Stops to Make Your Route More About the Road and Less about the Load — Southern Exposure

Although long-haul trucking is all about making it to your road destination quickly and safely, you may as well take advantage of required breaks to see the USA from your big rig. Because Nashville is the center of our universe, we’ve put together a couple driver-friendly tour guides
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BEACON TRANSPORT RELEASES DRIVER RECRUITMENT VIDEOS

Nashville Truckload Carrier Looks to Hire the Best Commercial Truck Drivers on the Road NASHVILLE, TN: Beacon Transport, a leading Nashville-based truckload carrier company, recently released a series of short driver recruitment videos about the company and working for the company. As
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10 Tips for Truck Drivers for Staying Healthy on the Road

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
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2016 TL National Carrier of the Year

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!
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Portland Roadside Inspection – 10/26/2016

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
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3 Things That Make Truck Drivers Feel the Love

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
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Why Truck Driving Can Be A Great Second Career

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
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Why Truck Driving Jobs Will Still Be Relevant in 2015

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.
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