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Landstar (Owner-Operator)

Lease your own truck on · Nationwide

Typical pay

$150k–300k/yr

Gross revenue, not take-home. Fuel, truck payment, insurance and repairs often take 60–75% of it.

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Worker: Independent business
Vehicle: You own or finance the truck
License: CDL Class A
Min. age: 23+
Schedule: Full-time, Flexible / on-demand
Home time: You pick your loads
Benefits: None (you run a business)
Paid: Per load
Tips: No
You cover: Everything: truck, fuel, repairs, insurance, taxes
Upfront: Truck ($50k–$180k+), insurance, permits

Requirements to drive for Landstar (Owner-Operator)

Class A CDL with experience
Own or lease a truck
Business setup and insurance

Experience needed

Usually 1+ year of recent experience

Pros

Choose your freight and schedule
Highest ceiling

Cons

High risk: a bad month can wipe out profit
You handle every cost

Who it suits best

Experienced drivers ready to run a business

Figures are typical reported ranges in U.S. dollars, reviewed September 2026. Pay and requirements change often and vary by location. Confirm with Landstar (Owner-Operator) before applying. The Apply button may be an affiliate link.

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