Landstar System: An Insight Into Its Low-Capital-Intensity Model with Strong Returns and Resilience Across Freight Cycles! 

Landstar Systems, Inc. reported its first quarter financial results for 2025, providing a mixed outlook with both challenges and areas of strength. The quarter was impacted by external and internal factors that influenced performance across different metrics. On the positive side, Landstar demonstrated resilience in load volumes, managing to exceed the high end of guidance with truck loads surpassing usual seasonal declines. Particularly noteworthy was the 6% increase in heavy haul revenue, which was driven by both volume and per load revenue improvements. The company’s strategic initiatives in heavy haul services appear to be paying off as they continue to deliver growth amidst a challenging market environment.