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

Amazon.com has become a household name. Thanks to unbeatable prices and fast delivery, many have come to depend on Amazon’s great service for many household items in the form of Amazon Web Services. Due to increasing demand, Amazon continues to expand the type of services they offer a

It’s hard to believe 2016 is already drawing to a close. At Beacon Transport it’s been an incredible year, particularly because we have some of the most amazing drivers in the industry on our team. As part of our ongoing commitment to recognizing employee excellence, we thought it mig

Notice on Dot Regulations for 2017. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a new federal rule that is to take effect on December 16, 2017. This new rule will require any truck driver operating a vehicle made in 2000 or after begin using electronic logging devices (E

SmartWay is a program sponsored by the EPA that helps transportation, freight, and logistics companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and freight transportation efficiency. On October 3, the American Trucking Association congratulated companies that pa

Within 10 years, trucks in the United States will produce 10% less carbon dioxide and consume 10% less fuel. For those in the trucking industry, the recent announcement isn’t a surprise. In fact, more than four years ago, President Obama addressed workers at a North Carolina truck fac

The future is here and Samsung is illuminating the way! Earlier this year, Samsung officially announced the release of their first prototype, the Samsung Safety Truck, to be used on the open roads of Argentina. The Samsung Safety Truck revolutionizes truck driving, as well as truck dr

Driving a truck for a living comes with a whole host of risks that must be carefully accounted for, one of which is staying awake while on the road for extended periods of time. Couple the long days and erratic sleep schedules with the fact that many truck drivers are paid based on th

While the world may be shifting rapidly from face-to-face interactions to online, virtual and real-time technology, one traditional industry that has remained relatively consistent is that of truck driving. In fact, with the increase in things like online shopping and the onset of ret

In years past, much of the knowledge and skills involved in truck driving could not be learned from reading a manual or sitting in a classroom. These tricks of the trade came from “old hands,” seasoned truck drivers who, after years of experience behind the wheel, were willing to pass