Frank Lonegro

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC

Search every verified Frank Lonegro interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Frank Lonegro, president and CEO of Landstar System, discussed the company's strategy and industry conditions in a February 2026 interview on Transportation Talks. He said Landstar is deploying artificial intelligence tools focused on retaining business capacity owners (BCOs), including analyzing call patterns, earnings, load counts, and downtime to identify ways to reduce turnover. Lonegro also described his leadership approach, citing advice from a former CEO to "be the best you can be" and to incorporate diverse perspectives when charting a path. Regarding the freight market, Lonegro attributed recent industry difficulties to a strong post-pandemic period that included supply chain disruptions and increased consumer spending on durable goods. He expressed optimism about 2026, citing potential stimulus from government spending, tax refunds, bonus depreciation, and expected increases in capital expenditures and easing interest rates. He stated that capacity is adjusting and that the industry now needs demand to improve.