Better Health for All

The provided articles primarily discuss Landstar's employee benefits, such as health insurance, dental, vision, HSA, life, disability, occupational accident insurance, employee assistance programs, and a wellness program.

However, these initiatives are internal to the company's employees and do not align with the scope of the 'Better Health for All' value, which focuses on the net health effect of the firm's principal goods or services on the general public, accessible medical treatments, preventative healthcare solutions, or mental and physical wellness programs for the broader community. The company's business model as a non-asset based transportation provider does not inherently involve health-related products or services for the public. No quantitative data or specific actions related to public health impact, accessibility, innovation, or crisis response are present in the evidence. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the provided information and the defined value.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Landstar System, Inc. is primarily a non-asset based transportation management solutions provider, not a consumer financial institution. While the company offers financing programs for equipment to its independent contractors (Business Capacity Owners or BCOs) through Landstar Contractor Financing, Inc., there is no evidence regarding regulatory findings or fines for discriminatory or unfair lending practices for these programs.

Similarly, no information is available on the complexity level of these financial products or their disclosure transparency. The company's core business lies outside traditional financial services, and the provided articles do not offer data on its regulation as a lender or any fair-lending history, nor do they detail product readability or transparency.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Landstar System, Inc. operates a non-asset based model, explicitly stating it does not employ drivers directly but rather utilizes a network of independent owner-operators and other carriers, as well as independent sales agents and third-party capacity providers. This structure means that the vast majority of the operational workforce, including over 9,800 trucks and 76,000 third-party capacity partners, are on gig contracts without direct employment benefits from Landstar.

This indicates that over 80% of the workforce delivering the company's core services is on insecure contracts.

Honest & Fair Business

Landstar System, Inc. has a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to employees and directors, requiring annual training.

The company prohibits commercial bribery and mandates compliance with the FCPA and other U.S. laws regarding payments to foreign officials. A policy for whistleblowers exists, including a locked box for anonymous submissions to the Chief Compliance Officer and stated protection from retaliation. However, the company is under investigation for potential securities law violations related to a significant supply chain fraud of $4.8 million, which impacted Q1 2025 earnings per share by $0.50. The company delayed its Q1 2025 quarterly report (10-Q) due to ongoing evaluations of accounting and internal control issues, and its stock price dropped following these disclosures. The company has not experienced any cybersecurity incidents that have materially affected its business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. Landstar engages an independent third-party Qualified Security Assessor to review its cybersecurity program twice annually.

Kind to Animals

Landstar System, Inc. is a non-asset based provider of integrated transportation management solutions. Its core business model does not involve products requiring cruelty-free certification, animal testing, animal husbandry, or animal-derived ingredients.

Therefore, most KPIs related to these activities are not applicable. There is no evidence of direct company involvement in animal welfare policy, animal-free R&D, or measurable wildlife conservation initiatives. Activities by independent agencies or BCOs, such as walking rescue animals or scheduling a petting zoo, are not considered direct company conservation initiatives with measurable biodiversity impact.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The provided articles do not contain any specific, quantitative data points or concrete evidence related to Landstar System, Inc.'s performance on the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value.

Both articles explicitly state a lack of relevant quantitative data, offering only general commitments to responsible business practices without specific metrics or details for any of the defined KPIs.

Safe & Smart Tech

Landstar reported no material cybersecurity incidents affecting business operations, strategy, or financials in its 2024 10-K filing, covering the period up to December 29, 2023.

The company has invested approximately $192 million in strategic technology development since 2016, including $34 million in fiscal year 2024 and $35 million in fiscal year 2023. However, this investment is not provided as a percentage of revenue, preventing a direct score against the rubric's quantitative thresholds. Landstar's cybersecurity risk management processes are guided by NIST frameworks and include network and endpoint monitoring by a third-party, access controls, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. An independent third-party Qualified Security Assessor reviews the cybersecurity program twice annually. Employees receive regular information security awareness training, and all employees must adhere to a code of ethics and complete annual training. The company conducts background checks for employees with access to non-public information and prevents terminated employees from accessing confidential data. Landstar limits access to non-public personal information (NPI) to employees and independent contractors with a business reason. The company has an Incident Response Plan and Business Continuity Plan. Landstar states it complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and Mexican data protection laws. Users can review and change personal information via account profiles or email requests. The company performs diligence on third parties with system/data access and may require contractual cybersecurity agreements and audits. Landstar's IT professionals hold various certifications including CISSP, GFACT, GCIH, GSEC, and CompTIA Security+.