Anyone who’s ever taken a road trip knows that staying healthy on the road can be a challenge. When your life is the road, staying healthy may feel next to impossible. Irregular schedule, unpredictable traffic, long hours, extended periods of inactivity, and limited meal options make

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!

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

While the trucking industry may seem like an employer’s market, the truth is good drivers are often hard to come by. Trucking companies are finding it increasingly challenging to attract, recruit and – more importantly – retain highly-skilled individuals. The good news is there are pl

According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there are approximately 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States, which is about 35,000 short of what is needed. There are many student driver programs that companies offer which target the younger crowd, but there is an angl

In 2014, trucking jobs were rated one of the most popular jobs in the United States. This is no coincidence as our society becomes driven by machines and outsourcing. Truck driving is one of few positions which cannot be outsourced or converted to automation.