EXHIBIT 11.1


                         LANDSTAR SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                       CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
                       (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                       (Unaudited)




                                                            Thirteen
                                                           Weeks Ended
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                                                     March 31,      March 25,
                                                          2001           2000
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Earnings available for earnings per share:

                                                          

Net income                                        $      8,354   $      8,339
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Average number of common shares outstanding              8,512          9,169
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Earnings per common share                         $       0.98   $       0.91
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