Paul Epperson
Phone (972) 989-4741Seagoville, TX
Find this carrier by: USDOT 1995178 · MC 728061 · MC 728062 · 972-989-4741 · 9729894741 · Seagoville, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT1995178
- MC
- 728061 +1
- Registered
- 2010 · 16 yrs
- Location
- Seagoville, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Feb 14, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$750,000
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Paul Epperson is an active motor carrier based in Seagoville, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1995178 and MC 728061. Phone: (972) 989-4741. It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Feb 14, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 8 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reportable crash.
USDOT 1995178 was first registered with FMCSA on Feb 15, 2010 (16 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 14, 2025. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Hudson Excess Insurance Company) took effect Mar 18, 2025, recorded as "CANCEL". A federal out-of-service order was issued on Jun 20, 2011 and rescinded on Jul 21, 2011. Its vehicles were inspected 8 times on record, most recently on Sep 11, 2026, most often in TN.
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
- Feb 14, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Sep 11, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Dec 10, 2025
- Latest vehicle observation
- Sep 11, 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 1995178: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Song Navong
- Company officer 2
- Paul D. Epperson
- Legal name
- Paul Epperson
- Doing business as
- Epperson Carrier
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1995178
- Docket numbers
- MC 728061 (active), MC 728062 (inactive)
- Registered
- Feb 15, 2010 (16 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Feb 14, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- August 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 Seagoville, TX
- USDOT registrations in Seagoville
- 459
- Currently active
- 242 (53%)
- One-truck operations
- 319 (69%)
- With for-hire authority
- 220 (48%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 22
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 9, 2026. This carrier reports 2 power units against a local average of 2.2.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1995178
- Docket numbers
- MC 728061, MC 728062
- Phone
- (972) 989-4741972-989-47419729894741
- Fax
- (972) 979-4741972-979-47419729794741
- eppersoncarrier@gmail.com
- Officers
- Song Navong, Paul D. Epperson
- Legal name
- Paul Epperson
- DBA
- Epperson Carrier
- Address
- 955 Fm 1389 N, Seagoville, TX 75159
- Mailing address
- 955 North Highway 1389, Seagoville, TX 75159
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1UYVS2530H2971113, 3ALXA7001GDGX6843, 1UYVS2530H29711, 1UYVS2533HM847616, 1XKYDP9X6GJ468758
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 1995178 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- No data: Past out-of-service order, rescinded
No order is in effect now.
- 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 728061
- Active
- MC 728062
- Inactive
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Berkley Casualty Company | 91X | 7842399 | $750,000 | Mar 18, 2025 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Hudson Excess Insurance Company | PTL10005101 | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United States Fire Insurance Co. | 506-9063061 | Sep 20, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United States Fire Insurance Co. | 506-9039238 | Mar 18, 2022 | Sep 21, 2023 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | National Casualty Company | LTO0034114 | Aug 20, 2020 | Mar 18, 2022 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | National Casualty Company | LTO0033873 | Mar 18, 2018 | Aug 20, 2020 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Scottsdale Indemnity Company | LTI0005565 | Oct 27, 2017 | Mar 18, 2018 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Scottsdale Indemnity Company | LTI0005530 | Feb 22, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Scottsdale Indemnity Company | LTI0005530 | Jan 3, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Scottsdale Indemnity Company | LTI0004204 | Jan 26, 2016 | Jan 3, 2017 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Scottsdale Indemnity Company | LTI0004204 | Mar 18, 2015 | Jan 26, 2016 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 history records.
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 8 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 3 (2 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
Out-of-service orders
| Ordered | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2011 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | Active | Jul 21, 2011 |
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 3.6 | 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 | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.2RG | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9TS | 1 | 1 |
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 9, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (0 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Sep 11, 2026
- Last crash
- Dec 10, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 88970897 | NJ | Nj | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 88290601 | NC | Lumberton Nc | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 87707937 | VA | Dumfries Va | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 85873961 | TN | Mohawk Tn | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 1 | 1 violation
|
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85327174 | TN | Rockwood Tn | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 85276457 | TX | Us281 Bus Nb | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 1 | 3 violations
|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 84475427 | AR | Van Buren Ar | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 83489824 | TX | Us59 | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Windsor Township, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | 1 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit | Not available | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TN · Tennessee | 2 | 1 |
| TX · Texas | 2 | 1 |
| AR · Arkansas | 1 | 0 |
| NC · North Carolina | 1 | 0 |
| NJ · New Jersey | 1 | 0 |
| VA · Virginia | 1 | 0 |
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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 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
- 2
- Trucks
- 2
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 367,478 (2024)
- Seen at inspections
- 2 trucks · 3 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1UYVS2530H2971113 | 2017 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | 247B028 TX | 5 | Sep 11, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALXA7001GDGX6843 | 2016 | Freightliner Columbia | Truck Tractor | R841337 TX | 6 | Sep 11, 2026 | 2 / 2 |
| 1UYVS2530H29711 | — | Utility Trailer | Semi-Trailer | 247B028 TX | 1 | Jul 1, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1UYVS2533HM847616 | 2017 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | 245C543 TX | 2 | Jul 24, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKYDP9X6GJ468758 | 2016 | Kenworth T680 | Truck Tractor | R731547 TX | 2 | Jul 24, 2025 | 0 / 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
- ReeferVIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150
- Dry VanVIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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.
- Record updated: dBA name EPPERSON CARRIERS → EPPERSON CARRIER.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Hudson Excess Insurance Company (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Hudson Excess Insurance Company (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United States Fire Insurance Co. (MC728061) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United States Fire Insurance Co. (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United States Fire Insurance Co. (MC728061).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United States Fire Insurance Co. (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Scottsdale Indemnity Company (MC728061).
- Out-of-service order rescinded.
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1995178.
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.
Recent changes to the record
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | DBA name | EPPERSON CARRIERS | EPPERSON CARRIER |
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Feb 15, 2010
- Last MCS-150 update
- Feb 14, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Paul Epperson an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1995178 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Paul Epperson's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 1995178; docket numbers MC 728061, MC 728062.
How do I contact Paul Epperson?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (972) 989-4741; fax (972) 979-4741; email eppersoncarrier@gmail.com; address 955 Fm 1389 N, Seagoville, TX 75159; mailing address 955 North Highway 1389, Seagoville, TX 75159.
What insurance does this record show for Paul Epperson?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Paul Epperson's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Paul Epperson have?
Power units: 2; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 14, 2025).
What does Paul Epperson haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, drive-away/tow-away, logs/poles/beams, building materials, fresh produce, meat, us mail, refrigerated food and 3 more cargo types.
What equipment does Paul Epperson operate?
On government records: Reefer (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
How many inspections and crashes has Paul Epperson had?
Inspections: 8; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Paul Epperson?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives August 2027. The latest filing stored here is Feb 14, 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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