The LandstarOnline Available Loads application enables you to find specific loads or types of freight. This application provides detailed information specific to Landstar. It enables you to compare loads side-by-side, include loads you are interested in on a separate screen for comparison, and plan several sequential loads.
This screen is the main screen from which you search for available loads. When the screen displays, it automatically provides the current number of Available Loads posted and, if you have a default Saved Search, the information is pre-populated for you.
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The Available Load Search screen has options that take you to other screens within the Available Loads application and Load Alert information. The table below explains the options and buttons to the left of the selection section. If a button is gray, it is inactive.
Item
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Search
The Search button processes your request for loads that match the information you entered.
Loads of Interest
The Loads of Interest button displays a count of any loads you have saved to your Loads of Interest screen during your current browser session.
The number in the Summary section indicates how many loads you have saved as Loads of Interest.
Clear
The Clear button removes any information entered on this screen or returns fields to their default setting.
The Alert History button displays the Load Alerts History screen.
The Save button enables you to save the search criteria on the screen to your Saved Search List screen. You can also update a previously saved search.
The Save As button displays the Save As Name box, which enables you to name and save your search criteria. Your list of Saved Search criteria displays on the Saved Search List screen.
The Delete button enables you to permanently remove any previously Saved Searches.
List
The List button displays the Saved Search List screen. You can have an unlimited number of saved searches, one of which can be designated as your default favorite.
Note: You must subscribe to the Landstar <![CDATA[ ]]>Communication Network (LCN) and have actual subscriptions to see Load Alerts subscriptions on the Load Alerts History screen.
The search criteria sections enable you to narrow the types of available loads that display on the Available Loads Results screen.
Search Criteria
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The Summary section displays a count for available loads based on your current browser session in the system.
Loads of Interest displays a count of the available loads you have saved to your Loads of Interest screen during your current browser session.
The Saved Searches section displays a drop-down list of the search criteria you previously saved.
See the description for a specific field below.
The Created by me check box enables you to view only the Saved Searches that you create. If the check box is not marked, you can view all other Saved Searches to which you are authorized.
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The Selected Search drop-down enables you to select previously saved searches from your list.
The Default check box enables you to set a specific saved search as your default search.
Setting a default search automatically populates the Available Loads Search screen with that search criteria upon opening the application.
Origin section
The Origin section enables you to search for available loads based on where you want to pick up a load.
See the description for a specific field below.
The State or City, State field enables you to search for available loads with pick up locations in a specific city, U.S. State, or Canadian Province.
The system narrows the choices by auto-suggesting cities while you are typing to save you time. You do not have to wait for the city list to appear. If you know the correct city spelling, just type it and tab out of the field.
You can select multiple states or regions by using the Multi link. To include a single state in your search criteria, type the name of the state and tab out of the field. You can narrow your selection to one or more states within a region by clicking on the expand arrow 
next to the region you wish to select.
For additional instructions on how to use the Multi link, see Select Multiple States.
The Radius drop-down enables you to select the number of miles from your preferred Origin. The choices are: 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 in increments of 50 up to 500. The system default is "0."
The Restrict Results To (Country) drop-down enables to narrow your search for the pick up location to just one country. Select the country you wish to see available loads for. The choices are: All, US and Canada. The system default is "All."
The Pickup Range field enables you to select loads that pick up on a specific date. When both Pickup Range and Days field are used, the Available Loads Results list displays loads scheduled to pick up during the window you select.
The Days drop-down enables you to choose how many days past the Pickup Range date you want to include in the Available Loads Results list. The choices are in increments of 1 up to 14. The system default is "1."
For example, if you select a Pickup Range date of 2/27/2016 with the Days drop-down defaulted to 1, your search criteria displays loads from 2/27/2016 to 2/28/2016.
The End Pickup Date field automatically displays the latest pickup date for the available loads you wish to see. The date that displays is based on your selection for the Pickup Range and Days fields.
For example, if you enter "2/27/2016" for the Pickup Range and "4" for the Days drop-down, 3/2/2016 populates in the End Pickup Date field. The loads that display on the Available Loads Results list can have a pickup date from February 27th to March 2nd.
Destination section
The Destination section enables you to search for available loads based on where you want to deliver a load.
See the description for a specific field below.
