bennett heavy & specialized

Name

bennett heavy & specialized

Legal name

Bennett Heavy & Specialized, LLC

Website

https://bennettheavyspecialized.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Hazardous Materials Trucking Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

Keywords

• Hazardous materials trucking
• Ammunition explosives transport
• Secured government freight
• Heavy haul specialized
• Radioactive materials transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Joplin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hazmat Transportation Services: Fee-for-service transportation of hazardous materials including all classes of hazmat, ammunition and explosives (AA&E), nuclear fuel, and radioactive waste. Revenue is earned per shipment based on freight type, distance, and handling complexity.
2. Secured Transportation / TPS Services: Secure transportation of classified and sensitive materials for DoD contractors, government entities, and commercial aerospace customers. Premium pricing for TPS (Transportation Protective Services) due to higher security requirements and compliance mandates.
3. Customized High-Value Freight Solutions: Project-based and customized trailer configurations for complex over-dimensional and high-value cargo such as rocket boosters and space flight components. Revenue includes trailer fabrication, engineering, and dedicated transport team fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bennett Heavy & Specialized (BHS) provides specialized trucking services for hazardous materials, including all classes of hazmat, Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) for the Department of Defense, radioactive materials and waste for the Department of Energy, and high-value aerospace components for privatized space programs. The company is a DoD SDDC-approved carrier for AA&E and a DOE National Tier 1 carrier, leveraging DOD-compliant security-cleared driver teams, HERO-compliant satellite tracking, and customized trailer configurations for complex freight. Revenue is earned on a per-shipment transaction fee basis, with premium pricing for secured Transportation Protective Services (TPS) and customized high-value freight projects.

