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Landstar Grand Opening new facility in Crawfordsville, Indiana

Nov 20, 2024

Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR), a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated freight transportation solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its new 8,000 square foot field operations center in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on Friday, Nov. 15. Crawfordsville’s mayor and Montgomery County officials were among the dignitaries who attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a tour of the facility and lunch hosted by Landstar leadership and employees.

Newly built on 14 acres of property at Exit 39 off Interstate 74, this new company location is designed with Landstar’s thousands of independent truck owner-operators in mind. The facility includes classrooms, a conference room and several convenient amenities for owner-operators leased to Landstar, such as a business center with free Wi-Fi, laundry and shower facilities, and a breakroom.

“We’re excited to open this new field operations center in Crawfordsville. This new facility reinforces Landstar’s commitment to maintaining a network of regional facilities across the United States and in Canada for our leased owner-operators,” said Rocco Davanzo, Landstar Transportation Logistics executive vice president of capacity development. “These locations are designed and staffed so that Landstar’s independent owner-operators can easily connect with advisors, network with peers, and participate in continuous professional education to keep their businesses running smoothly.”

“We continue to make investments that best serve our network of entrepreneurs, whether it’s a new field operations center like Crawfordsville or technology and mobility enhancements, so they can operate their businesses productively,” said Landstar President and CEO Frank Lonegro.

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