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- **Heavy Haul Strength**: 17% YoY revenue growth in specialized freight, driven by 8% volume and 9% pricing gains.
- **BCO Fleet Expansion**: First sequential truck count increase since 2022, with turnover improving to 31.5%.
- **Noncash Charges**: $30.1M in impairments (Landstar Metro, Blue TMS, tech investment) weighed on GAAP EPS, but adjusted EPS was $1.22.
- **AI Investment**: Rolling out tools to improve agent efficiency, BCO retention, and internal operations.
- **Dividend Discipline**: $111M dividends paid YTD, with $0.40 dividend declared for December.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Challenging Market with Positive Signs**: Despite a 1% year-over-year decline in total revenue, Landstar saw a 17% increase in heavy haul revenue (to $147M) driven by 8% higher volume and 9% better pricing. This reflects strength in specialized freight services.
- **BCO Truck Count Growth**: BCO count increased by 7 trucks sequentially (first growth since Q1 2022), with a 31.5% trailing 12-month turnover rate (down from 34.5%).
- **Non-Recurring Charges**: GAAP EPS of $0.56 included $30.1M in noncash impairments ($16.1M from Landstar Metro sale, $9M from Blue TMS shutdown, $5M from a tech investment write-off). Adjusted EPS was $1.22.
- **AI and Technology Investment**: Rolling out AI tools for agents and BCOs, including a customer service solution and digital tools for load matching and safety.
- **Dividend and Buybacks**: $111M in dividends paid YTD and $143M in share repurchases, with a $0.40 dividend declared for December.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue Performance**: Truck revenue per load flat YoY, but heavy haul revenue as a share of unsided/platform rose to 38% (from 34%).
- **Cost Management**: SG&A up 11% to $57M due to IT and compensation, but headcount down 40 since 2025 start. Insurance claims rose 8% to $33M due to higher severity.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: $434M cash, $152M operating cash flow YTD, and no debt. Free cash flow used for buybacks and dividends.
- **Regulatory Impact**: No BCOs with ELP violations, but potential long-term benefits from tighter trucker regulations.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Truckload Market Trends**: October loads down 3% YoY, revenue per load flat. Seasonal Q3-Q4 trends underperformed (1% load growth vs. typical 1.5%).
- **BCO Retention**: Gross adds up 15% YoY, turnover improving to 31.5%. Growth depends on rate environment.
- **Government Shutdown Impact**: October government-related loads down 30%, but expected to rebound quickly post-shutdown.
- **AI Implementation**: Tools for agents (pricing suggestions), BCO retention analytics, and internal efficiency improvements.
- **2026 Outlook**: Cautious optimism on BCO count growth and margin recovery, but dependent on rate environment and regulatory enforcement.

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