Landstar News & Resources

As an expert in heavy haul transportation, Landstar is dedicated to streamlining the process of transporting oversize freight across the border. The solution: a one-of-a-kind 120-ton bridge crane built to handle the heaviest super loads at its U.S.-Mexico Logistics Service Center, near the border’s busiest gateway in Laredo, Texas.

Customer service, beyond expectations can act as a magnet for more business. It’s a force that the Shasko team at independent Landstar agency PIT in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has put into practice.

When a construction materials company realized that transporting a massive rock crusher for repairs would put them between a rock and a hard place, it knew who to call. The customer reached out to independent Landstar agent and owner of Cheatham Transport, Chris Cheatham.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, transportation and safety merged in Jacksonville yesterday when Landstar picked up an oversized data center from Duos Technologies headquarters which will be used to detect potential safety issues on Amtrak high-speed passenger trains.

Landstar Transportation Logistics and BCO Bruce Bryant were recognized for safety accomplishments at the SC&RA 2024 Annual Conference.

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.

Landstar EVP Justin Norman discusses what an individual should consider when it comes to shipping sensitive freight.

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.

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.