Epes Transport started business in 1931 in Blackstone, Virginia. Originally known as 'The Transport Company' it began as a family owned business and continued that way for over 55 years. Epes Transport was purchased in September, 1987 by Epes Carriers, Inc. a newly established holding company owned by A.M. Bodford. In July 2013, Greensboro, NC based Epes Transport merged with their sister company Texas Star Express located in Rockwall, TX. In July 2018 Epes was acquired by Penske Logistics. Epes Transport has a 48 state authority and our major transportation markets include the Eastern one-half (1/2) of the United States. Epes has a fleet of over 1400 power units.