EPES Transport System, Inc

About EPES.

Epes Transport is dedicated to providing quality transportation services. Our mission is to continuously improve the quality of our service to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. Continuous improvement in quality is the means we will use to ensure reasonable profits and long term growth. We will invest in the future of our company in order to meet our business objectives and provide a positive employment environment. We will accomplish our mission through the total commitment and involvement of our employees, our customers and our suppliers. The company started business in 1931 in Blackstone, Virginia. Originally known as "The Transport Company" it began as a family owned business and continued that way for over 55 years. Epes Transport was purchased in September, 1987 by Epes Carriers, Inc. a newly established holding company owned by A.M. Bodford. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Epes Carriers is the largest private trucking company in North Carolina. EPES Timeline. EPES Transport System, Inc. founded in Blackstone, VA. EPES Carriers, Inc. EPES Transport System, aquired by EPES Carriers, Inc. Relocated to NC. Relocated general offices from Blackstone, VA to Greensboro, NC. Thomas Transport. Acquired Thomas transport Systems, Inc. EPES Logistics. EPES Logistics started as a transportation marketing and logistics company. TS Acquisition, Inc. Acquired TS Acquisition, Inc. dba Texas Star Express. Installed Qualcomm Satellite tracking systems. Yeary Transfer Company. Acquired Yeary Transfer Company of Lexington, KY. Burton Lines. Acquired Burton Lines, Inc. of Durham, NC. Anderson & Webb. acquired Anderson & Webb of Mount Airy, NC. York Transportation. Acquired assets from York Transportation of York, SC. EPES Dedicated. EPES Dedicated Fleet Operations started as division of Epes Transport System, Inc. Salem Express Services. Acquired assets from Salem Express Services. Acquired C.S Henry Transfer of Rocky Mount, NC. Glossen Freightways. Acquired Glossen Freightways, Inc. of Lexington, NC. Lakeway Trucking. Acquired Lakeway Trucking, Inc., Southern Freight Express, Inc., and Southern Freight Services, Inc. of Morristown, TN. Piedmont Express. Acquired Piedmont Express, Inc. of Conover, NC. Scales Express. Acquired Scales Express of Valdosta, GA. Cargo Logistices. Acquired Cargo Logistics of Charlotte, NC. Texas Star Express. Merged with Texas Star Express of Rockwall, TX.