JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Landstar System, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTR), a safety-first non-asset-based provider of transportation capacity, announced today the launching of LandstarBroker.com, the company's new freight brokerage Web board.

"This is a great opportunity for brokerage carriers," said Landstar President and CEO Henry Gerkens. "Those choosing to take advantage of LandstarBroker.com will find the load search process easy and more attuned to their needs."

Flexible opportunity is the key to LandstarBroker.com. The load board provides carriers with more search opportunities enabling them to make the best decisions for their business. That means they can choose the right freight headed in the right direction at the right time. Third-party capacity providers can peruse the new brokerage board for free to find a load that meets their needs.

"The added bonus for these carriers will be their immediate ability to participate in our Landstar SavingsPlus program," said Gerkens, referring to the company's volume discount purchasing program for third-party capacity providers. There are no credit requirements or membership fees to participate in the Landstar SavingsPlus program and the card is free.

Third-party carriers hauling Landstar freight can realize great savings through substantial fuel discounts by using their SavingsPlus card.

"At Landstar we value our relationships with contract carriers. That's why we developed SavingsPlus, to save them money on fuel and tires, plus there's a quick-pay option that provides for electronic settlements in just two days," said Gerkens. "Our ultimate goal here is to provide our brokerage carriers with the best possible experience. I'm confident that once they choose Landstar they'll continue to do so."

LandstarBroker.com and Landstar SavingsPlus are part of the company's ongoing effort to provide meaningful benefits to smaller carriers that can add value to their businesses through Landstar's extensive network of independent sales agents and other administrative and cost-saving opportunities.

Landstar System, Inc. delivers safe, specialized transportation services to a broad range of customers throughout North America. The company identifies and fulfills shippers' needs through the coordination of individual businesses comprised of independent sales agents and third-party transportation capacity providers. Landstar's carrier group, which is comprised of Landstar Gemini, Inc., Landstar Inway, Inc., Landstar Ligon, Inc., Landstar Ranger, Inc. and Landstar Carrier Services, Inc., delivers excellence in complete over-the-road transportation services. Landstar's multimodal group, which is comprised of Landstar Express America, Inc. and Landstar Logistics, Inc., provides expedited, contract logistics and intermodal transportation services. All Landstar operating companies are certified to ISO 9001:2000 quality management system standards. Landstar System, Inc.'s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol LSTR.

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