April 26, 2024
Congratulations to Landstar independent owner-operator Deb LaBree, who was named one of Women in Trucking’s 2024 Drivers of the Year.
April 19, 2024
James Carithers was named Landstar’s 2023 Safety Officer of the Year at the company’s annual event for independent Landstar agents.
April 19, 2024
At its 2024 Agent Convention, Landstar announced DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations of Pineville, Louisiana, as its 2023 Overall Landstar M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year. Read more to learn what DIS-TRAN is doing to earn this safety award.
April 19, 2024
Landstar awarded two longtime executive team members and the Company’s former CEO with its highest achievement awards at the 2024 Landstar Agent Convention in April.
April 12, 2024
Landstar named independent Landstar Agent Bill O’Neill as its 2023 Rookie of the Year during Landstar’s annual Agent Convention held April 5, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Pursuing a college degree is a little easier for 13 new Landstar Scholarship recipients. Names of the recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year were revealed in April at Landstar’s annual Agent Convention.
April 5, 2024
Al Reisman, EVP of Specialized Freight Services at Landstar, shares invaluable insights on how to achieve success in the complex task of heavy/specialized shipping.
February 20, 2024
Landstar System, Inc. has been recognized by global chemistry leader The Chemours Company as a recipient of the company’s 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards.
February 13, 2024
Landstar System, Inc. has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2024.
February 12, 2024
Agents participating in Landstar’s Grow Your Star program are reporting they’re more prepared and more motivated to find ways to improve their independent businesses. The program helps agencies reach new goals by providing information, support and mentors to agents through small group, three-day sessions.
February 8, 2024
Congratulations to independent Landstar owner-operator Jay Hosty for being named Overdrive’s Trucker of the Year for his business performance in 2023.
February 5, 2024
The Winter 2024 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available!
January 26, 2024
How going for a simple walk can help Landstar BCOs stay healthy while out on the road.
January 24, 2024
Landstar EVP Justin Norman discusses what an individual should consider when it comes to shipping sensitive freight.
January 18, 2024
Landstar has announced the groundbreaking of its new field operations center in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
January 16, 2024
Landstar would like to thank 2023 diamond-level sponsor Insurance Office of America for its support and sponsorship of this year’s annual events: the Landstar Agent Convention and the Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration.
December 4, 2023
Co-agent of B&B Transportation, Brandon Coburn, says he’s the green thumb in the third-generation agency, which includes his co-agents Mitzi Baker and Bruce Burford, Jr. They know something about sowing the seeds of a successful business relationship.
November 28, 2023
When Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway winner Peter Perez first got the news he was one of the five finalists in the annual giveaway held during Landstar BCO Appreciation Days, he wasn’t sure if he should put his cards on the table.
November 20, 2023
Landstar agents and carriers that conduct cross-border freight transportation along the U.S.-Mexico border congregated in Laredo, Texas, for Landstar’s 8th annual Mexico Cross-Border Agent & Carrier Summit held Oct. 10 through Oct. 12.
November 16, 2023
Levar Ramsey launched his Landstar agency, Gorilla Freight, LLC, in Loganville, Georgia, to a whirlwind of success, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
November 14, 2023
The 2023 fall edition of The Landstar Link newsletter is now available!
November 9, 2023
When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's mobile exhibit suddenly needs some wheels, it's Landstar BCO Mark Winhoven who steps up. Learn more about Winhoven's trip and the "Wall That Heals" on our blog.
November 2, 2023
What fuels one agent's success is more than beginner’s luck! Read more about that in this issue of The Road to Success® magazine.
November 1, 2023
Applications to the Landstar Scholarship Fund for the 2024-2025 academic school year are now available online. The deadline to apply is March 4, 2024.
October 31, 2023
Landstar System, Inc. is recognized as a 2023 “Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women In Trucking.
October 27, 2023
If you’re not sure whether it’s the right time in your career to establish your own freight agency, start by asking yourself five pivotal questions.
October 10, 2023
Being a long-haul truck driver can be stressful and isolating. Read our blog for some ideas and resources to fight loneliness over the road.
September 29, 2023
Landstar Transportation Logistics Inc. has ranked fourth on the International Cranes and Specialized Transport (IC&ST) Transport 50 Index for 2023, the highest ranking US-based company and up two positions from the 2022 index ranking. The 2023 index was announced in the publication’s August edition.
September 13, 2023
At Landstar, there’s a team of friendly, helpful and experienced professionals dedicated to helping independent business capacity owners (BCOs) succeed. They’re called BCO advisors, and every BCO leased to Landstar can call on an advisor for a truckload of information and resources.
September 6, 2023
Landstar independent owner-operator Peter Perez of Houston, Texas won a 2024 Freightliner® Cascadia®, including registration and fees, during the annual giveaway held on Aug. 29, 2023, in Reno, Nevada.
August 23, 2023
Don't make these four specialized freight shipment mistakes! Here are four mistakes that can derail your specialized freight shipment - and how to avoid them.
August 14, 2023
The editors of Inbound Logistics named Landstar System, Inc. among the best 3PL providers on the publication’s alphabetical list of the 2023 Top 100 3PLs published in July.
August 9, 2023
A massive garbage truck loaded on a double-drop RGN is a sight to see, especially when it happens to be color-coordinated. Learn more about how Danny Anderson of independent Landstar agency Taylor Shipping Solutions managed the oversized load.
August 2, 2023
In this issue of the Landstar Link, you’ll find out who won Landstar’s 2023 BCO All-Star Truck Giveaway, the 2023 BCO Lifetime Achievement Award, and recent safe truck driving and beauty contests. Plus, new to the LINK newsletter, Mexico Made Simple™ focuses on the expansion of Landstar's cross-border facility. All that, and more news from around the 'Star!
August 1, 2023
Independent Landstar agents John Henderson and Hal Gagliano connected to take on a complex international project. Click to read about their use of heavy haul, ocean, hazmat, cranes, and on-site delivery in their customized solution.
July 28, 2023
You’re in business to make money. LCAPP® helps you keep it.
July 7, 2023
Landstar honored the best and safest independent owner-operators earlier this month at the 2023 Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration.
July 7, 2023
Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver Willie Mixon Wins 47th Truck Giveaway at the 2023 All-Star Celebration.
June 21, 2023
How Nearshoring is Creating Waves in Transportation and Mexico Cross-Border Services
June 6, 2023
Nearshoring is creating waves in transportation. In this issue of The Road to Success®, read more about why industries are moving closer to home and how Landstar offers cross-border solutions many manufacturers need.
June 5, 2023
Landstar ranks 489 on the Fortune 500 list for 2023. Read more about Landstar's place on the well-known list of America's top 500 companies.
May 24, 2023
Members from the Chief Executive's Circle Class of 2022 share what they have learned from being a Landstar agent for a decade or more.
May 16, 2023
Landstar System, Inc. is ranked No. 19 on Transport Topics 2023 list of the Top 100 Logistics Companies and ranks No. 5 on the publication’s list of the Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms.
May 11, 2023
Landstar Transportation Logistics Inc. took home three safety accolades from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) 2023 Conference.
May 5, 2023
Pursuing a college degree is a little easier for nine new Landstar Scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year. The recipients’ names were revealed in April at Landstar’s annual Agent Convention.
May 1, 2023
Landstar awarded two longtime employees with the company’s highest achievement awards at its 2023 Landstar Agent Convention.
May 1, 2023
Landstar named independent Landstar Agent LeVar Ramsay as its 2022 Rookie of the Year during a ceremony held April 14, 2023.
May 1, 2023
Landstar named Rick Owens, owner of independent Landstar agency Owens Leasing, Inc. in League City, Texas, as its 2022 Landstar Safety Officer of the Year.
May 1, 2023
Landstar announced MAXIM Crane Works, L.P. of Wilder, Kentucky, as its 2022 Overall Landstar M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year.
April 28, 2023
On The Road to Success podcast, Zane Gravino, an account manager at Michelin Tires, discusses pricing and supply, while Ginger Robinson from TA Petro explains how fuel prices are determined and the various discount types.
April 25, 2023
This issue features photos, honorees, and the newest Chief Executive Circle inductees from 2023 Landstar Agent Convention, 2023-2024 Landstar Scholarship winners, information about this year's BCO All-Star Celebration, and more!
April 6, 2023
Landstar System, Inc. maintains the eighth spot on FleetOwner’s ranking of the 2022 top 500 for-hire carriers published Feb. 13, 2023.
March 15, 2023
Landstar Executive Vice President of Business Intelligence and Strategy Jim Applegate sat down with Inbound Logistics to talk about the role of technology in transportation logistics.
March 3, 2023
Whether you are behind the wheel for work or just out for a Sunday drive, healthy vision is an important component of safe driving. Commercial drivers must meet the vision requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, and all drivers must pass a vision test to determine if they meet the state’s mandatory minimum vision standards when obtaining a state driver’s license.
February 27, 2023
Landstar System, Inc. ranks on the Forbes 2023 Best Midsized Employers list published. Forbes also named Landstar as one of America’s Best Midsized Companies.
February 22, 2023
Landstar System, Inc. maintains the eighth spot on the American Journal of Transportation’s (AJOT) ranking of the 2022 Top 100 North American Trucking Companies published Jan. 23, 2023.
February 14, 2023
Read about a record year of savings with LCAPP, the latest Landstar industry recognition, as well as information and deadlines to apply for the 2023-2024 Landstar Scholarship in this issue of The Landstar Link.
January 27, 2023
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Listen to Laura Cyrus from Truckers Against Trafficking on the latest episode of the Road to Success® podcast.
January 19, 2023
When independent Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents go above and beyond, their efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality award.
January 5, 2023
Landstar System, Inc. was recently named a Flatbed Transporter Award winner by Penske Logistics during the 2022 Penske Logistics Freight Management Carrier Awards program in Phoenix, Arizona.
