JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 18, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Landstar System, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTR), a safety-first non-asset based provider of transportation capacity and logistics services was recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation for its service to residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta presented a plaque to Landstar President and CEO Henry Gerkens with the words: "The partnership between Landstar and the Department of Transportation provided vital support to the Department of Homeland Security that positively impacted thousands of lives. Through their professionalism, dedication and perseverance, the men and women of Landstar reflect great credit upon themselves and the United States of America."

With Landstar's assistance pursuant to a contract with the agency, the DOT was able to deliver more than 15,500 truckloads of critical relief supplies -- including food, water, ice and shelter to help hurricane survivors. In addition, according to the DOT, Landstar helped evacuate more than 89,000 residents from the New Orleans area by bus and aircraft to safe havens throughout the region.

"We're honored to be recognized by Secretary Mineta and the Department of Transportation and proud to be of service to our country," said Landstar President and CEO Henry Gerkens. "The government knows it can count on us to be there in times of need."

About Landstar:

Landstar System, Inc. delivers safe, specialized transportation services to a broad range of customers worldwide. The Company identifies and fulfills shippers' needs through the coordination of individual businesses comprised of independent sales agents and third-party transportation capacity providers. Landstar's carrier group, which is comprised of Landstar Gemini, Inc., Landstar Inway, Inc., Landstar Ligon, Inc., Landstar Ranger, Inc. and Landstar Carrier Services, Inc., delivers excellence in complete over-the-road transportation services. Landstar's global logistics group, which is comprised of Landstar Global Logistics, Inc. and its subsidiaries Landstar Express America, Inc. and Landstar Logistics, Inc., provides international and domestic multimodal (over-the-road, air, ocean and rail) transportation, expedited, warehousing and contract logistics services. All Landstar operating companies are certified to ISO 9001:2000 quality management system standards. Landstar System, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Its common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market(R) under the symbol LSTR.

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