Winter’s arrival always coincides with the Holiday Season, so most people actually look forward to this time of year...until after New Year’s Day. It is then when we get the slow realization that we will have at least two months of cold, wet, and windy days. As a professional driver you have no choice but to go out every day and do your best to come home unscathed.
Here are a few tips to help you accomplish this goal.
Keep your windows clean, make sure your window wipers are in good...
Eons ago when the first mechanics were inventing simple hand tools, the wheel and other great epiphanies, they could never have imagined the heights technology would reach at this stage of our development. Technology as a whole increases exponentially every year and nowhere is this more apparent than in my current vessel for world domination: trucking.
Eighteen years ago when my journey towards absolute power brought me here to our beloved Epes, anti-lock braking (ABS) had only recently...
Alex was a rat. Not an individual of questionable character, mind you, but a small white laboratory rodent with a small brown spot in the center of his forehead. His family had worked in the research science field for generations. Alex had always excelled in any of his endeavors but his specialty had always been "rodent reasoning". Alex had quite a gift for problem solving, from solving simple food reward puzzles to more complex memory testing projects. Alex was awakened early one morning and...
So many mysteries in life that I may choose to enlighten on, my minions! The mathematical equations and construction methods used to build the great pyramid at Giza. The methodology and calculations involved in the Mayan calendar or possibly what the Druids real intention was when they built Stonehenge. However, to avoid the eternal guilt of a thousand craniums exploding simultaneously from the terminal overload of all the knowledge in the universe, I will tone it down to one of great...
This week one of the biggest news stories is about a six-year-old boy named Stanley who applied for a model designing job at LegoLand. The four-sentence handwritten application has been attracting international media attention.
The letter proclaims his love for Lego’s and states that he is “the man [for] the job because I have lots of experience. Love Stanley.” (Wright, 2017)
The short article reminded me that we too had a high degree of optimism and excitement when we applied for a job...
A long time ago (1999) in a land far away...a gentle farm dog burst in to the barn with a surprise for the farmer. In his slobbery jowls rested an injured kitten. The kitten was emaciated, its fur matted with dried blood. We don’t know what happened to the kitten; perhaps it was the lone survivor of a coyote attack; or had been caught in a piece of machinery. All we knew was that it was a mess, and limply swayed back and forth in the dogs grasp. Then the farm dog gingerly laid the listless form...
Effective: We break down the walls of all departments and work together as a competitive family. Want to facts ? 1) Gold Carrier. 2) 2016 Outbound Carrier of the Year. Both awards provide by Lowe's Home Improvement.
Efficient : It takes time, patience, and the love of people to remain profitable for 80+ years. Efficiency is transparent at Epes through division of labor. Epes continue to be one of the premier regional truckload carrier's in the United States.
Epes Transport Inc. annual health fair was an epic event. It was held on the front lawn of the Greensboro terminal on 05/03/17. Golden Corral catered with their world class banana pudding. Varies venders came with the latest health/wellness information for our family of employees. At Epes, a healthy employee is a happy one ☺
Epes once again has partnered up with the Miracle League of High Point to volunteer in their buddy system baseball program to help children with special needs.
If you would like to become a volunteer for this event, please click on the link: Join Us
WHEN: Saturday, April 29th, 9am – 1pm
WHERE: 2917 School Park Field, High Point
Epes Transport System invests nearly $3 million in new company driver pay package
Carrier announces largest pay raise in its eight-decade history
May 24, 2018 (Greensboro, NC) --Epes Transport System, Inc. of Greensboro, N.C., recently announced its largest pay increase in the company's 85+ year history. Nearly $3 million is being invested into compensation for company drivers effective June 3, 2018.
"We appreciate the support our tremendous customer base has provided through rate increases...
Every time YOU shop, YOU have the ability to help someone in need. It takes 500-700 plastic bags to make a Plastic Bag Yarn (PLARN) bed roll for the homeless.
Epes shareholders will be collecting plastic bags for the month of January and February in the employee break room for the Operation Bed Roll initiative.
Operation Bed Roll is a collaboration between Greensboro’s Field Operations and Police departments. It is to keep non-recyclable materials out of our landfills and help some of...