Is EPES a financially strong company?And are they a good company to drive for?

I drive for them but I drive local for them i like it they seem in pretty good shape

Originally Posted by Gazoo

Yes, they are DEFINITELY by the book, and so far, they are DEFINITELY top shelf.

In anyone is interested in getting a sign on bonus with them, PM me.

Glad to not hear anyone "slamming" them. Wish I'd read this sooner about splitting the referral bonus. I was prehired this week. Start orientation 1st wk in feb. Seems to be a good company from all I've been able to find out about them.

Originally Posted by Gazoo

Well, I made it through my first day of orientation without a hitch. So far, so good. Here is what has gone on so far:

Arrived at the Sleep Inn Sunday evening. Very nice Hotel, single room, no sharing (A+).
Day 1: Took Shuttle bus to the terminal, everyone is as nice as could be. Started off with Physical, Drug Screen and a Smith System test. Everything here went smooth.
Came back in time for lunch, all you can eat at the Smokehouse BBQ, very nice.
Back to the terminal for Road Tests. OH MY GOD!! Haven't been on a road test this thorough since I took my NC CDL Road test. To me, this is a good thing. Nice to know company wants skilled drivers. Shuttle bus back to the Hotel. Day 1 complete. Can't wait for day 2 and 3.

So how "invasive" was their company physical? Standard DOT or what? Does anyone know? And what the heck is a "Smith System Test"?

Originally Posted by Rug_Trucker

What about Landstar? I have a friend that has a '96 Mack that is leased there. He likes it.

I have a friend who leases his '96 Pete to landstar. Seems to be very happy. He lives in Fla and manages to get home almost every weekend

Originally Posted by Skunk_Truck_2590

Sound's like an awsome place to work. Website say's infact you must have 1 year OTR. I can't get hired on by them though. I'm not in the hiring area.

I, and about 9 others start orientation with them monday [Epes], I'll try to keep everyone updated. They told me our group is the first they have hired in over 14 months. To me, that says a lot of the integrity of the company. I'm sure some of it had to do with the economy, but they apparently don't have much turnover-meaning their drivers are happy.