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How much do landstar expedited jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for landstar expedited in the United States is $21.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Landstar Expedited driver?

A Landstar Expedited driver is a professional truck driver who partners with Landstar System, Inc. to provide fast, time-critical transportation services for urgent shipments. These drivers often operate cargo vans, straight trucks, or tractor-trailers and are responsible for ensuring that expedited freight reaches its destination quickly and safely. Landstar Expedited drivers are typically independent owner-operators or small fleet owners who contract with Landstar for access to loads, support, and resources. Their work is essential for clients who need shipments delivered on tight deadlines, such as medical supplies or critical manufacturing parts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Landstar Expedited driver?

To thrive as a Landstar Expedited driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), a clean driving record, and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and freight handling. Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs), load tracking systems, and routing software is typically required. Strong time management, communication skills, and reliability help drivers excel in meeting tight delivery deadlines and maintaining customer satisfaction. These abilities are crucial for ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and timely transportation of expedited freight.

What are some common challenges faced by drivers in the Landstar Expedited division and how can they be managed?

Drivers in the Landstar Expedited division often face challenges such as tight delivery deadlines, irregular schedules, and the need for quick decision-making on the road. Adapting to changing routes and maintaining constant communication with dispatchers are key to handling these challenges effectively. Building strong time management skills and staying organized can help drivers meet customer expectations and reduce stress. Additionally, Landstar offers support through its network and technology, making it easier for drivers to access resources and coordinate loads efficiently.

What is the difference between Landstar Expedited vs Landstar Owner-Operator?

AspectLandstar ExpeditedLandstar Owner-Operator
CredentialsCDL, valid DOT & MC numbersCDL, valid DOT & MC numbers
Work EnvironmentExpedited freight, small to medium trucks, regional & nationalFull truckload, owner-operated trucks, regional & national
Employer & Industry UsageCarrier providing expedited freight services within Landstar networkIndependent contractor operating under Landstar as owner-operator

Landstar Expedited drivers typically work for Landstar providing expedited freight services with company-owned or leased trucks, focusing on time-sensitive deliveries. Landstar Owner-Operators are independent contractors who own and operate their trucks under the Landstar network, often handling larger loads. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in employment structure and truck ownership.

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Infographic showing various Landstar Expedited job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,812 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Manager, Expedited & Cold Chain Services

Landstar System, Inc.

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Landstar rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

215th of 365 rated logistics

Job description

What is Landstar?
Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry's most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.
Location:
Hybrid in Jacksonville, FL 3 days in the office
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
What work will you perform?
The Manager, Expedited and Cold Chain Services, is responsible for being a liaison between various stakeholders involved in Expedited and Cold Chain business opportunities. In this role you will manage a team focused on using data analysis to support business development for Landstar's specialty freight transportation services. The ability to network and build relationships along with experience in analyzing transportation and logistics data will be the foundations of your success. You will motivate and train staff to ensure work meets deadlines and accuracy expectations.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and maintain auditable ISO 9001 compliance for the department including procedures, work instructions, and training.
  • Obtain, organize and use data from a variety of systems and sources on historical shipments, internal master data, third party providers, recruiting department tools, Salesforce, and customer files to develop sustainable and measurable department KPIs and project status updates.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain educational materials to grow organizational knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the nuances associated with safe and secure transport of specialty freight services that require special planning, pricing, considerations, and orchestration such as temperature sensitive cargo, pharmaceuticals, high value cargo, and project cargo.
  • Collaborate internally with stakeholders to develop and implement educational and oversight capability for our Landstar operational agency locations across the country and our premium service BCOs and carriers.
  • Memorialize examples of missed opportunities, gaps, success stories, and failure related to available user tools and resources for the purpose of writing business requirement documents, user stories, and business use cases for technology enhancement projects.
  • Collect, organize, research and present options that resolve issues for agents, BCOs and/or services providers.
  • Grow and maintain strong relationships with and between agents, BCOs, third party service providers, internal departments, field teams, and regional teams.
  • Monitor customers and temperature sensitive pharmaceutical industry for expectation and regulatory changes that require updates be made to our program materials for cold chain freight transportation services.
  • Learn, compare, and maximize effective use of software solutions for temperature monitoring, location tracking, and shipment data entry,
  • Support Agents, BCOs, Corporate Sales, Region and Business development efforts on opportunities.

Required Minimum Experience and Education:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 5 years of experience in transportation/logistics industry

Preferred Experience and Education:
  • Bachelor degree
  • 2 years of experience with expedited or cold chain transportation
  • 1 year of experience in operations and pricing expedited and/or cold chain transportation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 specifically in a hybrid work environment.
  • Ability to determine, analyze, and communicate root causes of operational and business issues.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze transportation-related information received verbally, electronically, or in written formats.
  • Professional demeanor with ability to form collaborative relationships between and with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead discussions and develop effective relationships with employees and external parties in a hybrid work environment of in person and virtual meeting spaces.
  • Ability to create and deliver effective presentations in both virtual and in-person settings.
  • Ability to observe, retain, organize, and categorize information for appropriate follow-up actions.
  • Excellent proactive communication and contingency planning skills.
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent customer service & sales skills
  • Ability to respond to calls nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

**This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Why work at Landstar?
Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.
Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.
If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!
Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.
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Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.

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