Landstar System, Inc. · Jacksonville, FL United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): LSTR)
Company Description
Phone: 904-398-9400
Fax: 904-390-1437
Toll Free: 800-872-9400
Rankings
- S&P 400
- Dow Jones Transports
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This link will open in a new window Truckload freight carrier Landstar System has hitched its star to an asset-light business model. The company's fleet of about 13,800 trailers (including flatbed, refrigerated, and heavy-duty units as well as standard dry vans) is operated primarily by independent contractors, and the company's services are marketed by sales agents. Landstar's freight carrier units transport general commodities and goods such as automotive products, building materials, and machinery, as well as ammunition. Major customers include third-party logistics providers and government agencies such as the US Department of Defense . In addition to truckload transportation, Landstar offers logistics services. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Landstar System, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GS): LSTR Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $2,646.4 |
| 2008 Employees | 1,317 |
Landstar System, Inc. Executives
16 executives listed for Landstar System, Inc.'s Jacksonville, FL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Jeffrey Crowe | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director, Landstar and Landstar System Holdings | Henry Gerkens | Network |
| Co-COO | Jim Handoush | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Landstar System, Inc.
Demand is driven by consumer spending and manufacturing output. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in account relationships, bulk fuel purchasing, fleet size, and access to drivers. Small operations can compete effectively by providing quick turnaround, serving a local market, or transporting unusually sized goods. Average annual revenue per employee is $135,000. Trucking competes with other forms of cargo transportation, including rail, air, and water. However, the shift toward intermodal transportation means that these modes of delivery are often more complementary than competitive. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Landstar System, Inc. Competitors
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