Landstar News & Resources

Landstar is proud to celebrate Independent Agent Thomas Hartley, named New Hampshire’s 2026 Small Business Person of the Year by the SBA.

Landstar announced the winners of two annual safety awards at the 2026 Landstar Agent Convention in April. The awards were the Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) of the Year and the Mutual Understanding of Safety Together (M.U.S.T.) Customer of the Year.

Landstar named independent Landstar agent Kris Woolman as its 2025 Rookie of the Year at the 2026 Landstar Agent Convention in April.

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to build trust, expand your network, and attract shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Actionable tips for freight agents.

Explore how strong partnerships between Landstar’s independent agents and BCOs drive success for both businesses. Learn more about the power of Return on Relationship Investments (RORI).

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.

Learn more about Walter Jackson, a Landstar owner-operator recently named TCA's Trucker of the Year!

Landstar announced the winners of two annual safety awards at its 2025 Agent Convention in April. The awards were the Landstar Safety Officer (LSO) of the Year and the Mutual Understanding of Safety Together (M.U.S.T.) Customer of the Year.

Landstar named independent Landstar Agent Preston Degelia as its 2024 Rookie of the Year during Landstar’s annual Agent Convention held April 2-5, 2025.