January 3, 2023
Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc. continues to maintain its No. 1 ranking on the American Cranes & Transport (ACT) 2022 ACTtransport50 list. The magazine’s annual ranking of North America’s largest specialized transportation companies was published in December.
December 29, 2022
Landstar’s culture includes support of local communities through donations and employee participation in many non-profit organizations. In 2022, Landstar employees raised thousands of dollars for and donated hundreds of hours to a variety of causes.
December 27, 2022
Being named the 2021 Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) of the Year was more than just an honor for Tammy Clark of SJA Transport Services in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania. Clark says it was a continuation of her family’s legacy in Landstar’s safety-first culture.
December 20, 2022
As with any career, working as a professional truck driver requires a certain amount of “paying your dues” in the beginning. Read more to learn how Landstar BCO Lifetime Achievement Winner Lenwood Ashton reflects on 4 decades of driving.
December 13, 2022
What makes a new independent Landstar agent successful in the first year? According to Landstar’s 2021 Rookie of the Year Matt Emer, his customer-focused background, access to Landstar’s network of capacity providers and the backing of a recognized leader in the transportation industry all contributed to his success.
December 8, 2022
Landstar System, Inc. was honored with an Elevate Award at the Women Executive Leadership (WEL) 2022 Corporate Salute event on Oct. 20, 2022, for helping to accelerate the advancement of gender diversity in its boardroom.
December 6, 2022
After a year and a half of canceled events, concerts and shows, the live entertainment business hit a high note in 2022. Find out how Landstar’s unique capacity network helps to ensure that “the show goes on.”
December 5, 2022
Landstar was honored with a 2021 Excellence in Driver Safety Training Center Award by the National Safety Council (NSC) during the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in San Diego, California.
November 22, 2022
When Landstar agents, fleet owners and owner-operators leased to Landstar, aren’t busy moving freight, they often can be found giving back to their communities or supporting causes.
November 21, 2022
Since 1995, Landstar has granted over $1 million in scholarships to Landstar BCOs, agents and employees. Occasionally a scholarship recipient will update us on how their education enriched their lives.
November 16, 2022
There are many reasons why independent owner-operators choose to lease to Landstar and many more reasons why they choose to stay. Read more to learn why recent Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver award winners and Roadstar® honorees say they chose Landstar.
November 11, 2022
In honor of Veterans Day, Landstar is recognizing a few of the independent BCOs who have served our country both in the armed forces and as one of the millions of truck operators who deliver America’s goods.
November 10, 2022
Extra! Extra! The 2022 fall edition of The Landstar Link newsletter is here!
November 10, 2022
Landstar System, Inc. is ranked No. 45 on the 2022 Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies list. The annual list was published by Transport Topics in November.
November 2, 2022
Each month, deserving BCOs and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Our thanks and praise to these members of the Landstar network, who represent the best in the freight transportation industry.
October 28, 2022
Landstar’s transportation management system (TMS) is helping independent Landstar freight agents save time and increase efficiencies for everyone involved in a shipment.
October 24, 2022
If you've been to a concert recently, there's a good chance a Landstar trailer was parked behind the venue. Find out how Landstar is helping many shows to go on around the country in this issue of The Road to Success® magazine.
October 19, 2022
According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), truck parking continues to rank as a top issue in the trucking industry by surveyed truck drivers, as it has for several years. How do owner-operators leased to Landstar find available truck parking? Read what a few Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) had to say.
October 12, 2022
Applications for the Landstar Scholarship Fund for the 2023-2024 academic school year are now available. The deadline to apply is March 6, 2023.
October 4, 2022
Landstar independent owner-operator Tony Green of Swayzee, Indiana, wins the 2022 Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway, including registration and fees, in the annual giveaway held on Sept. 29, 2022, in Carmel, Indiana.
September 28, 2022
Landstar System, Inc. has moved up one spot on the Commercial Carrier Journal 2022 CCJ Top 250 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America with a U.S. operating authority.
September 26, 2022
For shippers with freight headed across the border by truck, here are 10 recommendations that can help the process run smoothly.
September 26, 2022
The editors at Inbound Logistics have selected Landstar System, Inc. as a Top 100 Trucker for 2022. Landstar appeared in the alphabetical list of winners published by the magazine in September.
September 21, 2022
Landstar Express America has placed first in the Truckload Category – Under 5 Million Miles of the Florida Trucking Association’s (FTA) 2022 Fleet Safety Awards.
September 14, 2022
The balance of technology and relationships was one of the topics covered during a live session at Reuters Events: Supply Chain Execution 2022, featuring Landstar Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer Joe Beacom and Landstar Independent Agent Brandon Coburn.
September 9, 2022
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, when professional truckers are recognized for hauling everything from the food on our tables to the clothes on our backs, and much more.
September 9, 2022
LandstarOne® is the one-stop mobile app for independent owner-operators leased to Landstar and now it is also available to Landstar-approved third-party carriers.
September 8, 2022
A flexible supply chain can help businesses manage the disruptions that are beyond control and focus on what can be controlled to keep freight moving.
September 7, 2022
Each month, deserving BCOs and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Our thanks and praise to these members of the Landstar network, who represent the best in the freight transportation industry.
August 22, 2022
Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc. has ranked eighth in the Dry Freight Carriers category of the Logistics Management 2022 Quest for Quality Award. The awards were announced in the publication’s August issue.
August 17, 2022
The editors at Inbound Logistics named Landstar System, Inc. among the best 3PL providers again in 2022. Landstar appeared in the alphabetical list of the 2022 Top 100 3PLs published by the magazine in July.
August 15, 2022
Landstar BCO Jim Walden has jumped into action twice to help communities in need after his home state of Kentucky faced a number of extreme weather events over the past year. He shares what he's learned about volunteering and delivering aid after natural disasters.
August 5, 2022
Extra! Extra! The 2022 summer edition of the Landstar Link newsletter is packed with news from the 2022 BCO All-Star Celebration, info on CSVA's Brake Safety Week, featured technology to help independent agents succeed and more!
July 28, 2022
Landstar's BCO Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Landstar Three Million Mile Safe Driver and Landstar Roadstar® Lenwood Ashton earlier this month at the 2022 Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration.
July 27, 2022
The truck giveaway was the highlight of the 2022 Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration held earlier this month in Orlando, Florida, and marked the 45th truck giveaway by Landstar.
July 13, 2022
Landstar honored the best and safest Landstar independent owner-operators earlier this month at the 2022 Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration.
July 7, 2022
When independent Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents go above and beyond, their efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality award.
July 5, 2022
Landstar would like to thank our 2022 diamond-level sponsor Comdata for the assistance provided throughout the year to support our programs, including LCAPP, Landstar’s annual BCO All-Star Celebration and the Landstar convention for independent agents.
June 30, 2022
Landstar System, Inc. has ranked No. 6 on the 2022 Transport Topics Top 100 For Hire-Carriers list. The company moved up three spots from the publication’s 2021 list after generating a record $6.5 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2021.
June 21, 2022
Independent Landstar Agents have the freedom to run their businesses their way, with the support of a reputable leader in the industry. For Landstar agent Thomas Osco and Landstar BCOs Jeff Thompson and Mike Keinz, focus is helping their businesses thrive.
June 13, 2022
IOA offers Landstar’s independent owner-operators workers’ compensation insurance coverage plus a unique high-value trip transit cargo insurance policy for Landstar’s high-value cargo shipments.
June 7, 2022
Maintenance and routine truck inspections are an important part of staying on the road and keeping your transportation business moving forward. Your dental health is no different. Like routine maintenance keeps your vehicle running efficiently, good oral health can help keep your whole body healthy.
June 3, 2022
Pilot Flying J offers Landstar independent owner-operators exclusive fuel rebates at its owned and operated travel centers in the United States.
June 1, 2022
Just as you would prepare your home for hurricane season if you lived along the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts, truck operators can take extra steps during hurricane season to prepare and stay safe while on the road.
May 31, 2022
Agents can leverage the executive relationships Landstar has with major companies, including shipping lines and shippers, and businesses around the world to find the right transportation solution for any customer.
May 27, 2022
Having the freedom to run your businesses your way means owning a fleet in the Landstar network can look different and achieve a variety of goals. Here’s a look at a few of the ways Landstar business capacity owners have structured their fleets.
May 26, 2022
Gallagher Transportation Services has offered independent Landstar owner-operators insurance and risk management products and services to meet their needs as business owners for more than 30 years.
May 23, 2022
Landstar System, Inc. is named for the first time to the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest corporations by revenue.
May 17, 2022
Larry Long, nicknamed “The Serial Entrepreneur,” is a Landstar independent BCO and owner of Blue Ribbon Logistics who applied lessons learned from owning successful businesses outside of the trucking industry to growing his business as a fleet owner in the Landstar network.
May 12, 2022
Landstar Clarity™, Landstar’s new proprietary freight-tracking exception-management tool, is enabling Landstar independent freight agencies to be even more competitive in the technology-driven transportation industry through shipment visibility and tracking.
May 10, 2022
The Class of 2021 Chief Executive’s Circle (CEC) members includes agents representing 23 independent Landstar agencies, plus 10 agencies elevated to the Gold Level.
May 9, 2022
When independent Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents go above and beyond, their efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality award.
May 5, 2022
Landstar named independent Landstar Agent Matthew Emer as its 2021 Rookie of the Year.
May 4, 2022
The 2022 Spring Landstar Link newsletter is now available.
May 3, 2022
Landstar System, Inc. awarded two longtime employees with the company’s highest achievement awards at its 2022 Landstar Agent Convention.
April 29, 2022
Landstar named Tammy Clark, owner of independent Landstar agency SJA Transport Services, LLC in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania, as its 2021 Landstar Safety Officer of the Year.
April 29, 2022
Landstar announced ChampionX Chemical Technologies of Sugar Land, Texas, as its 2021 Overall Landstar M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year.
