Bennett Motor Express

What Bennett Motor Express does

Bennett Motor Express, founded in 1974 and headquartered in McDonough, Georgia, is the largest of 14 affiliated operating companies within the privately held, woman-owned Bennett Family of Companies. It is an asset-based flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, and specialized trucking carrier with super heavy haul capacity up to 1 million pounds, supplemented by sister entities that provide dry van, LTL, driveaway (70,000+ vehicle deliveries annually), manufactured housing transport, crane and rigging (8 to 900+ tons), warehousing (over 1 million sq ft in Augusta GA), international freight forwarding across 105 countries, and non-asset 3PL/4PL brokerage with access to 90,000+ vetted contract carriers. The platform is differentiated by long-tenured government credentials including DOE National Tier 1 Carrier status, DOD ARTRANS certification, and HAZMAT/security-cleared team transport, as well as by a workforce of 4,000+ owner-operators, 400 freight agents, and 1,000 employees operating across 48 US states, 11 Canadian provinces, and Mexico.

Name

Bennett Motor Express

Legal name

Bennett Motor Express, LLC

Website

https://bennettig.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bennett Motor Express is an asset-based flatbed, step deck, and heavy haul trucking carrier, the largest of 14 affiliated companies within the woman-owned Bennett Family of Companies, serving government, oil & gas, and commercial customers across North America and 105 countries internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Haul / Oversize & Specialized Rigging (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAI), Automotive & Finished Vehicle (Car Hauler) TL Carriers (TLADADAJ), Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) / Regional Hub Consolidation (TLACALAD)

Keywords

• Flatbed trucking services
• Heavy haul transportation
• Specialized freight logistics
• HAZMAT trucking
• Freight forwarding brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcdonough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trucking and Transportation Services: Asset-based and contracted trucking services including flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, super heavy haul (up to 1 million pounds), dry van, LTL, driveaway, power-only, crane and rigging, and HAZMAT transportation. Revenue is generated per load based on distance, weight, equipment type, and special handling requirements.
2. Freight Brokerage and 3PL/4PL Services: Bennett International Logistics provides non-asset-based freight brokerage leveraging over 90,000 vetted contract carriers, offering truckload, LTL, temperature-controlled, and specialized services. Managed transportation includes 24/7 dispatch, routing guide management, freight payment, audit, and claims management.
3. International Freight Forwarding: NVOCC, customs brokerage, air and ocean freight forwarding, and project cargo management through Bennett International Transport serving all US ports and 105 countries worldwide through a global agent network.
4. Warehousing and Distribution: Over 1 million square feet of commercial warehousing space in Augusta, GA including Airport Warehouse (437,500 sq ft), Molly Pond Warehouse (237,500 sq ft), and Dixon Airline Road Warehouse (195,000 sq ft). Services include inventory management, cross-docking, rail trans-loading, and port drayage.
5. Agent Commissions: Freight agents earn weekly commissions with no load board or technology expenses, accessing competitive rates and consistent load opportunities through Bennett's network of carriers and customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bennett Motor Express provides asset-based flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, and super heavy haul (up to 1 million pounds) trucking services, plus secure HAZMAT, driveaway, power-only, LTL, and crane and rigging transportation. The company also operates non-asset freight brokerage (3PL/4PL), international NVOCC freight forwarding, custom brokerage, and warehousing and distribution through its affiliated Bennett Family of Companies, serving enterprise commercial and government customers across North America and 105 countries.

