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Security has always been at the forefront of Landstar's operation – from background checks, to trailer lock programs and equipment tracking, to participation in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) programs. When you trust your cargo to Landstar, you can be secure in the knowledge your cargo is safe. The company maintains a claim-free delivery rate in excess of 99 percent.

PERSONAL SECURITY - Landstar conducts background screening of all prospective employees, agents and BCOs including criminal background checks and thorough work history verifications.

FACILITY SECURITY - Access control, guard services and surveillance are utilized at Landstar’s primary service centers to ensure a secure environment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING AWARENESS - All Landstar employees, agents and BCOs are provided company orientation training to include security awareness, cargo integrity and unauthorized access. These programs encourage active participation by the employee, agent and/or BCO in safeguarding the supply chain.

INTERNAL CONTROLS AND CODES OF CONDUCT - - Landstar has established procedures for reporting and mitigating issues related to personnel and cargo security.

EQUIPMENT TRACKING
o Cellular communication with all equipment leased to Landstar
o Satellite tracking and communications on select equipment and for specific services
o Company trailers equipped with remote tracking capability throughout North America.

BCO SECURITY LOCK PROGRAM - During orientation, all leased operators are issued a security kit to protect against pilferage and full trailer load losses.

CARGO RISK ASSESSMENTS - Specific high risk shipments require customized protocols.

PEOPLE
o Agents and BCOs are dedicated to specific accounts
o Agents and BCOs participate in security-specific orientation programs
o Agents and BCOs have a personal stake in the successful claim-free delivery of each shipment

AGGRESSIVE LOSS INVESTIGATIONS - If the unfortunate event of a loss occurs, Landstar has a network of cargo theft investigators who work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement to recover stolen property and prosecute perpetrators.

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