April 28, 2022
Landstar BCO Joshua McCord says he got plenty of interesting looks from other drivers as he moved a 14,360-pound Lodge® cast-iron skillet on his platform trailer between Alabama and Lodge headquarters in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
April 26, 2022
Landstar President & CEO Jim Gattoni shared highlights of the company’s recording-breaking success in 2021 during the general session of the 2022 Landstar Agent Convention earlier this month.
April 19, 2022
The latest issue of Landstar’s The Road to Success® magazine is now available!
March 30, 2022
Mohammad “Mo” Chatila, the managing partner and designated Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) at independent Landstar agency Let’s Move It LLC, gave a virtual presentation via video conference in the spring of 2021 to earn his final grades in college.
March 25, 2022
On this episode of The Road to Success® podcast, we are highlighting ways safety programs can strengthen your transportation logistics business.
March 22, 2022
When Landstar independent owner-operator James Walden of Williamsburg, Kentucky, heard about the widespread tragedy and saw the need of families in his own state of Kentucky, he took action.
March 16, 2022
Twenty-two historic cannons have returned safely to their home at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument on the banks of the St. Johns River in St. Augustine, Florida, thanks to Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs), our term for owner-operators leased to Landstar.
March 7, 2022
When independent Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents go above and beyond, their efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality award.
March 3, 2022
More than 500 Landstar independent business capacity owners (or BCOs), their families and guests recently attended the first BCO Appreciation Days event of 2022, held at Graceland Exhibition Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
February 22, 2022
The votes are in! Landstar Transportation Logistics is named among the “Top 20 Fleets to Drive For” by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge.
February 16, 2022
In 2021, Landstar named 18 agents to the CEC Class of 2020 and six agents as Gold Level honorees. According to these top-tier entrepreneurs, the steps toward success can include everything from surrounding yourself with smart people to sheer determination.
February 4, 2022
The Landstar Link Newsletter, Winter 2022 is now available!
February 1, 2022
Whether sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle or at a desk, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that sitting too much may increase the risk for heart disease. And if you’re not moving enough, you’re not alone.
January 28, 2022
Landstar is recognized as one of the best transportation providers in the industry year after year. Click to see the awards and rankings by industry publications and associations that Landstar received in 2021.
January 18, 2022
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Landstar is committed to working with industry groups and supply chain partners in the fight against human trafficking.
January 17, 2022
On this episode of The Road to Success® podcast, we hear from 2021 Landstar Deliver to Win truck winner Mike Lamb about what it feels like to win a brand-new 2022 Kenworth T680 truck and the impact it will have on his business.
January 4, 2022
Each month, deserving BCOs and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Our thanks and praise to these members of the Landstar network, who represent the best in the freight transportation industry.
January 3, 2022
Every Landstar agent is an independent business owner with the tools and support of a multi-billion dollar, industry-leading transportation company. The Road To Success® magazine sat down with Landstar’s Matt Dannegger, executive vice president of the Northern Field Division, to ask the questions that many prospective agents have when considering Landstar.
January 3, 2022
Identifying and taking advantage of the right opportunities at the right time is often a key to success in business, and the current economic climate is providing many owner-operators, including those leased to Landstar, the chance to capitalize on higher freight spot rates.
December 30, 2021
A plan to increase supply chain and facility security earned Southwire Company, LLC, a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used to transmit electricity, the Landstar Overall M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year award. Learn more about this collaboration between Landstar, the agent and the customer.
December 28, 2021
This year, Landstar made a few changes to provide more personalized service and enhance communications between business capacity owners (BCOs) and the staff in departments that work closely with them. Each BCO has been domiciled to one of the seven Field Operations Centers throughout North America.
December 22, 2021
Landstar employees supported children in need with gift donations this holiday season.
December 20, 2021
The Landstar Link, Fall 2021 newsletter is now available!
December 16, 2021
When Cole opened OKiE Logistics LLC, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he did so with more than 20 years in business and logistics. Find out why he decided to open his own business as an independent Landstar agent.
December 8, 2021
The latest issue of Landstar’s The Road to Success® magazine is now available!
November 19, 2021
When independent Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents go above and beyond, their efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality award.
October 29, 2021
Each month, deserving BCOs and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Our thanks and praise to these members of the Landstar network, who represent the best in the freight transportation industry.
October 22, 2021
Landstar BCO DeWayne Walker has been named a “Hero of the Highway” by the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) for his actions on a cold night in February 2021.
October 21, 2021
Applications for the Landstar Scholarship Fund for the 2022-2023 academic school year are now available. The deadline to apply is March 7, 2022.
October 14, 2021
Landstar Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer Joe Beacom recently spoke about capacity and transportation planning with Reuters’ Nick Stylianou during Reuters Events Supply Chain Execution 2021. Hear what Joe had to say.
September 30, 2021
Each month, deserving BCOs and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Our thanks and praise to these members of the Landstar network, who represent the best in the freight transportation industry.
September 29, 2021
Landstar has announced the winner of the 2021 Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway, sponsored by Comdata. Read more to find out who won and their plans for the new truck.
August 12, 2021
The Summer 2021 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
July 28, 2021
The 3,500-pound stainless steel structure named Emergence first had to hitch a ride across North America. At 18-feet in diameter, with 50 engineered thermoformed acrylic rods that glow with colored light, the piece could not travel on just any trailer or with just any carrier.
July 19, 2021
This year Landstar is celebrating 174 business capacity owners (BCOs) for their safety records and professionalism behind the wheel. BCO is Landstar’s term for an independent owner-operator who provides transportation capacity to a Landstar motor carrier under an exclusive lease agreement.
July 16, 2021
Congratulations Dennis Bramblett, Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver and winner of the 2021 Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway.
June 29, 2021
Join us in congratulating the 2021 Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway Finalists.
June 28, 2021
One of Landstar’s Safest Owner-Operators to Win a 2022 Volvo® VNL64T on July 13
June 23, 2021
Frontline workers in transportation are once again being called upon to step up during the global pandemic – only this time it’s not about safely delivering the goods needed to survive the coronavirus, but to help fight what could be considered a side effect.
June 4, 2021
Landstar System, Inc. presented Landstar Transportation Logistics Vice President of Trailer Management Matt Miller with the company’s Outstanding Management Achievement Award.
June 3, 2021
Landstar System, Inc. named Landstar Agent Lance Cole as its 2020 Rookie of the Year.
June 2, 2021
Landstar System Inc. announced Southwire Company, LLC headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia, as its 2020 Overall Landstar M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year.
June 1, 2021
Landstar System, Inc. named Mohammad Chatila, managing partner at Let’s Move It LLC as its 2020 Landstar Safety Officer of the Year.
May 28, 2021
Awarding the Star of Quality in March & April 2021
May 24, 2021
Expecting the unexpected – whether it comes in the form of snow, ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, thick fog, or just a sudden gust of wind – being prepared for erratic weather has always been a part of Landstar’s safety message to owner-operators.
May 24, 2021
Landstar announced that Fred Pensotti has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 24, 2021.
May 12, 2021
The Spring 2021 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
May 10, 2021
When the opportunity came to plan the logistics for another Lockheed fighter jet, Thompson, the agency owner of D&M Transportation Inc., felt like he shouldn’t brag about the move. However, his customer Air Zoo thought the arrival of its new F-117 nicknamed Shaba really was something to boast about.
May 4, 2021
Hours on the road, time spent away from friends and family – it is no secret that being a professional truck driver can be a lonely profession. A pet, whether it be feline, canine or a feathered friend, can offer drivers companionship during isolated times, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lead to a healthier, happier life.
April 30, 2021
Scaling Up & Scaling Down - Keeping your Supply Chain Moving in an Uncertain World Register to attend the upcoming Reuters Events supply chain series webinar with Landstar on Thursday, May 6, at 10 a.m. ET. Landstar Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer Joe Beacom is among the expert panelists on the webinar discussing transportation in today’s marketplace.
April 26, 2021
When asked about becoming an entrepreneur, business owners often say that being their own boss and running a business is exciting and freeing, and above all, challenging. Entrepreneurship takes both skill and determination. For independent owner-operators like those leased to Landstar, it is not always the most obvious expertise that makes them successful.
April 12, 2021
Each month, deserving independent business capacity owners (BCOs) and independent freight agents earn Star of Quality awards which recognize extra efforts and individual dedication to service.
April 12, 2021
The latest issue of Landstar’s The Road to Success® magazine is now available!
April 8, 2021
The Landstar Scholarship Fund was established to recognize outstanding undergraduate achievement and civic involvement. Since 1995, Landstar has recognized and awarded 378 scholarships totaling more than $952,000.
March 10, 2021
Stressful situations impact everyone differently but according to experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about and your community stronger.
March 8, 2021
Low Department of Transportation (DOT) reportable accident rates earned Landstar Express America a fleet safety honor from the American Trucking Association (ATA) Safety Management Council and the Florida Trucking Association.
February 18, 2021
Landstar independent BCOs saved millions of dollars with LCAPP in 2020!
February 11, 2021
As Landstar’s “ambassadors of safety,” Landstar Safety Officers (LSOs) are the representatives from each independent agency at the forefront of Landstar’s customer safety initiatives. Congratulations to the Landstar Safety Officers recognized as LSO of the Month.
February 4, 2021
Owner of Sommelier Logistics Peggy Mauldin was caught on camera providing top shelf customer ser-vice this summer.
February 3, 2021
The Landstar Star of Quality Award is intended for members of the Landstar network who go above and beyond in representing the freight transportation industry.
January 28, 2021
The Winter 2021 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
January 20, 2021
Landstar BCO Steve Wheeler, who was at the end of the alphabet, watched with anticipation as the first three finalists selected their boxes when prompted during the virtual event.
January 19, 2021
The outstanding efforts made by these professional men and women during November and December 2020, earned them a Landstar Star of Quality Award.
January 18, 2021
Because of the versatility of the Landstar network, Nestor and Horne say their agency relationship on cross border freight remained strong, enduring the challenges presented by the pandemic in 2020.
