Landstar opens new operations center

Integrated freight transportation solutions provider Landstar System Inc. has opened a new 8,000 square-foot field operations center in Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA.

On Friday, November 15, the Crawfordsville mayor and Montgomery County officials were among the dignitaries

Landstar System Inc. hosted ribbon cutting ceremony at its new Operations Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana

who attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony, that included a tour of the facility and lunch hosted by Landstar leadership and employees.

Newly constructed on a 14-acre site, the new operations center is designed for Landstar’s thousands of independent truck owner-operators. The facility includes classrooms, a conference room and amenities for owner-operators leased to Landstar, such as a business center with free Wi-Fi, laundry and shower facilities, and a breakroom.

Reinforced commitment

“We’re excited to open this new field operations center in Crawfordsville,” said Rocco Davanzo, Landstar Transportation Logistics executive vice president of capacity development. “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. 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.”

Landstar President and CEO Frank Lonegro said the company continues to make investments to serve the company’s 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.”

Landstar said the new operation scenter is conveniently located for Landstar owner-operators headed to or from Indianapolis. Visitors to the new center have access to secured parking for more than 100 tractor-trailer combinations, 15 drop-trailer spots and more than 50 additional passenger vehicle spaces.