EPL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1844135 • 83 DOLLIE IRENE DRIVE, HOLLY SPRINGS, MS, 38635-6735
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCXLTMS011500_060410_02 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP60355A | ON FILE | Mar 16, 2009 | Dec 15, 2013 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCXLTMS011400_060410_01 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA967199251 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA967199251 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA976355990 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2024 | Feb 9, 2024 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA967199251 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA967199251 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA5927962 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2020 | Feb 21, 2023 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA5927962 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2020 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5927962 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2017 | Mar 24, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5927962 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2017 | Feb 21, 2020 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0058303 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2016 | Feb 21, 2017 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0055225 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2015 | Feb 21, 2016 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1402998 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2014 | Feb 21, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS020871 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP60355A | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2009 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP60355A | NAME CHANGED | Jan 23, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP60355A | NAME CHANGED | Jan 23, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03152400 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA03152400 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 504288 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2007 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C358713 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2007 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C343320 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2006 | Jan 23, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484468 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2006 | Jan 23, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCXLTMS011500_060410_02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCXLTMS011400_060410_01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA976355990 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 9, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA967199251 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA967199251 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA967199251 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA967199251 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA5927962 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA5927962 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5927962 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2020 | Mar 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5927962 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0058303 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0055225 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2016 | Feb 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1402998 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2015 | Feb 21, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS020871 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP60355A | CARGO | Dec 15, 2013 | Dec 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP60355A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP60355A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP60355A | CARGO | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03152400 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2009 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03152400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2009 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 504288 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C358713 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484468 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2007 | Jan 23, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C343320 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2007 | Jan 23, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-578825 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-578825 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-578825 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-668077 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC668077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 |
| MC668077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2016 |
| MC668077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2015 |
| MC668077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 5, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC668077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2013 |
| MC668077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2009 |
| MC668077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 2009 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2014 |
| MC578825 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 27, 2006 | REVOKED | Jun 6, 2022 |
| MC578825 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2007 |
| MC578825 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 15, 2006 | REVOKED | Mar 22, 2023 |
| MC578825 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 15, 2006 | REVOKED | Jun 6, 2022 |
| MC578825 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 15, 2006 | OUT OF SERVICE | Feb 13, 2023 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2023 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Feb 16, 2023 |
| May 30, 2011 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Jun 6, 2011 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-NSIN | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (33 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KINGSPORT | I-81 | ...249695 | EPL EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-81 | ...524663 | EPL EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 15, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL CHILTON | I-65 | ...X16278 | EPL EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 22, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | FORT MCHENRY TUNNEL | ...X21200 | EPL EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 12, 2021 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | RT. 460 | ...Y72585 | EPL EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 10, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2016 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2015 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2008 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2007 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-2022-0029-US1770 | Aug 18, 2022 | 395.8(a)(1) | $10,050 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events