January 15, 2021
Landstar BCOs David Johnson and Lloyd Tubbs snapped photos of their trucks upon arrival at the Alaskan border. The BCOs had just finished a 10-day and 4,400 mile transport from the southeast corner of the “lower 48” to Fairbanks, Alaska.
January 12, 2021
As workplaces moved into home offices and people spend more time online during the pandemic, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says the business of stealing data picked up.
January 5, 2021
Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar® Bobby Jordan has placed a very special decal on the driver side door of his new Landstar blue Freightliner® Cascadia® 126 – a small, but conspicuous, housefly.
December 23, 2020
As the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) soared in response to the coronavirus pandemic, an unlikely source stepped up – a footwear manufacturer.
December 22, 2020
As one of the highest honors for Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs), the Roadstar® award is reserved for the independent owner-operators considered to be exceptional at customer service and, productive and profitable in all aspects of operating his or her business. We asked members of the Roadstar Class of 2019 to share their strategies for dealing with shifts in business and the economy.
December 21, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, Landstar would like to thank the many employees who take time each year to support the communities in which the company operates.
December 21, 2020
Entrepreneurs around the world have been faced with a challenging business environment during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the challenges, many Landstar independent agencies and owner-operators saw 2020 as an opportunity to adjust their businesses for continued success.
December 17, 2020
If you’re passionate about being the best in the industry and shifting your business to meet customer needs, like the independent agents named to Landstar’s Chief Executive Circle (CEC), you might just find that your glass is half full – of lemonade.
December 10, 2020
Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) of the Year Don Ellis draws on his experience as a former Landstar business capacity owner (BCO) to set his agency up for success.
December 9, 2020
Having previously used Landstar services to move freight and a full book of business that connected back to his days in lumber sales, Rios decided to start his own freight agency.
December 9, 2020
The latest issue of Landstar’s The Road to Success® magazine is now available!
December 8, 2020
Landstar’s Overall M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year KMT Waterjet, a Shape Technologies Group® company in Baxter Springs, Kansas, provides its customers with the ultimate experience in ultrahigh-pressure water-cutting technology.
November 23, 2020
Congratulations to the August, September and October 2020 Landstar Safety Officers recently recognized as LSOs of the Month.
November 20, 2020
The outstanding efforts made by these professional men and women during September and October 2020, earned them a Landstar Star of Quality Award.
November 16, 2020
The Fall 2020 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
November 16, 2020
The annual fuel rebate savings for independent business capacity owners (BCOs) through the Landstar Contractor’s Advantage Purchasing Program (LCAPP) is at $54,956,293 and counting!
November 6, 2020
Staxi needed a transportation provider that specialized in simplifying the complexity of LTL shipping and creating customized solutions to meet customer challenges.
November 2, 2020
Landstar Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer Joe Beacom recently spoke at Reuters Events Supply Chain USA Virtual about how entrepreneurs can stay at the forefront of the logistics industry.
October 28, 2020
Although your supply chain may not require oversize/overweight shipments on a regular basis, there will likely be a time when the need arises. If this level of specialized shipping is not within your comfort zone, you should turn to the expertise of a heavy haul carrier to guide you rather than trying to handle it on your own.
October 27, 2020
Applications for the Landstar Scholarship Fund for the 2021-2022 academic school year are now available. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021.
October 20, 2020
Watch as 2020 Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway Winner Steve Wheeler is wowed when he sees his new Freightliner® Cascadia® 126 for the first time!
October 15, 2020
The new facility includes classrooms, a conference room and several convenient amenities for owner-operators leased to Landstar, such as a business center with free Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and breakrooms.
October 6, 2020
Download the white paper to see some of the disastrous scenarios you are risking unless you work with an experienced heavy/specialized carrier.
September 29, 2020
As trade at the United States-Mexico border continues to expand, so do the opportunities available in the Landstar network.
September 25, 2020
The new decade presented unique challenges to nearly every industry. Since transportation and logistics companies service many of those impacted industries, your business was likely affected, too. The following are tips to help your freight agency succeed despite an uncertain market.
September 24, 2020
The outstanding efforts made by these professional men and women during July and August 2020, earned them a Landstar Star of Quality Award.
September 23, 2020
Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) have a reputation for their entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to safe driving and professionalism. When an owner-operator becomes a Landstar BCO, they are given the support, tools and resources needed to nourish their independent businesses and keep them on the road to success.
September 21, 2020
Landstar independent owner-operator Steve Wheeler of Greenville, North Carolina, won a 2020 Freightliner® Cascadia® 126 in the annual giveaway on Sept. 18, 2020.
September 18, 2020
See who won a new Freightliner® Cascadia® 126 from Landstar in the 2020 Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway held virtually via Zoom video conferencing on Friday Sept. 18.
September 13, 2020
From Sept. 13 -19, Landstar has planned a virtual celebration for its nearly 10,000 independent business capacity owners (BCOs), the term used for independent owner-operators exclusively leased to Landstar.
September 2, 2020
“We had one month to arrange the transport of the Nighthawk from the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® division to two locations,” explains Mike Thompson, agency owner of D&M Transportation Inc.
August 31, 2020
When Shelley and Trevor Hagerman opened their Ontario, Canada-based Landstar agency, TH Logistics Inc., the agents say, they didn’t have a business plan in place nor did they know how to get one started. But, they knew they could turn to Landstar for support.
August 27, 2020
Landstar System, Inc. has announced the date of the 2020 Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway. The annual giveaway, for which all of the nearly 10,000 Landstar owner-operators are automatically entered, will take place virtually via Zoom video conferencing on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.
August 25, 2020
With such a high volume of loads crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on a daily basis, shippers should be aware of the intricacies of cross-border transportation regulations and procedures to have a successful, efficient supply chain.
August 24, 2020
Congratulations to the May, June and July 2020 Landstar Safety Officers (LSOs) of the month!
August 19, 2020
“Something I transported will soon be exploring underwater volcanoes on the ocean floor near Fiji – and that’s freight you don’t forget.”
August 17, 2020
Landstar’s ongoing commitment to service excellence has led to recognition as an industry leader by Inbound Logistics, Logistics Management and Transport Topics.
August 13, 2020
Landstar works directly with our network of independent freight agency owners to help them establish business plans. While the plan is unique to every freight agency, these are the components we frequently assess throughout the process.
August 7, 2020
“We live in a beautiful country, and trucking is a great way to see it.” Those words might sound like a recruiting pitch to some, and in a way, they are. They’re the heartfelt advice of Debra LaBree.
August 4, 2020
In this issue of The Landstar Link newsletter, you'll read about the winner of the Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway, updates to LandstarOne® mobile app, Landstar's new freight management system and more.
July 28, 2020
The outstanding efforts made by these professional men and women during May and June 2020, earned them a Landstar Star of Quality Award.
July 24, 2020
Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar® Bobby Jordan and his wife Miche are headed home to Soso, Mississippi, with Bobby’s new Freightliner® Cascadia® 126!
July 10, 2020
Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar® Bobby Jordan of Soso, Mississippi, was the lucky winner of a 2020 Freightliner® Cascadia® 126.
July 7, 2020
To reward Landstar’s safest owner-operators, the company gives away a new truck each year in the annual All-Star Truck Giveaway.
July 6, 2020
This year Landstar is celebrating 143 business capacity owners (BCOs) for their safety records and professionalism behind the wheel.
June 18, 2020
For the first time ever, the truck giveaway will take place virtually via Zoom video conferencing. This unique event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, and is sponsored by Pilot Flying J.
June 10, 2020
TLG Transport Inc. uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to predict the best transportation route for superloads.
May 26, 2020
If your company does not have the resources or expertise to manage over-weight and/or over-dimensional moves, and you don’t bring in a heavy haul specialist who does, you could be setting yourself up for failure.
May 26, 2020
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight doesn’t require a full truckload, but it does require a full understanding of just how complex it can be to combine several smaller shipments to fill one truck.
May 26, 2020
Each year, the SC&RA selects one professional driver from a SC&RA member company to receive the Million Miler Safety award. In addition to the Million Miler Safety Award, Landstar Transportation Logistics Inc. was recognized with the SC&RA 2020 Transportation Fleet Mileage award in the Over 100 Million Miles category.
May 13, 2020
Each month, deserving independent business capacity owners (BCOs) and independent agents earn Star of Quality awards, recognizing their extra efforts and individual dedication to service. The outstanding efforts made by these professional men and women during March and April 2020, earned them a Landstar Star of Quality Award.
May 7, 2020
Throughout the entire planning process, the freight – which was the fuselage of the aircraft – had to be kept secret.
May 7, 2020
Here’s a look at just a few tech advances designed to make life over-the-road a better experience for the professional truck owner-operator.
May 6, 2020
Landstar knows from experience that when we move a shipper’s freight, we’re not just transporting products. We’re taking their business, mission and values along with us.
May 6, 2020
The Spring 2020 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
May 4, 2020
Landstar has launched a podcast that highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and industry knowledge of the independent freight agents, owner-operators and logistics experts in the Landstar network.
April 28, 2020
When Mark Fullbright recounts the events that earned him a Platinum Star of Quality Award from Landstar in December, he says he thinks about the many circumstances involved that put him in the right place at the right time to save a woman’s life.
April 28, 2020
Safety masks, hospital beds, food and even ethanol to be turned into hand sanitizer are just a few of the essential items that independent Landstar agents and business capacity owners (BCOs) continue to deliver during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
April 24, 2020
Organizations with irreplaceable pieces of history should only trust a carrier with experience in moving high-value, high-security freight – which is why they call Landstar.
April 16, 2020
“It is Louis’ experience, professionalism and determination that earned him the Rookie of the Year recognition,” said Landstar President and CEO Jim Gattoni.
April 16, 2020
Don Ellis of Shipment Transport, Inc. based in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, was selected for his outstanding support of the Landstar safety culture.
