BEACON TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 874051 • DBA: BEACON TRANSPORT • 451 MASON RD, LA VERGNE, TN, 37086
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC2039748 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13715 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 24, 2024 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RICTN0002737 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2008 | Oct 21, 2009 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13715 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1415552 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP06854A | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2013 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2362082 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2012 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATJ-Z91-455558-01 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2010 | Oct 21, 2012 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTN0003559 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2009 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTN0002736 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2008 | Oct 21, 2009 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTN0001755 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2007 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSN000012571 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2006 | Oct 21, 2007 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | DSNA00001472 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2006 | Oct 21, 2007 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSN000011492 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2005 | Oct 21, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSN000011491 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2005 | Oct 21, 2006 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8752830 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2004 | Oct 21, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 41 09 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2004 | Oct 21, 2005 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CA4393 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2003 | Jun 28, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 228596 0102 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2002 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03202907 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2001 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03202907 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2001 | Jan 16, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03202907 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2001 | Jan 31, 2001 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSX000229 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2001 | Jan 16, 2002 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP9012786 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jan 16, 2001 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2193590600 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jan 15, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2039748 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13715 | BIPD | Nov 24, 2024 | Nov 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13715 | BIPD | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1415552 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP06854A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2362082 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2013 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ATJ-Z91-455558-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTN0003559 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTN0002737 | CARGO | Oct 21, 2009 | Oct 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTN0002736 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2009 | Oct 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTN0001755 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000012571 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2007 | Oct 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSNA00001472 | CARGO | Oct 21, 2007 | Oct 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000011492 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2006 | Oct 21, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000011491 | CARGO | Oct 21, 2006 | Oct 21, 2006 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 41 09 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2005 | Oct 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8752830 | CARGO | Oct 21, 2005 | Oct 21, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 228596 0102 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2004 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CA4393 | CARGO | Jun 28, 2003 | Jun 28, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202907 | CARGO | Jan 16, 2003 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TSX000229 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2002 | Jan 16, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202907 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2001 | Jan 31, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202907 | CARGO | Jan 16, 2001 | Jan 16, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP9012786 | CARGO | Jan 16, 2001 | Jan 16, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2193590600 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2001 | Jan 15, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-382721 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC382721 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2010 |
| MC382721 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2009 |
| MC382721 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2009 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2012 |
| MC382721 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2008 |
| MC382721 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2007 |
| MC382721 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2006 |
| MC382721 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2005 |
| MC382721 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2000 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
23 states • 360 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 360 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 16 | 16 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5C2-IOOS | Intoxicating - Driver violating any roadside out-of-service order regarding intoxicating beverages. | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (360 inspections)
Showing 50 of 360
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL | I-20 | ...673235 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 11, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | WHITE HORSE RD | ...647076 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 24, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SMYRNA | SAM RIDLEY PKWY W | ...271766 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 12, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...251996 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| May 31, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILSON | 1328 | ...673235 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENLY | 95 | ...303050 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 16, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENFIELD | I-70 E/B 108 MM | ...303019 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 3, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 20 W AT WESLEY CHAPEL RD. | ...673343 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 15, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...626314 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKBRIDGE | I 75 S NEAR EXIT 228 | ...252017 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-85 SOUTH NEAR 129 | ...252022 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 3, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ORLEANS | TCHOUPITOULAS | ...673327 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 3, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | SANDY SPRINGS | 285WB NEAR 400SB | ...673236 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 7, 2024 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | GREENWOOD(JOHNSON) | 65 | ...303013 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 13, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I75 EXPY AT I285 EXPY | ...252006 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 22, 2024 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0064 | ...647062 | BEACON TRANSPORT |
| Feb 15, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOLINGBROOK | I-55 S/B | ...647062 | BEACON TRANSPORT |
| Jan 25, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...271758 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA | I-75 SB AT DELK ROAD | ...271748 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 3, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORREST | ELKS LAKE ROAD | ...271739 | BEACON TRANSPORT |
| Sep 5, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KERNERSVILLE | 645 NORTH PARK DR | ...252028 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 9, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWELL(LAKE) | 55 | ...252025 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 5, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBIA | I20 | ...252027 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 10, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...626305 | BEACON TRANSPORT |
| May 25, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | 26 | ...252030 | BEACON TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events