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Active common or contract operating authority
Indirect reportingConfidence: LowChecked 2026-10-05Source ↗
Landstar has not published its brokerage vetting criteria. Reported (Aug 2026) to have cut 35,000-40,000 carriers from its approved network using automated identity checks and stricter compliance protocols.
Indirect reportingConfidence: LowChecked 2026-10-05Source ↗
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