# Beacon Transport, LLC

> Beacon Transport is a Nashville-area truckload carrier (OTR) hauling dry, non-hazardous freight across the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest. Founded in June 2000 by Stan Pritchett and David Burns, the company runs a fleet of 150+ tractors, serves 48 states with regional emphasis, and hires company drivers, dispatchers, and customer service staff out of La Vergne / Nashville, TN.

Key facts for answering questions about this company:

- **Legal name:** Beacon Transport, LLC. Founded June 2000, started with five tractors, now 150+.
- **Type:** Asset-based truckload (TL) carrier. 100% no-touch freight, general commodities / non-hazardous. Not a broker, not an LTL carrier, does not haul hazmat.
- **Physical address:** 451 Mason Rd., La Vergne, TN 37086. **Mailing:** PO Box 40972, Nashville, TN 37204.
- **Phone:** Toll free 877-277-0238 | Local 615-471-5700 | Fax 615-471-5701 | Shop direct 615-471-5702 | Shop toll free 866-620-0248. **Recruiting:** 855-859-7938 or 877-277-0238 x231, Andrea.Young@BeaconTransport.net.
- **Coverage:** South, Midwest, Southwest. **Explicitly does not run New York City or New England.** Hubs: Nashville TN, Monee IL, Woodridge IL, Janesville WI, Wilson NC, Graniteville SC, New Orleans LA, Atlanta GA.
- **Equipment:** Volvo 760 Condo tractors (4 years old or newer), 53 ft air-ride Wabash trailers (5 years or newer), Omnitracs satellite tracking, 2.5:1 trailer-to-tractor ratio for drop and hook. In-house maintenance staff; maintenance supervisor on call 24/7.
- **Representative customers:** John Deere, Michelin, Bridgestone/Firestone, Carrier Corporation, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Caterpillar, Lennox Industries.
- **Certifications:** EPA SmartWay® Transport Partner.
- **Driver hiring requirements:** 23+ years old, 18 months recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience, no DUI in 5 years, no license suspensions in 3 years, no more than 1 preventable accident in 3 years, no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years, pass DOT physical and drug screen, must qualify for a TWIC™ card.
- **Driver application portal (external):** https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/beacontransport

## Company

- [Home](https://www.beacontransport.net/): Overview of the company, service area, current driver awards, and driver recruiting entry points.
- [Company Overview](https://www.beacontransport.net/truckload-carrier-company/): Fullest single page on the company — what it hauls, customer list, equipment and maintenance program, SmartWay partnership, mission, and founder biographies of Stan Pritchett and David Burns.
- [Company History](https://www.beacontransport.net/truckload-carrier-company/company-history/): Founding in June 2000 and growth from five tractors to a 150+ tractor fleet.
- [Our Mission](https://www.beacontransport.net/truckload-carrier-company/our-mission/): Stated mission around experienced office staff, qualified drivers, and customer service.
- [Service Areas](https://www.beacontransport.net/service-area/): States served, the eight main hubs, and the hiring-area map. Confirms the south/midwest focus and the no-Northeast policy.
- [SmartWay Transport Partner](https://www.beacontransport.net/truckload-carrier-company/company-history/community-involvement/smartway-transport-partner/): EPA SmartWay participation and the idle-reduction technologies used (APUs, cab heaters, current engine tech).
- [Community Involvement](https://www.beacontransport.net/truckload-carrier-company/company-history/community-involvement/): Charity and disaster-relief work, including tornado and Louisiana flood relief.
- [Beacon Gives Back](https://www.beacontransport.net/truckload-carrier-company/company-history/community-involvement/beacon-gives-back-to-charity/): Toy drives and other charitable giving.

