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Landstar System, Inc. announced the resignation of Executive Officer Michael K. Kneller effective May 8, 2026, and appointed Vallie S. Dugas as Interim Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
The departure of Michael K. Kneller, who has served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary since 2005, represents a significant transition in Landstar's executive legal team. His move to a specialized transportation law firm suggests pursuit of new professional opportunities rather than any indicated discord with the company. The immediate naming of Vallie S. Dugas, an internal candidate already in a senior legal role, to the interim position minimizes disruption to legal operations and corporate governance. Investors should monitor for a permanent successor announcement, as the General Counsel role is critical for regulatory compliance and strategic advisory in the transportation sector.
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8-K
| Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. | |---|---|
Michael K. Kneller
Effective: 2026-05-08
to join the law firm of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
Vallie S. Dugas
Effective: 2026-05-08