The State or City, State field enables you to search for available loads with delivery locations in a specific city, U.S. State, or Canadian Province.
The system narrows the choices by auto-suggesting cities while you are typing to save you time. You do not have to wait for the city list to appear. If you know the correct city spelling, just type it and tab out of the field.
You can select multiple states or regions by using the Multi link. To include a single state in your search criteria, type the name of the state and tab out of the field. You can narrow your selection to one or more states within a region by clicking on the expand arrow next to the region you wish to select.
For additional instructions on how to use the Multi link, see Select Multiple States.
The Radius drop-down enables you to select the number of miles from your preferred Destination. The choices are: 25, 50, 75, and 100 in increments of 50 up to 500. The system default is "25."
The Restrict Results To (Country) drop-down enables to narrow your search for the delivery location to just one country. Select the country where you want to deliver a load. The choices are: All, US and Canada. The system default is "All."
The Delivery Range field enables you to select loads that deliver on a specific date. When both Delivery Range and Days field are used, the Available Loads Results list displays loads scheduled to deliver during the window you select.
The Days drop-down enables you to choose how many days past the Delivery Range date you want to include in your available loads search. You can select up to 14 days. The system default is "1."
For example, if you select a Pickup Range date of "2/27/2016" with the Days drop-down defaulted to "1," your search criteria displays loads from 2/27/2016 to 2/28/2016.
The End Delivery Date field automatically displays the latest delivery date for the available loads you wish to see. The date that displays is based on your selection for the Delivery Range and Days fields.
For example, if you select "2/27/2016" for the Delivery Range and "4" for the Days drop-down, 3/2/2016 populates in the End Delivery Date field. The loads that display on the Available Loads Results list can have a delivery date from February 27th to March 2nd.
Limits section
The Limits section enables you to enter search criteria that narrows the Available Loads Results list by the revenue, miles, stops, and number of results you wish to view at once.
See the description for a specific field below.
The Max. # Stops field enables you to exclude loads that have more stops than you are willing to make. Enter the number of stops you are willing to make in addition to the origin and destination. For example, if you are willing to make 2 stops between the origin and the destination, enter "2" in the Max. # Stops field. The system only returns available loads that have 2 stops or fewer. Loads without additional stops are always returned.
The Min. Miles field enables you to type the lowest number of miles you are willing to accept to haul a load.
Use this field if you prefer long hauls. This field accepts whole numbers from 0 to 9999.
The Max. Miles field enables you to type the highest number of miles you are willing to accept to haul a load.
Use this field if you prefer short hauls. This field accepts whole numbers from 0 to 9999.
The Max. Results drop-down enables you to select the number of available loads that display on the screen. The maximum number of loads that can be displayed is 500. The choices are 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. The system default is "100."
The Agent Related section enables you to narrow the results by agency or Landstar company information.
See the description for a specific field below.
The Company drop-down enables you to select the Landstar company you wish to search by.
The choices are: All, Gemini, Inway, Ligon, Logistics, Ranger, and Express.
The Agency field enables you to display loads for a specific agency only.
The Dimensions section enables you to specify limits for measurements of the load from end-to-end in feet, inches, and pounds.
See the description for a specific field below.
The Trailer Groups drop-down enables you to select the type of equipment required to haul the load. The choices are: CONT, DUBL, EXPD, FLAT, LOWB, REFR, SPEC, STEP, and VAN. You can narrow your selection within a specific trailer group by clicking on the expand arrow and selecting the trailer type. The search compares the types you select and the types for each load.
The Min. Weight field enables you to type the minimum weight you want to haul. The system searches for loads of that weight or more.
Use this field if you prefer heavy loads. Enter the number of pounds in whole numbers from 1 to 999,999. Do not include a comma.
The Max. Weight field enables you to type the maximum weight you want to haul. The system searches for loads of that weight or less.
Use this field to exclude loads more than your scalable weight. Enter the number of pounds in whole numbers from 1 to 999,999. Do not include a comma.
The Length field enables you to specify limits for the longest measurements of the load from end-to-end in feet and inches.
The Width field enables you to specify limits for the broadest measurements of the load from side-to-side in feet and inches.
The Height field enables you to specify limits for the highest point of the load in feet and inches.
