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The Landstar IN THIS ISSUE Free Holiday Meals for BCOs ...............3 2018-19 Landstar Scholarship Fund ......5 New Landstar Available Loads app .......6 Link Fall 2017 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS•TRUCKLOAD•LTL•HEAVY HAUL/SPECIALIZED•EXPEDITED•AIR•OCEAN•RAIL INTERMODAL BCOs, Maximize YOUR Opportunities Landstar is launching another great A Landstar BCO logs into the app, inputs his Save the technology tool to help independent or her origin and ultimate destination, trailer owner-operators run their businesses more type, and the start and end dates for the days Dates effectively. Soon, Landstar owner-operators of desired travel. Once all the search criteria can use the new Landstar Maximizer™ is entered, the ASK MAX™ button can Mark your calendars with the dates for mobile app to do the leg work of finding generate hundreds of multileg combinations four great Landstar events in 2018. multileg runs. The app, which has been in for the user to choose from. The BCO selects beta testing with Landstar business capacity the right combination for his or her plans, Landstar BCO Appreciation Days owners (BCOs), helps users plan loads ahead and calls each agent listed to book a multileg, March 8-9, 2018 of time – at the same time! Simply put, the revenue- and time-maximizing trip. Cendera Center app searches through thousands of loads in The Landstar Maximizer mobile app next 3600 Benbrook Highway Landstar’s available loads database to find searches available loads from Landstar’s Ft. Worth, Texas the best combinations of back-to-back loads, load board, provides the best combinations allowing BCOs to identify and book multileg, matching the search criteria, and displays the Landstar Agent Convention full-week runs. No more sitting at a truck overall revenue, distance, rate-per-mile and April 4-8, 2018 stop searching for the next load to get home duration of the multileg routes. Boca Raton Resort and Club because the entire trip was booked before the “Owner-operators are finding more Waldorf Astoria Resort first load picked up. opportunities with the Landstar Maximizer Boca Raton, Florida The Landstar Maximizer search engine is mobile app, which is designed specifically a Landstar-exclusive technology that sits to make booking multileg runs easy, help Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration behind a convenient, easy-to-use mobile app keep owner-operators loaded and facilitate July 1-3, 2018 designed to help Landstar’s independent the continued freedom Landstar owner- The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf owner-operators spend less time searching for operators are familiar with,” said Landstar Resort & Spa loads and more time expanding their overall Transportation Logistics Executive Savannah, Georgia revenue opportunities. Vice President of Capacity Development Users of the Landstar Maximizer app: Rocco Davanzo. Landstar BCO Appreciation Days • Reduce time spent finding loads The Landstar Maximizer app will be Sept., 12-13 • Reduce down time available for BCOs with a current Landstar Service Center • Reduce deadhead miles LandstarOnline.com username and password. Rockford, Illinois • Optimize routes Join the expanded beta testing in November • Maximize revenue opportunities 2017 by downloading the app for your • Maximize home time Android or iPhone. In2011 the Convention News - Exceed the Need Support in the Wake of the Top Honors in Fleet Safety Hurricane Season Dozens of applications for BCO Since the Landstar BCO assistance from Landstar's BCO Benevolence Fund was created in 2005, Benevolence Fund were received it has provided financial assistance and are being processed to help the to hundreds of BCOs in hardship independent owner-operators impacted situations. The fund was established by the devastating 2017 Atlantic to distribute financial assistance to hurricanes in September. qualified BCOs who do not have the After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit assets to meet their existing financial the U.S., the urgent need for help was obligations and/or immediate basic evident and members of the Landstar living expenses for their families. family stepped up to support those Landstar BCOs and truck operators Photo Credit: J Cancellare Photography impacted. Business capacity owners employed by Landstar BCOs, and their back next (BCOs), agents and employees offered immediate family members, are eligible Landstar Field Safety Manager Theresa Broadbent with SMC their assistance by making donations to receive assistance from the fund. Award Committee Chair Jim Anderson to the BCO Benevolence Fund. In just Contributions to the Benevolence Fund three weeks, their efforts paid off, with are collected throughout the year at Landstar earned top honors from the • Landstar Ranger received second $2,879 in contributions. After the final Landstar’s various annual events, such Safety Management Council during the place in the Truckload Division over tally, Landstar matched the donations, as Landstar BCO Appreciation