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EPPS TRANSPORT
Lexington, MS
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3400409 · MC 1094429
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1094429 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Blue Hill Specialty Insurance Company Inc
Safety
Not Rated
44.4% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 1 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on January 31, 2021 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1094429
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA2322054
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3400409
MC Number
MC-1094429
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 26, 2020
Authority Granted
August 26, 2020
Annual Mileage
96,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
122 Race Street, Lexington, MS 39095
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Epps
Officer 2
Chetara Epps
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalLivestockRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (37.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
44.4% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
81st percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS6
LA2
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
6
Car Hauler
2
Equipment Trailer
1
Hotshot
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Load Trail | Car Hauler · 32 ft | 4ZEGC3228R1311426 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5RG312208 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 East Texas Trailers | Equipment Trailer · 32 ft | 58SGM3225TE049320 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YREY1MF159223 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GT12UE81GF247524 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4YREY7R1119601 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5DL3PG632951 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5DL6NG321298 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Horizon Trailers | Hotshot · 36 ft | 3H7GF3626RR002406 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Load Trail | Car Hauler · 32 ft | 4ZECH3223S1328821 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | 1025012120 | WASHINGTON COUNTY MS | I | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRGL5RG312208 4ZEGC3228R1311426 |
MS B2627586 TN 493425T |
| July 16, 2026 | LARRS01915 | NEW ORLEANS LA | I | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET EAST TEXAS TRAILERS |
2GC4YREY7R1119601 58SGM3225TE049320 |
OK YAMIMYU4 AL TN046283 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 6628006176 | COVINGTON COUNTY, MS | II | 8 | — | FOX CARS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET EAST TEXAS TRAILERS |
1GC4YREY1MF159223 58SGM3225TE049320 |
MS 63827AC MS TEMP |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 7642004802 | LINCOLN COUNTY, MS | I | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM HORIZON TRAILERS |
3C6UR5DL6NG321298 3H7GF3626RR002406 |
MS 7286AB B-10 MS W3762X |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | LALDS01191 | NEW ORLEANS LA | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET EAST TEXAS TRAILERS |
1GC4YREY1MF159223 58SGM3225TE049320 |
MS 3827AC MS VIN49320 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | 2010013913 | PANOLA COUNTY, MS | I | — | — | MERCEDES BENZ OF JACKSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
GMC LOAD TRAIL |
1GT12UE81GF247524 4ZEGC3228R1311426 |
MS B2622298 TN 493425T |
| October 24, 2025 | I034Y40129 | HENNING TN | I | 5 | 3 | EXPRESS AUTO DYERSBURG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C6UR5DL3PG632951 4ZECH3223S1328821 |
MS 1FL136 TN 601514T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 13, 2025 | N201000086 | ROADSIDE, MS | I | 1 | 1 | MARINE AND SPOUSE | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRGL5RG312208 4ZEGC3228R1311426 |
MS B2627586 TN 49345T |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| August 25, 2025 | 2010013497 | PANOLA COUNTY, MS | I | — | — | DIRECT CONNECT LOGISTIX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRGL5RG312208 4ZEGC3228R1311426 |
MS B2627586 TN 493425T |
| December 26, 2023 | LAKJ007794 | ROADSIDE, LA | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODG TRLR |
3C6UR5DL2KG531022 1XNBC3625P3101917 |
MS 4483PF MS TLRD0438V |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| FOX CARS LLC | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| MERCEDES BENZ OF JACKSON | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| EXPRESS AUTO DYERSBURG | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| MARINE AND SPOUSE | 1 | October 13, 2025 |
| DIRECT CONNECT LOGISTIX | 1 | August 25, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 26, 2020 | Active DISMISSED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 6, 2020 | DISMISSED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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