Lease On Requirements
Everything you need to know to lease your truck on with Landstar through Agent Don Ellis.
What You Need to Get Started
Leasing on with Landstar is straightforward. Below are the standard requirements for owner-operators who want to run under the Landstar authority. If you have questions about any requirement, call Don Ellis directly — he'll walk you through the process step by step.
Lease On Requirements
Driver Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- Clean MVR — no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
- No DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years
- Must pass DOT physical and drug screen
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Equipment Requirements
- Truck must be 1994 or newer
- Must pass a Landstar safety inspection
- Truck must be in good mechanical condition
- Must have a functioning ELD (Electronic Logging Device)
- Sleeper berth required for over-the-road runs
Insurance & Authority
- Landstar provides primary liability insurance while under dispatch
- Bobtail/non-trucking liability insurance required (available through Landstar)
- Occupational accident coverage available through Landstar
- No need for your own operating authority — run under Landstar's
Background & Safety
- Must pass a criminal background check
- PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) report required
- Previous employer verification (last 3 years)
- Must enroll in Landstar's random drug & alcohol testing program
Why Lease On With Landstar?
Top Pay
Landstar BCOs (Business Capacity Owners) earn among the highest percentages in the industry — up to 70–75% of the load.
No Forced Dispatch
You choose your loads. Run when and where you want with full access to Landstar's load board.
Fuel Discounts
Access to Landstar's nationwide fuel discount program to reduce your operating costs.
Insurance Options
Competitive insurance packages available through Landstar, including bobtail and occupational accident coverage.
24/7 Support
Don Ellis is on call around the clock to help you find loads, solve problems, and keep you moving.
Nationwide Freight
Access to thousands of loads daily across all 48 contiguous states through Landstar's extensive shipper network.
Ready to Lease On?
Contact Don Ellis today to start the process. He'll answer your questions and guide you through every step of leasing on with Landstar.