Beacon Transport, LLC

2022 Beacon Transport Chili Cookoff!

Our Winners:

1st Place - Joey Shores
2nd Place - Denise Coleman
3rd Place - Cindy Puhalla

Congratulations to the winners!

The trucking industry still has its foot on the throttle!

Transportation, logistics M&A not slowing down As the freight cycle shifts to a lower gear, deal flow throughout the industry remains hot.

Be super careful as the weekend draws to a close, friends!

"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle

It is our pleasure at Beacon Transport to be a part of the hard-working trucking industry that is the heart of American logistics.

Do your part to make the holiday weekend safer on the roads.

Like the West Baton Rouge Sherriff's Office, law enforcement all over the country will be on high alert this weekend, traditionally the end of summer and the deadliest highway travel weekend. Stay safe!

Traffic Safety Checkpoint on Labor Day Weekend West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office will be conducting the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission sponsored campaign for the Labor Day Holiday - “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” “with a Traffic

Are you a female driver with a valid CDL over the age of 23 and a member in good standing of WIT? Check out this article to find out how to win a truck in the 2023 Truck Giveaway!

Women in Trucking opens nominations for annual truck giveaway Applications for the 2023 Truck Giveaway are open until Nov. 30.

Be extra safe on the roads this weekend, friends!

Proud to be a part of an industry that pulls together and gives back to areas in need.

Big rigs rolling to rescue in Mississippi capital's water crisis - TheTrucker.com JACKSON, Miss. -- Over the next few days, more than 108 semi-trucks of water are coming into Jackson and seven mega distribution sites will have 36

Hey, Mr. John Posey! Have a great 3rd anniversary today!

It's the start of the most dangerous weekend on America's highways. Stay safer by avoiding aggressive driving behavior.

We see the billboards all the time and know that crash payouts cost our industry millions. Now they are costing us insurance underwriters.

As trucking sees costlier crash payouts, insurers seek to limit risk Larger jury verdicts and settlements over the years have left carriers with declining coverage options and higher premiums.

Wishing 2nd generation Beacon driver Mr. Luis Rivera a happy 1st anniversary today!

Suddenly, everyone was craving garlic bread.....

“You can smell it” reporters claim after semi truck spills load of alfredo sauce A wreck involving a single tractor trailer left behind a serious mess in Tennessee on Tuesday evening. The accident happened on August 30th in Memphis at around 4:45 p.m. and continued well into the night.

As more and more women get into trucking, the FMCSA is working to identify and address the unique needs and concerns of female drivers.

FMCSA appoints Women of Trucking Advisory Board inaugural members The board, created as part of last fall's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will focus on recruiting and supporting women working in the commercial vehicle industry. Sixteen members were appointed from various industry sectors.

Just a little courtesy and respect, folks. That's what we all want.

Man arrested after hurling insults at trucker over parking job A man was arrested after aggressively insulting and threatening a trucker over his parking job in Georgia last week. The incident happened outside of a McDonald’s in Acworth, Georgia on August 24th.

Take your lunch outside and enjoy the sunshine!

Happy anniversary, Mr. Rodney Crews, on this, your 1st anniversary with Beacon Transport!

Want to know what's going on with Indiana roads? Check this out:

Restrictions/Closings Restrictions/Closings INDOT Travel Conditions Current: Restrictions/Closings INDOT monitors road conditions to provide with the most-up-to-date information regarding road traffic conditions, road restrictions and closures, and construction information. Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers should ref...

If you're like our drivers and spend any time at a port, this isn't really news.

Canceled sailings, stuck vessels, warehouse prices show U.S. ports are still struggling Shipments from China are far below pandemic highs, but a shift from West Coast to East Coast ports and labor issues have supply chain congestion lingering.

The supply chain needs some help. Here are 4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act can have an impact:

4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act could impact supply chains The Inflation Reduction Act has been signed into law. What do its climate measures mean for supply chains?

Wisconsin says "no" to Franken-vehicles.

Wisconsin troopers put the brakes on unusual vehicle combination The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) issued an out of service order to a driver towing both an SUV and a trailer behind his pickup.

Volvo's 3-year project determining the support needed for electric trucks finishes up.

Award-Winning Volvo LIGHTS Project Wraps in Southern California Volvo Trucks North America announced the culmination of the Volvo LIGHTS project – an innovative three-year project that brought together 14 public and private partners to design and implement a blueprint for the robust support ecosystem necessary to deploy battery-electric trucks and equipment at...

Beacon Transport's pet policy welcomes drivers' dogs regardless of size or breed!

Diesel prices still inching down...just more slowly.

Diesel price decline slows The U.S. average price for diesel dropped 0.2 cents to $4.909 per gallon according to federal data, although motor club AAA measured a higher decline of 4.8 cents. Gasoline dropped 5.8 cents in price, averaging $3.88 per gallon nationwide.

Those pre-trip inspections can save you a bundle this week!

Brake Safety Week now underway It’s not too late to take care of violations that could leave you sidelined. Be sure to conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections of your brakes, lights and tires.

Going around Dallas may be your best bet for a few days. Wow!

Flooding in Dallas-Fort Worth area disrupts freight operations Dallas-area transportation companies are getting back to work after record-breaking rain and floods.

At least they won't make you wait longer for the showers....

Pilot announces plans to bring 'self-driving truck services' to Pilot and Flying J truck stops On Tuesday, the Pilot Company announced a major partnership with an autonomous truck technology company to develop new services for self-driving vehicles at truck stops.

Mr. Stephen Sperry has been at the wheel of a Beacon Transport truck for 7 years today. Happy anniversary!

It pays to be in the know about any guidance issued for medical examiners.

FMCSA updates guidance for truck driver medical examiners Federal regulators are issuing new guidance for truck driver medical qualifications, and sleep apnea regulations could be a next step.

We knew we liked that !

Country star Luke Bryan shouts out truckers, farmers, and soldiers in inspiring new song On Wednesday, country music star Luke Bryan released a new track paying respect to thetruckers, farmers, and soldiers who keep the country running.

We are so glad to hear this landmark is coming back and will be better than ever.

Iconic truck stop shuttered by grease fire will reopen 'bigger and better' Plans have been unveiled for the reopening and relaunch of a popular Tennessee truck stop that was closed last summer due to a fire.

Mr. Michael Mason has been with us at Beacon Transport for 2 years today. Wish him a happy anniversary if you see him today!

Now THIS looks like BIG FUN! Who has been?!

Being at NTDC ‘Feels Like Trucking Is Back’ INDIANAPOLIS — Among those taking the course in the second day of driving at the National Truck Driving Championships was the 2013 national champion in the tanker class. The degree of difficulty was just what Ina Daly expected.

Congratulations going out today to Mr. Aaron Trahan, Beacon Transport's for July. Mr. Trahan has been with Beacon a total of nearly 8 years - although his co-pilot Precious is a much newer addition.

Heads up to seasonal farm workers in Illinois! A new career is within reach....

SVCC to offer free CDL training to seasonal farm workers UMOS provides programs and services to improve the employment, education, health and housing opportunities of under-served populations.

YIKES!

VIDEO: Worker flees to the top of a truck to avoid bears A too-close-for-comfort interaction between a couple of workers and a pair of bears was caught on camera on the northern coast of Alaska.

Drivers working together to help a driver in crisis.

Truckers step up to help person experiencing mental health crisis in Omaha The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) thanked a group of truckers who used their vehicles to assist when a person suffered from a mental health issue on an overpass on Monday.

Big Brake Blitz is coming!!! Here's what you need to know.

Big brake blitz starts this weekend -- here's what you need to know Truckers only have a few more days to prepare for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign.