Change in Accounting Estimate for Self-Insured Claims

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Change in Accounting Estimate for Self-Insured Claims

(10) Change in Accounting Estimate for Self-Insured Claims

Landstar provides for the estimated costs of self-insured claims primarily on an actuarial basis. The amount recorded for the estimated liability for claims incurred is based upon the facts and circumstances known on the applicable balance sheet date. The ultimate resolution of these claims may be for an amount greater or less than the amount estimated by management. The Company continually revises its existing claim estimates as new or revised information becomes available on the status of each claim. Historically, the Company has experienced both favorable and unfavorable development of prior years’ claims estimates.

The following table summarizes the effect of the increase (decrease) in the cost of insurance claims resulting from unfavorable (favorable) development of prior year self-insured claims estimates on operating income, net income attributable to Landstar System, Inc. and subsidiary and earnings per share attributable to Landstar System, Inc. and subsidiary amounts in the consolidated statements of income for the thirteen-week periods ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 (in thousands, except per share amounts):    

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	March 31, 2018		April 1, 2017
Operating income	$	2,558	$	(104	)
Net income attributable to Landstar System, Inc. and subsidiary		1,931		(64	)
Earnings per share attributable to Landstar System, Inc. and subsidiary	$	0.05		—
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Landstar System, Inc. and subsidiary	$	0.05		—