

Pickup and Delivery Requirements

Review appointment windows, loading and unloading methods, facility access, waiting-time considerations and special instructions.

Complete Trip Economics

Consider loaded miles, deadhead, fuel, tolls, maintenance and other operating costs that may affect the trip.

Destination and Next Market

Evaluate where the truck will be positioned after delivery and whether the destination supports the operation’s next practical move.

The strongest load decision is usually based on how the entire trip fits the business—not simply the gross amount associated with one load.

Load Board Overview

See How Dry Van Load Search and Trip Planning Work Together

The current Dry Van Available Loads page includes a Load Board overview video and explains that owner-operators can search freight using criteria such as origin, destination, rate-per-mile, trailer type, weight and revenue.

Use the video as an introduction to the process. A practical load decision still requires comparing the freight with the truck, schedule, deadhead, trip costs and the market after delivery.

Existing Load Board overview visual and video link retained from the live Dry Van Available Loads page.
A Practical Five-Step Review

How to Evaluate an Available Dry Van Load

Use this five-step process to organize the most important questions before making a freight decision.
1

Confirm Equipment Fit

Review trailer type, commodity, weight, dimensions and loading method.
2

Review the Schedule

Check pickup, delivery, available hours and realistic travel time, including loading and possible waiting.
3

Calculate the Complete Route

Include the truck’s current position, deadhead to pickup, loaded miles and likely repositioning after delivery.
4

Estimate Trip Costs

Review fuel, tolls, maintenance exposure, trailer-related costs and other expenses.
5

Compare the Destination

Consider the next market, home-time plans and the broader operating schedule.
LOAD BOARD, MOBILE APP AND ALERTS

Use Digital Tools to Search, Plan and Stay Aware of Matching Freight

The existing Dry Van page highlights route planning, mobile access and saved-search alerts. This updated layout keeps those user-focused topics while adding clearer qualifiers around current feature availability.

Mobile route-planning screens illustrating dry van route planning

REDUCE DOWNTIME AND PRE-PLAN ROUTES

Compare the Next Move Before the Current Trip Ends

The current Dry Van page explains that owner-operators can use load-board information to review possible freight and plan future routes before the truck is empty.

Use route details to compare timing, destination, deadhead and how the next trip may fit the operating schedule. Planning ahead may support better decisions, but it does not guarantee that a particular load or route will remain available.

  • Compare origin, destination and route details
  • Review timing before committing to the next move
  • Consider home-time goals and the next freight market
EXCLUSIVE MOBILE APP FOR OWNER-OPERATORS

Spend Less Time Searching for Loads

The existing page states that owner-operators can access load-board information through a mobile application as well as the online version. It describes using the app to search and book loads while away from a desktop.

The live copy also describes multi-leg run planning based on search criteria and says the app has been available for Android and iOS devices.

  • Search available freight from a mobile device
  • Review route and load details while away from a desktop
  • Use saved criteria to support multi-leg planning

Mobile load-board application screens for owner-operator freight planning

Blue load alert communication icon used on the existing Dry Van Available Loads page

LANDSTAR LOAD ALERT TIPS

Use Saved Searches and Alerts to Watch for Matching Freight

The existing page explains that a saved search can be used to match specific load criteria and generate alerts when related freight appears.

Its current copy references email or call notifications and a “Follow Me” feature intended to help surface outbound loads near an operator’s location.

  • Save search criteria for the freight you want to review
  • Receive alerts when matching information becomes available
  • Use location-aware tools to support outbound-load planning
Dry Van Load Questions

Questions About Available Dry Van Loads

These answers focus on freight evaluation and digital tools. Qualification and opportunity questions are addressed on the related Dry Van pages

No. This page explains how to evaluate dry van freight information. It does not display live loads, reserve freight or guarantee that a particular load will be available.

Review deadhead, loaded miles, fuel, tolls, timing, handling requirements, trailer fit, delivery location and the likely next freight market.

The current live page describes mobile access to load-board information and load searching. Current app availability, supported devices and specific features should be confirmed on the main Load Board page.

The live page describes saving search criteria and receiving alerts when related freight appears. Current notification methods and location-aware features should be confirmed before relying on them.

No. Commodity, weight, loading method, trailer specifications and facility requirements may affect compatibility.

Trailer arrangements and equipment options can vary. Review the Dry Van Lease Options page and confirm current requirements and terms.

Deadhead adds mileage, time and operating cost before or after the loaded portion of a trip. Include it in the complete route evaluation.

Use the main Load Board page for verified information about the current interface, filters, alerts, mobile access and related features.

CONTINUE YOUR RESEARCH

Review the Information That Supports Your Next Decision

Dry Van Opportunities

Review the operating model, business considerations and current information for owner-operators evaluating the Dry Van path.

Dry Van Equipment and Lease Options

Review current information about tractor, trailer and equipment paths before making an equipment decision.

Owner-Operator Requirements

Review current qualification categories and documentation considerations before beginning the formal process.

Get the Current Information Before You Make Your Next Decision

Secrest Direct can help you locate current dry van opportunity, equipment, requirements and application-process information.

Owner-operators who lease their equipment to Landstar operate as independent contractors and run their own businesses. Secrest Direct supports applicants as an independent Landstar agent.

Submitting an information request or application does not guarantee qualification, freight availability, approval, earnings or business results.