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Mission
To strengthen communities by expanding access to resources, readiness, and opportunity across the transportation and logistics economy.
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WELCOME TO BEYOND THE WHEELS
Driving opportunity.
Strengthening communities
Beyond The Wheels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing economic opportunity for drivers, workforce participants, and entrepreneurs moving our nation’s critical goods throughout the supply chain.
501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
ABOUT BEYOND THE WHEELS
Building stronger communities through access, investment, and opportunity.
Beyond The Wheels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that mobilizes grants, contracts, corporate investment, and philanthropic support to strengthen transportation and logistics communities.
We convert those resources into technical assistance, scholarships, workforce pathways, procurement readiness, career access, and business support for the people and entrepreneurs who keep our nation’s critical goods moving throughout the supply chain.
OUR FOUNDATION
Why Beyond The Wheels Exist
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Purpose
To move people and businesses from potential to participation through funded programs, technical assistance, scholarships, procurement readiness, and strategic connections.
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Vision
A more inclusive and resilient supply-chain economy where prepared people and businesses can compete, grow, and create lasting economic value.
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Mission
To strengthen communities by expanding access to resources, readiness, and opportunity across the transportation and logistics economy.
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Purpose
To move people and businesses from potential to participation through funded programs, technical assistance, scholarships, procurement readiness, and strategic connections.
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Vision
A more inclusive and resilient supply-chain economy where prepared people and businesses can compete, grow, and create lasting economic value.
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WHAT WE DO
Turning resources into readiness, access, and economic mobility.
Every contribution helps move opportunity beyond the classroom. Here is what that support can make possible.
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Technical Assistance
Hands-on capacity building, program design, and implementation support for governments, workforce organizations, nonprofits, community partners, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
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Grants, Contracts & Funded Initiatives
We pursue grants, contracts, corporate support, and philanthropic investment to fund programs with measurable workforce, business, and community outcomes.
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Scholarships & Community Resources
We reduce barriers to entry and advancement through scholarships, sponsored opportunities, tools, referrals, and community-based resources.
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Workforce Development
We connect people to career pathways, employer demand, skills development, and opportunities that strengthen the transportation and logistics workforce.
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Procurement Readiness
Routes to Revenue is our signature procurement-readiness training, preparing entrepreneurs and small businesses to position, pursue, and compete for government and commercial revenue opportunities.
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Courier & Logistics Training Access
Courier and logistics training is delivered by our partner, Courier Business Academy, which has trained more than 15,000 entrepreneurs across all 50 states, including Hawaii, as well as Puerto Rico. Through this partnership, Beyond The Wheels expands access to practical industry education through scholarships, funded initiatives, workforce programs, and community-based opportunities.
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Technical Assistance
Hands-on capacity building, program design, and implementation support for governments, workforce organizations, nonprofits, community partners, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
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Grants, Contracts & Funded Initiatives
We pursue grants, contracts, corporate support, and philanthropic investment to fund programs with measurable workforce, business, and community outcomes.
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Scholarships & Community Resources
We reduce barriers to entry and advancement through scholarships, sponsored opportunities, tools, referrals, and community-based resources.
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Workforce Development
We connect people to career pathways, employer demand, skills development, and opportunities that strengthen the transportation and logistics workforce.
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Procurement Readiness
Routes to Revenue is our signature procurement-readiness training, preparing entrepreneurs and small businesses to position, pursue, and compete for government and commercial revenue opportunities.
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Courier & Logistics Training Access
Courier and logistics training is delivered by our partner, Courier Business Academy, which has trained more than 15,000 entrepreneurs across all 50 states, including Hawaii, as well as Puerto Rico. Through this partnership, Beyond The Wheels expands access to practical industry education through scholarships, funded initiatives, workforce programs, and community-based opportunities.
NATIONAL EXPANSION
Six Cities, First.
Beyond The Wheels is expanding market by market, beginning in six strategic regions where transportation, logistics, workforce demand, and community partnerships create strong opportunities for impact.
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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
DMV — DC / MD / VA
Our national headquarters and strongest base for government, industry, workforce, and relationship-driven partnerships.
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SOUTHEAST FLAGSHIP
Atlanta, GA
A Southeast flagship with deep logistics, aviation, corporate, workforce, and entrepreneurial opportunity.
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PORT & COMMUNITY MARKET
Charleston, SC
A port-driven market with strong potential for workforce innovation, small-business support, and community impact.
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FREIGHT & LAST-MILE GATEWAY
Jacksonville, FL
A major freight, port, and last-mile gateway connecting businesses and workers to Florida's logistics economy.
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NATIONAL EMPLOYER MARKET
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
A national-scale employer market spanning aviation, rail, distribution, corporate logistics, and transportation.
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LOGISTICS PROGRAMMING HUB
Memphis, TN
A natural market for courier, last-mile, and logistics programming, anchored by one of the nation's most important delivery hubs.
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WHO WE SERVE
Serving the people, businesses, and institutions that keep the supply chain moving.
