Bennett Truck Transport

What Bennett Truck Transport does

Bennett Truck Transport, LLC is a specialized transportation provider and one of 14 affiliated operating companies within the privately held Bennett Family of Companies, headquartered in McDonough, Georgia. Founded in 1994 to serve the manufactured housing industry, the company operates a fleet of 400+ toter trucks across 30+ terminals in 48 states and 11 Canadian provinces, specializing in the transport of factory-built housing, modular buildings, and commercial structures. The RoadMasters division, acquired in 2019, extends these capabilities with 100+ additional toter drivers averaging 10+ years of oversized-load experience.

The broader Bennett Family of Companies, founded in 1974, generates revenue through six primary streams: asset-based trucking (flatbed, step deck, heavy haul up to 1 million pounds, super heavy haul); secure HAZMAT and government/DOD/DOE transport through Bennett Heavy & Specialized; DriveAway services executing 70,000+ deliveries annually; crane and rigging through BOSS in Longview, TX; warehousing and 3PL/4PL managed transportation through Bennett Distribution Services (1M+ sq ft in Augusta, GA); and international freight forwarding through Bennett International Transport across 105 countries. Proprietary technology includes the Bennett360 IT portal for agents, drivers, and customers; GPS-enabled Qualcomm-equipped trailers with real-time tracking; HERO-compliant satellite security tracking; and the BridgeHaul technology platform acquired in 2022.

Bennett's go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales for government and industrial accounts with a nationwide network of 600+ freight agents operating across five agent career paths (Motor Carrier, Broker, International, Sales-Only, Logistics), and an owner-operator leasing model supported by Quick Pay programs, fuel discounts, and comprehensive insurance/benefits through UTBA and ATBS partnerships. Key customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, Mercedes-Benz, La Quinta, and oil & gas exploration companies. The company holds DOE National Tier 1 Carrier, ARTRANS, C-TPAT, WBENC, and EPA SmartWay certifications, and has been named Atlanta's #1 Woman-Owned Business for over 20 consecutive years under CEO Marcia G. Taylor.

Name

Bennett Truck Transport

Legal name

Bennett Truck Transport, LLC

Website

https://bennettig.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bennett Truck Transport is a specialized toter carrier serving manufactured housing, modular building, and commercial construction clients across 48 states and 11 Canadian provinces with 400+ trucks and 30+ terminals, operating as one of 14 affiliated companies within the privately held Bennett Family of Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking (4841), Truck Transportation (484)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

Keywords

• Flatbed trucking services
• Heavy haul transportation
• Manufactured housing transport
• HAZMAT trucking
• Freight forwarding logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagerstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trucking & Transportation Services: Asset-based trucking services including flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, super heavy haul (up to 1 million pounds), general freight, and specialized transport. Revenue generated through freight hauling fees for oversized, heavy, and specialized cargo.
2. DriveAway Services: Commercial vehicle and trailer transport services including driveaway ( CDL drivers transport vehicles), RV towaway, and power-only services. Over 70,000 deliveries per year.
3. Freight Brokerage & 3PL/4PL Services: Non-asset based logistics through Bennett International Logistics offering truckload, LTL brokerage, managed transportation, project logistics, and transportation management with access to 90,000+ vetted carriers.
4. International Freight Forwarding: NVOCC, customs brokerage, ocean freight, air freight, and project cargo management through Bennett International Transport serving 105 countries worldwide.
5. Warehousing & Distribution: Over 1 million square feet of commercial warehousing space in Augusta, GA, plus distribution and 3PL logistics services through Bennett Distribution Services.
6. Crane & Rigging Services: Specialized crane, rigging, lifting, and heavy haul transportation through BOSS (Bennett On-Site Services) serving oil & gas, wind energy, petrochemical, and construction industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bennett Truck Transport, LLC is an asset-based trucking subsidiary specializing in manufactured housing, modular building, and commercial building transportation using a fleet of over 400 toter trucks and 30+ terminals across 48 states and 11 Canadian provinces. Operating within the larger Bennett Family of Companies, it offers a full suite of flatbed, step deck, oversized and super heavy haul (up to 1 million pounds), secure HAZMAT, driveaway, RV towaway, power-only, crane and rigging, warehousing, managed transportation, and international freight forwarding services to industrial, government, manufacturing, and energy customers.