If you select 
(less than or equal to), the loads are smaller or the same as the dimensions you indicated. If you select (greater than or equal to), the loads are larger or the same as the dimensions you indicated.
Keep in mind, dimensions are not entered for all loads. Agents may enter dimensions for any load; they are required if a Lowboy or Double-drop trailer is requested or if the load is an LTL (less-than-truckload).
The Load section displays search criteria for the type of load you want to haul.
See the description for a specific field below.
The Load Type drop-down enables you to select LTL for Less than a Load or TL for Truckloads. The default setting is "All."
The Loads without Dimensions drop-down enables you to include or exclude loads that do not have dimensions listed in the posting.
This field works with the Length, Width, and Height fields. If you have specified dimensions, and select "Yes," loads with your requested dimensions and loads that don't have any dimensions for the criteria you specified are included in the results. If you select "No," only loads that meet your dimensions are returned. Landstar recommends you select "Yes" unless you are looking for LTL, Lowboy, or Double-Drop. The default setting is "Yes."
The PreLoaded drop-down enables you to display available loads that are already loaded on a specific trailer. These are also known as "drop and hook" loads.
If you select "Yes," only preloaded shipments are returned in the results. If you select "No," preloaded shipments are not returned in the results. The default setting is "All."
The Flags section enables you to select search criteria for specialized load types.
See the description for a specific field below.
The JIT (Just-in-Time) drop-down enables you to include or exclude loads that are scheduled to arrive at the destination just as the consignee runs out of the current supply. The default setting is "All"
If you select "Yes," only JIT loads are returned in the results. If you select "No," JIT loads are not returned in the results. The default setting is "All."
The Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) drop-down enables you to exclude loads that require special placards and precautions because of their dangerous nature.
If you select "No," Hazmat loads are not returned in the results. The default setting is "All."
The CSA Load drop-down enables you to include or exclude loads that require you to have Customs Self-Assessment certification to cross the border into Canada. If you and the shipper are CSA-certified, clearance at the border is expedited.
If you select "Yes," only CSA-required loads are returned in the results. If you select "No," CSA-required loads are not returned in the results. The default setting is "All."
Note: This flag is NOT related to Compliance and the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010). Landstar expects each load to be hauled safely and compliantly. The default setting is "All."
The Team drop-down enables you to include or exclude loads that require two operators/drivers.
If you select "Yes,"only team loads are returned in the results. If you select "No," team loads are not returned in the results. The default setting is "All."
The Load Alerts section enables you to receive notifications for the available loads that meet your saved search criteria. Load alerts are enabled by selecting the Enable check box. There is no limit to the number of Saved Searches you can create, but there is a limit of three preferences for which you want to receive load alerts.
See the description for a specific field below.
The Enable check box enables you to receive phone or e-mail notifications for the available loads that meet your saved search criteria (Load Alerts). Once you select the Enable check box, you choose the method by which you want to receive notifications.
The Reload check box enables you the system to automatically alert you about available loads as you near your destination delivery point. (Your current Freight Bill's Destination City/State becomes your alert Origin City/State.) The search criteria used for this type of alert is revenue minimums for the kind of load you want to haul next.
Reload alerts are enabled by selecting the Enable and Reload check boxes. You can have only one Saved Search criteria as your Reload preference.
In order to use the Reload option, you need to be set up in Landstar's database with your permanent Federal Tax Identification Number (FID). If you are not setup, please contact Landstar Corporate.
The Phone Contact drop-down enables you to receive automated phone call notifications for available loads that meet the search criteria you select. The default setting is "None."
The Email Contact check box enables you to receive e-mail notifications for available loads that meet the search criteria you select.
The Revenue fields enable you to enter the minimum rate-per-mile and minimum revenue you require for any load alerts for available loads. The Revenue fields automatically display once you mark the Enable or Reload check boxes. Once you enable Load Alerts, select your
The Min. RPM field enables you to exclude loads that have a rate per mile below a specific amount. Enter the lowest amount you find acceptable. This field can be used separately or in conjunction with Min. Revenue $.
This field accepts amounts from $0 to $99.99.
The Min. Revenue $ field enables you to exclude loads that have a total revenue below a specific amount. Enter the lowest revenue amount you find acceptable. This field may be used separately or in conjunction with Min. RPM.
This field accepts amounts from $0 to $99,999.