Days. Florida Trucking Association’s annual 20 million miles. making the overall contribution for the To find out if you qualify, to apply or conference held in Hollywood, Florida • Landstar Inway received second month of September a grand total of to assist with Landstar’s Benevolence this summer. Landstar operating place in the Truckload Division 10-20 $5,758. Fund email [email protected] or companies received three second-place million miles. call 800-872-9541. awards for outstanding achievement in Landstar Field Safety Manager The BCO Benevolence Fund Inc., is a nonprofit corporation and is recognized by the Internal Revenue fleet safety: Theresa Broadbent attended the August Service as an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the International Revenue Code. Contributions • Landstar Express America received ceremony and accepted the awards on to the fund are tax deductible. The BCO Benevolence Fund Inc., was founded by Landstar System, Inc. and its second place in the Truckload Division behalf of Landstar. affiliated companies (“Landstar”). The fund is a public charity that is separate and independent from Landstar. This announcement is made by and on behalf of Landstar and should not be considered as a solicitation for under 5 million miles. charitable contributions or on behalf of the BCO Benevolence Fund, Inc. The Landstar Link is published by Landstar System, Inc. Send your ideas and suggestions to: for contractors, agents and employees of the Landstar companies. [email protected] All submissions become the sole property of Landstar System, Inc. Please include your name, address and cell phone number. ©2017 The Landstar Link, Fall 2017 2 www.landstar.com In the News Free Holiday Meals for BCOs Order Customized Calendars Today! The Landstar tradition of offering complimentary holiday meals continues in hopes of making the season a little brighter for BCOs on the road and away from their families over the holidays. Once again, Landstar has teamed up with TravelCenters of America (TA) and Petro Stopping Centers to offer complimentary meals on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) and Christmas (Dec. 25). There are two ways to receive your free holiday meal coupon: • Starting Nov. 1, 2017, UltraONE members can visit www.LandstarOnline.com to find a link to register for a Thanksgiving meal coupon. The coupon can be printed at a TA/Petro kiosk on Thanksgiving back Day. A link to register for your Christmas meal coupons will be available next starting Dec. 1, 2017. • BCOs who are not UltraOne, RoadKing or Passport cardholders can stop by any Landstar orientation center or contact LCAPP at 800-531-5227 for a Get your name in front of your customers every day by providing holiday meal coupon. personalized calendars. Be sure to order your 2018 Landstar personalized calendars today to ensure they arrive in time to share with your customers for The deadline to register for the meal coupon for Thanksgiving is 4 p.m. the New Year! Personalize with your agency name, address, website and phone Nov. 20, 2017. The deadline to register for the Christmas meal coupon is 4 p.m. number so customers always have your contact information close. Dec. 20, 2017. BCOs can print out their meal coupons on Thanksgiving Day Personalized calendars take up to 15 business days for approval and and Christmas Day at any TA or Petro kiosk. production, so be sure to order soon! Non-personalized calendars have no Coupons are valid for a meal that costs up to $19 for an individual or up to minimum order and can ship out the same day as ordered. $38 for team drivers and spouses. Meals are available at participating TA and Head to www.landstarcompanystore.com and choose between wall calendars, Petro locations with full-service restaurants. desk pads, planners and commercial three month-at-a-glance planners. The meal includes dinner, dessert, beverage and tax. The coupon is not valid While you’re there, check out the wide variety of corporate gifts and apparel for tips. Photocopies of the coupon will not be accepted. The meal coupons are available featuring the Landstar logo. only valid Nov. 23 and Dec. 25. ©2017 The Landstar Link, Fall 2017 3 www.landstar.com In the News Dos & Don’ts of Improve Your Agency’s Web Presence! Christmas Tree Hauling Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at 5 p.m. EST When it comes to Christmas tree hauling season, it’s important to follow Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST a few guidelines to ensure you stay on Santa’s “nice” list. It is the agent’s responsibility to see that these guidelines from Landstar’s cargo loss prevention Agents, your website can be instrumental in growing your business and department are followed, and to inform the BCOs, operators or any other improving your agency’s web presence. Maximize your website’s impact by approved carrier of these requirements. attending one of the free online success webinars hosted by Web.com and learn how to: • Pre-qualify BCOs and truck operators with their ability and agreement to accept the requirements of the load.