Product overview

Bennett Truck Transport, LLC is a specialized division within the Bennett Family of Companies focused on manufactured housing, modular building, and commercial building transportation using over 400 toter trucks with terminal management teams serving 48 states and 11 Canadian provinces. The company operates as part of a diversified family of companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions including general freight trucking, heavy/super heavy haul, HAZMAT transport, driveaway services, crane & rigging, warehousing & distribution, and international freight forwarding. The portfolio includes 14 operating companies: Bennett Truck Transport (with RoadMasters division), Bennett Motor Express, Bennett DriveAway, Bennett Heavy & Specialized, Bennett International Logistics, Bennett International Transport, Bennett Distribution Services, Bennett On-Site Services (BOSS), Ace Doran, American Eagle, and BridgeHaul technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging: Dry van, flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, government, steel hauling and industrial machinery transport
• American Eagle Transport
• Bennett Distribution Services
• Bennett DriveAway
• Bennett Heavy & Specialized
• Bennett International Logistics
• Bennett International Transport
• Bennett Motor Express
• BOSS (Bennett On-Site Services)
• RoadMasters
• BridgeHaul

Products and services

• Manufactured & Modular Building Transportation Asset-based toter trucking service for manufactured homes, modular buildings, and factory-built commercial structures using a fleet of 400+ toter trucks and 30+ terminals across 48 states and 11 Canadian provinces, serving manufacturers, dealers, and commercial builders.
• General Freight Trucking Flexible shipment configurations for general cargo up to 8'6" wide, up to 53' long, and up to 40 tons in weight across the Bennett network.
• Oversized & Heavy Haul Trucking Multiple-axle, RGN Lowboys, and specialized trailers with experienced permit staff for oversized and overweight loads across industries.
• Super Heavy Haul Trucking Specialized equipment and skilled experts to handle cargo loads up to 1 million pounds, including super heavy, over-dimensional, and unusual freight across energy, aerospace, and industrial customers.
• Secure HAZMAT Trucking Security-cleared team transport with HERO-compliant satellite tracking for HAZMAT, arms, ammunition, explosives (AA&E), radioactive materials, and other sensitive cargo for DOD/DOE customers.
• DriveAway Services Commercial vehicle and trailer transport services with CDL drivers transporting motor homes, buses, and commercial vehicles, executing over 70,000 deliveries per year connecting manufacturers to dealers across the US and worldwide.
• Tow-Away & RV Delivery Transport services for ball hitch, fifth wheel, and gooseneck RVs and trailers with experienced recreational vehicle transportation personnel.
• Power-Only Services Power units and operators to move trailer-mounted equipment, flatbed, or dry van trailers for customers who supply their own trailers.
• Crane & Rigging Services (BOSS) Safe execution of heavy lifting, rigging, oil rig moving, and advanced heavy haul transport through owned and operated cranes up to 900 tons, serving oil & gas, energy, and petrochemical industries 24/7.
• LTL Freight Services Less-than-truckload freight services for partial shipments requiring flexible logistics solutions through the Bennett International Logistics brokerage network of 90,000+ vetted carriers.
• Managed Transportation (3PL/4PL) Custom-tailored 3PL and 4PL logistics management and comprehensive supply chain management services for shippers seeking multi-mode and multi-carrier orchestration.
• Warehousing & Distribution Services Over 1 million square feet of commercial warehousing space in Augusta, GA, with supply chain management and 3PL distribution services serving customers worldwide through three regional facilities.
• International Freight Forwarding NVOCC, customs brokerage, international freight forwarding, ocean and air freight, and project cargo management serving all US ports and worldwide shipping lanes through a global agent network in 105 countries.
• BridgeHaul Technology Platform Technology platform providing load boards, factoring, fuel card, ELD compliance, LTL management, and other logistics technology solutions for shippers, motor carriers, and owner-operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70,000 deliveries per year through DriveAway division alone
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Richard Childress RacingflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Bennett Family of Companies sponsors Austin Hill in the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Austin Hill won at Daytona (2022) and Atlanta, earned Sunoco Rookie of the Year, with 11 top fives and 21 top ten finishes.
• BridgeHaulcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022BridgeHaul, an Atlanta-based technology-first company, joined the Bennett Family of Companies in 2022. BridgeHaul provides bleeding-edge logistics and technology solutions to shippers, motor carriers, and owner-operators including low-cost ELD compliance, fuel savings programs, strategic load-sourcing, and accessible business financing. The acquisition merged BridgeHaul's best-in-class technology capabilities with Bennett's extensive industry reach.
• Don Ray Drive-A-WaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Don Ray Drive-A-Way was Bennett's first acquisition in company history in 2022. This expanded Bennett DriveAway's capabilities and footprint in the driveaway transportation sector.
• RoadMasters CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019RoadMasters Companies, based in Athens, Texas, joined Bennett Family (Bennett Truck Transport) in 2019 through an asset purchase. RoadMasters provides manufactured housing and modular building transportation services with over 100 experienced drivers across the United States.
• Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Ace Doran joined the Bennett Family of Companies in 2013, combining 100+ years of experience with Bennett's financial, technological, and marketing prowess. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH with operating authority across 48 states and over 500 power units.
• Trans Am SeriesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBennett sponsors its own Danny Lowry competing in the Trans Am Series, presented by Pirelli and SVRA (Sportscar Vintage Racing Association), America's Road Racing Series dating back to 1966.
• National Semi-Truck Pulling CircuitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBennett sponsors Ryan DeBroux's 'Playin' with Fire' team in the National Semi-Truck Pulling Circuit.
• Wreaths Across AmericaflagshipOthersBennett Family of Companies has partnered with Wreaths Across America since 2017, transporting wreaths from Maine to Andersonville National Cemetery. Over 85,742 wreaths transported. Bennett received the James Prout Spirit of Giving Award (2021). Bennett is first to bring WAA Mobile Education Exhibit to their local community (2018).
• Truckers Against TraffickingcoreOthersBennett Family of Companies partners with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to offer specialized training to all associates in the family of companies. TAT educates, equips, and mobilizes the trucking industry to combat human trafficking. Through this partnership, victims of sex trafficking are becoming survivors and exploiters are being arrested.
• Universal Trucking Benefits Association (UTBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBennett chose UTBA as their insurance program partner. UTBA's group buying power helps offer competitive rates and quality service to Owner Operators and Independent Contractors including health, accident, dental, vision, life, disability, and critical illness insurance. Premiums can be deducted from settlement checks.
• ATBS (American Truck Business Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATBS provides tax and business consulting services for truck drivers including accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, monthly income statements, benchmarking data, and business consulting. Cost can be deducted from settlements.
• Overdrive ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationOverdrive Connect app platform provides technology tools for owner-operators including Fuel Book app for finding fuel discounts, ELD compliance, and other operational tools.
• MHC KenworthcoreOthersNationwide discount on service with MHC Kenworth; 15% discount on parts with MHC Nationwide for Bennett owner-operators.
• Continental TirescoreOthersPreferred tire vendor with very aggressive pricing for Bennett owner-operators. National account tire pricing also with Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, and Yokohama.
• TA/Petro (TravelCenters of America)minorOthersDiscount pricing on selected service items at TA/Petro truckstops for Bennett owner-operators.
• ComdatacoreTechnology or IntegrationBennett issues EFS cards through Comdata for freight carrier payments. Carriers can access settlement funds to wire into their bank account or use the Comdata card at any Comdata Truckstop.
• Rush Truck CentersminorOthersDiscount program for parts and service at Rush Truck Centers in Atlanta for Bennett owner-operators.
• Rolling StrongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRolling Strong wellness program for drivers available for under $4 per month. Includes RS Wellness coach, app with GPS mapping to healthy restaurants with truck parking, health challenges, DOT physical recertifications.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Forward Air: Forward Air provides expedited LTL and logistics services, including specialized handling for time-sensitive freight. Its Omni Logistics acquisition expanded its international forwarding footprint, intersecting with Bennett International Transport's NVOCC and customs brokerage offerings.

