Epes Transport System, LLC is honored to be named as one of the “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association. This recognition is a testament to Epes Transport’s mission in this… Read More
Inbound Logistics Magazine Awards Epes Transport System as a Top 100 Trucker
Epes Transport System, LLC, a leader in the transportation industry, is proud to be listed as an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Trucker 2020. Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select the best transportation providers by carefully evaluating submitted information, conducting personal… Read More
KEEP “WORK ZONES” FROM BECOMING “WRECK ZONES”
You’ve heard it a million times — the state flower of Texas (or any other US state for that matter) is an orange traffic cone. But the statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration make that statement less humorous,… Read More
From the Customer Service Desk…
As spring approaches, the inevitable winter thaw is upon us. We all look forward to longer days, the warm spring sun on our shoulders, the flowers blooming, and the freight volumes increasing. What…what? Gulp…it is that time when a busy… Read More
Epes Transport renews with the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
Greensboro, North Carolina – Epes Transport System today announced that it has submitted and received approval for their current data submission to the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry. The SmartWay Transport… Read More
Changes to Qualcomm HOS
Changes to Qualcomm HOS As you have probably heard and some of you have already experienced, so changes are coming to the HOS regulations regarding Electronic Logging Devices or “ELDs”. Basically, as of 12/16/19 every truck is required to be… Read More
CBD Oil: The Newest Fad
CBD or Cannabidiol Oil is all the rage today. It is being credited for helping treat a variety of medical issues, including epileptic seizures, anxiety, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer disease and more. If you ask experts, the evidence… Read More
Three Points of Contact
The most frequent cause of injuries for drivers are slips and falls from tractors and trailers. For the most part, this is caused by drivers failing to enter or exit their vehicles properly. Did you realize that jumping from the… Read More
Melissa Nishan Wins recognition
Epes Transport System is pleased to share that our very own, Melissa Nishan is being recognized as a 2019 Women in Trucking “Top Woman to Watch in Transportation” by Redefining the Road magazine. The mission of the Women in Trucking… Read More
Driver Vacation Policy Update
Once again, our QIO process proves itself a worthy tool. That in conjunction with some productive conversations with our drivers, we are proud to say yet again, “We Heard You”! So, it is with great pleasure that we are announcing… Read More
Driver Recognition Meeting Dates
GREENSBORO NC – DRIVER RECOGNITION MEETING Our annual meeting to recognize and celebrate our professional drivers for their service and safety achievements will be held on Saturday, March 30th, 2019. We will meet at Embassy Suites – 204 Centreport Dr,… Read More
Maximize the Value of Your Tires
Tire-related costs are the single largest maintenance expenditure for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) fleet operators, and represent one of the two highest costs of running a truck, second only to fuel! Improper tire maintenance is also a major cause of… Read More
2019 Best Fleets To Driver For
GREAT NEWS! Carriers Edge and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) have formally announced Epes Transport System, LLC as a “2019 BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR.” In 2012 Carriers Edge and the TCA announced that Epes Transport was A FLEET TO WATCH. … Read More
Eddie Loflin named TCA Highway Angel
Eddie Loflin named TCA Highway Angel for his heroic actions Alexandria, Virginia: Eddie Loflin of Thomasville, North Carolina, a professional truck driver for Epes Transport System, LLC of Greensboro, North Carolina, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers… Read More
Night Blindness
While driving down a dark, twisting two-lane road, the glare of an oncoming vehicle’s high beam headlight suddenly appear. The vehicle flashes past and for the next two seconds you are blind. You have just experienced a common hazard known… Read More