truck driver

new home sales consultant

local driver

independent contractor

supervisor

Epes Transport System, LLC

I have been with epes going on 2 weeks I know it's not long but long enough I feel I can right a decent review.

Orientation: you will be put in nice hotel with breakfast. depending on where you live a rental or bus ticket to get their. Orientation is pretty small 6 to 12 people instructors are laid back. You will be told it's a half day orientation if you complete all work online which is partially true the class portion if you do everything before hand is half a day the highest issue are drug test luckily mine came back on time so I was released after lunch. After being released after lunch uou then have to go to safety get your badge and meet everyone with a tour and explanation of (efs) pay card (bad) and setting Up everything then your assigned s truck. If your lucky like me then you'll ne ready to roll my 6p so on a good orientation is 8a to 6p. 

After orientation and safety you'll meet or call your driver manager and speak with them one on one about yourself what you want and what they would like from you as a driver on their fleet. I'm easy going my regional dedicated position allows me home on weekends but I've opted to stay out for 2 weeks here and there I run recap hours so I don't reset my DM likes this so we get along ok I've not had to wait more than an hour for a new load and my loads range from 400 to 800 miles. They are big on time deliveries and pickups with time sensitive loads but some account are droo and hook with open deliveries and pickups.

Equipment: I'll say this boldly company equipment is junk straight junk lol. Penske has bought out epes which is a business move smart one idk but the equipment is freightliner cascadia, a few t680 truck, and new volvos which is what Penske introduced. These trucks are governed at 63 with low torque range so mountains are your enemy 35 to 45 mph too speed. They are all for the most part equipped with bendix system, on guard, omnitracs and some new coded trucks where you have to input a physical code on a key pad to start. All this is for insurance and safety not the benefit of the driver and because of this miles will be harder to rack up since it wasnt a keyed factor when they made the change. (Benfits company hurts drivers) all trucks are automatic for get manual ounce company switched over they discontinued 10 speeds the ones they have as of now are being swapped out and for lease purchase drivers only.

Further more I'd like to add people are always gonna have bad reviews it's being able to put up with the bad as long as the good out ways it. My truck has some of the listed items it sucks extremely bad I'm used to covering 600 miles a day but I'm stuck covering 400 to 450 a day but its dedicated so I put up with it. Good starter company definitely. If hometime is a main key thing for you it's a good company. Nice people your s name not a number I'll eventually prob leave because I'm out here to drive and make money and a truck that is more computer than driver compatible I'd just not right these trucks need very little to drive themselves now and that's no joke I get fatigued much easier now I'm always tired legs fall asleep I need a truck I interact with and know I have complete control over how I drive I'm a seasoned driver with years behind the wheel and a spotless record so I know how to drive safely. 

So having said all that and writing this story I hope it helps you in deciding if this is a company for you think wisely and take your time looking I spent about a month looking before I decided on this one and I've been happy enough with my choice that I will stay until the right company comes along.

Hired as OTR Driver being told I would do 2400 to 2800 miles a week with the dream of Leasing my own Rig; first month was great with miles at 2800 a week the first month then Epes turned me into a short haul driver where getting 2000 miles a week was next to impossible. Even went through the chain of command about the miles I was getting; it would change that week “some” only to be put back on short hauls which were under 200 to 300 miles a day about 1400 to 1600 miles a week.

Epes biggest concern is their Lowes Loads which are very short runs so if you live between GA & LA then you will get the short runs regardless of what you were told by an Epes Recruiter; good luck in Atlanta GA. 

The key I have found is getting a Drive Manager that will fight for your loads which I have not seen so you will have to do the fighting and it’s a pain to do every week.

The benefits are very expensive benefits, especially if you are married with a family.

Time off is not an issue for some reason so if you like being off, Epes is the place for you. This company emphasizes home time for employees and does try and get you home for the weekend but be WARNED if you have a delivery on a Saturday the odds of getting a load to get you home is VERY VERY LOW so you may end up sitting there till Monday morning for a load that will get you near home!

The communication at Epes is terrible so when you speak to someone that is where it goes and stays but hey at least you told someone.

The bottom line is that Epes is a very good company to work for but Epes communication is very poor, and the money/pay is not there to be made. It's the kind of trucking company that holds orientation every week, for the drivers to come in, be hired only to later quit due to not enough miles to make a living on. Therefore do not expect to make anything over $400-$500 a week. Now if you’re a young person still living at home with no bills then Epes can help you get your experience but that’s about it. If you have bills to pay then I would look elsewhere and forget about being off on the weekend’s but if you just got to be off on the weekends with little pay then Epes can do that for you.

Why would anyone work as a Epes Driver not getting miles turn around and Lease a Tractor with Epes only to make even less money is beyond me?

