Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent (DUV/RKY).
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Secrest Direct Inc. is an independent Landstar agent (DUV/RKY).
| Questions? 877-441-9128 Contact Application Login |
Heavy Haul equipment decisions can involve more than choosing a trailer. The equipment configuration, operating responsibilities, costs and freight you expect to handle all need to work together.
Use this page to compare specialized trailer ownership, equipment-access and lease considerations before making a purchase, lease or application decision.
Owner-operator business opportunity • Not a company-driver position • Equipment availability, costs, program terms and qualification requirements can change.
You may already control much of the equipment needed for the work you intend to evaluate. Confirm that the tractor, trailer and related equipment meet current operating and qualification requirements.
If you operate a qualifying tractor but still need a trailer or specialized-equipment path, review current availability, responsibilities and terms before making a commitment.
Fleet owners may have different equipment needs across individual tractors. Review each tractor, driver and trailer arrangement separately rather than assuming one setup works for every unit.
If you have not selected an equipment arrangement, start with the freight and operating responsibilities you expect the equipment to support—not one attractive load or lane.
Compare freight fit, expected utilization and total business costs before buying or leasing specialized equipment.
Equipment availability, pricing and program terms can change. Confirm current information before making a commitment.
A payment or advertised program detail does not show the complete operating impact. Review the arrangement as a whole before you commit.
A discussed Heavy Haul trailer or equipment option may not be available to every applicant or at every time. Confirm current availability and eligibility before building a business plan around it.
Understand the agreement length, payment structure, fees, deductions, deposits and conditions that may affect the total cost.
Determine who is responsible for maintenance, tires, brakes, inspections, repairs and other costs associated with the equipment.
Confirm that the trailer configuration and related equipment support the type of Heavy Haul or specialized freight you expect to evaluate.
Equipment ownership or another arrangement may affect compensation, deductions or operating costs. Review the current terms rather than relying on historical percentages.
Understand what happens if you stop using the equipment, change operating paths or leave the arrangement, including return requirements and possible final charges.
Equipment availability, pricing, deductions, compensation terms and program requirements can change. Secrest Direct does not guarantee equipment access, financing, approval, savings or business results.
A Heavy Haul equipment decision should make sense for more than one current load.
Before buying, leasing or committing to a specialized trailer arrangement, consider the freight you realistically expect to evaluate and whether the equipment supports those operating needs.
This page focuses on the Heavy Haul equipment decision—what trailer or specialized-equipment arrangement may fit your operation and what questions to ask before committing.
Questions about purchasing programs, equipment discounts, trailer rental programs, financing or Heavy Haul lease-purchase program information should be reviewed through the dedicated purchasing and equipment-program resource.
Do not assume that a current tractor, specialized trailer, lease-purchase, rental, financing or discount program is available based on older website content.
Verify current availability, eligibility, pricing, responsibilities and program terms before making an equipment decision.
Having access to a trailer or specialized-equipment option does not determine whether an owner-operator qualifies. Driver, tractor, equipment, safety, insurance and documentation requirements must also be reviewed.
Insurance, registration, inspection, logging, communication and other documentation requirements may apply.
Meeting an equipment requirement does not guarantee qualification or approval.
The periodic payment is only one part of the equipment cost.
Depending on the arrangement, also ask about maintenance, repairs, tires, inspections, insurance requirements, deposits, fees, related equipment costs and return or end-of-agreement charges.
Compare the total expected cost and responsibility, not simply the advertised payment.
Compare each option based on the operation you intend to run.
Ownership may involve a larger purchase or financing commitment and more direct responsibility for the equipment. Leasing or renting may change the upfront commitment but can introduce recurring payments, eligibility requirements, use restrictions, return conditions or other obligations.
Consider utilization, maintenance, expected length of use, equipment compatibility and total business cost before choosing.
That depends on the specific arrangement.
Before committing, confirm who is responsible for scheduled maintenance, tires, brakes, inspections, repairs, damage and any specialized components associated with the trailer or equipment.
Also ask what the agreement requires if the equipment is out of service.
Understand what condition the equipment must be returned in, where it must be returned, whether early termination is allowed and what charges may apply when the arrangement ends.
Also ask what happens if you change operating paths or no longer need that specific equipment configuration.
Those details should be understood before entering the agreement.
No. This page helps owner-operators evaluate Heavy Haul trailer, specialized-equipment and lease decisions.
Current lease-purchase, purchasing-program, trailer-rental, financing or discount information should be reviewed through the dedicated Trailer Purchasing and Equipment Program page because program availability and terms can change.
Learn how equipment fit, freight dimensions, route information and complete-trip planning affect Heavy Haul load decisions.
Secrest Direct can help you locate current Heavy Haul equipment, opportunity, requirements and application-process information before you decide how to move forward.
Owner-operators operate independent businesses and should review equipment costs, terms, freight fit and responsibilities carefully before entering an arrangement.