Product overview

Bennett Motor Express operates as part of the Bennett Family of Companies, a platform of 14 affiliated operating companies providing comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. The portfolio is organized around asset-based trucking operations (Bennett Motor Express, Ace Doran, Bennett Truck Transport, American Eagle, Bennett DriveAway, Bennett Heavy & Specialized, RoadMasters, BOSS) and non-asset-based logistics services (Bennett International Logistics for 3PL/4PL brokerage, Bennett International Transport for freight forwarding/NVOCC, Bennett Distribution Services for warehousing/3PL). BridgeHaul provides technology solutions for load sourcing, factoring, and ELD compliance. The platform enables coordinated project logistics across general freight, heavy haul, specialized transport (HAZMAT, government, nuclear), manufactured housing, and international shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Freight Trucking Truckload services for cargo up to 8'6" wide, up to 53' long, and up to 40 tons in weight with flexible shipment configurations across the Bennett asset-based network.
• Oversized & Heavy Haul Trucking Multi-axle, RGN Lowboys, and specialized trailers with experienced permit staff for oversized or overweight loads across all 48 states.
• Super Heavy Haul Trucking Specialized equipment and skilled experts handling cargo loads up to 1 million pounds for super heavy, over-dimensional, and unusual freight including wind energy components and aerospace parts.
• Secure HAZMAT Trucking Security-cleared driver teams deliver HAZMAT and security-sensitive cargo with proper equipment and expertise, including ARTRANS and DOE Tier 1 qualified movements.
• LTL Freight Services Less-than-truckload freight services complementing full truckload offerings across the Bennett asset and broker network.
• Crane & Rigging Services Heavy lifting, rigging, and advanced heavy haul services for oil & gas, wind, petrochemical, construction, and manufacturing; crane fleet spans 8-ton to 900-ton capacity with maximum lifts exceeding 900 tons.
• Bennett DriveAway Services Driveaway, tow-away, and power-only services for commercial trucks, buses, RVs, and trailers, executing more than 70,000 deliveries per year for manufacturers, dealers, and fleet operators.
• Manufactured & Modular Building Transportation Asset-based toter transport for manufactured homes, modular buildings, and commercial structures using a fleet of over 400 toter trucks across 30+ terminal locations serving 48 states and 11 Canadian provinces.
• Tow-Away & RV Delivery Tow-away delivery services for RVs, travel trailers, and commercial trailers, leveraging the DriveAway and RoadMasters divisions.
• Power-Only Services Power-only tractor services for customer-owned trailers, supporting trailer asset repositioning and dealer-to-dealer transport.
• Managed Transportation Third-party logistics management outsourcing transportation operations with 24/7 dispatch, routing guide management, freight payment and audit, and claims management through Bennett International Logistics.
• Warehousing & Distribution 3PL warehousing and distribution across Augusta, GA facilities (Airport Warehouse 437,500 sq ft, Molly Pond 237,500 sq ft, Dixon Airline Road 195,000 sq ft) with inventory management, cross-docking, rail trans-loading, and port drayage.
• International Freight Forwarding NVOCC ocean freight, air freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, and project cargo management through a network of agents in 105 countries serving all U.S. ports, including Cold Chain solutions and a 15-acre Foreign-Trade Zone in Dayton, TX.
• Bennett On-Site Services (BOSS) Crane and Rigging Crane, rigging, oil rig moving, specialized lifting, and heavy haul transportation services 24/7 for oilfield, energy, and petrochemical industries; fleet spans 8-ton to 900-ton cranes with maximum lift exceeding 900 tons.
• American Eagle Transport (Oil & Gas Logistics) Oil and gas transportation and logistics solutions including heavy haul trucking, hot shot trucking, HAZMAT trucking, and personnel transport, with strategic terminals in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma serving over 1,000 customers.
• Bennett Heavy & Specialized (Government / DOD / DOE Transport) Secure team transport for government, DOD, and DOE including HAZMAT, arms, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials, and aerospace components; DOE National Tier 1 Carrier and DOD ARTRANS-certified with security-cleared driver teams.
• Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Dry van, flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, government freight, steel hauling, and industrial machinery transport operating across 48 states with a nationwide terminal network and 500+ power units.
• Bennett International Logistics (Freight Brokerage and 3PL) Non-asset-based freight brokerage and 3PL/4PL services offering truckload, LTL, flatbed, temperature-controlled, and specialized/heavy haul freight services with a network of over 90,000 vetted contract carriers.
• RoadMasters Division (Toter Services) Specialized toter services for manufactured housing, modular buildings, construction trailers, and commercial office units, operating 100+ drivers with an average of 10 years of experience in oversize load transport.
• BridgeHaul (Logistics Technology Platform) Technology-first third-party logistics company providing ELD compliance, fuel savings programs, strategic load-sourcing, and business financing solutions to shippers, motor carriers, and owner-operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 successful cross-border shipments completed through Gateway to Mexico in Laredo, Texas
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• Wreaths Across AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Bennett Family of Companies has partnered with Wreaths Across America since 2017 to transport wreaths from Columbia Falls, Maine to Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia. Bennett has raised funds, provided equipment, and mobilized truck driver volunteers (Rolling Ambassadors) to deliver over 85,742 wreaths. Bennett also brought the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit to local communities starting in 2018. Awarded the James Prout Spirit of Giving Award in 2021.
• Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBennett Family of Companies partners with Truckers Against Trafficking to provide specialized training to all associates across its family of companies. The training equips drivers to recognize and report human trafficking. Through this partnership, victims of sex trafficking have become survivors and exploiters have been arrested and prosecuted.
• Universal Trucking Benefits Association (UTBA)coreOthersBennett chose UTBA as its insurance program partner for owner operators and independent contractors. UTBA provides group buying power for competitive rates on health, accident, major medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and critical illness insurance. Premiums are deducted from weekly settlement checks.
• ATBS (American Truck Business Services)supportingOthersATBS provides accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services to Bennett owner operators and independent contractors. Services include budgeting, bookkeeping, monthly income statements, benchmarking data, and tax preparation. Cost of ATBS services can be deducted from settlements.
• Fuel Partners (Comdata, EFS)supportingOthersBennett provides owner operators with fuel discount programs through Comdata and EFS card networks. Owner-operators can save over $5,000 per year on fuel by using partner truck stops. The EFS card maintains chain of possession for payment security.
• Tire Manufacturers (Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Yokohama)supportingOthersBennett maintains national account tire pricing agreements with major tire manufacturers including Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, and Yokohama. Continental is the preferred tire vendor. Owner-operators benefit from very aggressive pricing through these national account relationships.
• Truck Service Partners (MHC Kenworth, Rush Truck Centers, TA/Petro, WW Williams, WRB)supportingOthersBennett provides owner operators with nationwide discount programs at MHC Kenworth for service, MHC Nationwide for parts (15% discount), WW Williams for discounted labor, WRB in McDonough GA for discounted labor, and Rush Truck Centers in Atlanta for parts and service. Selected service items discounted at TA/Petro.
• Paint and Body Shop Partners (CS Truck and Trailer Repair, JCS Paint and Body Shop)supportingOthersBennett maintains discount programs with CS truck and trailer repair in Lithonia, GA and JCS Paint and Body Shop in Atlanta, GA for collision and body work needs of owner operators.
• Richard Childress Racing (RCR)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBennett is the entitlement sponsor of the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second consecutive year. Austin Hill pilots the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, scoring victories at Daytona (2022) and Atlanta (2022) and earning Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors.
• Trans Am SeriesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBennett sponsors its own Danny Lowry competing in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and SVRA. Bennett is also a sponsor of Ryan DeBour's 'Playin' with Fire' team in the National Semi-Truck Pulling Circuit.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landstar System: Landstar is a non-asset-based flatbed and heavy-haul carrier that, like Bennett, relies on a large network of independent owner-operators and freight agents. Business model, customer overlap in specialized freight, and agent economics make it the most direct comparable.
• Schneider National: Schneider operates one of the largest U.S. flatbed networks and intermodal services, directly competing with Bennett for flatbed and heavy-haul freight. Schneider's truckload and logistics segments overlap with Bennett's asset-based and brokerage offerings.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner is a publicly traded truckload carrier with a dedicated flatbed and dedicated logistics segment, competing directly with Bennett Motor Express in flatbed, step deck, and specialized freight. Werner Dedicated Transportation overlaps with Bennett's contract and dedicated services.
• Heartland Express: Heartland is an asset-based irregular route truckload carrier with terminal operations in many of the same geographies as Bennett. Overlap in dry van and expedited freight makes Heartland a relevant comparable for asset-based general freight.
• Daseke: Daseke is a leading provider of specialized and heavy-haul trucking in North America, including flatbed, step deck, and RGN services. The two companies directly compete in heavy haul, oversized loads, and project cargo, and Daseke's M&A-driven platform model mirrors Bennett's 14-company structure.
• PS Logistics (incl. Pegasus TransTech): PS Logistics operates one of the largest flatbed carrier networks in the U.S., directly competing with Bennett for flatbed and specialized freight through its portfolio of operating companies. Its model of acquiring and integrating regional flatbed carriers mirrors Bennett's strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest truckload carrier in North America, with a sizable flatbed segment acquired through Swift and AAA Cooper. It competes with Bennett across flatbed, logistics, and LTL while being substantially larger and publicly traded.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates one of the largest intermodal and dedicated contract services businesses in North America, with a truckload segment that overlaps Bennett's flatbed and asset-based operations. It is a much larger, publicly traded incumbent with a comparable enterprise customer base.

Emerging players

• Forward Air: Forward Air provides expedited and specialized freight, LTL, and logistics services with overlap to Bennett's high-value, time-sensitive freight, including intermodal drayage and driveaway-adjacent services. Smaller scale and recent strategic shifts make it a partial overlap comparable.
• RXO (formerly XPO Logistics brokerage): RXO is a digital-first asset-light freight brokerage spun out of XPO, competing with Bennett International Logistics and BridgeHaul in 3PL/4PL services. Its tech-native procurement model represents an emerging threat and capability benchmark for Bennett's brokerage arm.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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