Landstar System Company Description
Truckload freight carrier Landstar System has hitched its star to an asset-light business model. The company's fleet of about 8,600 tractors and 14,300 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.
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