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Ready to be Your Own Boss

Five Questions Answered About Becoming an Independent Landstar Agent

Have you considered becoming a Landstar independent freight agent? Every Landstar agent is an independent business owner with the tools and support of a multi-billion dollar, industry-leading transportation company. And while running your own business is challenging, it also gives you the freedom to operate the way you want to, fitting...

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Love Your Heart

How much physical activity do you need? Here are the American Heart Association recommendations for adults.

Fit in 150+

  • Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity (or a combination of both), preferably spread throughout the week.
  • Move More, Sit Less
  • Get up and move throughout the day. Any activity is better than none. Even...
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Spend, Save or Stay the Course


How Owner-Operators are Taking Advantage of the Industry’s Higher Rates

Identifying and taking advantage of the right opportunities at the right time is often a key to success in business, and the current economic climate is providing many owner-operators, including those leased to Landstar, the chance to capitalize on higher freight spot rates. We asked Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs), our...

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