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Three Points of Contact

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 Julie Poncy

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

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“No-Zone” Awareness or What you don’t “NO” can hurt you

December 26, 2018December 18, 2018 Julie Poncy

Collisions frequently occur when traffic is merging from one lane to another. These merging maneuvers are most prevalent at highway entrance/exit ramps, at the approach to “mix-masters” or highway junctures as well as on local streets and highways where lanes… Read More

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Apprenticeship Training for Veterans

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 Eddison Cyrus

Epes Transport has partnered with the N.C. Department of Labor for the past 4 yrs in the Apprenticeship Program for Veterans. The Apprenticeship training is on–the-job learning combined with theoretical related instructions. The program allows Veterans who are hired into… Read More

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Following Distance

November 15, 2017January 10, 2018 Scott Jensen

Following Distance Scott Jensen – Director of Fleet Training Tailgating is the number one complaint the motoring public has against the trucking industry. Maintaining a proper following distance not only helps improve our image as an industry, but is also… Read More

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Electronic Logging Device Rules & Tips

June 15, 2016June 20, 2016 Kristin Bullard

A frequently talked about topic in any trucking company is the use and maintaining of Electronic Logs. The Electronic Logging Device Rules (or ELD) were introduced in 2015 by the DOT with a compliance deadline of December 18th 2017 to… Read More

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Summer Safety on the Road!

May 25, 2016June 20, 2016 Kristin Bullard

Summer has officially started again folks and with that warm weather comes more and more people traveling on the highways and byways with the kick off vacation season. We find that a lot of time and attention is paid to… Read More

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Safe Driving Tips

January 27, 2016June 20, 2016 Kristin Bullard

At the start of each year, we in the trucking industry start to notice more and more hazards on the roadway when commuting from one location to the next. Whether it be in climate weather, construction work, poor vehicle maintenance,… Read More

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Healthy Habits For A Truck Driver

July 16, 2014June 20, 2016 Eddison Cyrus

In the world of a truck driver getting the load there on time and safely is one of the most important things that they do. Drivers take pride in driving and what they do, that’s why there are called professional… Read More

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Post-9/11 GI Bill | On-the-Job and Apprenticeship Training

November 12, 2013June 9, 2014 admin

Epes Transport is appreciative and thankful to the men and women in uniform who diligently served our country and protect our freedom. Your unselfish generosity, representing only 1% of the population, to protect the many is a testament to your… Read More

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