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Individuals & Workforce Participants
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Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
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Community-Based Organizations
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Workforce & Economic Development Organizations
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States & Local Governments
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Educational Institutions
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Employers & Industry Partners
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Transportation & Logistics
leadership
Our Founders
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Visionary & Co-Founder
Danielle Carr
A former federal Contracting Officer, Government Relations Executive, and serial entrepreneur, Danielle leads the strategy behind Beyond The Wheels' government engagement, partnerships, grants, procurement readiness, corporate relationships, and national growth.
Her work is centered on opening doors to resources, funding, contracting opportunities, and strategic relationships that help communities, entrepreneurs, and workforce participants move forward.
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Workforce Innovator & Co-Founder
Daeron Myers
Daeron Myers is the founder of Courier Business Academy and an experienced logistics entrepreneur and educator. Through CBA, he has helped thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs gain practical knowledge for launching and growing courier and logistics businesses.
As Co-Founder of Beyond The Wheels, Daeron brings industry expertise, community insight, and a national network of drivers and entrepreneurs into the nonprofit's broader economic-impact mission.
GOVERNANCE
Board & Governance
Our Board provides strategic oversight, governance, industry perspective, and connections that help Beyond The Wheels advance its mission.
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Tyra Redus, Esq.
Deputy CEO, COMTO
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Angela McCullough
Founder & CEO, Tri-Logistics
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Ken Kelly
President & CEO, Strativia
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Dr. Alex Evans
Head of Surgery, Howard University
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Travis Mack
Chairman & CEO, Saalex Corporation
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Robert Dean
Deputy Warden, DC Dept. of Corrections
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Lincoln Tyson
Founder & Principal, TPM Group
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Josh Jordan
Acquisition Director, FRA / U.S. DOT
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Tyra Redus, Esq.
Deputy CEO, COMTO
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Angela McCullough
Founder & CEO, Tri-Logistics
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Ken Kelly
President & CEO, Strativia
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Dr. Alex Evans
Head of Surgery, Howard University
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Travis Mack
Chairman & CEO, Saalex Corporation
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Robert Dean
Deputy Warden, DC Dept. of Corrections
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Lincoln Tyson
Founder & Principal, TPM Group
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Josh Jordan
Acquisition Director, FRA / U.S. DOT
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Governance & Executive
Board development, bylaws, oversight, and strategic direction.
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Programs & Curriculum
Program strategy, Routes to Revenue, and alignment with expansion markets.
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Partnerships & Development
Sponsors, grants, fundraising, and organizational partnerships.
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Events & Community Engagement
Signature events, community activations, and local market engagement.
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Governance & Executive
Board development, bylaws, oversight, and strategic direction.
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Programs & Curriculum
Program strategy, Routes to Revenue, and alignment with expansion markets.
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Partnerships & Development
Sponsors, grants, fundraising, and organizational partnerships.
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Events & Community Engagement
Signature events, community activations, and local market engagement.
Signature Education Program
Courier Business Academy
Courier Business Academy is the signature education program supported by Beyond The Wheels. The academy prepares aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs to establish, operate, position, and grow courier and logistics businesses.
Beyond The Wheels strengthens the academy by attracting grants and sponsors, bringing government and industry leaders into the experience, enhancing VIP Days and site visits, supporting procurement education, and connecting participants to a larger network of relationships and opportunities.
Signature Education Program
Courier Business Academy
Courier Business Academy is the signature education program supported by Beyond The Wheels. The academy prepares aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs to establish, operate, position, and grow courier and logistics businesses.
Beyond The Wheels strengthens the academy by attracting grants and sponsors, bringing government and industry leaders into the experience, enhancing VIP Days and site visits, supporting procurement education, and connecting participants to a larger network of relationships and opportunities.
OUR IMPACT
Impact is measured by what changes
We focus on outcomes that matter: people connected to opportunity, entrepreneurs becoming procurement-ready, scholarships removing barriers, employers reaching talent, and funded initiatives creating measurable value in the communities we serve.
15,000+ Entrepreneurs trained nationwide by our training partner, Courier Business Academy
Scholarships & resources deployed
Career & contracting pathways created
Communities & partners activated
UPCOMING EVENTS
Where community, opportunity, and industry connect.
OCTOBER 22, 2026
Beyond The Wheels Soft Launch
Prince George’s County, Maryland
An introduction to the Beyond The Wheels mission, leadership, programs, community impact strategy, and opportunities to partner with us.
NOVEMBER 07
CBA Gala
Atlanta, Georgia
GET INVOLVED
Choose how you want to move the mission forward
This is where we will showcase the people, partnerships, programs, and community moments behind the numbers, through photos, short-form video, participant stories, event highlights, and field footage from the markets we serve.
Partner With Us
Collaborate on programs, technical assistance, workforce initiatives, mentorship, employer engagement, or community-based projects.
Sponsor an Initiative
Provide financial or in-kind support for scholarships, events, community initiatives, workforce programming, or targeted impact projects.
Support the Mission
Help expand access to scholarships, community resources, entrepreneurship support, and economic mobility.
Bring an opportunity to the table
Have a funding opportunity, workforce need, procurement initiative, community program, or strategic partnership to explore? Connect with Beyond The Wheels.
Beyond The Wheels is a nonprofit organization connecting logistics education with government, industry, procurement, partnerships, and opportunity. Created from the combined strengths of Courier Business Academy and Strategic Connections, we build the ecosystem that helps emerging entrepreneurs move forward.
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