John Thomas Epling
Phone (606) 422-9342Breaks, VA
Find this carrier by: USDOT 746959 · 606-422-9342 · 6064229342 · Breaks, VA
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- USDOT
- USDOT746959
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 1998 · 28 yrs
- Location
- Breaks, VA
- MCS-150 filed
- Dec 3, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
John Thomas Epling is an active motor carrier based in Breaks, VA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 746959. Phone: (606) 422-9342. It reports 3 power units and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Dec 3, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 746959 was first registered with FMCSA on May 7, 1998 (28 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Dec 3, 2025. Its vehicles were inspected 4 times on record, most recently on Jun 26, 2026, most often in KY.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Dec 3, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Jun 26, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Jun 26, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 746959: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- John Epling
- Company officer 2
- Ladonna Epling
- Legal name
- John Thomas Epling
- Doing business as
- John Epling Logging
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 746959
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- May 7, 1998 (28 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Dec 3, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- September 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Breaks, VA
- USDOT registrations in Breaks
- 17
- Currently active
- 3 (18%)
- One-truck operations
- 10 (59%)
- With for-hire authority
- 6 (35%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 0
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 5, 2026. This carrier reports 3 power units against a local average of 3.8.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 746959
- Phone
- (606) 422-9342606-422-93426064229342
- eplinglogging@yahoo.com
- Officers
- John Epling, Ladonna Epling
- Legal name
- John Thomas Epling
- DBA
- John Epling Logging
- Address
- 7885 Conaway Road Rt 610, Breaks, VA 24607
- Mailing address
- PO Box 782, Elkhorn, KY 41522
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1JKDLA4015M005588, 1M2B132C2FA001289, 1XP5DU9X01D538563, 5JYLT4226KPP11885, 2WKPDCCH8SK939888
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 746959 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 5, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 4 (1 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 2 (1 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 2.33 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 5 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 23.75 | 2 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17C-PI | — | 2 | 0 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | — | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2FT | — | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 5, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Jun 26, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 88247968 | KY | Pikeville | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 1 | 8 / 2 | 9 violations
|
| Jun 10, 2025 | 84922666 | KY | Hindman | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 0 | 3 violations
|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 84281750 | KY | Hindman | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83716711 | KY | Prestonsburg | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| KY · Kentucky | 4 | 1 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 2
- CDL drivers
- 2
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 2
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 3
- Trucks
- 3
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 28,896 (2024)
- Seen at inspections
- 3 trucks · 2 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1JKDLA4015M005588 | 2005 | Interstate Trailers, Inc. Interstate Trailers, Inc. | Semi-Trailer | 209072TM VA | 1 | Jun 26, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1M2B132C2FA001289 | 1985 | Mack Dm | Straight Truck | 78585P VA | 2 | Jun 26, 2026 | 6 / 3 |
| 1XP5DU9X01D538563 | 2001 | Peterbilt 379 | Straight Truck | UC42204 VA | 1 | Jun 10, 2025 | 2 / 0 |
| 5JYLT4226KPP11885 | 2019 | Pitts Trailers Pitts Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 157065TM VA | 1 | Jan 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 2WKPDCCH8SK939888 | 1995 | Western Star 4900 | Truck Tractor | 52203PZ VA | 1 | Jan 28, 2025 | 1 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 746959.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- May 7, 1998
- Last MCS-150 update
- Dec 3, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is John Thomas Epling an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 746959 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is John Thomas Epling's USDOT number?
USDOT 746959. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact John Thomas Epling?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (606) 422-9342; email eplinglogging@yahoo.com; address 7885 Conaway Road Rt 610, Breaks, VA 24607; mailing address PO Box 782, Elkhorn, KY 41522.
What is John Thomas Epling's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does John Thomas Epling have?
Power units: 3; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Dec 3, 2025).
What does John Thomas Epling haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), construction, other, plus debris.
What equipment does John Thomas Epling operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has John Thomas Epling had?
Inspections: 4; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for John Thomas Epling?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives September 2027. The latest filing stored here is Dec 3, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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