Beacon Transport LLC
USDOT 874051 · MC-382721 · La Vergne, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Beacon Transport LLC (dba Beacon Transport) is a corporation based in La Vergne, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 133 power units and 123 drivers, which ranks it #78 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 229 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 49.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 9.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Beacon Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Beacon Transport |
| USDOT number | 874051 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-382721 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 451 Mason Rd, La Vergne, TN 37086 |
| Phone | (615) 471-5700 |
| First registered | Apr 19, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 874051.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 502 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 12,988,680 miles reported for 2025 – about 97,659 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 123 CDL drivers; 121 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Beacon Transport LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 49.1% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 161% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 50% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 118% higher than average |
| Inspections | 229 | 229 with a driver check, 108 with a vehicle check, 138 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 28, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Beacon Transport LLC?
Beacon Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 874051 and operating authority MC-382721.
How many trucks does Beacon Transport LLC have?
It reports 133 power units (133 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 502 trailers, with 123 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 12, 2025).
Where is Beacon Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in La Vergne, Tennessee 37086.
What is the out-of-service rate of Beacon Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 49.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.