April 16, 2020
Landstar announced Shape Technologies as the overall winner. Also recognized was independent Landstar Agent Mike Nelson of Nelson Logistics Management LLC, the Landstar agency that provides the customer with transportation logistics services.
April 10, 2020
Independent Landstar Agent Bobby Schlieske shares how he uses the data presented in the agent analytics tool to run and grow his business.
April 9, 2020
The Landstar Scholarship Fund was established to recognize outstanding undergraduate achievement and civic involvement. Since 1995, Landstar has recognized and awarded 366 scholarships totaling more than $902,000.
April 7, 2020
The Landstar orientation center currently located in Jefferson, Georgia, will close Aug. 31. The new center in Carnesville is expected to open in September 2020.
April 6, 2020
Truck owner-operators and freight agents are in the spotlight as they transport much needed supplies being used to protect first responders in the United States from coronavirus (COVID-19).
April 3, 2020
Landstar has pledged its support of TAT and the organization’s goals of educating owner-operators about human trafficking since 2014.
April 3, 2020
More than 200 BCOs became certified with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) during Appreciation Days.
April 3, 2020
Human trafficking may seem like the subject of a Movie of the Week or a crime solving drama on television, but it is all too real. And it’s not necessarily in some far off land, where we can’t see it.
April 2, 2020
The freedom and independence of Landstar’s business model are key to why so many small business owners succeed at “the big blue star.”
March 27, 2020
The latest issue of Landstar’s The Road to Success® magazine is now available! Click on the cover below to view or download the publication.
March 19, 2020
During this crisis, Landstar has temporarily authorized monies for any Landstar business capacity owner (BCO) who is diagnosed with COVID-19 and/or is required to be quarantined by a public health authority.
March 18, 2020
Landstar is closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) and is proactively taking measures to minimize potential risks while consistently providing the service excellence that Landstar customers expect.
March 9, 2020
Each month, deserving business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award. The award, for members of the Landstar family who go above and beyond the call of duty, recognizes those extra efforts and dedication to service.
February 19, 2020
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February 19, 2020
According to Meyer, a combination of technology, experienced owner-operators and agency staff, and coordination with the customer have made moving each wind-power superload a success.
February 19, 2020
Supporting the United States military is part of daily operations at Lee’s Services and Storage LLC. The independent Landstar agency has more than three decades of experience moving multi-load projects for the DoD.
February 19, 2020
Katie MacDonald, Landstar Transportation Logistics vice president of agent development, explains how freight agents can use technology and data to drive growth on the Inbound Logistics podcast.
February 19, 2020
As John Sharlow explains it, he left his wallet at the Landstar U.S./Mexico Logistics Center in Laredo, Texas – but the BCO didn’t realize it was gone until hundreds of miles later, when he and his wife and team driver Tammy arrived in Houston for a delivery.
February 19, 2020
Landstar BCO Lloyd Tubbs doesn’t consider himself a hero, even after he earned a Landstar Platinum Star of Quality award. Tubbs explains, “I simply found myself in the right place to offer help.”
February 12, 2020
Congratulations to the November 2019, December 2019 and January 2020 Landstar Safety Officers (LSOs) of the month!
January 27, 2020
First introduced to independent Landstar agents in the summer of 2019, the Customer Credit Management dashboard gives agencies instant access to Landstar customer credit information.
January 27, 2020
“If it weren’t for Landstar, we wouldn’t have the income to support Sabien’s dreams. Now, with him going to Utah, I’ll be able to find loads there and plan routes around Salt Lake City so that I can be a part of that experience and continue to run my business,” says Landstar owner-operator Scot Tinson.
January 27, 2020
Landstar Roadstar® Cece Logan was one of eight semi-finalists and one of four finalists selected randomly in the Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway. The new truck, according to the Logans, guarantees them even more time on the road together and is another opportunity from Landstar that will help support their independent business.
January 22, 2020
The Winter 2020 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available. Click on the front cover of the newsletter to read or download the publication.
January 21, 2020
Shasko and his team secured a wide range of transportation modes for the project, including: truckload capacity, air, ocean and rail intermodal services. After weeks of planning and collaboration with TPS, a logistics plan was in place for the year-long plant construction projects.
January 13, 2020
Applications for the Landstar Scholarship Fund for the 2020-2021 academic school year are now available. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2020.
January 13, 2020
The Landstar business capacity owner (BCO) who received financial assistance from the BCO Benevolence Fund says despite some hardships, 2018 gave him many, many reasons to be thankful.
January 13, 2020
Improving your health takes time, energy and access to the right food. A few Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) are up for the challenge and on the road to beat the health odds against truckers.
January 8, 2020
“Humble” is the best word to describe the 2019 recipient of the Landstar BCO Lifetime Achievement Award Art Trezise - a three million mile safe driver and Roadstar® honoree.
January 8, 2020
Each month, deserving business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award. The award, for members of the Landstar family who go above and beyond the call of duty, recognizes those extra efforts and an individual’s dedication to service.
January 2, 2020
A quick online search will call up the winner of the Landstar 2018 M.U.S.T. Customer Award – Google LLC. In 2018, 61 Landstar customers opened their doors to members of the Landstar safety team to discuss safety practices and improvements. The Mutual Understanding of Safety Together, or M.U.S.T., onsite customer visits offer shippers a unique and valuable experience.
December 31, 2019
Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) of the Year Wyatt “Ike” Tate remembers the exact moment he learned the importance of putting safety first around commercial vehicles.
December 23, 2019
Follow these tips from the FMCSA to always put safety first.
December 18, 2019
The company you trust your freight with can make or break your supply chain. These are the qualities that you should think about when evaluating your relationship with your transportation provider.
November 25, 2019
Landstar BCO C.J. Moore and I have known each other – or at least known of each other – for 15 years, going back to when we were both coaches in our kids’ flag football league in south Jacksonville in the early 2000s.
November 25, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 25, 2019
I would like to personally thank all of the BCOs on the call with us today for their commitment to safety and for their contributions to the success of Landstar over the past 25 years. You are the drivers of our success!
November 25, 2019
The top automotive company required a new transportation solution to move all the frames for its best-selling pick-up...
November 21, 2019
Opening a freight agency is an exciting undertaking. But any entrepreneur knows that growing a business is not a simple mission. What do you need to do to build your freight agency?
November 21, 2019
When independent Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents go above and beyond the call of duty, their efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality award.
November 21, 2019
Whether you already own a freight agency or you are considering becoming a freight agency owner, these steps will guide you in your quest to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
November 21, 2019
Landstar has always fully supported Michael Lemasters commitment to the military. This support was evident when he received mobilization orders to report to Fort Benning in Georgia.
November 21, 2019
The A-7’s transport from Pocahontas, Arkansas, into Jacksonville is part of the first phase in constructing a National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum on the decommissioned Navy base.
November 21, 2019
Landstar Safety Officers (LSOs) are the representatives from each independent agency at the forefront of Landstar’s customer safety initiatives.
November 21, 2019
When independent agency Crosson Logistics was approached by its customer to pick up a load by truck in Juneau, Alaska and deliver in Washington State, the agency team turned the “impossible” challenge into a solution.
November 21, 2019
The FMCSA ELD mandate deadline is quickly approaching. Landstar independent business capacity owners (BCOs) must complete the final upgrade to ELD software by Dec. 1.
November 21, 2019
The Fall 2019 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available!
November 21, 2019
The LandstarOne® app gives BCOs access to their LCAPP® fuel savings, the Landstar Maximizer® and Available Loads apps, a quick link to LandstarOnline.com, and is a source for news and information from Landstar.
November 21, 2019
“With the help of Landstar and the scholarship program, our daughter is living her dreams,” wrote independent Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) Don Knuth and his wife Kathy in a thank you note addressed to Landstar.
November 21, 2019
After witnessing a multi-vehicle accident on Texas Interstate 45 this summer, Landstar Business Capacity Owner Aaron ...
November 21, 2019
Landstar earned first place in the Florida Trucking Association’s (FTA) Fleet Safety Awards for outstanding achievement in the Truckload Division over 15 million miles.
November 21, 2019
The keys to navigating the current environment are tied to selling value, understanding the competitive landscape and the working relationships between agents and BCOs.
November 21, 2019
Four Landstar independent business capacity owners (BCOs) and a Landstar employee were recognized during the National Safety Council Congress & Expo.
November 21, 2019
For those transportation and logistics professionals who have been toying with the idea of entrepreneurship, there are some points to take into consideration to help make the right choices.
November 21, 2019
The latest issue of Landstar’s The Road to Success® magazine is now available!
November 21, 2019
With daily fuel searches exceeding 146,000, the mobile technology is making a positive cost-savings impact for Landstar independent business capacity owners (BCOs).
November 21, 2019
Landstar Transportation Logistics is named one of the “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
November 21, 2019
Each month, deserving business capacity owners (BCOs), operators and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award. The award, for members of the Landstar family who ago above and beyond the call of duty, recognizes those extra efforts.
November 21, 2019
Landstar appreciates the dedication of the country’s 3.5 million professional truck drivers every day of the year. During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we show some extra gratitude to Landstar owner-operators by providing free lunch.
November 21, 2019
Follow the signs to get your Landstar trailer inspected and get hooked up with prizes during the first-ever Landstar Inspection Connection! The event kicks off on Safety Thursday Sept. 19, and continues through Safety Thursday on Oct. 17.
November 21, 2019
When it comes to assuring the company’s Innovation Roadshow is in perfect condition during its annual tour of North America, Daikin Applied relies on Landstar.
November 21, 2019
The Summer 2019 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available!
November 21, 2019
The safe and secure delivery of your company’s freight is likely your top priority so it’s important that the transportation provider you work with makes safety its top priority, too.
November 21, 2019
Each month, deserving business capacity owners (BCOs), operators and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award. The award, for members of the Landstar family who go above and beyond the call of duty, recognizes those extra efforts.
November 21, 2019
Independent Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar® Cecilia Logan was the lucky winner of the 2020 Kenworth T680, featuring a fuel efficient PCCAR MX-13 engine, PACCAR transmission and PACCAR drive axles.
