FMCSA Carrier Profile
THOMAS EPPS
DBA: Steel Lion Logistics
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Active 10 yrs, 11 mo
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
71st pct · No inspection records on file
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Safety Percentile
This carrier ranks in the 71st percentile for safety violations among peer carriers — above FMCSA's 65th-percentile alert threshold.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC896903
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
10 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Required Filings
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Vetting Notes
THOMAS EPPS is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, operating under DOT 2571389. This profile has 1 high-severity flag: broker bond not on file. 2 notes for review: broker authority inactive, elevated safety percentile. No FMCSA roadside inspection records are on file for this carrier yet.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2571389
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
FMCSA Registration
January 13, 2015
Authority Granted
September 8, 2015
Contact Information
Location
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Operating Authority
MC896903
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
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Safety Percentile
71st percentile
vs. peer carriers
⚠ Above FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2015 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2015 | BROKER | On Record |
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