Landstar News & Resources

When a project demands a crane as formidable as the Manitowoc 31000, the experience of the transport agent is crucial for a safe and successful delivery.

When moving high‑value temperature‑controlled products, requirements can be tight. Even brief temperature excursions can create quality concerns and can lead to delays.

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. 

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.

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.

To learn more about the intricacies of shipping hazardous materials, click here to read and download the Understanding Hazmat Transportation white paper.

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.

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.

Because shippers, carriers and drivers all work together, it is important to know the risks to each if not compliant with the law.