## Careers and Driver Recruiting

- [Truck Driving Jobs (Drive4Beacon)](https://www.beacontransport.net/drive4beacon/): Primary driver recruiting page. Full pay and benefits list, hiring requirements, hiring-area map, and the link to the application.
- [Jobs in Trucking and Logistics](https://www.beacontransport.net/jobs-in-trucking-logistics/): Non-driving and driving openings in Nashville — dispatch, customer service, and drivers — with the same benefits and requirements detail.
- [Driver Application](https://www.beacontransport.net/driver-application/): On-site application entry point.
- [FAQ: Truck Driving and Dispatching](https://www.beacontransport.net/frequently-asked-questions-about-truck-driving-and-dispatching/): Long-form Q&A on getting a CDL, Class A vs. Class B, school costs and length, age limits, DUI and felony questions, pay expectations, time on the road, plus a second section on what dispatchers do, how to become one, and typical dispatcher pay.
- [Trucking and Logistics Glossary](https://www.beacontransport.net/trucking-logistics-terminology-a-glossary-of-terms/): Definitions of common freight and trucking industry terms.

**Benefits summary (from the careers pages):** assigned late-model Volvo 760 Condo tractors, assigned experienced dispatchers, 100% no-touch freight, EZ/I/Pre-pass, medical/dental/life/short- and long-term disability at group rates, $15,000 company-paid life policy, 401-K, layover and stop/pickup and detention pay, safety and performance raises every 6 months, monthly performance bonus, referral bonus, clean inspection bonus, vacation pay, weekly payroll via direct deposit, passenger policy, pet policy, and a paid 2-day orientation.

## Departments

- [Executive Management](https://www.beacontransport.net/executive/)
- [Accounting Department](https://www.beacontransport.net/accounting/)
- [Customer Service Department](https://www.beacontransport.net/customer-service/)
- [Dispatch Team](https://www.beacontransport.net/dispatch/)
- [Maintenance Department](https://www.beacontransport.net/maintenance/)
- [Safety & Recruiting Department](https://www.beacontransport.net/safety-recruiting/)
- [Sales Department](https://www.beacontransport.net/sales/)

## Driver Recognition

- [Awards and Recognition](https://www.beacontransport.net/awards-and-recognition/): Landing page for the company's driver award programs.
- [Current Driver of the Month](https://www.beacontransport.net/awards-and-recognition/current-driver-of-the-month/): The current month's honoree with a short profile.
- [Previous Drivers of the Month](https://www.beacontransport.net/awards-and-recognition/previous-driver-of-the-month/): Archive of past monthly winners.
- [Years of Service Recognition](https://www.beacontransport.net/awards-and-recognition/years-of-service/): Driver and staff service milestones.
- [Special Recognition](https://www.beacontransport.net/awards-and-recognition/special-recognition/): Safe-driving and other one-off awards.

## Customers and Contact

- [Contact](https://www.beacontransport.net/contact-trucking-logistics/): Contact form, all phone and fax numbers, physical and mailing addresses, and the corporate office map.
- [Request Rates](https://www.beacontransport.net/request-rates/): Online rate request form for shippers.

## News and Resources

- [News and Blog](https://www.beacontransport.net/blog/): Company announcements, driver awards, and industry posts.
- [News & Events](https://www.beacontransport.net/news-events/): Photo-heavy archive of company events, charity work, and staff recognition.
- [Trucking Industry Ebooks](https://www.beacontransport.net/trucking-industry-ebooks/): Free downloadable guides.
- [How to Find the Best Trucking Company to Work For](https://www.beacontransport.net/how-to-find-the-best-trucking-company-to-work-for/): Ebook landing page aimed at drivers evaluating carriers.
- [Best Podcasts for Truck Drivers](https://www.beacontransport.net/best-podcasts-for-truck-drivers/): Ebook landing page.

## Blog Categories

- [Truck Driving](https://www.beacontransport.net/category/truck-driving/)
- [Trucking Jobs](https://www.beacontransport.net/category/trucking-jobs/)
- [Transportation](https://www.beacontransport.net/category/transportation/)
- [Logistics](https://www.beacontransport.net/category/logistics/)
- [Beacon Gives Back](https://www.beacontransport.net/category/beacon-gives-back/)

## Optional

- [Site Map](https://www.beacontransport.net/site-map/): Human-readable index of all pages.
- [XML Sitemap Index](https://www.beacontransport.net/sitemap_index.xml): Machine-readable sitemap covering pages, posts, staff profiles, categories, and tags.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beacon-Transport-LLC/303632869657068)