JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR), a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services, today announced that Vallie Dugas has been appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this role, Dugas will serve as a member of Landstar's Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Frank Lonegro, Landstar's President and Chief Executive Officer. Dugas joined Landstar in 2025 as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and has served as Interim General Counsel since April 2026.
"Vallie has demonstrated exceptional leadership, sound judgment and a deep understanding of both our business and the transportation industry," said Lonegro. "Since stepping into the interim role, she has provided outstanding counsel to our leadership team and Board of Directors while continuing to build upon the strong foundation of our legal department. We are pleased to appoint her to this role and look forward to her continued contributions to Landstar's success."
Dugas brings more than 20 years of legal experience spanning both private practice and in-house leadership roles. Prior to joining Landstar, she served as Vice President and General Counsel of Melton Truck Lines, Inc., where she oversaw legal, regulatory and risk management matters for the national transportation company. Before her tenure at Melton, Dugas was a partner at a New Orleans-based law firm, representing transportation and logistics companies on a broad range of matters, including cargo transportation, cross-border operations, emergency response, personal injury litigation, catastrophic loss claims and hazardous materials incidents. Her experience also includes corporate governance, labor and employment law, compliance and contract negotiations.
"I am honored to serve as Landstar's General Counsel and Secretary," said Dugas. "Landstar has built a reputation for excellence through its unique business model, strong culture and commitment to safety, security, and service. I am grateful for the trust Frank and the Board of Directors have placed in me, and I look forward to continuing to support our agents, BCOs, employees, customers and shareholders as we advance Landstar's strategic priorities."
In her new role, Dugas will lead Landstar's legal department, oversee the Company's legal affairs and corporate governance functions, while serving as a key advisor to the Company's Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
Dugas holds a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
About Landstar:
Landstar System, Inc. is a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services to a broad range of customers utilizing a network of agents, third-party capacity providers, and employees. Landstar transportation services companies are certified to ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standards and RC14001:2015 environmental, health, safety, and security management system standards. Landstar System, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Its common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol LSTR.
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