Being a Georgia-based logistics company means that Bennett International Group employees, customers and drivers are affected by any storm that heavily affects the southeast. With Hurricane Matthew taking its path up the Florida coast, Matthew is having the following effects on operations.
Employees and Agents
We have agents and terminals whose offices have been closed due to evacuation orders in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Our primary concern is for the safety and well-being of our Bennett team. We are praying for our employees, agents and their families. Any disruption in local operations can be handled by the team at the home office in McDonough, Georgia. If you have any questions please call 800.866.5500.
Owner Operators, Contractors and Drivers
Our driving force is very experienced in disaster situations. Our concern is for their safety as highway conditions change throughout the course of the storm. For those domiciled in directly affected areas, we honor their commitment to their families to keep them safe. Most of our drivers are in a situation to be able to assist as the storm unfolds and its aftermath is better understood.
As of Friday afternoon October, 7, 2016 we have drivers staging with relief equipment for our customers in South Carolina, Florida and Georgia awaiting deployment to the hardest hit areas. We are proud of our drivers for being able to be part of the solution before, during and after major weather events. We pray for their continued safety and for the guidance of our customers as they provide relief and restoration of utilities and property.
Customers
There are many delays on the major highways in the southeast due to various closures and reversals for evacuation. Customers with inbound and outbound shipments to the affected states may be delayed. Contact your Bennett customer service representative for updates. The following websites provide updates on road conditions:
- FMCSA Emergency Transportation website
- Florida DOT Hurricane Matthew Road Condition Updates
- South Carolina DOT Hurricane Matthew Road Condition Update
- Georgia DOT Hurricane Matthew Road Condition Update
Hurricane Matthew Trucking and Logistics Preparedness
As we watch the weather and look to do anything we can to help the individuals that are affected by Hurricane Matthew, our teams here at Bennett are ready and prepared throughout this weekend and the coming days to pitch in. If you have any questions or comments, please call the home office at 800.866.5500.
November 7, 2024
Stars, Stripes and White Lines Show Kick-Off for the First Year with Truck, Jeep and Motorcycle Winners!
Bennett Family of Companies Comes Together to Transport Supplies to Those in Need
September 4, 2024
Today, we honor our 2023 Drivers & Women of Excellence award recipients. We value our drivers/employees and take pride in celebrating them during our annual Drivers Appreciation event. 2023 has been an extraordinary year and these women have performed with the highest levels of professionalism and represent the best in the industry. Please take a few moments to watch as Marcia Taylor, CEO of Bennett Family of Companies presents the winners with their awards in a virtual format.
August 29, 2024
New Location Enhances Heavy Haul and Lift Services in Southeast USA
March 29, 2024
The Bennett Family of Companies race teams took to the track last weekend continuing the 2024 race season with the TransAm Series at Road Atlanta and the Xfinity Series at Circuit of the Americas (COTA).
September 11, 2023
Today, we honor our 2023 Drivers & Women of Excellence award recipients. We value our drivers/employees and take pride in celebrating them during our annual Drivers Appreciation event. 2023 has been an extraordinary year and these women have performed with the highest levels of professionalism and represent the best in the industry. Please take a few moments to watch as Marcia Taylor, CEO of Bennett Family of Companies presents the winners with their awards in a virtual format.
May 30, 2023
According to Transport Topics, truck drivers are becoming social media influencers. There are several drivers among the Bennett Family of Companies that are on various social media platforms as social media influencers in the transportation industry. In addition, Bennett is a sponsor of Tony Justice, all-American country music artist and truck driver, who also has a considerable social media presence. Learn more about why our drivers and Tony use social media to expand their career.
Bennett Motor Express (BME) owner-operators, Daniel and Phyllis Snow with Snow Trucking recently attended the 75 Chrome Shop’s 25th Annual Truck Show Extravaganza held on April 28-30, 2023, in Wildwood, Florida. During the show, they were approached by “Mutha Trucker News” to speak on the current state of the freight market. Since the beginning of this year, the team drivers have only been home one week. The couple shared how it is very hard to find freight and be able to make a living without putting in the extra hours out on the road in today’s market.
Safety is Priority One at the Bennett Family of Companies. That’s why it was important for Alicia Echols, Director of Safety and Compliance with Bennett Heavy & Specialized, LLC (BHS), to be a part of the recent Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) webinar to discuss the significance of “Making Risk Reduction a Fleetwide Initiative.” During the webinar, Alicia spoke on a variety of topics including a safety culture within Bennett, communication strategies, safety initiatives and driver engagement efforts around safety.
March 29, 2023
Bennett Family of Companies’ freight agents, field offices and company employees gathered for Bennett’s Ft. Worth Symposium held on March 9-11th at the beautiful Omni Hotel in Ft. Worth, Texas, for the second consecutive year.
The weekend officially kicked off on Thursday evening with a fun-filled “Wild West” themed welcome reception. Attendees wore their favorite cowboy boots and enjoyed a night of music, drinks, food, dancing, and networking.
March 8, 2023
Bennett Family of Companies’ freight agents, field offices and company employees gathered for Bennett’s 43rd annual Symposium held on February 3-5th at the beautiful Hilton Peachtree City Atlanta Hotel and Conference Center in Peachtree City, Georgia, for the second consecutive year.
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