November 21, 2019
When the pieces of a logistics puzzle are extreme in size, the challenge requires the support of the Landstar network and the company’s unique ability to tailor a proportionate solution.
November 21, 2019
Landstar President and CEO Jim Gattoni called Art Trezise’s safety record “flawless.” Since leasing to Landstar in 1979, Trezise has driven more than 3.5 million miles at Landstar without incident.
November 21, 2019
The annual event recognizes outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel. The Class of 2018 is one of the largest classes of Million Mile Safe Drivers inducted in Landstar history.
November 21, 2019
Morris, a BCO fleet owner of Steed Trans Inc., used crates, straps and blankets to coax 20 interactive animatronic dinosaurs into vans and transport the reptilian replicas from the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.
November 21, 2019
Landstar BCO Rosemberg Villarreal was one of five finalists, randomly selected from more than 217,000 entries during the 2019 Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway contest period.
November 21, 2019
On July 2, one lucky business capacity owner (BCO) will get the keys to a new 2020 Kenworth T680 during the annual BCO All-Star Celebration.
November 21, 2019
LandstarOne® is a new mobile app from Landstar, created to give independent Landstar owner-operators one stop for all of their business needs.
November 21, 2019
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are not a new trucking technology, however, recent advancements to existing TPMS technologies are making it easier for owner-operators to track tire pressures.
November 21, 2019
Announcing the April & May 2019 Landstar Star of Quality recipients. The award, for members of the Landstar family who ago above and beyond the call of duty, recognizes extra efforts and an individual’s dedication to service.
November 21, 2019
The BCOs hauled the 11-foot wide, 4,000 pound shelters 268 miles from Murchison, Texas to the Moore Norman Technology Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
November 21, 2019
Introducing LandstarOne®, a new mobile app from Landstar, created to give you one stop for your business needs.
November 21, 2019
Landstar announced that Robert S. Brasher has been appointed to succeed Patrick J. O’Malley as Landstar’s Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 3, 2019.
November 21, 2019
The CDC notes plenty of reasons why living in a truck can make for an unhealthy lifestyle. How many of these six health tips do you follow?
November 21, 2019
During the five-year project, 25 cannons will be transported to Texas A&M University, where the experts in the Conservation Research Laboratory (CRL) will work to preserve the heavy artillery.
November 21, 2019
Freight agents rely on technology to maintain the daily operations of their businesses. But how are they using data gathered from technology to drive growth?
November 21, 2019
Black and his customer worked closely with the members of the Landstar safety team to create an intermodal plan with a new approach to cargo securement in support of the shipper’s coast-to-coast needs.
November 21, 2019
The Spring 2019 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available. Click on the front cover of the newsletter to read or download the publication.
November 21, 2019
Landstar presented the 2018 Rookie of the Year Award to independent Landstar Agent J. Marshall Mizell during Landstar’s Annual Agent Convention held in Marco Island, Florida, this month.
November 21, 2019
Landstar awarded two long-time employees with the company’s highest achievement awards at the 2019 Landstar Annual Agent Convention.
November 21, 2019
The Landstar Star of Quality is awarded to Landstar agents, business capacity owners (BCOs) and operators who regularly go above and beyond the call of duty.
November 21, 2019
When she became an over-the-road team driver with her husband Del, LaBree says she never imagined her trucking career would take her down the path of advising or coaching other owner-operators.
November 21, 2019
Landstar System Inc. presented the 2018 Overall Landstar M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year Award to Google LLC during Landstar’s Annual Agent Convention held in Marco Island, Fla.
November 21, 2019
Landstar System, Inc. presented the 2018 Landstar Safety Officer of the Year Award to independent Landstar Agent Ike Tate during Landstar’s Annual Agent Convention held in Marco Island, Fla.
November 21, 2019
Good end-to-end visibility and coordination is critical when shipping time-sensitive goods across the U.S.-Mexico border.
November 21, 2019
Landstar has created a more formal approach to the support of its independent owner-operators and their success on the road.
November 21, 2019
The Landstar Star of Quality is awarded to Landstar agents, business capacity owners (BCOs) and operators who regularly go above and beyond the call of duty.
November 21, 2019
The latest issue of Landstar’s The Road to Success® magazine is now available!
November 21, 2019
A former professional truck driver and logistics coordinator, Gherzu opened her Land O’Lakes, Florida-based independent Landstar agency with more than 20 years of industry experience and a book full of potential customers.
November 21, 2019
Whether hauling a replica Viking ship, a statue of Abraham Lincoln or one of these other specialized hauls, we’ve got you covered.
November 21, 2019
While the price of fuel may be out of your control, there are ways owner-operators can easily reduce fuel consumption.
November 21, 2019
The customer-centric program is unmatched in the industry and designed to give members of the Landstar safety team a direct connection with the shipper to support its safety efforts.
November 21, 2019
Instead of paying for a full container load (FCL), LCL keeps the global supply chain moving as a timely, economical alternative for smaller ocean shipments.
November 21, 2019
The careful coordination needed to move a replica Viking ship across the country required an expert in heavy/specialized transportation.
November 21, 2019
Each month, deserving business capacity owners (BCOs), operators and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award. The award, for members of the Landstar family who ago above and beyond the call of duty, recognizes their extra efforts.
November 21, 2019
Heavy or specialized loads present their own unique set of challenges for shippers handling cross-border trade. Pre-trip planning on this type of freight is critical.
November 21, 2019
Moving this 26-foot tall, 34,000-pound statue of Marilyn Monroe, called for just one owner-operator with many years of experience.
November 21, 2019
Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) Rosemberg Villarreal of Grand Prairie, Texas, won a 2019 Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft, the first of two trucks Landstar will give away to its owner-operators in 2019.
November 21, 2019
Landstar million mile safe driver David Zelsdorf says something magical happened at the 2018 BCO All-Star Celebration in Savannah, Georgia.
November 21, 2019
The Winter 2019 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
November 21, 2019
Access to data has facilitated better visibility and a qualified cross-border carrier should be able to provide shippers with shipment tracking even after their freight crosses into Mexico.
November 21, 2019
It would be impossible to haul an entire ship on a truck, even for the most experienced owner-operator with a super heavy duty truck, but Joe Donovan, Landstar business capacity owner (BCO), Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar® honoree, came close.
November 21, 2019
The annual Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway sponsored by Pilot/Flying J will happen Thursday, Jan. 24, during Landstar’s BCO Appreciation Days event in Jacksonville, Florida.
November 21, 2019
Landstar Transportation Logistics Vice President of Safety and Compliance Mike Cobb spoke with Inbound Logistics about the steps a shipper can take to qualify a hazmat carrier and work cohesively with the carrier to keep a shipment in compliance.
November 21, 2019
As Landstar’s “ambassadors of safety,” Landstar Safety Officers (LSOs) are the representatives from each independent agency at the forefront of Landstar’s Mutual Understanding of Safety Together or M.U.S.T. program.
November 21, 2019
As 2018 comes to a close, Landstar would like to thank the many employees who take time each year to support the communities in which the company operates.
November 21, 2019
Seventeen dry vans and one step deck hauled all of the lighting, sound and rigging equipment, sets, stages, costumes and props for the event.
November 21, 2019
Handing over a load of freight to a customs broker and/or meeting regulatory requirements of cross-border shipments can present unique challenges.
November 21, 2019
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration suggests, stay safe on the roads this holiday season with 12 days of safe driving tips.
November 21, 2019
As Landstar’s highest honor for business capacity owners (BCOs), the company’s term for independent owner-operators with exclusive lease agreements, Roadstar award winners are considered the most elite professional drivers.
November 21, 2019
The outstanding efforts by these professional men and women throughout October and November earned them a Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer Joe Beacom explains the qualifications a shipper should look for when choosing a heavy/specialized carrier in this podcast from Inbound Logistics.
November 21, 2019
As the first generation of independent Landstar entrepreneurs tells it, what hasn’t wavered is Landstar’s commitment to its independent business owners.
November 21, 2019
In their 30s, this group of millennial business owners are eager for the future, to grow their businesses and the freedom to succeed with Landstar.
November 21, 2019
When Landstar had to move oversized freight through five states, it developed and executed a plan for a safe delivery.
November 21, 2019
“Instead of spending more money to repair or modify my old truck, I realized if I bought a brand-new truck with better fuel economy, I would actually save money,” says Van Dyke.
November 21, 2019
Kevin Rutherford, radio host of Trucking Business & Beyond on SiriusXM / Road Dog Trucking, explains to independent owner-operators the importance of investing in new equipment.
November 21, 2019
The Fall 2018 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
November 21, 2019
After collaborating with numerous agencies, Landstar found a need for a tool that would not only help agencies develop fast, accurate quotes for their customers, but would find available capacity quickly too.
November 21, 2019
The Landstar Scholarship Fund was established to recognize and reward outstanding undergraduate academic achievement and civic involvement of children of Landstar employees, business capacity owners (BCOs) and independent sales agents.
November 21, 2019
In a world where the price of fuel is consistently trending upward and the average over-the-road truck gets roughly 6.5 miles per gallon (mpg), some owner-operators are going to great lengths to improve their fuel economy.
November 21, 2019
Each month deserving business capacity owners (BCOs), operators and agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Our unwavering commitment to high-quality service and safety has made Landstar the success that it is today and will continue to be our core principles for the future.
November 21, 2019
The latest issue of the Road to Success® magazine is now available!
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer Joe Beacom answered a few questions about choosing a heavy/specialized carrier in the September issue of Inbound Logistics.
November 21, 2019
After three decades in business, a glance in the rear view mirror reveals Landstar has passed many significant “mile markers” along the company’s steady course as an industry leader on the road to success.
November 21, 2019
Landstar BCO Susan Coffer of Claremore, Oklahoma is driving a brand-new Kenworth T680 after winning the semi-truck in a random drawing held Sept. 12 in Rockford, Illinois.
