Nashville Trucking Company FAQs

Question 1

What kind of trucking company is Beacon Transport?

Accepted Answer

Beacon Transport, LLC is a Nashville-based truck company and OTR truckload carrier specializing in non-hazardous dry freight. Stan Pritchett and David Burns founded it in June 2000 to build a successful Nashville trucking company using their combined years of experience in the transportation industry.

Question 2

What areas does your truck company in Nashville, TN serve?

Accepted Answer

We are based in Nashville, TN, and focus on the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest. We do not service the Northeast. To ship with us, use our online rate request form.

Question 3

How do I become a driver in Nashville with Beacon Transport?

Accepted Answer

Drivers must be at least 23 years old and have 18 months of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience. They also need no DUI in the last five years and no license suspensions in the last three years. They must pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical and be able to qualify for a TWIC™ card. You can apply online or call our recruiting department at 855-859-7938.

Question 4

What benefits come with truck driving jobs in Nashville, TN at Beacon?

Accepted Answer

Our drivers haul 100% no-touch freight and are assigned late-model 760 Condo Volvos and experienced dispatchers. Benefits include medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance at group rates, a $15,000 company-paid life policy, and a 401-K. Drivers also get weekly payroll by direct deposit, safety/performance raises every six months, monthly performance bonuses, vacation pay, pet and passenger policies, and a paid 2-day orientation.

Question 5

What is Beacon Transport hometime like?

Accepted Answer

Beacon Drivers are typically out for 10-14 days, and home for 2-3 days. Some locations have a weekly home passthrough that does not interfere with scheduled hometime.

Question 6

Does Beacon have inward and outward facing cameras?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Beacon Transport does have critical event cameras, both driver- and road-facing (hard braking, swerving, and collision). Beacon DOES NOT have distracted driving cameras.

Class	Driver	Truck #	Dispatcher	Top Results
Class D	Diana Allie	842	Carlton	7.01 mpg
Class E	Charles Greer	922	Jim	7.68 mpg
Class F	Martin Robinson	957	Billie Jo	7.67 mpg

Class	Driver	Truck #	Dispatcher	Top Results
Class D	Diana Allie	842	Carlton	16.90%
Class E	Charles Greer	922	Jim	9.88%
Class F	Martin Robinson	957	Billie Jo	11.23%

Special Recognition

Beacon Transport Truck Driver Awards

October 2026

Best in Class for Fuel Performance

Best in Class for Idle Performance

Anniversaries – Years of Service