ABOUT US

Exceptional People, Excellent Service
For over 30 years, EPES Logistics has been delivering all types of cargo, safely and on-time. Many changes have been made as new times and challenges presented themselves, but we have never compromised on quality. This commitment can be seen through the many awards and recognitions we have received over the years.
We illustrate a timeline below to convey the way we manage change. We believe if you aren’t growing, you are falling behind. At the same time, we also believe that growth must be managed responsibly. You can see that we have carefully chosen one step at a time to ensure that all employees and customers have a positive experience without any growing pains. We continue to make that promise to all who partner with us.
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GROWTH TIMELINE

  • October 1988

    Activated Vantage Systems as a transportation and marketing company

  • March 1995

    Changed name of Vantage Systems, Inc. to EPES Logistics Services, Inc.

  • September 1998

    Acquired S&H Transportation (now EPES Freight Management)

  • March 2006

    Opened flatbed and specialized equipment division

  • May 2006

    Opened office in Atlanta, GA

  • July 2006

    Awarded SmartWay Logistics Provider of the Year

  • August 2007

    Opened 24 hour operations office in Laredo, TX

  • November 2007

    Awarded Broker of the Year by National Association of Small Trucking Companies

  • July 2011

    Opened office in Charlotte, NC

  • May 2012

    Acquired Meredith Transport, Inc in Archdale, NC

  • December 2012

    Acquired Cargo Masters, LLC in Charlotte, NC

  • June 2013

    Acquired Freight Shakers USA, Inc. in Atlanta, GA

  • July 2015

    Opened EPES LTL Division

  • August 2016

    Acquired Epic Logistics, Inc. in Smithfield, NC

  • October 2016

    Acquired Performance Logist-X, LLC IN Charlotte, NC

  • December 2016

    Acquired Login Logistics, LLC in Charlotte, NC

  • January 2019

    Acquired Right Freight Solutions

  • May 2022

    Acquired A Cooper Logistics, LLC in Oakwood, GA

CORE VALUES

EPES Logistics’ Core Values
These guiding principles keep us on the right path by reminding us what is truly important in running an organization. Employees of every level at EPES are expected to stay true to these values when fulfilling daily goals.

Integrity

We will honor our commitments to our customers, co-workers, and the communities in which we do business.

Ethics

We believe that ethical business practices define the character of our company.

Financial Stability

We recognize that profitability allows us to reinvest resources and grow our company on a solid foundation.

Continuous Improvement

We believe that the continuous improvement of people and processes is the key driver to success.

Customer Satisfaction

We listen to each customer and anticipate and respond to their needs in a timely and effective manner.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?

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SHIPPERS

Knowing that we hold these values dear (and every employee accountable) means that you can trust your precious cargo to our team. You are in good hands when you choose EPES.

Are you ready to learn more about our shipping services?

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Carriers

We vet our network of carriers extensively, selecting only those that meet our rigorous standards of quality. The rewards are handsome: full trucks and less down time, to name a few.

Do you feel you have a place among the best, apply today!

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Applicants

EPES Logistics' values make it easy for you to succeed in your role and have fun while doing it. Clear career paths mean you know exactly how to grow at our company.

Do our core values sound like you? Apply today!

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Awards and Recognition

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2024 - #4 Large Company

2022 - Finalist

2020 - #2 Large Company

2019 - #1 Large Company

2018 - #1 Large Company

2017 - #3 Mid-Size Company

2016 - #2 Mid-Size Company

2015 - #1 Mid-Size Company

2014 - Finalist

2013 - Finalist

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2024 - #17 Large

2023 - #13 Large

2022 - Finalist

2021 - Finalist

2020 - #15 Medium

2019 - #25 Small to Medium

2018 - #15 Small to Medium

2017 - #5 Small to Medium

2016 - #6 Small to Medium

 

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2023 - #25 in the Triad

2022 - #26 in the Triad

2020 - #34 in the Triad

2019 - #1 in the Triad

2018 - #14 in the Triad

2017 - Finalist

2016 - Finalist

2015 - #13 in the Triad

2014 - #14 in the Triad

2013 - Finalist

2012 - Finalist

2010 - Finalist

 

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2023 - #18 in NC

2022 - #17 in NC

2020 - #6 in NC

2019 - #8 in NC

2018 - #31 in NC

2017 - #23 in NC

2016 - #24 in NC

2015 - #16 in NC

2014 - #14 in NC

2013 - Finalist

 

QUALITY

These Quality Objectives are the gold standard in everything we do.