Product overview

Bennett Heavy & Specialized (BHS) operates as a specialized trucking division providing hazmat transportation services rather than a software platform. The core offering is secure freight transportation using various trailer types (van trailers, flatbed/open deck, sprinters, dromedaries, custom configurations) to serve aerospace, government, and commercial explosives markets. Services include Secured Transportation (TPS) for classified cargo, hazardous materials transport (all classes), Arms/Ammunition/Explosives (AA&E) for DoD, expedited hazmat, and customized high-value freight solutions. The division leverages fleet management technology including Omnitracs TT210 for trailer tracking and SkyBitz satellite devices for DOD compliance. BHS is one of multiple affiliated operating companies under Bennett International Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secured Transportation Services (TPS / Transportation Protective Services) Secure transportation services for classified and sensitive materials with DOD-compliant processes and security-cleared driver teams (over 15 years of TPS experience), including multiple NDTA Distinguished Service Awards from 2008 through 2019 for government freight transport excellence.
• Arms, Ammunition & Explosives (AA&E) Transportation Department of Defense SDDC-certified transportation of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives using secure teams and specialized equipment, for DoD agencies and contractors.
• Radioactive Materials & Waste Transport (DOE Tier 1) National Tier 1 carrier services for the U.S. Department of Energy for transport of radioactive materials and waste requiring HAZMAT Safety Permit and Hazardous Materials Security Plan, including nuclear fuel and radioactive waste.
• Hazardous Materials Transportation (All Classes) Transport of all classes of hazardous materials including ammunition, explosives, nuclear fuel, and radioactive waste with HMR-certified drivers (49 CFR 100-185 compliant).
• Expedited Hazmat Transportation Dedicated expedited hazmat freight transport via sprinter vans, dedicated dry vans, or dromedaries on non-stop time schedules for time-sensitive munitions and explosives shipments.
• Customized High-Value Freight Solutions Specialized trucking solutions including trailer fabrication, detailed transport plans, dedicated transport teams, and project/risk management for unique aerospace cargo such as rocket boosters, payload fairings, and satellite/aeronautics components.
• Heavy Haul & Specialized Transportation Overdimensional freight transportation for items that cannot fit on standard flatbeds, including super heavy haul capabilities through agent partnerships (e.g., Contractors Cargo Company).
• Equipment Leasing / Driver Equipment Programme (Power Units) Fleet of company-owned 2015-2019 Freightliners or Kenworth T680s operated by experienced secure hazmat driver teams, many with over 20 years of service, deployed for hazmat and specialized freight.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15 years of TPS experience for US DoD with multiple NDTA Distinguished Service Awards from 2008 through 2019
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Wreaths Across AmericastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2021Bennett partners with Wreaths Across America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to honor fallen veterans. Bennett drivers transport wreaths from Worcester Wreath Company in Maine to Andersonville National Cemetery and other locations nationwide. Bennett also hosts the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit at its headquarters and supports fundraising efforts through the Taylor Family Foundation. In 2021, Bennett covered every gravesite (20,300) at Andersonville National Cemetery.
• Pentagon Freight ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2020BHS Houston Terminal partnered with Pentagon Freight Services, a global freight forwarding and logistics provider in the oil and gas industry, to transport multiple oil separator skids (largest: 30 ft x 16 ft x 12 ft 6 in, 62,000 lbs) from a Houston-area fabrication facility to Bush Intercontinental Airport for overseas air freight via Antonov aircraft. This was an expedited transport where Pentagon needed rapid response and Bennett's specialized heavy haul capabilities.
• Contractors Cargo CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 September 2019Contractors Cargo Company (CCC), a Los Angeles-based family-owned company founded in 1933 and specializing in super heavy haul transportation, was added as an agent to Bennett Motor Express. CCC can move freight from 100,000 lbs to over 1 million lbs and brings the largest fleet of dual lane equipment in the US, 55-axle transporters, and 55 girder systems up to 400 tons. CCC's West Coast coverage complements Bennett's existing operations, and both companies share family-owned values and long transportation industry histories.
• Load Covering SolutionsminorOthers · 1 August 2019Bennett partnered with Load Covering Solutions on a custom-printed curtain side trailer dedicated to Wreaths Across America and the company's mission to honor fallen veterans. The partnership produced a wrapped trailer to raise awareness for the Wreaths Across America cause.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anderson Trucking Service: St. Cloud, MN-based specialized carrier with heavy haul, flatbed, and over-dimensional divisions serving construction, energy, and government customers, overlapping with BHS's specialized trucking focus.
• Acme Truck Line: Gulfport, MS-based specialized heavy haul and over-dimensional trucking carrier serving government, energy, and industrial customers with similar over-dimensional capabilities to BHS.
• Melton Truck Lines: Tulsa, OK-based flatbed and heavy haul carrier with a dedicated government and military freight division, directly comparable to BHS's specialized freight operations for federal customers.
• Trimac Transportation: Canadian-based bulk hazmat and specialized trucking carrier with operations across North America, comparable to BHS in hazmat certification focus and dangerous goods transport capabilities.
• Lone Star Transportation: New Boston, TX-based heavy haul and specialized carrier serving government, aerospace, and energy customers with over-dimensional and secure transport capabilities comparable to BHS.
• Paschall Truck Lines: Specialized flatbed and heavy haul trucking company with a long-standing focus on U.S. military and government freight, mirroring BHS's DoD/DOE customer base and over-dimensional capabilities.
• Emmert International: Woodburn, OR-based heavy haul and project cargo specialist serving aerospace, defense, and government customers with similar over-dimensional and high-value freight solutions as BHS.
• Barnhart Transportation & Logistics: Memphis-based heavy haul and specialized transportation provider with super heavy haul and project cargo capabilities, similar to BHS's heavy haul services for high-value and over-dimensional freight.
• CRST International (Specialized Division): Cedar Rapids, IA-based carrier with a specialized transportation division focused on flatbed, heavy haul, and secure freight, comparable to BHS's specialized equipment and government freight capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large multi-modal carrier with specialized, intermodal, and dedicated divisions including government freight services; broader portfolio than BHS but overlapping in specialized trucking and DoD logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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