November 21, 2019
Tackling the logistical challenges associated with variable destinations and quick turn-around times called for some creative plays in transporting the SkyCam gear during the 2017-2018 football season.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s Star of Quality Award is awarded to members of the Landstar family who have been recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
November 21, 2019
For all of our agents, business capacity owners, carriers and customers in the path of the storm, stay safe and take precautions. Everyone at Landstar is thinking of you.
November 21, 2019
Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) Wayne Bennett hauled the 1962 Huey B model helicopter from Warsaw, New York, to the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport.
November 21, 2019
Each year during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), industry professionals across America take time to honor the country’s 3.5 million professional truck drivers.
November 21, 2019
Landstar is giving away a big rig to one of its 10,000 independent owner-operators (business capacity owners or BCOs). The annual Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway powered by Comdata, will happen Wednesday, Sept. 12.
November 21, 2019
The creator turned to independent Landstar agency WW Transport Inc. and Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) Ronald Shaw, who has 21 years of experience hauling heavy and overdimensional freight with his double-drop trailer.
November 21, 2019
To learn more about the intricacies of shipping hazardous materials, click here to read and download the Understanding Hazmat Transportation white paper.
November 21, 2019
Eric Meyer, Landstar Transportation Logistics executive vice president, operations, shared this advice about securing capacity for freight crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in the July issue of Inbound Logistics.
November 21, 2019
The agency, L-5 Transportation Inc., has provided transportation services for RWI’s parent company, Tri-Mer Corporation, for the last 30 years. When faced with the new challenge from their longtime customer, the agency was prepared.
November 21, 2019
The challenges of customer support in the booming less-than-truckload (LTL) and expedite sectors of the transportation industry topped the agenda for attendees of Landstar’s 2018 LTL & Expedite Expo.
November 21, 2019
Seasoned in coordinating the transport of high-security freight, independent Landstar Agent Lori Brackus at CJXL Transport (LPB agency) in Conifer, Colorado, started planning for the spacecraft’s move months in advance.
November 21, 2019
The Summer 2018 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
November 21, 2019
Landstar is thankful for the support of all the companies that sponsored our two major annual events: the 2018 Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration and 2018 Landstar Agent Convention.
November 21, 2019
Landstar System, Inc. honored seven female owner-operators among Landstar’s best and safest during the 7th Annual Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration held earlier this month.
November 21, 2019
Each of the inductees has driven more than one million consecutive miles without a preventable accident, a distance that takes a truck operator approximately 10 years to travel.
November 21, 2019
The agent analytics tool provides Landstar agents with detailed data and graphs pertaining to the agent’s specific business. Agents are able to access key performance indicators, review current data, and set goals for revenue, shipment and margin.
November 21, 2019
Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver David Zelsdorf was the lucky winner of the 2019 Western Star 5700XE at the Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway powered by Pilot/Flying J and Western Star.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s new technology tool for business capacity owners (BCOs), the Landstar Maximizer® mobile app, is designed to help owner-operators find more revenue opportunities and keep their trucks loaded.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Come July, one lucky Landstar Million Mile business capacity owner (BCO) will drive home from the annual BCO All-Star Celebration in a new 2019 Western Star 5700XE.
November 21, 2019
Some priceless wartime artifacts were secured inside this Landstar dry van – irreplaceable items used by the many men and women who, as they served our country, were captured and held for years in captivity.
November 21, 2019
While it is impossible for someone to physically move a real glacier, when it comes to moving a replica of these natural wonders, it just takes a little Landstar know-how.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
When the time came to move to a new location, it took three dry vans to transport the industrial kitchen equipment that filled a large warehouse.
November 21, 2019
Independent Landstar Agent David Rilee has an extensive background in heavy haul sales. He left his previous company of 18 years to join the Landstar family in 2017.
November 21, 2019
Transportation may not be the first thought that comes to mind when thinking of national defense but it plays a critical role in maintaining the United States’ security.
November 21, 2019
Dan Lawry (LFS) is new to heavy-haul transportation, but not to the Landstar network. An existing customer was disappointed with its heavy-haul carrier and asked Lawry if he could handle the heavy-haul freight.
November 21, 2019
Deserving business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents receive bronze, silver, gold or platinum lapel pins recognizing their dedication to the best in transportation services.
November 21, 2019
Although Mariana Gherzu is a “rookie” to the Landstar agent network, she’s not new to the transportation industry.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s Mutual Understanding of Safety Together, or M.U.S.T. program, brings Landstar agents and safety team members together with customers in a joint effort to get freight delivered safely, on-time and damage-free.
November 21, 2019
Congratulations to all the award winners at the 2018 Landstar Agent Convention held in April at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
November 21, 2019
Congratulations to the newest recipients of the Landstar Scholarship, announced during the 2018 Landstar Agent Convention.
November 21, 2019
The Spring 2018 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available. Click on the front cover of the newsletter to read and download the publication.
November 21, 2019
Landstar awarded employees with the Jeffrey C. Crowe-Robert E. Zonneville Lifetime Achievement Award and the Landstar Outstanding Management Achievement Award.
November 21, 2019
Landstar placed ninth on the annual top 50 trucking companies list which is prepared for the publication by SJ Consulting Group.
November 21, 2019
Landstar System Inc., presented the 2017 Landstar Safety Officer of the Year Award to Landstar Safety Officer Rick Owens during Landstar’s Annual Agent Convention in Boca Raton, Fla. in April.
November 21, 2019
Landstar System, Inc., presented the 2017 Overall Landstar M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year Award to fairlife, LLC during Landstar’s Annual Agent Convention held in Boca Raton, Fla., in April.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
If your company has items to ship but is having a hard time coordinating loads, it may be time to outsource to a 3PL. Follow these tips to find the best transportation provider to fulfill your supply chain demands.
November 21, 2019
Fans are available at the 2018 Landstar events! Snap a photo with your #LandstarFan, post it, join the #LandstarFan conversation and follow Landstar's social media channels to see if your photo is featured.
November 21, 2019
With full enforcement of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) ELD rule underway, avoid potential delays and know the hours of service (HOS) rules.
November 21, 2019
The Road to Success® Magazine, an award winning publication from Landstar System Inc. is published twice a year and distributed nationwide in over 600 truck stops.
November 21, 2019
Landstar is launching the new look for the company’s extranet, LandstarOnline, to independent owner-operators leased to the company.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
While shippers must determine for themselves best practices for selecting carriers to transport hazmat shipments, these four steps can aid the process of hiring a carrier to transport a hazmat shipment.
November 21, 2019
Throughout 2017, several members of the Landstar family provided valuable No-Zone safety education to drivers of all ages how to share the road safely with large vehicles.
November 21, 2019
Anyone involved in moving heavy or oversize loads knows that some take more effort than others. That was certainly the case with a 94,000-pound scissor-lift platform that stretches 110-feet long and spans 24 feet 6 inches – taking up 2 lanes.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Landstar independent owner-operators save time and maximize revenue opportunities with the Landstar Maximizer™ mobile app, now available for Android or iPhone.
November 21, 2019
Landstar Safety Officers (LSOs) are ambassadors of safe transportation, responsible for establishing and maintaining awareness and support of Landstar’s many safety initiatives.
November 21, 2019
While working with a large, national customer several years ago, Landstar discovered several issues with the hazmat descriptions listed on the customer’s shipping documentation.
November 21, 2019
Landstar System, Inc., a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services, today announced it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
November 21, 2019
Successful sales professionals seem to have several shared personality traits and work habits. Landstar's top agents definitely support that theory.
November 21, 2019
Months before the move, NASA turned to Landstar Agent Jim Robinson who put his team at Specialized Transportation (STR) into motion to start coordinating the confidential move.
November 21, 2019
Landstar is honored to be named the Traffic Club of Philadelphia’s (TCP) 2018 Company of the Year.
November 21, 2019
The Winter 2018 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available. Click on the front cover of the newsletter to instantly download the publication.
November 21, 2019
As an industry leader, Landstar is developing a new TMS to help its agents stay at the forefront of industry trends and efficiently meet customer needs.
November 21, 2019
The massive tanks, built to hold a wide variety of liquids and crops, are a true testament to the saying “everything is bigger in Texas.”
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
History was made the day SpaceX successfully launched Falcon 9, a rocket designed for the safe, reliable transport of satellites and spaceships into orbit.
November 21, 2019
Landstar business capacity owner, Roadstar and Three Million Mile Safe Driver Conrad “Ray” Price says he was overwhelmed when he received the company’s BCO Lifetime Achievement Award.
November 21, 2019
The New Year rings in some new industry regulations to be aware of in 2018.
November 21, 2019
Throughout 2017, Landstar employees in Jacksonville, Fla. and Rockford, Ill. participated in dozens of fundraisers, clothing and food drives, and volunteered at community events.
November 21, 2019
Gary Buchs was overwhelmed when he stood at the podium in March to accept the Owner-Operator of the Year award from the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and Overdrive magazine.
November 21, 2019
It’s important for shippers to become familiar with alternate modes of transportation such as intermodal to avoid supply chain disruptions.
November 21, 2019
Penrod won the red-pearl 2017 Western Star 5700XE during the Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration held in July at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s fleet of independent owner-operators is 100 percent compliant with the federal mandate to switch from paper to electronic logs.
November 21, 2019
The expedite team drivers knew exactly what to do to get "truck show ready" for an inspection that covers every inch of a competition truck.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s 2017 diamond-level sponsor, Pilot Flying J, offers Landstar independent owner-operators exclusive fuel rebates at its owned and operated travel centers in the United States.
November 21, 2019
The Crosson Agency LLC (GAD) aided FedEx in transporting a mobile field hospital for the global humanitarian nonprofit organization International Medical Corps.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
While the price of fuel may be out of your control, there are ways owner-operators can easily reduce fuel consumption.
November 21, 2019
Drivers may talk about seeing the Bandag Bandit on display in Walcott, Iowa, but few can boast about hauling the famous racing truck that set a land speed record of 151 mph in 1988.