Broad incumbents

• ArcBest: ArcBest operates a multimodal asset-based and asset-light logistics platform with LTL (ABF Freight), truckload brokerage, and managed transportation. It overlaps with Bennett's LTL, brokerage, and managed transportation offerings.
• XPO (now GXO Logistics and RXO separately): RXO is the dedicated U.S. brokerage arm spun out from XPO, competing directly with Bennett International Logistics in freight brokerage, managed transportation, and last-mile services. GXO (the contract logistics piece) competes with Bennett Distribution Services in warehousing.
• Schneider National: Schneider is one of the largest publicly-traded truckload and intermodal carriers in North America, offering flatbed, dedicated, and logistics services. It is a direct competitor to Bennett Motor Express in flatbed and to Bennett International Logistics in brokerage and managed transportation.
• JB Hunt Transport Services: JB Hunt operates one of the largest U.S. intermodal and dedicated trucking fleets with significant brokerage and final-mile capabilities. It overlaps with Bennett's general freight, dedicated capacity, and 3PL offerings at a much larger scale.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest truckload carrier in the U.S. with general freight, dedicated, and refrigerated capacity. Its LTL expansion (USXpress, AAA Cooper) creates adjacency with Bennett's LTL and full-truckload offerings.

Direct peers

• Heartland Express: Heartland Express operates asset-based irregular route truckload with focus on mid-to-long haul dry van and refrigerated freight. It competes with Bennett Motor Express and Ace Doran in the general freight and steel hauling segments.
• Daseke: Daseke specializes in flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized freight — including wind energy, aerospace, and government cargo. It is the closest direct competitor to Bennett's heavy/super heavy haul and Bennett Heavy & Specialized divisions.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner is a major asset-based truckload carrier with strength in dedicated, medium-to-long haul, and logistics. It directly competes with Bennett Motor Express in flatbed/van and with Bennett International Logistics in brokerage.
• Landstar System: Landstar is a non-asset-based freight network with owner-operator capacity across flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized cargo. Its agent-based model mirrors Bennett's freight agent network and competes for owner-operator and shipper relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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