UNDERSTAND NEEDS

Listen to, understand, and meet the needs of every customer and carrier to provide the best experience possible.

SUPERIOR TRAINING PROGRAMS

Empower every employee with the knowledge and resources to reach their full potential, positively impacting company success.

MEASURE AND ANALYZE

Measure key company operational elements to ensure decisions are informed by data.

UNWAVERING FOCUS

Use our workflow and problem resolution process to constantly uncover new ways to promote financial growth and company stability.

ALWAYS BE IMPROVING

Always strive for higher goals, utilizing our Quality Management System and continual process improvement.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

At EPES, our customers mean everything to us.

Our goal is to exceed every customer’s expectation for value and service. We promise to listen to each customer, anticipating and responding to their needs in a timely and effective manner.

This promise and our “Make it happen” attitude is how we retain customers year after year.

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Some of our longest-running customers have been with us over 20 years.

Don’t just take our word for it.
Check out what some of our customers are saying about us:

We started using EPES in April 2022, and the service has been fantastic. The rates are in line with the industry standards or better. Joyce Young has been a great resource for us. She has taken the time to answer questions and made us feel like we are her only customer. The team that handles our account on a day-to-day basis, led by Courtney Thrift is truly incredible. I highly recommend EPES Logistics.

Bob A.

I wanted to take a minute and let you know about two of your fantastic employees.  The first employee Ernessa, I have worked with her on nearly a daily basis. We address any issues and she is always understanding of the situation and comes through with a solution. Great attitude, she is great with the drivers, and she’s very efficient!

The second employee Mr. Rodgers, is an after hours employee. I had to reach out to him last night over a delivery number and its always a dread to call a broker after hours. However, he was so polite, understanding, and offered all options. We worked through the issue and made the driver and the customer happy. It has been a pleasure working with your company and I wanted to take the time to recognize these two for a job well done and making the trucking world a better place!

Jeanne P.

“This company is amazing. I have read other reviews and felt compelled to write my own.  They have truly exceptional service and their communication is excellent.  Since we started using them we have had no issues, and they have removed all stress from importing our products.  They give us timely quotes, that have been spot on and they also work with our manufacturer and coordinate all aspects of the shipments.  Some shipments have even been ahead of schedule, and if there are any delays they alert us immediately.  I am very thankful we have them as a partner. If you want stress free shipping I would highly recommend their services.”

Jennifer S.

“I’ve been booking loads from Epes for quite some time now and haven’t had any issues so far. Every agent I’ve booked with has been professional and honest about their freight and they pay decent too.”

Shirley G.

“Excellent broker to work with! Cindy and April are amazing and I have never had any problems working with Epes :)”

Holly H.

“As a carrier, I love to work with you. Your brokers are polite and easy to work with, especially Mrs. Brittany F (for me you are 5-star broker). Whenever we have any problem with the shippers-you respond really fast and successfully.  I wish all other brokers were just like you.”

Malgorzata M.

“We have used Epes Logistics for almost 2 years. We find their personnel to be professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. We have received fair rates and have been paid promptly for the loads we have hauled. In our opinion, Epes Logistics is a well run professional logistics company.”

Dan C.

“I have never had a problem with Epes. They have taken care of me and my business every time. I have never had an issue with booking loads with Epes.”

Scott H.

“Hello everyone. I would like to share my experience with this company. EPES LOGISTICS IS DOING A GREAT JOB! It’s the most awesome company I worked with. From a scale of 1-10. I’ll rate them 20 because they’re beyond my expectation. I truly love EPES LOGISTICS! Especially the broker named Carissa. They are the most accommodating staff and they will surely help you whenever you have some queries. Please continue working with EPES logistics! Thank you and God bless us all.”

Wella L.

We work with EPES LOGISTICS Monday through Friday, great rates!!! I salute my brokers Melissa, Hunter and Billy. You guys are very organized, straight forward, polite, honest and quick to respond. We really appreciate doing business with you!

Adams P.

“The entire team goes above and beyond. They ensure my drivers and team at Georgia Southern have all the correct information needed to perform our duties. Super nice team and they understand that in the transportation industry things happen ( Breakdowns, traffic, Late loading and unloading ) so they work with you to ensure when you are trying to over come those obstacles you will always have first hand info on every aspect of your load. Top shelf group at Epes.”

David D.