History Of Lighthouse
Sept. 1987
First Open
Lighthouse Transporation Services, LLC is started and receives approval from the US DOT to begin freight brokerage operations.
March 2011
First Shipments
The first two shipments, under new ownership, are moved by Lighthouse from Revere, MA to Minneapolis, MN.
March 2022
Current Office
Lighthouse moves to its current office at 722 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41011.
March 2023
Finalist
Lighthouse is named a finalist for the 19th annual Cincinnati Business Courier Fast 55, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in the Greater Cincinnati area.
June 2023
Finalist Again
Lighthouse is acknowledged by the Cincinnati Business Courier as a Finalist for the 2023 Best Places to Work Award in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Fall 2022
We're Growing
Lighthouse reaches 60 employees.
December 2021
Lighthouse's Philanthropy Begins
Lighthouse and NTL partner with Beechwood High School to immediately begin efforts to organize a donation drive to help the residents of Western Kentucky after a devastating outbreak of tornadoes ripped through the Southern U.S. & Ohio Valley. Together, they sent 6 full semi-trailers of donations to Mayfield and other areas of Western Kentucky.
Dec. 2020
Another Milestone
Lighthouse completes its 10th year of operations.
April 2021
Another Partner
Lighthouse purchases NTL Trucking, Inc. Jon Talbert joins Lighthouse as Partner and continues to manage operations of NTL Trucking.
Fall 2019
More Growth
Lighthouse reaches 35 employees.
Summer 2017
Growth
Lighthouse reaches 20 employees.
April 2017
A New Partner
Joe Myers joins Lighthouse as a Partner and President of Sales.
Jan. 2017
A Bigger Office
Lighthouse moves into new office at 100 W. 6th Street, Covington, KY 41011.
Dec. 2015
A Milestone
Lighthouse completes its fifth year of operation.
Spring 2014
Growth
Lighthouse reaches 10 employees.
November 2013
Second Office
Lighthouse moves to 130 Dudley Pike, Edgewood, KY 41017
Spring 2012
First Official Office
Lighthouse moves into its first official office at 7816 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042.
February 2011
Ownership Transfer
An ownership transfer from Steve Kenning family to Nick Lanham is consummated by the US DOT. Nick Lanham & Brad Ratliff begin working full days at the first Lighthouse office, Nick’s home.
August 2023
Winner
Lighthouse is awarded the winner for the 2023 Best Places to Work Award in the Greater Cincinnati area by the Cincinnati Business Courier.
June 2024
Finalist
Lighthouse is acknowledged by the Cincinnati Business Courier as a Finalist for the 2024 Best Places to Work Award in the Greater Cincinnati area.