The Rockwall team is great, every single driver manager cares deeply about their driver. The owner operator manager will do their best to make sure everything is right. 

The whole team is great, of course there is sometimes little fights, but nothing that isn’t laughed about in a few hours. This is the first job I have truly loved, and it hurts me to leave, but I received and offer I cannot turn down.

They treat drivers great, offer very competitive pay for city, over the road, regional, and independent contractors. They do their best to get the drivers home whenever the driver asks, wether that’s every few days, once a week, or once a month. I’ve never heard a driver manager complain about a driver asking off, not have I heard of a driver being turned down. Drivers are recognized for safety, service awards, and time of service. 

Good freight with lots of options, drivers don’t get in trouble for turning down a load that isn’t what they want, just offered the next one.

Very fun office team, more like a family than coworkers. Always doing something fun for both drivers and non-drivers.

Great insurance, most prescriptions are free or very low cost, free Teledoc so no going to the doctors office for colds. 

I would definitely recommend any friend or family member to EPES Transport.

Usually dispatch will plan your route, accept or decline load. No forced dispatch.

Miles are a hit or miss, very inconsitent. Some weeks are better than others. Starting pay could be better. Zip code miles, short miles. They do make-up with incentive miles after 9k monthly miles which isn't hard to do honestly on a month basis. 9k, 10k and 11k. Each a 0.3, 0.6, caps at 0.9 cent for all miles. If you like to run or leave Sundays you will always hit incentive pay.

Management and office personnel are welcoming, treated with respect.

Other drivers for the most part are approachable and friendly. Willing to share their experiences with the company.

Hardest part would be, finding parking at night assuming you delivered or picked up a load late in the afternoon. Company does not run you late nights unless you tell them. No overnight driving, optional.

Overall, I enjoy my current job at Epes. Treat me fairly and will consider continuing my employment here for sometime.


My experience as a manager at this trucking company was ultimately disappointing and frustrating. While I was initially drawn to the role by promises of leadership development and team collaboration, the reality was far different.

The company lacks consistent communication, and key decisions are often made without input from those directly impacted. As a manager, I was expected to meet ambitious goals without the proper resources or support, which made it extremely difficult to succeed or support my team effectively.

There’s also a noticeable disconnect between upper management and frontline operations. Employee concerns are regularly dismissed, and initiatives that could improve morale or retention are either ignored or underfunded. Despite raising valid suggestions to streamline processes and improve driver experiences, little was done to implement change.

In short, the culture promotes burnout rather than growth. I would not recommend this company to professionals seeking a supportive and forward-thinking work environment.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Being a local driver and having my home time is important.  The DM has been pretty good on the routes that are given out.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I haven’t had to stress about anything, I’m a local driver.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone is friendly and it’s such a tight fitting crew. We pretty much know the drivers. If you need anything someone is there to help you.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
After my 10hr break I would come in once the slip seat driver before me come in. I would pick up my load deliver to the store on my assignment for that day. Once I deliver I bring back the trailer that was already at store by returning it to the RDC. I would park my tractor on the yard and go home.

Training/Orientation was a joke and waste of time but they pay you a few hundred for knocking out computer base training courses before orientation day plus pay for hotel/fuel if you drive to Orientation location.

Initially was promised minimum $1200.00/weekly
I worked 6 weeks no days off and not once did I get close to $1k before taxes. Did some digging and found that I didn't get paid for over 10 trips since I started driving for the company.

The routes were extremely easy, it just sucks they couldn't pay what they promised or pay at all.

Dispatch couldn't careless if I got paid and HR/Payroll wouldn't respond to any of my calls. 

Told them I wouldn't continue driving until I got paid for those trips and instead of paying they let me go without contacting me. I found out through an exit survey alert on Driver Pulse. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
They keep you moving.
You dont wait to long for loads.
Supervisors communicate changes in loads and routes.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When I have to take truck to Penske for PM or Inspection.
Penske dont communicate anything nor do they call to let you know that truck is ready to pickup. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is friendly and drivers are very helpful and knowledgeable about routes, loads and job performance. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Getting your load and delivering and returning back to yard the same day and within allow driving time with no violations.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay and benefits are marginal at best. Company was recently sold and currently still going through transitional changes. 
Currently waiting to see improvements, if any.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Again, waiting to see if any changes  for improvement occur.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Relatively laid back, though previous management was very inexperienced and some from that time frame still remain often making creating much more stress than necessary. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hard work with little respect or regard to efforts placed in company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
You are home for the weekends 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not getting paid for layovers or drop and hooks. Low pay and medical insurance is expensive for you and your spouse. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's not bad. Some Dispatchers are just concerned about getting the loads off and not worried about you getting miles to make money.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Do 2 or more loads a day and only getting about 380 miles for the day.

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