Landstar News & Resources

Moving heavy haul freight between the United States and Mexico requires route engineering, advance permits in both countries, verified Mexico capable insurance, and a provider with proven heavy haul experience on both sides of the border. The following guidelines provide steps shippers can take to keep oversized freight moving safely, legally, and on schedule while crossing the border. 

Before selecting a transportation and logistics provider for high-value data center components, ask these 10 essential questions.

Landstar agent scores with Jaguars’ “Stadium of the Future” build. Read our blog for the details about Landstar’s MVP, his team and his pride in the game.

Landstar BCOs volunteer their time and expertise to help build the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. See how their passion for supporting the military is helping bring historic aircraft to a new home that will honor all U.S. prisoners of war and those still missing in action. Read their story.

Landstar was recognized in Logistics Management magazine’s 2025 Quest for Quality Awards. The publication’s readers recognized the company for excellence in its Third-Party Logistics, Dry Freight Carriers, and Industrial & Heavy-Haul Carriers categories.

For owner-operators looking to boost their profitability, finding and capitalizing on a niche within the transportation industry can be a lucrative strategy. Focusing on specific types of freight that align with their skills and experience sets truck drivers apart from the competition and could potentially secure more consistent and profitable loads.

Landstar is hauling the first of several such data centers to be used on a major project for Amtrak in the Northeast corridor.

Landstar attended the 2025 CleanPower Expo May 19 - 22, showcasing its expertise in Heavy/Specialized capacity for clean energy solutions.

A NASA Orion crew capsule used to explore emergency escape methods for astronauts got more than a lift from Landstar – the customer receiving this historic space module got out-of-this-world transportation services.