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Landstar works directly with our network of independent freight agency owners to help them establish business plans. While the plan is unique to every freight agency, these are the components we frequently assess throughout the process.

The outstanding efforts made by these professional men and women during May and June 2020, earned them a Landstar Star of Quality Award.

Each month, deserving independent business capacity owners (BCOs) and independent Agents earn Star of Quality awards, recognizing their extra efforts and individual dedication to service. The outstanding efforts made by these professional men and women during March and April 2020, earned them a Landstar Star of Quality Award.

“It is Louis’ experience, professionalism and determination that earned him the Rookie of the Year recognition,” said Landstar President and CEO Jim Gattoni.

Don Ellis of Shipment Transport, Inc. based in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, was selected for his outstanding support of the Landstar safety culture.

Landstar announced Shape Technologies as the overall winner. Also recognized was independent Landstar Agent Mike Nelson of Nelson Logistics Management LLC, the Landstar agency that provides the customer with transportation logistics services.

Independent Landstar Agent Bobby Schlieske shares how he uses the data presented in the agent analytics tool to run and grow his business.

The freedom and independence of Landstar’s business model are key to why so many small business owners succeed at “the big blue star.”

Each month, deserving business capacity owners (BCOs) and Agents earn Landstar’s Star of Quality Award. The award, for members of the Landstar family who go above and beyond the call of duty, recognizes those extra efforts and dedication to service.