It’s hard to believe 2016 is already drawing to a close. At Beacon Transport it’s been an incredible year, particularly because we have some of the most amazing drivers in the industry on our team. As part of our ongoing commitment to recognizing employee excellence, we thought it mig

Beacon Transport, LLC was awarded 2016 TL National Carrier of the Year from Transplace. We would like to thank everyone that made this award possible!

Notice on Dot Regulations for 2017. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a new federal rule that is to take effect on December 16, 2017. This new rule will require any truck driver operating a vehicle made in 2000 or after begin using electronic logging devices (E

We’re not there yet, but the future of trucking as predicted by Mobility Solutions, the largest business sector of automotive supplier, Bosch Group, is pretty radical. And it’s within our grasp. Major changes in how drivers interact with commercial vehicles, the road, logistics, and t

The Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety conducts several roadside inspections across the State of Tennessee each year. Each roadside offers the best educational experience a company can have regarding how roadside inspections are condu

SmartWay is a program sponsored by the EPA that helps transportation, freight, and logistics companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and freight transportation efficiency. On October 3, the American Trucking Association congratulated companies that pa

Within 10 years, trucks in the United States will produce 10% less carbon dioxide and consume 10% less fuel. For those in the trucking industry, the recent announcement isn’t a surprise. In fact, more than four years ago, President Obama addressed workers at a North Carolina truck fac

At the annual Tennessee Trucking Association Convention held Sept. 11-13, 2016, Beacon Transport, LLC was awarded 1st place 2016 Fleet Safety Award in their class of truckload, for hire, 3,000,001-7,000,000 miles. Beacon Transport, LLC was also awarded 2016 Grand Champion Fleet Safety

The future is here and Samsung is illuminating the way! Earlier this year, Samsung officially announced the release of their first prototype, the Samsung Safety Truck, to be used on the open roads of Argentina. The Samsung Safety Truck revolutionizes truck driving, as well as truck dr

Driving a truck for a living comes with a whole host of risks that must be carefully accounted for, one of which is staying awake while on the road for extended periods of time. Couple the long days and erratic sleep schedules with the fact that many truck drivers are paid based on th