November 21, 2019
By Dec.18 professional truck drivers who operate in North America will be required to log their hours of service (HOS) using an electronic logging device (ELD).
November 21, 2019
After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S., the urgent need for help was evident and members of the Landstar family stepped up to support those impacted.
November 21, 2019
The replica of the Rambler Batmobile from the Christopher Nolan Batman film trilogy was secured behind Landstar BCO John Turner’s Kenworth T-700.
November 21, 2019
Landstar is thankful for the assistance Gallagher provides throughout the year in support of owner-operators and our annual BCO All-Star Celebration.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Because shippers, carriers and drivers all work together, it is important to know the risks to each if not compliant with the law.
November 21, 2019
For the 25th consecutive year, Landstar is a recipient of the National Defense Transportation Association’s (NDTA) Distinguished Service Award.
November 21, 2019
Searching through thousands of loads to put together a multileg run takes time that could be better spent on the road, generating more revenue.
November 21, 2019
Landstar is proud to sponsor the University of North Florida’s (UNF) upcoming panel discussion about the evolving role of third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
November 21, 2019
What do shippers need to know about the federal mandate on electronic logging devices (ELDs) before it takes effect Dec. 18?
November 21, 2019
The Fall 2017 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available. Click on the front cover of the newsletter to instantly download the publication.
November 21, 2019
Landstar owner-operator Ken Denzer has tried dieting to get his weight in check and that never seemed to work. So Denzer found a different way to put being overweight and unhealthy in his past.
November 21, 2019
Any company working with hazardous materials of any type must understand the nature of hazardous materials and the steps that should be taken to ship those goods in the safest possible manner.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s 2017 diamond-level sponsor, Comdata Inc., offers Landstar independent owner-operators and Landstar independent agents innovative B2B payment and operating technology, in support of their independent businesses.
November 21, 2019
Her business motto of putting customers first and “making their problems go away,” are among the reasons she was named Landstar’s Rookie of the Year.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s customized Mutual Understanding of Safety Together, or M.U.S.T. program brings Landstar executives together with customers to ensure the freight is delivered safely, on-time and damage-free.
November 21, 2019
Applications for the Landstar Scholarship Fund for the 2018-19 academic school year are now available. The deadline to apply is March 5, 2018.
November 21, 2019
Just 6 percent of drivers in the trucking industry are women and the industry goal is to double that percentage, according to the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association.
November 21, 2019
“I have a passion for safety,” says Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) of the Year Lacey Crosson-Cornelius. “I have a passion for helping our business capacity owners (BCOs) stay safe on the road.”
November 21, 2019
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual “Operation Safe Driver Week” begins this week of October 15-21, 2017. The goal is to improve the driving behavior of all drivers – whether operating a commercial or passenger vehicle.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Executive Vice President of Operations Eric Meyer answered some of the most common questions customers have about transportation management at the U.S./Mexico border in the September issue of Inbound Logistics.
November 21, 2019
The Roadstar distinction is awarded to Landstar owner-operators recognized for their outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel.
November 21, 2019
Landstar has a special educational role at this year’s joint National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) – U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Fall Meeting & Exposition.
November 21, 2019
The Road to Success® Magazine, an award winning publication from Landstar System Inc. is published twice a year.
November 21, 2019
Landstar Metro is a full-service transportation logistics provider with access to truckload, less-than-truckload and expedite third-party capacity, with the benefits of Landstar’s North American freight transportation network and management services.
November 21, 2019
We appreciate professional truck drivers all year, but during this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, from September 10-16, we’d like to show our gratitude to Landstar owner-operators by providing a free lunch.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s Jacksonville, Fla. headquarters will be closed on Monday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 12, due to Hurricane Irma.
November 21, 2019
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 26, 2017. The storm, which has inundated parts of the Houston, Texas area with more than 40 inches of rain has caused severe widespread flooding.
November 21, 2019
The Summer 2017 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available. Click on the front cover of the newsletter to instantly download the publication.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s brand new Available Loads app is coming soon to Android and iPhone.
November 21, 2019
Landstar gave away a brand new rig in the Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway powered by Comdata and Western Star.
November 21, 2019
For the second time this year, Landstar is giving away a big rig to one of the more than 9,000 independent owner-operators leased to Landstar.
November 21, 2019
From uniforms and weapons to historic medals, Landstar BCOs were honored to haul this freight from the Air Force's Airmen Memorial Museum.
November 21, 2019
Approximately 150 years old – that’s the age of the cannons and Civil War-era artifacts Landstar BCOs hauled from Savannah, Georgia to Texas A&M University, northwest of Houston.
November 21, 2019
“What’s under that tarp?” That’s the question Landstar BCO Victor Clark heard asked over and over again while hauling a certain heavy load 420 miles across the country.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Landstar worked closely on site with the approved vendors to prepare the rare pieces for transport all while under the observation by staff from the NHHC.
November 21, 2019
Coordinating the transport of large, heavy, high-value, and time-critical project cargo is a specialty of the Charlotte Express Center Inc., an independent Landstar agency owned and operated by Ike Tate.
November 21, 2019
It’s time to cast your vote for Landstar as a Top 10 3PL in Inbound Logistics’ annual reader survey.
November 21, 2019
Landstar has always been my family, the agents I grew up knowing, and the BCOs we’ve worked with – they are my family,” says Spencer.
November 21, 2019
Good load securement is critical, not only because law enforcement will be keeping a close watch, but because the public is vulnerable if a load is improperly secured.
November 21, 2019
Early on in Landstar Agent Jeff Baker’s relationship with a major retail customer, he was asked by a transportation manager to “make a problem go away” regarding a particularly troublesome transportation lane.
November 21, 2019
For the sixth consecutive year, Landstar is among the “Top 20 Fleets to Drive For” according to the latest survey conducted by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge.
November 21, 2019
When members of the Landstar family go above and beyond the call of duty, their extra efforts are recognized with Landstar’s Star of Quality Award.
November 21, 2019
Congratulations to the newest recipients of a Landstar Scholarship announced during the 2017 Landstar Convention.
November 21, 2019
The Spring 2017 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
November 21, 2019
Deserving business capacity owners (BCOs) and agents receive bronze, silver, gold or platinum lapel pins recognizing their dedication to the best in transportation services.
November 21, 2019
“I can do that as a Landstar agent. We can make it so you don’t need to hire a transportation manager,” Johnson told the customer – an industrial manufacturer of mining, ship building and energy power equipment.
November 21, 2019
When Hill arrived at Landstar headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, he couldn’t wait to drive his new truck – and the galaxy silver 2017 Peterbilt 579 sat in the back lot waiting for its new owner.
November 21, 2019
Our thanks to the following Landstar owner operators and agents who are among the most elite in the freight transportation industry.
November 21, 2019
The Road to Success Magazine, an award winning publication from Landstar System Inc. is published twice a year and distributed nationwide in over 600 truck stops.
November 21, 2019
The ongoing technology revolution has made information more attainable, at faster speeds than ever. But being able to analyze, strategize and execute on that information is where the rubber meets the road for providers of transportation.
November 21, 2019
Our thanks to the following independent Landstar owner-operators and agents who are among the most elite in the freight transportation industry.
November 21, 2019
As we prepare to announce the 2016 Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) of the Year at this year’s annual Landstar Agent Convention, we take a moment to profile last year’s LSO of the Year, selected from the 12 LSO of the Month winners for 2015.
November 21, 2019
Landstar BCO Ralph Hall is driving a brand new Peterbilt 579 after winning the semi-truck in a random drawing held Jan. 26 in Jacksonville, Fla.
November 21, 2019
Landstar’s mobile app provides users the ability to review load details, receive shipment status updates and capture/submit documentation via a smartphone.
November 21, 2019
The Winter 2017 Landstar Link Newsletter is now available.
November 21, 2019
In any successful individual, you will find passion, drive and commitment to a job well done – the kind of qualities found in Landstar’s Chief Executive Circle inductees.
November 21, 2019
The contest will run from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, and all entries must be received by January 15, 2017.
November 21, 2019
One lucky Landstar business capacity owner (BCO) will drive home from the 2017 Landstar BCO Appreciation Days in Jacksonville, Florida in a brand new 2017 Peterbilt 579.
November 21, 2019
The company has provided Mexico cross-border services out of Laredo since 1999, and has moved its operations to this new, expanded logistics center.
November 21, 2019
Landstar independent agency Artisan Logistics is bringing a world of different services to a worldwide manufacturer of heavy machinery.
November 21, 2019
The Columbus Roundtable of CSCMP will host the annual blue-ribbon panel on which Grady will serve as the motor carrier representative.
November 21, 2019
When TravelCenters of America announced its 2016 Citizen Drivers of The Year, three Landstar BCOs received the life-changing news that they would be honored among eight total professional drivers.
November 21, 2019
Among the three is Landstar BCO Bill Ater, who not only matches the criteria for becoming a Citizen Driver, he is the very definition of an outstanding Landstar BCO, professional driver and model citizen.
November 21, 2019
What Landstar means to a leading technology equipment manufacturer in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley is hundreds of thousands of dollars in saved chargeback fines.
November 21, 2019
Download Landstar Connect today to experience the app’s new features – less work for app users and more visibility for customers.
November 21, 2019
Some years ago, a big-box retailer of home improvement and construction products began collaborating with a select group of agents and executives to improve transport of the retailer’s products during peak seasons.
November 21, 2019
The world’s last original 1935 Lockheed Electra L-10E twin engine airplane, called “Muriel,” made her way across the United States from El Cajon, California to Atchison, Kansas this summer thanks to custom solutions provided by Landstar.
November 21, 2019
The trailers, made by TransMaster Trailers extend 199 feet, allowing BCOs to haul the industry’s longest windmill blades. The trailers themselves weigh in at 49,000 pounds and are able to haul a 36,000 pound windmill blade.
