Does Landstar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Landstar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Landstar. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Landstar?

65% of Landstar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Landstar 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Landstar?

Owner Operator (33) , BCO (30) , Logistics Coordinator (17) , Agent (13) , Truck Driver (12) , BCO ( Owner Operator) (10) , Freight Broker (10) , Account Manager (8) , Class A Truck Driver (8) , Dispatcher (8) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Independent Sales Agent (6) , Freight Agent (5) , Owner Operator Driver (5) , Programme Analyst (5)

What are the pros of working at Landstar according to real employee reviews?

"People are nice they want a 20 word minimum but that's all I can say and maybe good luck well it wants more" ((in 20 reviews)); "Benefits seemed good even though I was as contracted worker." ((in 14 reviews)); "Nice work good money bro" ((in 8 reviews)); "Time off when you want ir" ((in 8 reviews)); "Landstar has a great culture." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Landstar according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and it's all in who you know..." ((in 26 reviews)); "Management is horribly incapable." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor training it’s not consistent ." ((in 9 reviews)); "Transportation can be long hours but rewarding" ((in 9 reviews)); "There is no career development and limited opportunities for advancement unless you’re apart of their “boys club”." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Landstar layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Landstar layoffs and their outlook for job security at Landstar in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Landstar locations?

Jacksonville , Houston , Rockford , Chicago , Atlanta , Dallas , San Antonio , Burbank , Orlando , Wheaton , New York , Fayetteville , Indianapolis , San Diego , Miami , Saint Louis , Mesa , Southfield , Fort Worth , Laredo , Cincinnati , Jefferson , Saddle Brook , Birmingham , Dothan , Gadsden , Salt Lake City , Lockport , Rockton , North

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Landstar reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(385 total reviews)

Frank Lonegro

77% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Landstar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 385 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Landstar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

385 reviews

3.0

Jul 5, 2023

Salary Range

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Landstar is a stable company.

Cons

Landstar is behind in pay versus market standard.

5.0

Jul 3, 2023

Landstar

Truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Fuel Discounts Great Expedite Loads Great professional courses for safety and more

Cons

Trucking Market is very challenging Landstar is not exempt from that However loads prices can always be a challenge in this market

5.0

Jun 29, 2023

Acount manager

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was very good , great company .

Cons

Everyhting was alright , so have nothing to add .

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